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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 · 15/04/2023 22:58

What the Fock have you posted z@Cherrysoup

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YesitsBess · 15/04/2023 22:58

Pixiedust1234 · 15/04/2023 22:28

I agree. He looks more like an owl rather than a grumpy, eyebrow shaving, maniac.

How is everyone seeing owl? How?!?

I'm a certified idiot and I'm not seeing owl.

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Vitriolinsanity · 15/04/2023 22:57

Perhaps some glasses

And a sombrero

And a moustache

Cherrysoup · 15/04/2023 22:56

Like this: [url=<a class="break-all" href="https://imgur.com/QVQESko][img]i.imgur.com/QVQESko.jpg[/img][/url]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://imgur.com/QVQESko][img]i.imgur.com/QVQESko.jpg[/img][/url]

Cherrysoup · 15/04/2023 22:53

If we’re going chicken theme, then I think he needs something to protect his modesty.

FelicityBeedle · 15/04/2023 22:32

I am genuinely amazed at how many experienced cactus undressers there are on mumsnet. Nice job!
now you need a chicken helmet, pirate hat, I rain hat and probably a sun hat

potatowhale · 15/04/2023 22:30

Maybe a sarrong to stop him growing girth at the bottom?

Pixiedust1234 · 15/04/2023 22:28

I agree. He looks more like an owl rather than a grumpy, eyebrow shaving, maniac.

AbbaG12 · 15/04/2023 22:27

He's perfect

notprincehamlet · 15/04/2023 22:26

Does he share a barber with Boris Johnson?

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YesitsBess · 15/04/2023 22:21

declutteringmymind · 15/04/2023 22:17

If you gave him a body he could be an owl.

So much to unpack here.

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declutteringmymind · 15/04/2023 22:17

If you gave him a body he could be an owl.

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YesitsBess · 15/04/2023 22:03

I'm inclined to expose him to the sun so he can grow upwards as opposed to bollockwards.

He needs a see-thru hat.

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potatowhale · 15/04/2023 22:01

Perhaps a wig or a hair scarf?

potatowhale · 15/04/2023 22:01

YesitsBess · 15/04/2023 21:58

I CAN'T! LOOK AT HIS EFFORTS!

Is that a euphanism?

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YesitsBess · 15/04/2023 21:58

I CAN'T! LOOK AT HIS EFFORTS!

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potatowhale · 15/04/2023 21:57

Stick the hat back on quick!!

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YesitsBess · 15/04/2023 21:53

I'm just not sure what to do now. What do I do?

He looks...ridiculous without his titfer.

How do I remove sinister Santa outfit from a cactus?
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BruceAndNosh · 15/04/2023 21:50

Is this NSFW?

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YesitsBess · 15/04/2023 21:25

Now...everyone has to promise not to laugh because this is the first time he has had his hat off and he is shy...

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YesitsBess · 15/04/2023 21:20

He needs a * *motorcycle hat.

Have been off watching the finale of Baby Driver but am now back and armed with newspaper restraints and nail clippers.

What could go wrong?

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HirplesWithHaggis · 15/04/2023 21:20

I'm not entirely convinced by that photo. 😁

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 15/04/2023 19:46

Can't help with the hunt for a tiny pirate hat but Wish sells motorcycle helmets for chickens which incidentally are also the perfect size for Barbies.

How do I remove sinister Santa outfit from a cactus?
Vitriolinsanity · 15/04/2023 19:35

It looks like a bonnet now GrinGrinGrin

Cherrysoup · 15/04/2023 18:36

Cocktail sticks! Not for any practical help, but to spear olives and keep up your strength whilst wrestling off the unseasonable garments. Then stick the feathers from the hat around him (because he’s obviously a First Nation plant)

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