Oh, It’s A Gas Station Hog Dog

Ketchup on a hot dog.

Somewhere in Arizona, there is a right field fence with a billboard advertising hot dogs. Normal enough, right? Hot dogs and baseball go quite well together. But this is a hot dog with ketchup on it. Now, baseball’s spring training is all about setting rosters and getting ready for the regular season, but I sure hope that hot dog doesn’t make the team.

If you’re watching spring training games on MLB Network, you’ll see it; talk about standing out like a sore thumb. A big ol’ hot dog with ketchup splashed on it. Eww. It’s as wrong as Barry Bonds.

The stadium billboard in right field advertises a brand I am unfamiliar with. QT, it said. Cryptic sounding. A QT hot dog. Was it real? Just what kind of hot dog purveyor would allow an advertisement of their product to have ketchup on it? Or catsup. Either way, hot dog aficionados would run the other way.

Further research was clearly necessary.

Oh, QT is QuickTrip. They are a gas station. That explains it. Perhaps it is more of a warning than an ad.

To be fair, QT supplies a toppings bar, so if you make your hot dog look like the one in their promos, you only have yourself to blame. But really, those guys need a new ad agency.

PS: Yes, I know some of you like ketchup on a hot dog. Sorry.
PPS: Not really. 😉

Owl Napkin Holder With Salt & Pepper Shakers

Grasslands Road Owl Napkin Holder With Salt & Pepper Shakers Gift Set

Some things just go together: peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, owls and napkins. The Grasslands Road Owl Napkin Holder With Salt & Pepper Shakers Gift Set understands. Well, the last two on the list at least.

The owl-shaped accessory stands guard over the tabletop, holding napkins and at the ready with salt and pepper. Featuring magnetic inserts to keep the little owls in place, the set is sure to find daily use. And considering how many napkins messy peanut butter and jelly sandwiches require, perhaps the wise old napkin-holding owl does understand that too.

TGIPiday Or TGIPieday? Both Are Correct: Pi Pie Pan!

Pi Pie Pan by Pi People for pi-day OR pie-day!

Phew, TGIPiday, right? Or is it TGIPieday? Doesn’t matter; either way works! The Pi Pie Pan by Pi People is a pi-shaped pie pan. Not cake, mind you. Pie. The volume is equal to a standard 9 inch pie pan, but with this pan instead of empty calories you’ll be eating delicious math.

Don’t forget the pi plate to eat your pie with.

Handmade Coconut Wood Wine Glasses

Set of 4 pieces Fantastic of Handmade Thai Art Wooden Wine Glasses Made With Coconut Wood.

Traditionally, for some reason, people like to clink glasses together to celebrate a toast. But what happened before that? Well, they clunked glasses together to celebrate a toast, of course!

Now, you too can celebrate the past, present and/or future with these Handmade Coconut Wood Wine Glasses. The come in a set of four with each one measuring 6 inches tall. Perfect for celebrating any occasion by toasting with wine, champagne or coconut water as the case may be.

And to be fair, the drinkware probably does not ‘clunk’ during a toast. But, sounding like a horse clopping is another thing all together! Cheers!

Retrosink: Glorette Toaster Oven Skillet

Rare Glorette Jade Green Porcelain Tabletop Stove Skillet Oven / Toaster Oven.

Check out this vintage combination appliance found on eBay. Combining a skillet and a toaster oven, the Glorette is an all-in-one countertop appliance solution for the discerning cooks of the 1920s and ’30s.

Described as “working and fully functional,” the Rare Glorette Jade Green Porcelain Tabletop Stove Skillet Oven / Toaster Oven is a current auction that is set to end March 11.

For comparison’s sake, check out the MaxiMatic EBK-200 Elite Cuisine 3-in-1 Multifunction Breakfast Deluxe Toaster Oven/Griddle/Coffee Maker, Blue.

Just imagine what the retro griddle oven combo would look like if they had the coffee craze back then!

MaxiMatic EBK-200 Elite Cuisine 3-in-1 Multifunction Breakfast Deluxe Toaster Oven/Griddle/Coffee Maker