Novelty Draft - better than you thought it would be (2 Viewers)

[zamboni]

2.k4 - Pet Rock / toy

I had one. It had a leash.

I mean, a guy became a multi-millionaire selling people rocks. Rocks! One of my favorite aspects was that it came in a box with airholes, so that it could breathe until adopted. I also loved the long instruction booklet that talked about how you could train it to follow commands. "Play dead" was my rock's best trick.

Did I mention mine had a leash?

I blame Charlie Brown

 

[zamboni]

2.zam - Frusen Glädjé / frozen

Never actually had it, but seemed to be the rage for awhile in the mid-'80s with the foreign name - umlauts, accent marks and all.

 

[Mister CIA]

2.cia - The Streak by Ray Stevens / song

Don't look, Ethel!

 

[-OZ-]

Round 1, frozen novelty
The Slurpee
Not the current version but the original 70's style that was more like a snow cone thrown in a blender with way more flavor

We haven’t been to a 7-11 since 2017, in China. Then we passed one on the way to my in laws boat last weekend. We stopped by on the way home. Their Slurpee machines were all broken

2.oz

 

[Raging weasel]

2.k4 - Pet Rock / toy

I had one. It had a leash.

Was going to be my next pick!

 

[Raging weasel]

Round 1, frozen novelty
The Slurpee
Not the current version but the original 70's style that was more like a snow cone thrown in a blender with way more flavor

I've never seen that referred to as a novelty, but I'll allow it. It certainly fits the criteria on several levels.

It's at least as noveltyish as an ice cream sandwich or a creamsicle. My next frozen choice will be way more novel

 

[Psychopav]

Now I want an ice cream sandwich.

Not a chipwich?

Check...and mate.

 

[Psychopav]

2.cia - The Streak by Ray Stevens / song

Don't look, Ethel!

Durn. Thought I could wait a few rounds before pulling this one out.

 

[cosjobs]

2.k4 - Pet Rock / toy

I had one. It had a leash.

How many houses did you buy it?

 

[Eephus]

2.ee - Slinky (toy)

What walks down stairs, alone or in pairs and makes a slinkity sound?
A spring, a spring, a marvelous thing!
Everyone knows it's Slinky.

It's Slinky, it's Slinky, It's fun, it's a wonderful toy.
It's Slinky, it's Slinky, it's fun, It's a wonderful toy.
It's fun for a girl or a boy.

 

[Mister CIA]

2.cia - The Streak by Ray Stevens / song

Don't look, Ethel!

Durn. Thought I could wait a few rounds before pulling this one out.

I had it pegged as the goat of novelty songs, though a case can be made for two or three others.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

2.ee - Slinky (toy)

What walks down stairs, alone or in pairs and makes a slinkity sound?
A spring, a spring, a marvelous thing!
Everyone knows it's Slinky.

It's Slinky, it's Slinky, It's fun, it's a wonderful toy.
It's Slinky, it's Slinky, it's fun, It's a wonderful toy.
It's fun for a girl or a boy.

Inspired Ren & Stimpy to create their own somewhat less impressive version:

What rolls down stairs
alone or in pairs,
and over your neighbor's dog?
What's great for a snack,
And fits on your back?
It's log, log, log

It's log, it's log,
It's big, it's heavy, it's wood.
It's log, it's log, it's better than bad, it's good.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Round 1, frozen novelty
The Slurpee
Not the current version but the original 70's style that was more like a snow cone thrown in a blender with way more flavor

I've never seen that referred to as a novelty, but I'll allow it. It certainly fits the criteria on several levels.

It's at least as noveltyish as an ice cream sandwich or a creamsicle. My next frozen choice will be way more novel

I'm not sure why any of them are novelties - I took ice cream sandwich as a joke based on prior discussion.

 

[Yo Mama]

Round 1, frozen novelty
The Slurpee
Not the current version but the original 70's style that was more like a snow cone thrown in a blender with way more flavor

I've never seen that referred to as a novelty, but I'll allow it. It certainly fits the criteria on several levels.

