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The Museum of Hoaxes is dedicated to promoting knowledge about hoaxes. (Click here for opening hours, etc.) On our blog we post about dubious- sounding claims, and whatever else strikes our fancy. The site is also home to the Hoaxipedia (the museum's online encyclopedia of hoaxes), the Hoax Forum, and the Top 100 April Fools' Day Hoaxes.
The museum was created in 1997 by Alex Boese. He's assisted by a staff of deputy curators and docents. Alex is the author of three books, most recently Elephants on Acid: And Other Bizarre Experiments (which has nothing to do with hoaxes). Check out the list of the Top 20 Most Bizarre Experiments of All Time for a preview.
The Museum of Hoaxes is dedicated to promoting knowledge about hoaxes. (Click here for opening hours, etc.) On our blog we post about dubious- sounding claims, and whatever else strikes our fancy. The site is also home to the Hoaxipedia (the museum's online encyclopedia of hoaxes), the Hoax Forum, and the Top 100 April Fools' Day Hoaxes.
The museum was created in 1997 by Alex Boese. He's assisted by a staff of deputy curators and docents. Alex is the author of three books, most recently Elephants on Acid: And Other Bizarre Experiments (which has nothing to do with hoaxes). Check out the list of the Top 20 Most Bizarre Experiments of All Time for a preview.Prankplace.com
THE TOILET MONSTERYour wife will never yell at you about leaving the seat up again! The Toilet Monster attaches to the inside of the toilet bowl by suction cups. As the unsuspecting person goes to use the bathroom, they'll scream as they lift the lid and are greeted by the Toilet Monster! Not recommended for the elderly or those with a weak heart.
REMOTE CONTROL FART MACHINEThe Brand New Fart Machine has “BoomBox” Technology, which allows more vibrant, natural sounding farts. Simply hide the little speaker, then from up to 100 feet away, press the included remote, and the hidden speaker lets out one of 15 disgusting fart sounds. Place under your co-workers desk, and let the laughter begin.
Virgin Mary Pretzel
The latest 'spawn-of-Virgin-Mary-Grilled-Cheese-Sandwich' on eBay is the Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus Pretzel. This is a pretzel that may, if you're of the right frame of mind, look kind of like a Picasso-style rendition of the Virgin Mary holding the Baby Jesus. According to the description: "This totally unique and spiritual item was found by a 12 year old girl. She was eating "Rold Gold" Honey Mustard flavored tiny twist pretzels, when she noticed the Virgin Mother holding Baby Jesus. We all had a feeling of warmth and spirituality when holding the pretzel." The salty pretzel has been receiving news coverage, and bidding on it has already passed $1,000 with three days to go.
Posted By: Alex | Date: Sun Mar 06, 2005 | Permalink |
Total Comments: 32
Category: eBay, Food, Religion
Category: eBay, Food, Religion
Listed in chronological order. Newest comments at the end.
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It looks more like a slightly squashed musical note thingy, the one at the start of the music sheet thing
As you can tell, I'm musically challenged.
Posted by thunder in England on Sun Mar 06, 2005 at 08:28 AMAs you can tell, I'm musically challenged.
It's an ampersand on acid.
Posted by Saint Cad on Sun Mar 06, 2005 at 09:42 AMIt does look like a Trebble cleft thingy. Being a former musican (I played trupet in high school) I'm used to seeing this thingy.
Posted by Dany in Texas on Sun Mar 06, 2005 at 09:50 AMThis recurring these of the Virgin Mary appearing in various foodstuffs is quite hilarious, though not as funny as when they model
sex toys after her.
Why is it that Mary has such a fascination with nearly being eaten these days anyways? Grilled Cheese, Tortilla Chip, pretzel? You have a strange and vengeful God.
Posted by ProjectMayhem in Madison, WI on Sun Mar 06, 2005 at 12:35 PMsex toys after her.
Why is it that Mary has such a fascination with nearly being eaten these days anyways? Grilled Cheese, Tortilla Chip, pretzel? You have a strange and vengeful God.
personally i see a handicap sign.
the pretzel looks like a little man sitting in a wheelchair.
