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This Inflatable Christmas Ornament Is Coming To A Yard Near You
As you have no doubt heard, because of supply chain issues plaguing the world over, the time to start shopping for Christmas was weeks ago. Consumers have been taking this directive to heart. Take a look at the bestsellers on Amazon, and you will see that #1 in the “Patio, Lawn & Garden” section is this giant Christmas ball.
According to the listing, “When it comes to outdoor holiday decorations, bigger ones always feel more satisfying.” I am not sure I agree with that, but I can accept that kids do get a real kick out of giant inflatable Santas and the like. The real question I have concerns how big we are actually talking here. In one of the images, it seems to be a little smaller than a 5-year-old girl:
But in another one it looks to be nearly as tall as the first story of a house!
The listing says its diameter is 60 centimeters, which of course is of absolutely no help to shoppers on this side of the Pacific. Because we are here to provide a service to our readers, we looked up what that means: about 2 feet. According to an article I found on the Internet, that is about the size of a 4-month-old baby. That means the photo with the girls is definitely closer to being accurate.
Why is this particular outdoor decoration more popular than anything else available on Amazon? I couldn’t tell you. It has to be partly based on price. It is not uncommon for this kind of decoration to go for upwards of $60:
Notably, these eyesores are all considerably bigger than the blow-up ornament. Perhaps giving the dimensions in centimeters and including the photo beside the house are meant to obscure the relatively diminutive size of the ornament. Despite being a #1 bestseller, the ornament does not currently have any customer reviews (presumably, people are waiting until the end of spooky season to adorn their house for Christmas). One has to wonder if folks are in for a surprise when their attempt at holiday spirit dwarfs in comparison to that of their neighbors.