It's at least as noveltyish as an ice cream sandwich or a creamsicle. My next frozen choice will be way more novel

I'm not sure why any of them are novelties - I took ice cream sandwich as a joke based on prior discussion.

I’m going to define Novelty Frozen Treat as something I could get from an ice cream truck or from the novelties section at the grocery store. They tend to be handheld and don’t require a spoon to eat (unless they come with their own).

Personally, I wouldn’t count Slurpees (drink) or Frusen Gladje (dessert / ice cream) as novelties, but I respect them as novel choices (and it doesn’t matter to me what other people choose unless they disrespect my choices). Chipwich!

 

[cosjobs]

Round 1, frozen novelty
The Slurpee
Not the current version but the original 70's style that was more like a snow cone thrown in a blender with way more flavor

I've never seen that referred to as a novelty, but I'll allow it. It certainly fits the criteria on several levels.

It's at least as noveltyish as an ice cream sandwich or a creamsicle. My next frozen choice will be way more novel

I'm not sure why any of them are novelties - I took ice cream sandwich as a joke based on prior discussion.

I’m going to define Novelty Frozen Treat as something I could get from an ice cream truck or from the novelties section at the grocery store. They tend to be handheld and don’t require a spoon to eat (unless they come with their own).

Personally, I wouldn’t count Slurpees (drink) or Frusen Gladje (dessert / ice cream) as novelties, but I respect them as novel choices (and it doesn’t matter to me what other people choose unless they disrespect my choices). Chipwich!

I agree with Yo Mama on this. But I failed to clearly define it before the draft, so enjoy your Slurpees.

 

[zamboni]

Round 1, frozen novelty
The Slurpee
Not the current version but the original 70's style that was more like a snow cone thrown in a blender with way more flavor

I've never seen that referred to as a novelty, but I'll allow it. It certainly fits the criteria on several levels.

It's at least as noveltyish as an ice cream sandwich or a creamsicle. My next frozen choice will be way more novel

I'm not sure why any of them are novelties - I took ice cream sandwich as a joke based on prior discussion.

I’m going to define Novelty Frozen Treat as something I could get from an ice cream truck or from the novelties section at the grocery store. They tend to be handheld and don’t require a spoon to eat (unless they come with their own).

Personally, I wouldn’t count Slurpees (drink) or Frusen Gladje (dessert / ice cream) as novelties, but I respect them as novel choices (and it doesn’t matter to me what other people choose unless they disrespect my choices). Chipwich!

In addition to the definition above, I guess I define novelty slightly different as something that is also somewhat of a fad as opposed to something more commonplace. All good choices regardless.

 

[Eephus]

Inspired Ren & Stimpy to create their own somewhat less impressive version:

What rolls down stairs
alone or in pairs,
and over your neighbor's dog?
What's great for a snack,
And fits on your back?
It's log, log, log

Between this and the log lady from Twin Peaks, the early 90s marked a comeback for logs in popular culture not seen since the days of Fess Parker

 

[Eephus]

I don't think we need a formal definition of novelty. Debate and derision are good for the thread if somebody makes a sketchy pick.

#nothumper

 

[Psychopav]

(first pick of?) Round 3: Song

Witch Doctor (1958), THE the original novelty song, predates Purple People Eater and the Chipmunks (although they also released a version of it). By David Saville

 

[Eephus]

(first pick of?) Round 3: Song

Witch Doctor (1958), THE the original novelty song, predates Purple People Eater and the Chipmunks (although they also released a version of it). By David Saville

I'm way out of the industry's target demographic but I'd definitely watch a biopic about the rags to riches story of Ross Bagdasarian

 

[cosjobs]

(first pick of?) Round 3: Song

Witch Doctor (1958), THE the original novelty song, predates Purple People Eater and the Chipmunks (although they also released a version of it). By David Saville

Link or you didn't pick it

 

[Frostillicus]

If the classic ice cream sandwich is novel, I’ll take the toy I loved as a kid and my 3rd son got majorly into for a while, and still enjoys some.
2nd round - Rubik’s cube.
They even had a Cartoon

Nice - I was thinking of the Rubik's Cube, too. You still see them around from time to time. Back then, there were always those heathens that couldn't figure it out and peeled off the labels to prove their prowess.

