Saturday, November 10, 2012

Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones Make My Nose Bleed

Is there something mystical about scented pine cones that I am unaware of?  Is there some magical power they possess that makes shoppers go crazy and overspend after getting a huge whiff of them before going into a store?  You would think so because every year when the holidays come around, I have noticed that many stores put big ass boxes of scented pine cones completely blocking the entrance way to their store.  You can smell them before you even get out of your freakin' car.

I went into Michaels Craft Store today and about fell over not only from all the scented pine cones at the main entrance, but those sitting in a bin down the main aisle and then again down the pine cone aisle.  (Yes, there was an effin' pine cone aisle!)  I did not venture down it out of fear that I may start convulsing, but it was there, permeating the entire store with its stinky stank.  "SCENTED PINE CONES" signs everywhere.  W. T. F.?!

Who thought this was a good idea to mix cinnamon and pine cones?  I have lived near pine trees my whole life and I actually like the smell of PINE!  Is there something wrong with PINE SCENTED PINE CONES?

This cinnamon debacle made me leave the store sooner than I probably would have, but this is not a bad thing.  I didn't spend over the amount on the gift card I had and I got a shit-ton of glitter.  (Shout out and thank you to Christine!)  Dear gawd, I have been home now for 2 hours and my nose is still feeling the after effects.  Although my nose is not really bleeding, I almost wish it would just to relieve it the pain and misery I am going through.

This is at the entrance to the grocery store
Not one, not two, but THREE bins of these mf'ers!
We wouldn't want to run low on them or anything...



While we are on the topic of cinnamon, if you have not heard or seen the "cinnamon challenge" that people attempt, it is not only quite stupid, it seems rather dangerous.  I don't recommend it and although I've never tried it, it’s pretty comical to watch other people choke when they try to swallow a spoonful of it.  The video below is one that I found on YouTube that I thought was pretty funny.  This mom and son are hilarious. Enjoy!!!!!










8 comments:

  1. This cinnamon challenge looks auspicious and I don't think I'll be trying it. I can't say much for scented pinecones because that doesn't seem to be a thing here, but all those stores like LUSH are currently putting half their products at the entrance to their stores in the mall and it makes my eyes want to fall out from the scented sinus pressure. Gag.

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    1. I've never heard of LUSH. I think we can come to the conclusion that the holidays just SUCK!

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  2. After I read this I opened up an ad in the Sunday paper for a craft place and saw cinnamon scented pine cones smack on top of the page! Yeah, when did the scent of pine disappear? I think it's only in Pine Sol and those silly car air fresheners that look like trees!

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    1. Yep, they are EVERYWHERE!!!!!! You can't get away from them. And just think, it's not even December yet.

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  3. Those cinnamon comes burn my sinuses too. The only thing they are good for? After your dogs get skunked and the tomato bath left a hint of skunk... They overpower it

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    1. I do not own a dog and have never been "skunked" myself, but I believe this and will keep it in mind for future reference! :)

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  4. Good day! In your post did you use the information from any researches or here are totally your private reflections? Thanks a lot in advance for your reply.

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    1. Research? Yes, my research was highly extensive in the fact that I noticed blood dripping from my nose every time I got near cinnamon-scented pine cones. Tragic, really.

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