The QBlog

It's Open Season on Cockroaches

2007-03-15T19:08:00.000-04:00

Cockroaches. La Cucaracha. Blattella. A roach by any other name would still smell of feet. They are creepy when they crawly. People scream when they see them in the dark corners of the room. Big yucky bugs. The legend of the cockroach.

Imagine, if you will, groggily reaching for your morning's box of cereal. What to your wondering eyes should appear, but handful of dark roaches falling toward you. It's such a startling shock, your body won't need that hot, fresh cup of coffee.

Imagine, if you will, turning the corner in your hallway and being halted in your tracks by the site of fifty cockroaches sitting tight in a wiggly line as if they simultaneously rested during a cockroach Welcome Home parade. You might just run the other way.

Imagine, if you will, pulling open your desk drawer at work but your business cards aren't there. Or at least they don't look like they're there. Instead of business supplies, your eyes fixate upon a heap of 144 dark cockroaches (that's a gross, by the way).

Practice your best practical jokes by pulling hilarious pranks on your so-called funny friends. Have fun while practicing your gags on your family. Treat every day like April Fool's Day!
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Pig Noses Good - Other Noses Unavailable

2006-11-22T08:12:00.000-05:00

Strap on Pig Noses are all the rage! We have them by the thousands. Our customers select our quality pig noses individually for costumes or jokes, in batches of three for a Three Little Pigs performances, or by the thousands (like the gratefulpalate.com, the National Geographic Society, 92.5 FM the Hog, and the Washington Redskins) as promotional items. We have a LOT of fun with our plastic pig noses.

That's the good news - we have plenty of pig noses in stock and ready to ship. Now here is the bad news ...

We no longer carry other animal noses. We hope this is temporary, however we do not know at this time when we can expect to carry other animal noses, like the shark nose, wolf nose, rabbit nose, elephant nose, donkey nose, cat nose, etc. We have been told that the company that makes these (a different company than makes our pig noses, thank goodness) has been sold and the new company has not resumed production of these fine items. We are eagerly searching for a new source for these other novelty animal noses.

In the meantime, if you are in the market for a good quality animal nose, jump on the band wagon and grab yourself some pig noses by the dozen! All the best!

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A Special Christmas For A Child

2006-11-18T14:39:00.000-05:00

Here is a fun thing you can do for your child this Christmas Season. Send them a letter from Santa Claus! Simply cut and plaste this letter into your word processor, enter in your child's name where indicated, play around with the font and colors if you care to, then print it out. For the cost of a postage stamp, your child can experience the magic of getting a letter with their own name on it from the big man of Christmas, Santa.
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Dear ----child's name------:

It’s getting very near Christmas and my Elves are busy getting presents ready for the good boys and girls everywhere.

Soon we will be loading up the sleigh and making a special trip to visit you and your family.

Mrs. Clause and I wanted to let you know that we are very proud of you, -----child's name-----, that you have been on your best behavior all year.

I’ve got several more letters to write tonight and Rudolph still needs to be fed so I am going to wrap up this letter.

Keep up the good behavior and I will see you soon!

Love,
Santa Claus

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QualityBargainz announces phone support for novelty orders

2006-11-17T13:29:00.000-05:00

That's right, we now have toll free phone support for placing your QualityBargainz jokes, pranks, gags and novelty orders. Need a special deal on bulk pricing? Have a quick question before you place your order? Please feel free to give us a call. Our new toll free number can be found on our main web site at www.QualityBargainz.com.
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Time to get the firewood ready

2006-10-22T20:34:00.000-04:00

Safety First, Gentlemen
With the cost of natural gas spiking this winter, people are turning to alternative fuel sources. Safety should always be the most important consideration. Don't make the same mistake this guy made.

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2006-08-15T19:50:00.000-04:00

A Great Icebreaker at Parties!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with our friends and family this year, and hope you did, too! One of the guests brought a fun little game that was a big hit at this year's holiday gathering. We like to call it the "Who Am I?" game. It is easy to play and cheap to make ... what could be better?

How to play:

Each person is assigned the name of a famous person. This famous person could be alive or dead, real or fictional. The famous person's name is affixed to each player’s back so everyone else can see who they are, but they can't see it themselves.

The object of the game is to ask other people "yes or no" questions about themselves in order to determine which famous person they are. Don't tell them who their famous person is, nor give them any extra clues. Simply answer their "yes or no" questions and allow them to put their deductive reasoning skills to work.

Some sample questions might include: (a) Am I still alive?, (b) Am I female?, (c) Am I an actor?, (d) Am I Hispanic?, (e) Did I ever invent anything?, (f) Do I have blonde hair?

Some sample famous people might include: (a) Barbara Walters, (b) Johnny Cash, (c) Martha Stewart, (d) Dr. Suez, (e) Santa Claus, (f) George Washington.

What you will need to play:

Our friend went above and beyond this year and printed off famous people's names on Avery labels. It was quick, easy and self-sticking. Peel off a name, slap it on someone's back and repeat until everyone has a famous name on their back.

No time to plan? Don't want to spend the money on printed labels? No problem. Just write out famous people's names on regular scrap paper and tape them to your guests' backs.

The most important "needed item" of the game is a group of friends and family to play with. This game is quick, easy, fun and a great icebreaker at medium to large gatherings.

Our friend even brought scratch-off lottery tickets to give away as prizes when the guests guessed who their famous person was. Prizes are fun but completely optional.
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Serious Meat Fans

2006-07-26T20:12:00.000-04:00

I love my meat.

How simple can it get? I mean, if you love meat ... just come right out and say so. No need to be beating around the bush. It takes a big man to be comfortable in these nickers. When I saw these the first time, I laughed so hard I nearly wet myself. The t-shirts and stickers were funny, too, but this article took the cake ... if you know what I mean. And if you don't, fear not ... I don't really know what I mean either. If you have found funnier shorts, please link them from the comment section. But I think this one will be the funniest one you'll find. Go meat! Meat! Meat! Meat! Meat! Feel free to join the chant anytime you want! Meat! Meat! Meat! Meat!

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Anti-Vegetarian Society of Meat Eaters

2006-07-16T12:00:00.000-04:00

Burgers vs. Beans Battle Rages On

The battalion of burger boys have taken a beautiful shot at the bazillion bean bands with the biting humor of AVSME. Are those enough b's for you?

Witty and cutting, this collection of pro-carnivore attire is a mug full of laughter. Some of the meat eating friendly sayings are tried and true, but they also managed to slip in a quite a few original ones that surely should become classics on their own.

Is your shirt drawer full? No problem. Carnivores have humorous options for other items like tile coasters, clocks, stickers, buttons, magnets and other useful items. The novelty of pro-carnivore mottos is priceless.

Here's the link -----------> Anti-Vegetarian Society of Meat Eaters (AVSME)

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QB Merchandise

2006-07-02T16:25:00.000-04:00

QB for you and me !!

Due to popular demand, we have just released our new line of QualityBargainz merchandise. Each piece will have our signature black and green color theme and sport the sporty Q and the fabulous B.

What QB finds can be had? How about the stupendous stein featured in this article? You betcha. Mugs, hats, books, coasters, clothing, aprons, clocks, teddy bears, buttons, magnets and even throw pillows. There's even a piece for your best friend. After all it's ... QB for you and me!

