(Hot water) bottled up emotions

Unlike some furry mammals who are visible throughout the year until they hibernate, the common hot water bottle does the opposite. You are not likely to catch a glimpse of it until the first signs of winter begin to appear. Well, what do you know! There it is at the bottom of the bed

Of course this is nonsense, but I just wanted to highlight that for most of us hot water bottles are aesthetically-challenged objects. It has been such a long time since I bought one, I can’t even remember when it was. Probably it would have been a last-minute idea for my Gran’s Christmas present.

We seem, as a nation, to still be inextricably linked to them. Once we as a nation were ridiculed by a Hungarian born British author called George Mikes. In his cheeky book ‘How to be an alien’, he mentions “Continental people have sex lives, the English have hot water bottles”. It is possible that there was an element of truth in the parody, especially in the days when designs were bland and uninteresting. A typical continental person’s view of the English and sex is probably reflected in these words.

Just a second! Much has changed since then. Can I believe my eyes, have these things become ‘sexy’? I found a site that other day that stocks many styles and shapes that are different from those that you would normally see. If ever I was looking for unusual giftsto buy, things that you wouldn’t normally find in the high street, this would certainly be the place to start. They have everything here, from buddhas to retro telephones, and most things in between!

If you are primarily interested in hot water bottles, my favourites are those with a cushion shape, like the ‘Giraffe cushion’. What i saw looked very comfortable and probably had therapeutic values, for those of us who suffer from lower back pain. They are made with recyclable materials and are guaranteed not to fade – perfect for those individuals who care about the environment.

1000ML transparent heart shaped hot water bottle bag $19.99

Battery Bottle Shaped Cooling Mini Fan Cooler Keychain $4.38

Mini Pocket Water Bottle Shaped Cooler Cooling Fan Hook $2.09

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