Summer’s over and you are in a mood. You do not want to turn that frown upside down or look on the bright side. Forget the lemonade, you’ll take the lemons. Indulging a bad mood can sometimes put you in a good mood. And plenty of fun products can help make a pity party more enjoyable.
– Crack open a cold one with a snarl. The Mood Bottle Opener is a stainless steel tube with an angry look on its face. Almost five inches long, the “Crazy” option has a nice big sneer. Also available in “Shocked,” which looks similarly angry, or “Happy” for better days. $13 each at Poketo.com or $37 for the set of three.
– Dropping toothpicks on the ground can be a maddening experience. Keep toothpicks organized and have a little mean fun with Ouch, the Voo Doo Doll Toothpick Holder. Available in gray or ivory, this poor little guy lies flat and holds 35 toothpicks. Satisfying to set up and easy for party guests to stab appetizers. $6.49 at PerpetualKid.com.
– You know the advice. Never send that e-mail or letter when you’re angry. Instead, jot down problems in a Nightmare Snatcher. These furry journals are shaped like freakish yet adorable monsters. Mugwump, for example, has red fur and some serious fangs. More than eight monsters available, $20 at NightmareSnatchers.com.
– Think you’re having a bad day? Meet Pleo, a newly hatched robotic dinosaur. Pleo is modeled on a 1-week-old camarasaurus. It is interactive and its emotions are developed as a result of human interaction. Ignore Pleo and it will become sad and upset. Play tug-of-war, give it attention and Pleo will be much happier. Pricing starts at $348.99, available at retailers such as Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Target.
– You’re not happy at work. Well, misery loves company, so spread your discontent with InAnimate Stickers. This sticker pack comes with little frowns, snarls and pouts so you can make the coffee cup scowl or the stapler sneer. And in case your boss says something about your “attitude,” these stickers can be removed. $5 at OneGoodBumbleBee.com or call 972-689-4057.