Click here for ------> QB Merchandise

Video: The Farting Pig

2006-05-29T09:31:00.000-04:00

First there was The Farting Preacher .... Now there is the Belgian Farting Pig!

Or was it the other way around? We may have a whole chicken and egg thing going on here. Regardless, they are both funny. This one is a little cuter than the Farting Preacher, IMHO, but nonetheless ... funny.

And you know how much we love pig related novelties! QualityBargainz, LLC is one of the largest distributors of novelty pig noses on the internet. We've sold tens of thousands of our quality pig noses to hundreds of customers across the United States. People love our novelty pig noses so much that they inspired us to create our first product based Fan Page ... The Quality Bargainz Pig Nose Fan Page. Come visit sometime ... It's a blast.

And speaking about pigs and blasts ... here is our featured video of the day!
(Click on the pig video thumbnail picture below to start video download. Allow sufficient time for download. Depending on your connection speed, it may be viewed best by allowing the video to download completely and then click the play button again to watch the farting pig video all the way through.)

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Groucho Marx Glasses Fan Page

2006-05-27T08:31:00.000-04:00

The Inspiration

Here comes the bride ... all dressed in ... Groucho Marx glasses? You bet. This wonderful couple decided to incorporate our Groucho Marx glasses into their special day. Not only that, but all the guests got in on the action, too. What fun!

We here at QualityBaragainz want to thank this couple for being the inspiration to our second Fan Page ... the QualityBargainz Groucho Marx Style Fuzzy Nose and Glasses Fan Page. It almost feels like we were there, sans having to bring a wedding present or enjoying the open bar.

Tell us they don't look like they are having an absolute blast. Wait a minute ... on the other hand we don't like to encourage lying, so don't tell us that. But you get our point. They had a marvelous time wearing our Groucho Glasses. Want to see more fun and funny photos of people wearing our Groucho Glasses?

Here is the link --------> Groucho Marx Style Fuzzy Nose and Glasses Fan Page

Do you have photos wearing our Groucho Marx glasses that you would like to have on display on our Fan Page? Feel free to e-mail them to us and join in the fun!

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Online Game: Adventure Quest

2006-05-21T17:06:00.000-04:00

Best FREE Online Flash Game

Adventure Quest is simply the absolute, best, FREE online flash game that we have found to date. If there are better ones out there, please let us know with a comment below. 'Cause we have GOT to see what could possibly be better than this.

It is of the fantasy genre, so if you are into swashbuckling and wizardry, you are in for a treat. Sign up for a free account and let the battles begin. Everyone starts out as an adventurer, but you can decide to specialize in a number of different character classes. You can have up to five characters on one account. This online fantasy game is free to play, and you don't even need to provide an email address to them if you don't wish (you do start out with a 1000 gold piece advantage per character if you do provide an email address, which can be a handy boost to starting your characters).

Battle various monsters with your might or your magic. Switch up your armor, shield and attacks based on your opponent's strengths and weaknesses. Quest for special items. Gain control over pets who can help you achieve superiority over your enemies and grow in levels and abilities. The variety of monster opponents is impressive.

If you love the game enough to be compelled to contribute to their worthy project, you can become a Guardian or even gain the X-Boost with a one time, nominal charge. Not a monthly charge. One time.

The free parts of this online flash game will keep your character (and hence, you) busy for hours on end. The paid enhancements just add an extra element of fun and amazement. Try it and see for yourself if this isn't worth throwing a few duckets toward them in appreciation. So what are you waiting for? It's a FREE online flash game! Oh yes, you are probably waiting for the link to Adventure Quest, our favorite free online flash game to date ... well, here it is:

-----------> Adventure Quest

Oh, and if you are so thrilled with this game that you would like to upgrade one of my characters to Guardian status, please do. My mage, Drippie, who has not as of yet been upgraded can be found here:

-----------> Make Drippie a Guardian Today!

Thanks in advance! That was a wonderful gift and surprise. You're the best! Have fun playing your FREE online flash game, Adventure Quest. Battle on!!

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Product: Novelty Coins

2006-05-13T09:42:00.000-04:00

Money, Money, Money!

QualityBargainz has one again expanded its product line. And we have a winner! Currently our line of novelty money items are being offered on eBay. But soon we will be adding these items to our beloved QualityBargainz web site.

Big or small, we have them all!

Jumbo coins: Quarter, dime, nickel, and penny. These are not the cheap plastic kind, they are made from a metal composite. Approximately 3 inches in diameter and weighs 2.5 ounces. Perfect for magic tricks, presentations on money, displays for bankers, accountants and other financial professionals, or just for fun. Your imagination is the only limit!

Mini coins: These are not the cheap plastic kind, they are made from a metal composite. Approximately 3/8 of an inch in diameter. The craftsmanship is tremendous! You will be amazed by the level of detail on this micro U.S. coins.

We once told a waitress we were going to leave her a small tip ... when she saw these tiny coins on the table, she about split her side laughing. She said it was the BEST tip she ever got.

Another time when we were talking about money, we pulled these out tiny coins and asked, "Can you see what inflation is doing to your money?" It really drove home the point and our guests got a huge kick out of novel presentation.

A friend of ours who does magic loves these as he turns a regular coin into a tiny coin, then into one of our jumbo coins and finally back into the orignal regular coin. His audiences love that trick!

How are YOU going to use your new set of Mini U.S. Coins? NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5 as these may present a choking hazard.

Where can you get these awesome novelty coins?
Here they are ----------> Novelty U.S. Coins

Click on the above link and use the store search feature to locate your jumbo quarters, jumbo dimes, jumbo nickels, jumbo pennies or the mini U.S. coin set. Collect them all.

Soon they will also be available at QualityBargainz.com

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Joke: Celebrity Computer Viruses

2006-05-07T15:10:00.000-04:00

Please check your computer for the following viruses:

AL GORE VIRUS - Causes your computer to just keep counting and counting.

MONICA LEWINSKY VIRUS - sucks all the memory out of your computer, then e-mails everyone about what it did.

MIKE TYSON VIRUS - quits after one byte

OPRAH WINFREY VIRUS - your 300mb hard drive suddenly shrinks to 100mb and then slowly expands to 200mb.

DR. JACK KEVORKAIN VIRUS - deletes all old files.

ELLEN DEGENERES VIRUS - you can no longer insert disks into your computer.

TITANIC VIRUS - your whole computer goes down.

DISNEY VIRUS - everything in your computer goes Goofy.

PROZAC VIRUS - screws up your ram, but your processer doesn't care.

JOEY BUTTAFUCCO VIRUS - only attacks minor files.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER VIRUS - terminates some files, leaves, but it'll be back.

LORENA BOBBIT VIRUS - turns your hard drive into a 3.5 inch floppy.

VIAGGRRA VIRUS - turns your 3.5 inch floppy into a hard drive.

