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Where We’re Shopping
Here’s what the EZ team was browsing this week
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Every week, the Exit Zero crew goes for lunch (or dinner or, maybe
even on occasion, breakfast) at one of Cape May’s excellent dining
establishments. Well we’re shifting into the holiday shopping
season and it’s only fitting that this column follows suit.
We’ll give you the skinny on the clothes we try on, the candles
we smell, the snacks we sample, who we bumped into and, you know,
the general lay of the land PLUS where to find the best gifts this season.
The place: Just for Laughs on the Washington Street Mall next to
their sister store Kaleidoscope. It’s located across the way from the
Original Fudge Kitchen.
The story: While their first store Kaleidoscope opened its doors in
2001, Just for Laughs came later in 2010 when Susan, Barry and Aaron’s
humor was a hit through a small selection of Anne Taintor gifts. They
decided to dedicate an entire store to sarcastic, caustic and childish
gifts and Just for Laughs was born. They’re very clear — if you’re easily
offended, this may not be the store for and that’s OK! Check out Kaleidoscope
next door.
The products: The shared giggles and gasps you’ll have while
browsing the store will be frequent. Their variety of Blue Q Crew socks
are colorful both in fabric and words from messages including “Hi, I
don’t care, thanks,” and “I have to pee... again.” You’ll really have a laugh
when you check out their Fiddler’s Elbow kitchen towels with the most
honest feelings of those using them like the animal lovers and people
haters. There are also t-shirts reading less-than-classy messages, vulgar
coffee mugs and books, plus gag gifts that will have even the most
proper grandparents crack a smile. The stocking stuffers you’ll find
are endless and a great way to add some humor into your home. Card
games, candles, magnets, finger puppets, soaps... the list goes on!
The takeaway: Just for Laughs is carefully stocked with everything
to make you do just that, laugh! Some items are inappropriate, politically
incorrect and even gross, and may not be for the faint of heart. If
you’re looking to ruffle some feathers all in good fun at the next family
gathering, lighten the mood at the office, or pull a prank or two on your
partner, stop in the next time your shopping on the Washington Street
Mall.