Snuggie, the blanket with sleeves, is becoming a phenomenon. But is it justified?
I received a Snuggie as part gag gift, part well-if-you-like-it gift. I believe it came from Bed, Bath & Beyond. 
My Snuggie is pink to signify that a breast cancer research donation was made from its sale. I think that idea is very nice, but they could have just put a pink ribbon on a gray blanket instead. How many of us have pink decor?
The free book light that was included was passable for a free item. I like how it opens up, but I could never get it angled the way I needed it to be helpful for reading. The Snuggie website and the fact that they throw in a free item makes the whole deal seem very infomercial. I think that’s what they’re going for though.
As for quality, I’d give the product a B minus. The fleece seems cheap and not very durable. If you hold the Snuggie up, you can see light through it. When compared to a higher quality fleece, the Snuggie fabric looks like little balls of fleece on a background, rather than a solid piece of fleece. However, it is warm and lightweight.
Tip: Be sure to wash your Snuggie before allowing it on your clothes. I opened mine just to check it out briefly and was soon covered with pink debris.
I can complain about quality all day, but the truth is that I use the Snuggie. I don’t always put my arms into the holes while sitting on the sofa, but that option is there if I feel especially cold. I’ve also been able to utilize the Snuggie during late-night blogging sessions when it gets rather chilly in my office. (I’m trying to keep the thermostat down to save energy.)
In all, I’d say if you’re getting this for yourself, you know what to expect, a low-quality novelty product you might actually use. If you’re getting this as a gag gift, perfect, but rather expensive for a joke. If you don’t know whether someone would like a Snuggie, you should probably look for something different.
How do you feel about Snuggie?
(Image via amazon)
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