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Joke: Idjet Dokter Tirms

2006-05-07T02:18:00.000-04:00

Antibody - against everyone
Artery - the study of fine paintings
Bacteria - back door to a cafeteria
Benign - what you be after you be eight
Bowel - letters like a, e, i, o, u
Caesarian Section - a district in Rome
Cardiology - advanced study of Poker playing
Cat Scan - searching for lost kitty
Chronic - neck of a crow
Coma - punctuation mark
Cyst - short form of sister
Diagnosis - person with slanted nose
Dilate - the late British Princess Diana
Dislocation - in this place
Duodenum - couple in blue jeans
Genes - blue denim
Enema - not a friend
False Labor - pretending to work
Impotent - distinguished / well-known
Labor Pain - hurt at work
Lactose - people without feet
Lymph - walk unsteadily
Microbes - small dressing gowns
Obesity - City of Obe
Pacemaker - winner of Nobel Peace Prize
Protein - in favor of teens
Pulse - grain
Red Blood Count - Dracula
Rupture - Ecstasy
Secretion - hiding anything
Subcutaneous - not cute enough
Tablet - small table
Tumor - extra pair / you die
Ultrasound - radical noise
Urine - opposite of you're out
Vein - at what time?

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World's Largest Functional Tetris Game

2006-05-06T20:36:00.000-04:00

When They Said "Big Video Game Tournament," They Weren't Kidding!

What do you get when you combine 10,000 Christmas lights, a PC, about a dozen curcuit boards, a building and way too much time on one's hands? Well the world's largest operational tetris game, of course.

You've heard the stories, you've seen the pictures, but have you seen the video? For those still hanging on to the hope that such an enormous video game device has yet to come to reality, seeing is believing. Now you can see the video of the world's largest Tetris video game for yourself.

Here's the link ---------> World's Largest Functional Tetris Video Game

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1980's Public Service Announcements

2006-04-26T21:48:00.000-04:00

Do you suddenly have a hankerin' for a hunk 'o cheese?

Saturday morning cartoons on ABC used to be such a treat. Even the commercials were entertaining. Well, not so much the commercial commercials, but rather those stick-to-your-brain public service announcement cartoons ABC used to air. You remember them. I know you do. You are probably smiling right now just thinking about them.

We want to share a marvelous little link we found to the past. This site does a wonderful job of pulling together an all but forgotten piece of PSA history. Sit back, grab a hunk of cheese and take a stroll down memory lane.

Here is the link -----> Education 80's

Which was your favorite?

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Our Name in Lights!

2006-04-10T15:03:00.000-04:00

LED-Live.com Features QualityBargainz.com

They didn't necessarily do it on purpose, or even knowingly, but QualityBargainz.com was seen earlier today on LED-Live.com. This is a unique idea for a web site. Type in your message and it will appear on the LED sign right on the web site. They have even recently added a draw feature that can be really cool. Plus some of the users there have really good taste in pranks and gags.

Go try it out for yourself. It's fun and it is FREE. See your name in lights.
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Happy April Fool's Day

2006-04-01T15:02:00.001-05:00

Happy April Fool's Day !!!

Visual Tour of the Prank Zone

2006-03-27T16:08:00.000-05:00

Get Ready for the Novelty Mystery Tour

Roll up to make a reservation, roll up for the novelty tour. The magical novelty tour is waiting to take you away. Waiting to take you away.

You know you want to go prank and novelty shopping with April Fool's Day just around the corner. But who wants to deal with the hassle of clicking on all those links online to see what is available? Wouldn't it be better if you could sit right back and have the products be brought right to you? You bet it would! And that's just what we have for you here today.

The Novelty Mystery Tour

Just click here and sit back and enjoy the prank and novelty show.

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April Fools Day

2006-03-19T07:51:00.000-05:00

The History of April Fool's Day

April Fool's Day is one of the most fun and funniest days of the year. No, we don't get the day off work and there is no such thing as an April Fool's Tree ... but it is a real holiday, gosh-golly! And should be treated as such. Any day dedicated to pranks, fun and laughter is right up our alley.

The origins of April Fool's Day is not entirely certain. Some believe that the celebration of "All Fools Day," now known as April Fool's Day, evolved simultaneously among several cultures from their various celebrations of spring.

Most sources we've found trace April Fool's Day back to sixteenth-century France. The year is 1582 and a new calendar, the Gregorian Calendar, was introduced under the reign of Charles IX by Pope Gregory XIII. This new calendar declared January 1st as the start of the new year. The new year under the previous calendar, the Julian Calendar, was a week long celebration from March 25th through April 1st.

The internet didn't exist in the sixteenth-century. There were no phones, television, telegraphs or even a Pony Express in the 1500's. Bottom line ... communication was slow back then. And it took some time to get the word out that the start of the new year now began on January 1st. Not only was communication an issue, but simple acceptance of the Gregorian Calendar made the change problematic. Many French and other Europeans resisted acceptance of the new calendar ... Scotland resisted until 1660; Germany, Denmark, and Norway until 1700; and England until 1752.

Those that had accepted January 1st as the start of the new year began to play tricks on those who continued to celebrate the new year on April 1st. Either through simple jesting and teasing, common among people of different beliefs, or used as a humiliation tactic to pressure these late adopters into accepting the Gregorian Calendar, April Fool's Day was born.

Those still celebrating the new year on April 1st were labeled as "fools" and often sent on "fool's errands." And now you know the accepted origin of April Fool's Day.

It wasn't until 1752, when Great Britain finally changed over to the Gregorian Calendar, that April Fool's Day began to be celebrated in England and in the American colonies.

Practical Jokes and Pranks

We hope the above history of April Fool's Day has gotten you excited and your creative prankster juices flowing. History can do that to people. If it got you excited, but not creative enough to inspire your best April Fool's Day ever ... take a look at what the Museum of Hoaxes has to offer with their article, "The Top 100 April Fools Day Hoaxes of All Time."

For more prank and practical joke ideas, you can always come to QualityBargainz.com, where every day is April Fool's Day! We currently have over 65 prank ideas posted on our site. If these don't inspire you ... nothing will. It is free to see, and cheap to shop. There is still time to get your own prank item before the celebration begins!

Happy April Fool's Day!!!

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Video: Granny Driving

2006-02-19T15:48:00.000-05:00

Do Not Try This!

Imagine driving down a beautiful country road and coming across these prankster elders! Part of an "antiboredom campaign," this internet video is being offered to give yourself a giggle. Unsafe driving is NOT recommended by QualityBargainz, LLC. Going out for a Sunday drive? Be sure to keep both hands on both wheels!

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Online Game: Pop Bubble Wrap

2006-02-19T14:07:00.000-05:00

Let's Get Popping!

You can do anything online, virtually. Take, for instance, popping virtual bubble wrap. No kidding. It is available and FREE online.

It doesn't protect anything during virtual shipping. But you can virtually have hours of fun popping this virtual bubble wrap. Pop designs into it. Random pops. Grab a fresh sheet of bubble wrap any time you want. Or time yourself to see how quickly you can pop every bubble on the sheet. Play "Name that Tune" with your friend by popping to the rhythm and see if they can guess.

When you go to this site to pop your bubble wrap, scroll down below the ads and click on the following:

I know this is the only reason you came :) Pop some virtual bubblewrap now!

Lots of bubble wrap history, tips and commentary. Ready to get popping?

Here's this game ----------------> Virtual Bubble Wrap

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Video: Computer Prank Reaction

2006-02-16T21:11:00.000-05:00

This Guy Gets So Scared He Jumps Out of His Skin.

April Fools Day is just around the corner. Time to start collecting your prank ideas. Want to get an idea of how good some computer pranks can work? Have a look at this one ...

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Video: Road Trip Prank

2006-02-12T21:50:00.000-05:00

This Guy Gets So Scared He Squeezes His Hamburger.