Posted by MrKurto on Sun Mar 06, 2005 at 12:50 PMthe pretzel looks like a little man sitting in a wheelchair.
Looks like an ampersand.
"we had a feeling of warmth and spirituality" . . . and hope to cash in on it!
Posted by Chris Carlisle on Sun Mar 06, 2005 at 01:28 PM"we had a feeling of warmth and spirituality" . . . and hope to cash in on it!
I'd have a feeling of warmth and spirituality when holding that pretzel, too. I'd be thinking "we can make a pretty penny with this on eBay."
Posted by cvirtue in deleted on Sun Mar 06, 2005 at 05:50 PMLooks like a pagan earth goddess to me. maybe it'd be better marketed to Pagans. Lots of pagan stuff goes for huge $, so why not try that one instead.
Posted by winona on Sun Mar 06, 2005 at 07:00 PMummm,,, I don't think that's a honey mustard Rold Gold pretzel... It looks more like a trail left by a nervous Chihuahua with The Squirts
Posted by Hairy Houdini on Sun Mar 06, 2005 at 07:07 PMIf you turn it upside-down it looks like Free Willy... Philawhalephia Hot Pretzels. Mmm-mm. With orca without salt. Yum
Posted by Hairy Houdini on Sun Mar 06, 2005 at 07:11 PM1/4 turn counter-clockwise, and it's Batman's Greatest Boner. (Blame Alex, that joker)
Posted by Hairy Houdini on Sun Mar 06, 2005 at 07:12 PMNaw, it's a twisted foot-long fecal impaction.
Posted by Tornado on Mon Mar 07, 2005 at 08:33 AMCurrent bid: US $10,100.01
that's why it's not pagan...
I really hope that's a hoax, a bid from the ones who started this to make sure noone loses their money on this silly pretzel.
Posted by Adjin in Norway on Tue Mar 08, 2005 at 12:23 PMthat's why it's not pagan...
I really hope that's a hoax, a bid from the ones who started this to make sure noone loses their money on this silly pretzel.
I have just opened my yogurt cup to see a fabulous impression of Queen Elizabeth. Maybe it's an omen regarding the upcoming wedding. Anyone want to stick in a bid b/f I stick in my spoon.
Posted by Maegan in Tampa, FL - USA on Wed Mar 09, 2005 at 08:11 AMThis would be the ideal pretzel for Dubya to choke in....
Posted by LaMa in Europe on Wed Mar 09, 2005 at 10:01 AMI'm sorry, but those Jesus and Mary sex toys are just wrong. Especially the "Baby Jesus butt plug". Too much! Is that for real? I'm just wondering how ProjectMayhem found this site, huh?
I'm sure you were just researching the "divine item obsession" on the internet.
I must admit, the Buddha dildo did make me laugh. "After a thousand years of praying and fasting and endless incarnations, Buddha finally gets to be.... a dildo."
http://www.divine-interventions.com/buddha.html
Posted by Glamcat on Thu Mar 10, 2005 at 04:45 AMI'm sure you were just researching the "divine item obsession" on the internet.
I must admit, the Buddha dildo did make me laugh. "After a thousand years of praying and fasting and endless incarnations, Buddha finally gets to be.... a dildo."
http://www.divine-interventions.com/buddha.html
...Update:
It sold for just over $10k.
Posted by Maegan in Tampa, FL - USA on Thu Mar 10, 2005 at 07:43 AMIt sold for just over $10k.
Forget the Jesus and Mary pretzel... here is our more sinister version from 2 bored college kids 
Posted by Orbev910 in DeKalb on Fri Mar 11, 2005 at 12:29 AMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6161280088
Forgot the damn link... did I mention DRUNK college kids?
Posted by Orbev910 in DeKalb on Fri Mar 11, 2005 at 12:30 AMForgot the damn link... did I mention DRUNK college kids?
Okay, now what was it? It's gone. Link doesn't work.
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