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How do I remove sinister Santa outfit from a cactus?

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YesitsBess · 14/04/2023 18:52

My lovely sister got this little darling thing for my teenage son for Christmas. He loves it, as do I. However having gone way past 12th night we would now like to update his wardrobe/allow him to go 'au natural'.

Also he looks quite menacing and the other plants are a bit scared.

I've tried gently pulling the hat, no joy. I've tried tweezers on the grumpy eyes, I ended up with my other hand covered in prickles.

It is not glued on or secured by any other method I can see. Does anyone have any intimate knowledge on how to disrobe a festive novelty cactus?

Thanking you in advance.

How do I remove sinister Santa outfit from a cactus?
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Vitriolinsanity · 16/04/2023 17:16

Fluffy

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YesitsBess · 16/04/2023 17:10

Pixiedust1234 · 16/04/2023 17:07

I wish you hadn't....as I followed you down that rabbit hole. There's hundreds out there!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1312857795/miniature-chainsaw-dollhouse-miniature?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_c-craft_supplies_and_tools-other&utm_custom1=k_CjwKCAjwue6hBhBVEiwA9YTx8NUzW5VQX-O7_FnapN_UwRjM0c0aKepzyjoGJyRGWyVx9FanL4EHrhoC7h4QAvD_BwE_k&utm_content=go_12604681572_117704321177_508715417928_pla-295462056907_t__1312857795engb_562683981&utm_custom2=12604681572&gclid=CjwKCAjwue6hBhBVEiwA9YTx8NUzW5VQX-O7_FnapN_UwRjM0c0aKepzyjoGJyRGWyVx9FanL4EHrhoC7h4QAvD_BwE

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Oh. My. God...

He'll be able to start a tiny new career as a cactus defestiviser with that lot!

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AndyandTeddyarewavinggoodbye · 16/04/2023 17:08

YesitsBess · 16/04/2023 16:50

No he's too cute now.

Besides, that's my son's name. Could be confusing.

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😂

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YesitsBess · 16/04/2023 16:51

Billybagpuss · 16/04/2023 15:50

Oh dear just listening to gardens questions on R4 they started by grumbling about artificial grass, then painted heathers, then said don’t get me started on people who stick baubles on cacti 😂

Get away. Really?

Perhaps I could appear as a panellist. With Goatboy and some nail clippers.

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YesitsBess · 16/04/2023 16:50

AndyandTeddyarewavinggoodbye · 16/04/2023 15:45

The Prick. Just call him The Prick.

Seems fair.

No he's too cute now.

Besides, that's my son's name. Could be confusing.

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YesitsBess · 16/04/2023 16:48

WitcheryDivine · 16/04/2023 15:27

Have you considered "Mr Happypants"

"Mr Testiprickles"

Or perhaps "Ed Balls"

ED BALLS

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YesitsBess · 16/04/2023 16:48

Elefant1 · 16/04/2023 15:09

It seems I have been very unoriginal naming my cactus spike.
He does look a lot less grumpy without the hat, not actually cheerful but less grumpy. Possibly a smile would help https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOYANDONA-80pcs-Mouth-Stickers-Smile/dp/B088WH572Q

I like these. There's an array. I like an array.

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YesitsBess · 16/04/2023 16:47

Pixiedust1234 · 16/04/2023 14:54

Depends which way you want to go.

Spike. Or MIL name/real life grumpy person. Victor (Meldrew)
Or go the other way, Cuddles, Snuggles etc.

Looking at yours I think (chainsaw wielding) Maniac fits better.

< immediately googles tiny decorative chainsaws >

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YesitsBess · 16/04/2023 16:46

AngryGreasedSantaCatcus · 16/04/2023 14:46

@AngryGreasedSantaCactus I thought the same thing since I NCed without RTFT , then saw OP quoting you. Then I saw the spelling mistake , found it funny , so decided to roll with it. However, I know it can cause confusion, so if you'd like me to NC again please let me know.

I think you should go with Angry greased cat bus because that gives me Totoro vibes.

I COULD GET HIM TOTORO EARS AND AN UMBRELLA

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YesitsBess · 16/04/2023 16:44

AbbaG12 · 16/04/2023 14:44

Spikey Mike

This is both chipper and descriptive. Several stars 🌟

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YesitsBess · 16/04/2023 16:39

potatowhale · 16/04/2023 14:33

Ok don't laugh.. I've got Keef and Casey

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I am laughing. Sorry. But you also have the only correct spelling of Keef and that always makes me laugh.

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YesitsBess · 16/04/2023 16:38

wobbledobbleflobble2 · 16/04/2023 14:21

Have you tried a poseable Where the Wild Things are Goatboy figurine?

That's absolutely fucking ended me that has 😂

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Billybagpuss · 16/04/2023 15:50

Oh dear just listening to gardens questions on R4 they started by grumbling about artificial grass, then painted heathers, then said don’t get me started on people who stick baubles on cacti 😂

AndyandTeddyarewavinggoodbye · 16/04/2023 15:45

The Prick. Just call him The Prick.

Seems fair.

WitcheryDivine · 16/04/2023 15:27

Have you considered "Mr Happypants"

"Mr Testiprickles"

Or perhaps "Ed Balls"

WitcheryDivine · 16/04/2023 15:23

wobbledobbleflobble2 · 16/04/2023 14:21

Have you tried a poseable Where the Wild Things are Goatboy figurine?

😂

Elefant1 · 16/04/2023 15:09

It seems I have been very unoriginal naming my cactus spike.
He does look a lot less grumpy without the hat, not actually cheerful but less grumpy. Possibly a smile would help https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOYANDONA-80pcs-Mouth-Stickers-Smile/dp/B088WH572Q

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOYANDONA-80pcs-Mouth-Stickers-Smile/dp/B088WH572Q?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-mumsnet-classics-4785129-how-do-i-remove-sinister-santa-outfit-from-a-cactus

Pixiedust1234 · 16/04/2023 14:54

Depends which way you want to go.

Spike. Or MIL name/real life grumpy person. Victor (Meldrew)
Or go the other way, Cuddles, Snuggles etc.

Looking at yours I think (chainsaw wielding) Maniac fits better.

AngryGreasedSantaCatcus · 16/04/2023 14:46

@AngryGreasedSantaCactus I thought the same thing since I NCed without RTFT , then saw OP quoting you. Then I saw the spelling mistake , found it funny , so decided to roll with it. However, I know it can cause confusion, so if you'd like me to NC again please let me know.

AbbaG12 · 16/04/2023 14:44

Spikey Mike

potatowhale · 16/04/2023 14:33

YesitsBess · 16/04/2023 13:25

You're not wrong.

I need to get him a new wardrobe. And a name. What do people call their cacti?

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Ok don't laugh.. I've got Keef and Casey

wobbledobbleflobble2 · 16/04/2023 14:21

Oh crap should have read the fucking thread, sorry

wobbledobbleflobble2 · 16/04/2023 14:21

Have you tried a poseable Where the Wild Things are Goatboy figurine?

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YesitsBess · 16/04/2023 13:25

WitcheryDivine · 16/04/2023 12:38

Might be going out on a limb here but I have a feeling he's not from the North Pole either.

You're not wrong.

I need to get him a new wardrobe. And a name. What do people call their cacti?

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