Some pranks don't cost a thing (except an occassional friendship). This prank is perfect for those long road trips. It is simple, inexpensive and highly effective. Not recommended for those with heart conditions, are pregnant or really anyone you don't really want to make quite mad.

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Video: Any Given Sunday

2006-02-05T09:48:00.000-05:00

Super Bowl XL: Any Given Sunday

Well football fans, today is the "Big Game" in Detroit, Michigan. Will Jerome Bettis get to win the Super Bowl on his final game AND in his home town AND get "one for the thumb" for the Steelers? Or will the Seahawks snatch their first Super Bowl victory in the history of their franchise? It is about eight hours till kick off. Emotions are running high. We'll have to wait and see.

In the meantime, fans from all over the world have been treated to classic Detroit winter weather. What a treat! Sure the game will be played inside in the relatively new Ford Field dome (side note trivia: The Pittsburgh Steelers played the Detroit Lions in the first ever preseason football game at Ford Field). But outside it is cold and snowy. It is currently about 34 degrees Fahrenheit and several inches of snow were dumped on the host city overnight. Beautiful football weather.

So who are we rooting for?

The picture on the left shows the last 100 orders placed on QualityBargainz.com (your friendly online prank and practical joke place!). The red dot on the map is where Super Bowl XL is being played. As the map clearly shows, people on the East Coast near the Pittsburgh area have a better sense of humor and purchase the QualityBargainz pranks and novelties more frequently than those in the Seattle area. Pittsburgh Steeler fans ... we see your support of QB and all of our rooting power is behind you 100%.

You probably should also know that Mrs. QB is from Pennsylvania and is a HUGE Steelers fan. We couldn't get tickets to the game, but we know someone who is going. Our consolation is that we can watch the game on the big screen TV in the comfort of our own home (provided the winter weather doesn't knock out both the satellite signal and the cable TV). Mrs. QB's "Terrible Towel" will be at the game, however. So please look for it ... it is the yellow towel swinging above the head of our friend going to the Big Game.

Are you watching for the football or for the commercials?
Even non-die-hard football fans love the Super Bowl. Corporations spend millions of dollars for short 30 second spots. The high level of expectations for the commercials are only rivaled by the expectations of the players. Which commercial will be your favorite?

I don't believe the following commercial was ever aired during a Super Bowl. But it is funny. It is football related. And it shows how critical it is that every person on the team do what they are supposed do and not make a single blunder. Often times football games are not won or lost on your own team's talents, but rather by capitalizing on the mistakes the other team makes. Watch, learn and laugh!

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Fun with Ketchup

2006-01-29T08:09:00.000-05:00

Ketchup, the Breakfast of Champions!

Arguably ketchup is one of the most popular condiments in the United States. One can hardly go to a picnic, restaurant or open anyone's refrigerator and not find ketchup. And with the industry touting the health benefits of Lycopene found in tomatoes, this condiment continues to grow in popularity.

According to once source we found, Americans are not the leading consumers of this traditional condiment.

§ Ketchup is a global phenomenon: According to AC Nielsen, the top consumers of ketchup are (litres/capita): Sweden (3.3); Canada and Venezuela (1.4); U.S. (1.1); Germany (1.0); United Kingdom (0.9).

We also found that much fun can be had with ketchup. Traditional pranks include loosening the cap on a ketchup bottle and leaving it on the table in a restaurant - the next patron presumably and naturally will shake the ketchup bottle, and the top will fly off along with the contents creating an unexpected red mess in the process.

The Dare:
"I dare you to pour out half a bottle of ketchup, put 2 tablespoons of baking soda in it, shake it up, and then open the cap in your face." The challenge was taken up by DrewRock on makemeking.com.

Tomatoes do contain acids. And we also know that acids and bases, when combined, will create an explosive combination. This basic scientific fact prompted this web site to explore the humorous consequences of mixing ketchup (acid) with baking soda (base). We are lucky enough to be able to witness this through the power of video on the internet.

WARNING - Video does contain potentially objectionable language.

Here is this video ---------> The Ketchup Dare

Squirt Ketchup Prank:
The fake squirting ketchup bottle prank is one of our personal favorites. Last year we brought our squirt ketchup and squirt mustard pranks to our annual family reunion picnic. The set up is easy ... simply place the prank on the condiments table at your next cook-out, step back and let the fun begin. They look like ordinary ketchup or mustard dispensers, however, instead of it containing condiments, it contains a weighted colored string.

When squeezed, the string will shoot out at your mark who will naturally jump back in shock thinking you are spraying them with the staining sauce. The prank gets even better when you control the condiment dispenser, offer your mark some yummy ketchup or mustard and then accidentally squirt it on them. Unbelievably we were able to prank the same mark four times that day! You'd think she would have caught on after the first time, but she didn't. This prank can be used over and over again - unless your mark gets so upset that they keep or otherwise destroy it. If that happens, never fear, we have plenty more.

Ketchup Packets:
Found in abundance at almost any fast food restaurant, ketchup packets can be a good source of entertainment. As teens, we used to take these ketchup packets and place them half way under a person's tire. Place the ketchup pack on the ground in front of a front tire and slide it back tight into the spot where the rubber meets the road. When they go to drive their car, the weight of the tire will cause the ketchup packet to explode sending the red condiment flying. We've heard other reports of people placing these ketchup packets under toilet seats. Place the packet under the toilet seat lid between the porcelain and the spacer as you gently lower the seat back down to its normal position. The idea is when your mark goes to sit down, their weight will cause the packet to explode sending ketchup spraying out onto the back of their legs.

DISCLAIMER - These prank ideas are being presented for entertainment purposes only. QualityBargainz, LLC does not accept any responsibility for the actual use of these pranks. QualityBargainz supports fun, humor and laughter - not physical or mental abuse of any person or animal nor the destruction of personal property. Please act responsibly and use the ideas at your own risk, if at all.
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Online Game: QBz

2006-01-22T09:06:00.000-05:00

Keep it Together with QBz

We haven't had as many posts as usual on "The QBlog" lately mainly because I ran across this great puzzle game and have been instantly and totally addicted! You may think that QBz is related to QB and the QBlog because of its name ... but you'd be wrong. This is just a happy coincidence. This game is hosted on MySpace and is FREE to play. Give it a go and be sure to post your high-score in our comment section.

The game is simple to play and very compelling. Don't be surprised if you become as addicted to this online puzzle game as we are. Try not to leave any of the QBz behind in any given round. They get rather upset when they haven't been chosen before the end of the round and cry. Sad but cute.

Here's this game -----------> QBz

Instructions

QBz is an exciting and fast-paced puzzle game featuring animated characters and fun sound effects. Players score points by clearing the board of QBz (colored blocks) within the set time limit. Click on groups of two or more adjacent QBz to earn points, and when you clear the entire board, you'll receive a time bonus and a board clearing bonus.

QBz is played in ten rounds, and the rounds work as follows:
Round 1 - 20 seconds to clear 16 QBz
Round 2 - 25 seconds to clear 25 QBz
Round 3 - 35 seconds to clear 36 QBz
Round 4 - 30 seconds to clear 36 QBz
Round 5 - 40 seconds to clear 49 QBz
Round 6 - 35 seconds to clear 49 QBz
Round 7 - 50 seconds to clear 64 QBz
Round 8 - 45 seconds to clear 64 QBz
Round 9 - 60 seconds to clear 81 QBz
Round 10 - 55 seconds to clear 81 QBz

For each level, you will be able to use three special moves. Special moves mix up the QBz by moving them clockwise, counterclockwise, or by mixing up all the QBz on the screen. These moves may or may not help you create matching groups of QBz.

