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6YO--first Slinky--trashed it already
Man, how many hours is a Slinky SUPPOSED to last?
My son got one(the new, plastic version) today. It's now stretched out and junk. He's pretty upset so I reassured him that nearly everybody destroyed a Slinky at one time. Come to think of it, I don't think mine ever "walked" down the stairs like in the commercials, and it was an original.
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I think everyone's first Slinky died a quick death,
But if he destroys his third or tenth one you might need to worry.
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(the pet rock was easily replaceable.....)
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I have seen the Metal slinky in stores on occasion... Get him one of those and see if he learned his lesson...
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The metal slinky is far superior to the plastic.
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Of note in the commercial is the tread depth on the stairs. Maybe as small as 8 inches. That is really what it takes to do more than 4-6 stairs. The escalator would be cool it the treads weren't 18 inches or so. May be they make a giant vesion.....
Our house gained two metal slinkys this Christmas. I did the normal cautions and they didn't remain perfect for long. It takes patience to untangle them and tweak them back into some sembulance of shape.
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This reminds me of the Log commercial from Ren and Stimpy
What rolls down stairs Alone or in pairs Rolls over your neighbor's dog? What's great for a snack And fits on your back? It's Log! Log! Log! It's Lo-og, it's Lo-og It's big, it's heavy It's wood! It's Lo-og, Lo-og It's better than bad It's good!!! Everyone want's a log You're gonna love it Log. Come on and get your log. Everyone needs a log.
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