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First off, I told someone I would post something about conspiracy theories tonight. And I will post that in the future, but I just heard something on the television that caused a quick change of plans. Don't worry, my "conspiracy theory" belief will be here soon but I need to brew up some ideas for those who might need help finding their own theory.

Anyway, as I was chasing Carmel around the apartment (trying to get him good and exhausted so he wouldn't keep me up all night!), I heard a commercial for a product I would never have expected. It's a training toilet for little boys called a "Peter Potty." Now, I admit, I laughed. Alot. I mean, it's funny! It's a training urinal! What isn't funny about that!

My first thought is that someone probably had a lot of time on their hands to think that up. Then I realized that the opposite was probably true. What probably happened is some harried mom who just got sick of cleaning the bathroom after one of her son's potty training sessions realized that urinal was definitely in order. Whoever that woman is, I hope she makes a fortune off this.

It also reminded me of an article I saw in a magazine at the hair dressers. At my salon, they have only the following magazines: Modern Bride, Elegant Bride, Traditional Bride, Portland Bride and, of course, Bride's Magazine. This is, admittedly, a bit awkward for the single girl but, hey, if you've got to read something, it certainly beats Guns and Ammo. Anyway, one of them--I can't remember which and, really, does it matter?--had a whole section on maternity bridal gowns. And these weren't for the first trimester brides either. So, my first thought--which I think was actually my mother's voice--was, "What has the world come to?" But then I realized that this is not a bad thing. You know what? Some couples get pregnant before they get married. It's a fact just like there are college freshmen who get drunk. It doesn't matter what you think about it--it happens. So, why should these women be shamed into having to wear ugly blue dresses that look like tents. My guess is that everyone at the wedding probably knows that baby is about to make three, so why shouldn't the bride have a nice dress?

So, I'm calling for a shout out here, as long as you aren't spamming me, leave a comment and tell us what product or idea first struck you as crazy but then, after some thought, you came to the conclusion that it might be a good idea....