Tips and Tricks

Don't click on the QBz indiscriminatelyy, there is a 10 point penalty for clicking on QBz that are not adjacent to a same color block.

Look for large clusters of same color QBz. The point bonus for large clusters is significant. A cluster of 4 or 5 QBz of the same color scores significantly more points than a cluster of 2 or 3.

Speed is very important too. First, you don't want to run out of time and leave potential points on the board. Second, you get a speed bonus for finishing the round quickly. And third, if you don't click on a special move quickly enough when there are no adjoining same-color QBz, your round could end before you get a chance to try to get 'em together.

Try not to leave single QBz of any color on the board. Consider using your special moves to regroup colors. You get a special bonus for clearing all the QBz in any given round.
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Video: Bad Idea - Dancing Butt Crack

2006-01-21T23:10:00.001-05:00

All the Wrong Moves
This plumber's son has all the wrong moves. And we sincerely apologize for posting the phrase "butt crack" ... but, you know ... it IS a butt crack. We call 'em like we see 'em. If we have to see 'em that is.

Video: Bad Idea - Chopping Wood

2006-01-21T22:11:00.000-05:00

Online Game: Paintball

2006-01-08T19:05:00.000-05:00

Lock and Load, It Will Only Sting for a Minute.

You know it is the thrill of the hunt, and not the kill, that gets your blood really pumping. Paintball offers all the excitement of hunting humans but without any of the murder convictions. QBlog in no way supports or condones the real hunting of humans. Paintball on the other hand .... lock and load.

This is a killer online paintball flash game that pits you against a number of opponents. Be ready for them when they peak out to shoot you, you only have so much health. Build up your strength by shooting armor and health packs. But don't take your eye off that empty window. You never know when someone is going to lean out and pop you.

Here's this game ----------> Paintball the game
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Start Your Own "Robot Fund"

2006-01-06T21:34:00.000-05:00

You may one day be able to buy your own trained pet robot.

Imagine having your very own robot that you could train to run your errands and do your chores. Try it, you'll like it. Just kick back, close your eyes, and imagine a humanoid appliance at your beck and call.

Pet Robot
I have always wanted my very own pet robot to do my chores and take care of other unwelcome tasks. Back in college, the housemates set up "The Monkey Fund." Everyone had their chore schedule to keep. If you missed your chore deadline, you had to throw some money into "The Monkey Fund."

The idea back then was that with as few chores that actually got done around the house, the messiest of us should contribute the most toward the purchase of a trained monkey. This trained monkey would then be able to pick up the slack around the house and make sure all of our chores were done. It's all quite logical actually.

In reality, we used those funds to purchase the household cleaning products and other common items. You would have thought that with the few chores done there would be large amounts of fines and not much spent on cleaning products ... but if I recall correctly, we counted beer as a common household item making its funding eligible from "The Monkey Fund." Therefore "The Monkey Fund" never accumulated to such an amount as to make researching the cost and availability of this desired trained monkey worth the effort.

"Robot Fund"
With the technology changes in full swing and us masters of the microchip, owning your own trained robot may one day be a reality. Set up your own "Robot Fund" today if you haven't already, because the day where trained worker robots are as common in the home as the TV is now, well that day is just around the corner. Forget about the trained monkey ... that's old school. A trained robot is where it's at.

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Funny Sayings about Cold

2006-01-02T12:23:00.000-05:00

"It's colder than ... "

Who among you truly loves cold weather? I'm not seeing any hands in the air. Maybe because it is too cold and your arms have frozen to your sides. More likely, however, you don't like cold weather any more than the rest of us. Or maybe it is because I cannot see you from this side of the computer monitor.

Sure we love the changing of the seasons, the scenic beauty of fresh fallen snow, sledding, skiing and the convenience of keeping your ice cold beer on the back patio ... but there are times when it is simply too cold. So we've started collecting euphemisms for cold weather:

