We ordered two Sticks for our daughter, so she could use them as arms for her snowman. Unfortunately, when we opened one of the boxes, we found The Stick infested with termites. Although it’s possible this happened during shipping, the makers of The Stick agreed to send us a replacement. Winters are long in Maine, but it’s been three weeks and we’re still waiting. Meanwhile, the snowman stands out in the yard with only one arm. My husband thinks we should snap the good Stick in half to make two stubby arms, but I don’t think our daughter deserves that. Neither do consumers.
via mcsweeneys.net
When I was a kid I used a stick as a gun, a rocket ship, and a baseball bat among other things. Something to be said for the flexibility of the old school stick. No, never had to buy a stick, but I never bought water when I was a kid either. So you never know.