I actually took mine apart with a screwdriver at one point. It was hard to get back together.
At first I wasn’t sure if it was novel enough but it was original despite many knockoffs since.

NGL - pretty sure I bought or borrowed the solution book out of frustration.

My son used YouTube
I did it legit at first.

My son and I worked together to solve it once using youtube. It took forever. But we did it. And I'll never do it again.

 

[Frostillicus]

2.YM - Chipwich - Novelty Frozen Treat

Two chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream sandwiched in between. And if you’re lucky and/or bougie, they’ve got mini chocolate chips lining the sides. Pure perfection.

The Original Chipwich - Chipwich is Back

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chipwich.com

Had one of these today (not the chips on the sides version, unfortunately).

 

[-OZ-]

If we’re being liberal with our interpretation of novelty…

3.oz song
The Scotsman by Tennessee’s Mike Cross. (Not to be confused with the “lawyer” Mike Ross)

 

[Dr. Octopus]

3.doc

Mr. Jaws - song

I had the 45 single as a kid - amazing that this dumb skit with lame jokes with clips from other songs was an actual hit.

 

[Raging weasel]

Lol, I had never heard this before. Good pick!

 

[Raging weasel]

Round 2 novelty song
Seems like a good time to dust this off. Still have this 45 somewhere.
Another One Bites the Dust

 

[krista4]

3.k4 Monster Mash / song

Tis almost the season for this graveyard smash.

 

[Psychopav]

(first pick of?) Round 3: Song

Witch Doctor (1958), THE the original novelty song, predates Purple People Eater and the Chipmunks (although they also released a version of it). By David Saville

Link or you didn't pick it

Oops sorry, didn't realize that was a requirement. Do we have to link all picks, or just the songs?

Witch Doctor

 

[Mister CIA]

Round 1, frozen novelty
The Slurpee
Not the current version but the original 70's style that was more like a snow cone thrown in a blender with way more flavor

I've never seen that referred to as a novelty, but I'll allow it. It certainly fits the criteria on several levels.

It's at least as noveltyish as an ice cream sandwich or a creamsicle. My next frozen choice will be way more novel

With your next pick, you should grab Slurpees served up in a Willie Mays memorabilia cup.

 

[Psychopav]

Alrighty then.

"Another One Rides the Bus" by Weird Al (Song)

Al's first big hit (although "My Balogna" was earlier, it didn't have the production values - or additional instruments - of this, his first game changing hit parody)

Another One Rides the Bus, with those snappy new production values on full display

 

[Mister CIA]

3.cia - Pez Dispenser (and candy), Flex

 

[Mister CIA]

3.k4 Monster Mash / song

Tis almost the season for this graveyard smash.

Another song ranked near the top of my cheatsheet.

 

[Raging weasel]

Round 1, frozen novelty
The Slurpee
Not the current version but the original 70's style that was more like a snow cone thrown in a blender with way more flavor

I've never seen that referred to as a novelty, but I'll allow it. It certainly fits the criteria on several levels.

It's at least as noveltyish as an ice cream sandwich or a creamsicle. My next frozen choice will be way more novel

With your next pick, you should grab Slurpees served up in a Willie Mays memorabilia cup.

I have a couple dozen of the super hero cups

 

[Galileo]

Is this a novelty draft or a nostalgia draft? I can't tell sometimes. I guess both is OK.

 

[Yo Mama]

3.k4 Monster Mash / song

Tis almost the season for this graveyard smash.

This was on my short list.

 

[Yo Mama]

3.YM - Magic 8-Ball - Novelty Toy

At a crossroads in your life? Well grab your 8-Ball (not that one, get the toy), give it a shake, and see what the Fates have in store for you.