1. It's colder than a witch's teat.

2. It's colder than a well digger's ass.

3. It's colder than a golddigger's heart.

4. It's colder than a witch's tit in a brass brassiere.

5. It's colder than a fart in a dead Eskimo.

6. It's colder than Saddam's current toilet seat.

7. It's colder than Ted William's head.

8. It's colder than a mother-in-law's kiss.

9. It's colder than Jack Frost's toes after he skates on an icy pond.

10. It's colder than a brass toilet seat on the shady side of an iceberg.

11. It's colder than a penguin's pecker.

12. It's so cold the dogs are sticking to the fire hydrants.

13. It's colder than a polar bear's butt.

14. It's colder than a witch's belt buckle.

15. It's colder than Chris Cringle's jockstrap.

16. It's colder than a grave digger's shovel.

17. It's colder than a mortician's mistress.

18. It's colder than a day-old dumpling.

19. It's colder than skinny dipping in a snow storm.

20. It's colder than in a freezer Antarctica.

21. It's colder than the end of an Eskimo's tool.

22. It's colder than a room full of ex-wives.

23. It's colder than a bucket of snowman piss.

24. It is so cold even property taxes are frozen.

25. It is so cold my boogers are freezing together.

26. It is cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey.

27. It is so cold my cat climbs into the refrigerator just to warm up.

28. It is so cold Bill Clinton is sleeping with his own wife.

29. It is so cold snowmen are migrating south.

30. It is so cold I could cut glass with my nipples.

31. It is so cold it feels like I'm breathing liquid oxygen.

32. It is so cold my campfire froze.

33. It is so cold even the dog wanted a cup of coffee.

34. It is so cold my eyelids froze shut.

35. It is so cold hookers were giving free blow jobs just to get something warm in their stomachs.

36. It is so cold I'm using an icetray as a heating pad.

37. It is so cold my sweaters need sweaters.

38. It is so cold even global warming tree-huggers are wearing hats and mittens.

39. It is so cold the polar bears are shivering.

40. It is so cold you can toss a cup of hot water in the air and hear it shatter into ice crystals.

41. It is so cold I had to turn off the air conditioner.

42. It is so cold my teeth froze together.

43. It is so cold when I pee outside you can see the Golden Arches.

44. It is so cold my heartburn is cured.

45. It is so cold the "shrinkage" gave me a man-gina.

46. It is so cold my butt cheeks have stuck together.

47. It is so cold Monica Lewinsky has just been blowing on her hands.

48. It is so cold in New York the hookers in Times Square are giving out flannel condoms.

49. It is so cold people are huddling around Jennifer Lopez, because they heard she was packing heat.

50. It is so cold that even the squirrels had thermal underwear.

51. It was so cold hitchhikers were holding up pictures of thumbs.

52. It was so cold the eye doctor was giving away free ice scrapers with every purchase of a new pair of eyeglasses.

53. It was so cold squirrels in the park were throwing themselves at electric fences.

54. It was so cold Grandpa's teeth were chattering . . . in the glass!

55. It was so cold teenagers stopped worrying about acne. The new problem . . . goosepimples.

56. It was so cold I chipped a tooth on my soup.

57. It was so cold when we milked the cows, we got ice cream.

58. It was so cold UN weapons inspectors suddenly decided that chemical weapons might be hidden in Hawaii.

59. It was so cold down at the city morgue, you couldn't tell the stiffs from the guys who worked there.

60. It was so cold we had to kick a hole in the air just to get outside.

61. It was so cold my moustache shattered when I laughed.

62. It was so cold tea cozies were being used for things that tea cozies should never be used for.

63. It was so cold we had to salt the hallway.

64. It was so cold when I turned on the shower - I got hail.

65. It was so cold the mice were playing hockey in the toilet bowl.

66. It was so cold we had an ice-fishing shack in the bathtub.

67. It was so cold we had lunch down at the "Greasy Spoon" - just for the heartburn.

68. It was so cold our aquarium didn't need any glass. The downside? The fish were motionless.

69. It was so cold worms were sticking out of the ground like sticks.

70. It was so cold when Dad tried to sneak upstairs to bed, the crunching sound under his feet would wake us up.

71. It was so cold my shadow froze to the ground, and when I took a step it snapped right off.

72. It was so cold the politicians stopped blowing hot air.

73. It was so cold if you made an ugly face, it really did stay that way.

74. It was so cold sitting on that smoldering compost heap wasn't all that bad.

75. It was so cold the winner of the ice sculpture contest was disqualified when it was discovered he WAS the sculpture.

76. It was so cold we thought Grandpa had grown a beard, but it turned out to be just an icicle of frozen drool.

77. It was so cold kids were telling the most outrageous lies just hoping their pants would catch on fire.

78. It was so cold we couldn't go outside for weeks at a time, and we were hoping that cabin fever would raise our body temperature.

79. It was so cold Scotsmen started wearing pants.

80. It was so cold that when I tried to take the garbage out, it didn't want to go.

81. It was so cold my car wouldn't run and my nose wouldn't stop.

82. It was so cold the flame froze on the candle, so I threw it outside. When it thawed out in the spring, it started a forest fire.

83. It was so cold you could tell how much someone had been crying by the length of the icicles on their cheeks.

84. It was so cold firemen couldn't convince people to get out of their houses when they caught fire.

85. It is cold enough to freeze the balls off of a pool table.

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Videos: Lighting Up Christmas

2005-12-21T16:44:00.000-05:00

Oh Holy Night, the Lights are Brightly Shining!

If you have not seen these Christmas light videos, you really should. It is an amazing project. Their electric bill won't be so jolly this year, but all the lights work which is more than can be said for Clark Griswold's house. As far as we know, no actual reindeer were injured or killed in the making of these videos.

Here is video #1 --------> Christmas Lights: Part 1

Here is video #2 --------> Christmas Lights: Part 2

Here is video #3 --------> Christmas Lights: Part 3

Here is video #4 --------> Christmas Lights: Part 4
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Online Game: Snow Blitz SW

2005-12-19T16:33:00.000-05:00

Are You the Snowball King of the Neighborhood?

Hurry up and scoop up that snow! All the neighborhood kids are coming for you. You have no choice but to join in the snowball fight and take on the neighborhood or become a frozen, slushy mess.

Each snowball that hits you makes you colder. If you get too cold, you freeze and that's the end of your game. When you are getting cold, going into defensive mode and dodging the snowballs can buy you enough time to warm up enough to get back into the fight. Hide behind the bunkers and take shelter.

Don't forget about the trajectory. Hit your targets hiding being a bunker with a jump and a lob. Those lob shots to the face can take them out in a hurry. Clear enough targets with your icy snowballs and the game scrolls to tougher and tougher levels. Best of all, this is a FREE Snowball Fight Game.

Here is the game -----------> Snow Blitz SW
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Online Games: Misc X-mas

2005-12-18T08:49:00.000-05:00

More FREE Fun with Santa Games

Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Fa la la la la la la la la.
'Tis the season to be jolly.
Fa la la la la la la la la.
Don we now our gay apparel,
Fa la, fa la la la la.
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol,
Fa la la la la la la la la.

Tis the season for fun and games, too. This article will present three online Santa games for you to play.

Sober Santa

Santa is enjoying a little too much Christmas cheer. And you are here to help him. Using the arrow keys on your keyboard, steer Santa up on the roof top to grab and guzzle the champagne glasses. The more he drinks, the harder he is to guide. Don't let Santa fall off the roof or Christmas may be ruined. You wouldn't want that on your conscience. The power to save Christmas and cause Santa a massive hangover is in your hands.

Here is the game -------> Sober Santa

Santa Snowboard

This game is pretty basic. Hit the space bar on your keyboard to make Santa jump his snowboard over dangerous obstacles. Jump into bonus balls but be careful to time your jumps to keep Santa out of harms way. Grabbing a bonus ball will allow you the power of a super jump by hitting the up arrow key. The difficulty levels increase as you progress. And it seems as though Santa has enjoyed some "liquid courage" before donning his snowboard.

Here is the game --------> Santa Snowboard

Winter Workout

Santa has a big night coming up. And he needs to be in shape to have enough energy to deliver all those toys to all the good girls and boys. This is where you come in. Help Santa train for the big night.

100 Yard Dash - Alternate keystrokes on the "X" and "C" keys to make Santa run. The faster you key, the faster he will run. These wind sprints are good for Santa's cardiovascular system.

The Long Jump - Alternate keystrokes on the "X" and "C" keys to make Santa run and then the "Space Bar" to make him jump. If you aren't running fast enough or jump too late, Santa will fall into a hole it the ice and freeze into a solid ice cube. Successful jumps are good for Santa's training, but becoming an ice cube might make poor Santa ill.

Roof Hurdles - Using the same keys as the Long Jump, speed Santa across the night sky leaping from building to building. Excellent practice for Santa for the big night.

Ski Jump - How far can Santa fly? Hit the "Space Bar" to start Santa's attempt. Once airborne, us the "X" and "C" keys to adjust Santa's flight angle.

Here is the game --------> Winter Workout

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Online Games: Billiards

2005-12-11T08:46:00.000-05:00

Rack 'em Up!

Itching to smack some balls around, but the local pool hall is closed or is five towns over? No problem! We've got a couple of online billiards games to share with you. These pool halls never close and a good game is only a click away.

Classic Eight Ball: Multiplayer

This is one of the best pool games we've seen. The graphics are realistic, the sounds are spot on, and the physics are so good you will almost feel like you are playing for real. Best of all, this is a FREE multiplayer game! IM your buddy and get ready to rack 'em up! Can't find your buddy but you're still itching to play? Come on in anyway, there's usually a number of others in the lobby looking to pick up a game.

Here's this game -----> Classic Eight Ball

This multiplayer game does require registration, but it is quick and simple and all the information they ask you to provide is simply a username and a password. The link provided will take you to the menu for all of their multiplayer games. Click on the pool game, enter/create your username and password, and you are ready to go!

The site will keep track of a ranking score for you based on the your win/loss history. A quick glance at your potential opponents' rank score will let you know who may have a comparable skill level. Experiment with speed, angle and spin to get those perfect shots and increase your rank score. Most of all ... have fun!

Blast Billiards: Single Player

Not the social type? Not to fear. Here's another great pool game for you to enjoy! Blast Billiards, created by Mousebreaker, is a new twist on a classic bar game. In this version of pool, the object is to sink all the balls on the table in the allotted time - only you aren't playing with traditional pool balls ... you are shooting at bombs! And if you are too slow, these bombs will blow up and your game will end. Don't worry too much about that, as this is another FREE online game ... simply start another and see if you can beat your own high score.

