My friends at Bandai have created what promises to be the greatest toy of the Spring season, the Neko Nyanbou or Kitty Cat Meow Pole. It's an artificial cat's paw with retractable claws that comes in a variety of kitty fur patterns (there's even one that looks like Droolsy's little paw).



The Kitty Cat Meow Pole has a number of suggested uses,

including avoiding germs at public places

infuriating your co-workers

stealing jewels


secret handshakes



and spicing up your love life.

If only I had a birthday coming up next month...