Should I put my new Whoopee Cushion on my dad’s chair before dinner? You may rely on it. Should I let my little sister change the TV to Care Bears even though I’m watching Buck Rogers? My reply is no. Related: am I mom’s favorite? Without a doubt. Should I start my homework since I’ve been procrastinating so long? Ask again later. Is it time for another Chipwich? Yes definitely. Should I wear my sweet 8-Ball leather jacket? All signs point to yes!

All signs point to Yes!

David Puddy owning your minds.

youtu.be

 

[krista4]

3.YM - Magic 8-Ball - Novelty Toy

At a crossroads in your life? Well grab your 8-Ball (not that one, get the toy), give it a shake, and see what the Fates have in store for you.

Should I put my new Whoopee Cushion on my dad’s chair before dinner? You may rely on it. Should I let my little change the TV to Care Bears even though I’m watching Buck Rogers? My reply is no. Related: am I mom’s favorite? Without a doubt. Should I start my homework since I’ve been procrastinating so long? Ask again later. Is it time for another Chipwich? Yes definitely. Should I wear my sweet 8-Ball leather jacket? All signs point to yes!

All signs point to Yes!

David Puddy owning your minds.

youtu.be

I can't believe i didn't think of this. Even as recently as a dozen years ago, a friend and I had one of these and (jokingly) used it for decision-making. SOD.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Should I wear my sweet 8-Ball leather jacket? All signs point to yes!

All signs point to Yes!

David Puddy owning your minds.

youtu.be

A place in my local mall sells that jacket. If I ever hit the lotto I'm buying one for everyone.

 

[cosjobs]

3.cia - Pez Dispenser (and candy), Flex

You can only pick one, hoarder

 

[Yo Mama]

3.cia - Pez Dispenser (and candy), Flex

Great choice - didn’t have this on my mental list but should have. Another one that made it on Seinfeld.

 

[Yo Mama]

So if we have 3 picks already we don’t pick our 4th until Monday, right?

 

[Eephus]

3.ee - Planking - Novelty Trend

We interrupt the boomer/gen x nostalgia draft for a bit of millennial silliness. Planking was one of the first big trends driven by social media around the 2000-10 turn. I'm no expert on 21st century Internet trends but the planking craze seemed a little more organic than the many that have followed since.

It was all very minimal: lie prone face down, preferable on top of some object, take a picture, post said picture and gather some likes. After planking went viral, the setups grew more elaborate and celebrities joined in the fun. It eventually died off as all trends must but not before there was a minor outcry about the potential danger of lying around doing nothing.

I personally never partook but my kids were both teenagers when planking was huge. I don't know if they ever did it but I wouldn't be surprised if there was a low res image somewhere taken on their crappy flip phones they had at the time.

 

[zamboni]

3.zam: Pac-Man Fever (Buckner & Garcia)/song

Essentially two categories for the price of one.

This tune actually hit #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982. The Atari version of the game was one of biggest letdowns of the year though.

 

[Yo Mama]

3.zam: Pac-Man Fever (Buckner & Garcia)/song

Essentially two categories for the price of one.

This tune actually hit #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982. The Atari version of the game was one of biggest letdowns of the year though.

Love it - was at the top of my song list.

 

[belljr]

3.zam: Pac-Man Fever (Buckner & Garcia)/song

Essentially two categories for the price of one.

This tune actually hit #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982. The Atari version of the game was one of biggest letdowns of the year though.

I had the album

 

[rockaction]

3.k4 Monster Mash / song

Tis almost the season for this graveyard smash.

But is it schlock?

 

[krista4]

3.k4 Monster Mash / song

Tis almost the season for this graveyard smash.

But is it schlock?

Great call-back.

 

[Eephus]

But is it schlock?

I think the lack of self-awareness is an element in the schlockiest of schlock.

The artists of most novelty songs know they're in on the joke.

 

[zamboni]

3.zam: Pac-Man Fever (Buckner & Garcia)/song

Essentially two categories for the price of one.

This tune actually hit #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982. The Atari version of the game was one of biggest letdowns of the year though.

I had the album

Guessing you thought it was a Jerry compilation album upon purchase.