Here's this game -----> Blast Billiards 4

This is a fast paced game. Sink the bombs in the pockets before they explode. The physics in this version are certainly different than the Classic Eight Ball game above. The bomb balls are heavier than traditional pool balls and the game play reflects this.

Scratches will cost you 5 seconds on your time clock, so keep that cue ball on the table and out of the pockets. Not hitting a bomb with your cue ball is also a foul and will cost you 5 seconds on your time clock.

As the game progresses and you complete more of the 15 table challenges available, you will be given different bonus point options to help raise your score. Dropping the black bomb last will give you bonus points. Or you may be eligible for bonus points by dropping the bombs in a certain order or into certain pockets. These little twists keep the game challenging and fun. But don't get too distracted by the bonus point objectives or you may not sink all the bombs in time!

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Online Game: Santa's Snowball

2005-12-04T08:46:00.000-05:00

With Christmas Season Upon Us, Santa Needs to Get Rolling!

Santa's Snowball has to be the funniest shockwave game we've seen this season. The stage is set when Santa's elves are overheard making jokes about Santa. Well, Santa has more than a few tricks up his sleeve to keep his worker elves in line.

Conjure up a giant snowball and guide Santa's magic hands to steer the snowball into the scattering elves. The more elves you roll into your snowball, the higher your score.

Don't forget to snatch up the snowman bonus by rolling him into your snowball as well. Are the elves taking cover by shimmying up the North Pole? Rattle their cages and knock them to the ground by steering your mighty snowball into it.

Targeting a skating elf? Line them up well, because it is nearly impossible to steer on the ice.

The graphics are wonderful, the action is challenging, the concept is novel and the music is catchy. The only negative we could see is that it does take a while to download ... but it is FREE.

WARNING: This game does take a little while to download, and players are shown a commercial advertisement before the game starts increasing the anticipation but also the download time.

Click here to play -------> Santa's Snowball and post your high scores in our comment section here!
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Dice Game: Greed

2005-12-02T07:49:00.000-05:00

Do You Feel the Need for Greed?

Greed is a fun game you can play with family and friends, and all that is required is a score pad and a handful of regular six-sided dice. Back in the good old college days, when we had more time than money, we would play Greed for hours on end. And although I've seen a good number of variations on the game of Greed (aka 10,000), here are the basic rules:

General Rules:

Greed is a dice game played between two or more players. The objective of the game is to score points from the dice rolls. Points are accumulated separately for each player. The game is played with 5 dice. The first player reaching a certain amount of points (usually 10,000) wins.

How to Play:

The game is played in turns. In each turn a player can register points which are accumulated through all turns. To register points a player must reach a certain limit (usually 1,00 points) on a turn before he can keep and register his points, otherwise he is considered bust.

If a player goes bust he gets no points for that turn and must wait for his next turn to roll again.

If the roll of a player's turn reaches or exceeds the minimum score required to open their scoring ability, aka the "Nut," then the player has two options: to stop and register the points, or to continue and try to get more points.

To continue, the player rolls all the dice that have not yet scored in this turn. If no dice are remaining, the player continues by rolling all the dice again. The player can choose which dice will score in each turn.

A player may continue as long as at least one die scores in each roll. If a roll produces no points, the player goes bust and all points made in this turn are lost. The points scored in earlier turns are not affected.

If a player stops rolling without being bust, he can register all points scored in this turn. They are added to the scores from earlier turns.

How to score:

Each dice roll is scored as follows (the rules compare very roughly to the dice game "Yatzee"):

Three of a kind score 100*face value of one of the dice.
(Example: Three 3's score 300 points)
If the face value is 1, then it is scored as 1000.

Single 1's score 100 points.

Single 5's score 50 points.

A straight, "1, 2, 3, 4, 5" or a "2, 3, 4, 5, 6" scores 750.

Optional Rules:

Number of dice used - We've seen this game played with anywhere between 5 and 10 dice.

The "Nut" - The minimum score a person must role before they are allowed to accumulate points, can be any amount or eliminated all together.

Going Over - When we played, we had a rule that in order to win a person needed to accumulate 10,000 points exactly. If they rolled too many points, those points were subtracted from the score instead of being added to the score. This rule variation does not appear as prevalent as some of the others, but certainly can increase the difficulty dimension.

The Straight - If playing with more than 5 dice, one variation is to make the Straight "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6," which scores 1000 points.

Play Online for FREE:

We've found one decent web page online that has a java based Greed game. Click here to play Greed now.

This version does not contain the Straight for scoring purposes. Nor does it require a minimum opening role, or a "Nut." This online version is a one person game which pits you against the Greed Master whose AI is certainly sufficient to make it challenging.

Other Dice Fun:

For those dice games that require a roll of 7 or 11 with two dice, these Trick Dice are a perfect addition to your prankster package. These dice are not loaded in the traditional sense ... loaded dice with the weight cast inside the dice are not 100% predictable ... these dice ARE 100% predictable. You WILL role a 7 or 11 every time! Perfect for magic tricks, gags and pranks. The Deluxe version come with two sets of dice, one regular and one "special." The regular version of these Trick Dice are smaller than a normal set of dice and do not come with a matching regular set - an inexpensive way to get the same effect.
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The "Who Am I?" Game

2005-11-27T08:34:00.000-05:00

"The Atomic Situp"

2005-11-26T18:15:00.000-05:00

Ultimate Revenge on that Guy Always Bragging about His Fabulous Abs.

Here's a link to a short but hilarious prank video hosted on eBaum's World. Got some tough guy you want to prank? Get them to brag about how strong their abs are and you've got a perfect set up for this one. The bet is simple ... you will bet your six packed ab'ed friend that they can't do one sit up with you holding back their head with a towel. If they take the bet, get them down into situp position, then place the towel over their head (covering their eyes), say something like "ready-set-go" and you have your prank in motion. We won't give it away here ... you'll have to watch it to find out ...

Watch -----> Atomic Situp Video
Warning: Does contain partial nudity and may not be suitable for all viewers.
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Message Board Pictures

2005-11-06T16:56:00.000-05:00

A Picture is Said to Say a Thousand Words.

In this article we are going to publish funny pictures which can be used to express your most emotional responses. Pictures will be added periodically, so bookmark this article and check back on occassion.

To save the picture on your hard drive: right click on the picture, select "Save Picture As ...", select the folder in which you wish to save the picture, and click the Save button.

Cry Baby

Back Off

You are cool Jesus loves you: But I still think you are a psycho Quit being such a Snot Head STFU

Stay tuned ... more to come.
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Fun with Snot

2005-11-06T08:56:00.000-05:00

Cold and Flu Season is upon us: With this season, so too comes the snot.
Mucus, aka snot, is our messy friend. It is a natural bodily excretion whose primary purpose is to keep us healthy. It lines our nasal passages to catch germs, dust and other tiny debris. But if you catch a cold, your body kicks into high gear and we are faced with high levels of mucus production. Here's a nice article we ran across on the Internet that addresses the question of "How does my nose produce so much snot so fast when I have a cold?"

Having sinuses filled with snot can be quite annoying. But one man's misery is another man's humor source. A well shot snot rocket, while a little gross, can be secretly impressive if executed properly in front of the appropriate audience. It can also be a source of embarrassment if the snot rocket was accidentally fired ... as we see here from a video clip from eBaum's World ... Newscaster's Accidental Snot Rocket.

Here's a little longer video clip of a "talented" boy with a nose full of snot, a video camera, and a warped sense of humor ... enjoy (don't view during a meal) ... this is a piece we like to call Snot Boy's Yo-Yo.

Getting Your Own Fake Snot:

This time of year, when temperatures are dropping and sinuses are filling with mucus, is the perfect time to play booger jokes on your friends and family. Here are three ways you can stage a fake snot rocket attack:

1. Take a jar of rubber cement. Apply some to surface and allow to dry. Once dry, roll it lengthwise to create your own, homemade snot string. Insert one end into your nostril and press it to the inside of the nostril. Allow the length of homemade snot string to dangle below your nose.

2. We've been getting a lot of pre-approved credit cards in the mail. You most likely are as well. Many of these unsolicited credit card mailings come with a cheap, fake plastic credit card attached to the cover letter (we suppose they want you to visualize owning and using their credit card). These pieces are usually affixed with an adhesive strip similar to the rubber cement rolls mentioned above. We've found this material to be quite good in creating a fake snot string. Simply remove the material from the paper and plastic card. Position the snot string in your nostril as indicated above.

3. For those of you who are less crafty, or who want a little more professional appearance to your snot pranks, here is a commercial product you can use to create your desired effect. Fake Snot has another nice feature in that on the nostril end there are little wings that hold the snot string into place. Just pinch the wings together and release inside your nostril. The expanded wings will hold the snot string into place. Wonderful for any wild gyrations you may want to make while pretending to have an accidental snot rocket situation.

Well, there you have it folks ... and that concludes our Sunday morning feature presentation, "Fun with Snot." Enjoy!
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The Farting Preacher

2005-11-05T20:37:00.000-05:00

Something is Rising Up to Meet the Angels in Heaven - But This Time It May Not Be Prayers.

If you like potty-humor, and we all know that you do, you are absolutely going to love this clip found at eBaum's World. This preacher's delivery is truly moving. You can almost feel his passion. And it is so real that you can almost reach out and smell it. Can I get a Hallelujah?

Did you know that he who farts in church must sit in his own pew? It's an ancient Chinese secret, but I discovered this wisdom in a fortune cookie one day.

This particular preacher is far from silent and far from SBD (silent but deadly). Come see his own personal choir. I can name that tune in six notes ... can you?

-----> The Farting Preacher

Those who enjoy this video might also like this selection of fake doodie.

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Fun with Fast Food Franchises

2005-11-05T08:08:00.000-05:00

Minimum wage workers take brunt of pranks. But they're lovin' it!

Yes, there are some simple but effective pranks to be pulled on the fast food industry. And we're here to spread the smiles and share the stories. These prank ideas are being presented for entertainment purposes only. We do not accept any responsibility for the actual use of these pranks. QualityBargainz supports fun, humor and laughter - not physical or mental abuse of any person or animal nor the destruction of personal property. Please act responsibly and use the ideas at your own risk, if at all.

"I Can't Hear You." Brought to us by someone claiming to be named "Ronald M."

A splendid prank that's pretty easy to do. I've got lots of friends who work at fast food joints. Print off signs that read: "Sorry, speaker system is broken. Please speak LOUDLY when placing your order." Then tape that sign in a highly visible place near the ordering speaker at the drive through of a fast food joint. I've taken it one step further and print it off on those half sheet sticky labels (they come two per 8.5" x 11" sheet). That way I can peel, stick and run. Then go inside so you can hear people placing their orders and see your friends looking at each other funny because now everyone is yelling their food orders to them!

"The Big Order." Brought to us by someone named W. Shelpie.

When you are in a line at the fast food drive-through and there are people behind you, you've got the perfect set up for this prank. Order a whole lot of food, enough for six or eight people. When they think you are about finished, ask them to wait just a minute so you can check to make sure you don't need to order anything more. Then drive quietly like you are going to the first window, but instead just drive off. When the person behind you goes to order their food, the food place will think they are continuing your order. Imagine their confusion when their happy meal comes to over $30.00!

"Menu Madness." Brought to us by someone named Kathy R.

Go to a diner that has take out menus and grab one. Then reproduce it in Word or even Powerpoint. Try to match up the font size and style and also scan in any graphics that they use on the menu. Then print off fake ones. Add specials like Roadkill Pizza, Intestine Stew or Fettucini with Brain Sauce. Make one of their items cost $199. One time I even put in a text box that said "Please do not tip! We pay our staff plenty of money to provide you quality service. Your tip is already built into the cost of our meals. If you have received poor service, please let management know and we'll take the appropriate action. Thank you for not tipping!" Be sure to use the same color paper as the diner. Take out menus are usually printed on cheap paper, so that hasn't been an issue. Then sneak in a stack and replace them with your fake menus.

And for the Grand Finale of the day ... drum roll please ... The McDonald's Sign Prank brought to you by phonelosers.org. This one is just too funny! Talk about dedication to pranking. The sound file with the phone conversation between the prankster and the McDonald's manager is priceless.

Get more FREE Prank Ideas from QualityBargainz, LLC. If you want to add to our list of prank ideas, feel free to submit them for publishing on our web site by emailing us, or even just leaving it as a comment here. All prank submissions become the property of QualityBargainz, LLC for the purpose of publishing it on the internet. We reserve the right to edit any submission prior to publishing at our sole discretion. Happy pranking!

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Making a Corpsed Skull

2005-11-04T20:36:00.000-05:00

Face it, scaring and grossing out trick-or-treaters on Halloween is a lot of fun.

Here's one prop I made last year for my Halloween Cannibal BBQ (or is it BB-kill?). I put in blinking Christmas lights into my gas grill and cover that with red cellophane, topped with the grill and grill rocks. Rapid blinking underneath the red cellophane creates a fairly realistic fire glow. Then I topped it off with this maggot-infested skull, and a few severed hands. But for some reason, no one wants to "give me a hand" when it comes to cooking even though I'm "head of the class." Hahahahahaa. Happy haunting!

The Skull Base:

The skull base is just one of those blown plastic skulls. I "corpsed" the skull by dipping cotton into latex (I hear carpet glue works well, too, but have not tried it) and layered it upon the skull. Finish off with some glow-in-the-dark maggots and fake blood (both available for purchase at QualityBargainz.com) and Viola! This is what I used for the corpsed skull base ...

Take and shred a cotton ball. Dunk the cotton into liquid latex (be careful of any known or potential latex allergies). Work the liquid latex into the cotton fiber, this will create a pasty like texture. Apply to plastic skull base and allow to dry and cure overnight. Twist the drenched cotton into strings and apply to create veins and tendons. Be creative and have fun. Don't worry about making any mistakes, you are creating a corpsed skull.

The Cannibal Grill:

Here is a pretty good photo of the finished project. Notice how well the blinking Christmas lights under the red cellophane and grill rocks looks. If you could see it flickering, you'd get the full affect. In a future post (just might wait till next Halloween to share this one ... in the mean time you can check what we've posted at BikersBasement), I'll post some instructions on how to make the corpsed hands from scratch ... get it, corpsed hands from *scratch*?

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