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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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ThisWormHasTurned · 14/04/2023 23:19

This has kept me entertained tonight. I’m not sure how you’ve resisted the temptation to just hack away at him.
it’s the Jack Nicholson eyebrows that make him seem so scarily intense I think!
Looking forward to an update tomorrow.

MoongazyHare · 14/04/2023 23:18

OMG! OP is going to be discovered lifeless in the morning, her face frozen in rictus terror, with cactus spines stuck all over her body. And Angry Greased Santa Cactus will have vanished…

tailinthejam · 14/04/2023 23:05

Having been a victim of a cactus who doesn't want his festive trimmings removed, I am sooooo invested in this thread...

ODFOx · 14/04/2023 22:39

lazytownie · 14/04/2023 20:52

do you have gardening gloves or normal gloves that you can get some rubber gloves on top of?

Thick gloves - grab it full fistedly and pull it off.

Thick gloves - grab it full fistedly and pull it off.
There is nothing I can think 🤔 f that makes this anything but filthy.

WitcheryDivine · 14/04/2023 22:31

You really want to give him ideas about murder at this point?

Eggsley · 14/04/2023 22:31

He looks incandescent with rage.

Did you offer him any mince?

potatowhale · 14/04/2023 22:30

YesitsBess · 14/04/2023 22:08

No!

Ah! (And also Argh!!!!)

AngryGreasedSantaCatcus · 14/04/2023 22:18

See? No santa hat. It must work!

How do I remove sinister Santa outfit from a cactus?
AngryGreasedSantaCatcus · 14/04/2023 22:17

He looks like he needs a hot bath btw. The outfit might just float off.

AngryGreasedSantaCatcus · 14/04/2023 22:15

YesitsBess · 14/04/2023 22:08

No!

That's seriously adorable, in a murderous chihuahua kind of way.

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YesitsBess · 14/04/2023 22:13

We are going to watch Sean of the Dead and then decide how to handle him tomorrow.

He does look miffed non?

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Pixiedust1234 · 14/04/2023 22:10

oh my god...hes seriously pissed off 😮

runs off and hides from scary santa

BlossomWood · 14/04/2023 22:10

Damn, he looks angry af now!
Sleep with 1 eye open tonight

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YesitsBess · 14/04/2023 22:08

No!

How do I remove sinister Santa outfit from a cactus?
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potatowhale · 14/04/2023 22:06

Did it work?

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YesitsBess · 14/04/2023 21:59

IN THIS ECONOMY?!?!

What I'm actually doing is watching Hot Fuzz and drinking delicious wine. I am removing Santa Catususeseseses blinfold so he also enjoy one of the finest treats in the cornetto trilogy...

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potatowhale · 14/04/2023 21:55

AngryGreasedSantaCatcus · 14/04/2023 21:54

Have you tried putting the heating on really high and then just wait for it to disrobe itself?

Good shout

AngryGreasedSantaCatcus · 14/04/2023 21:54

Have you tried putting the heating on really high and then just wait for it to disrobe itself?

potatowhale · 14/04/2023 21:53

YesitsBess · 14/04/2023 21:50

10pm would be fantastic. Because it's either that or my tipsy self has to wrangle the little fucker?

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OK 10PM PEOPLE!!! WE HAVE TO WILL IT OFF WITH THE POWER OF THE MIND!

AngryGreasedSantaCatcus · 14/04/2023 21:52

Oh crap I've spelt it wrong.🥹

Style it out or try to come up with something else?

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YesitsBess · 14/04/2023 21:50

potatowhale · 14/04/2023 21:47

Yes the collective mumsnet hive mind. You pick a time and we Uri Geller it.

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10pm would be fantastic. Because it's either that or my tipsy self has to wrangle the little fucker?

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YesitsBess · 14/04/2023 21:49

AngryGreasedSantaCatcus · 14/04/2023 21:44

Just wanted to thank you for my new username OP. Grin

I like to make people happy! Unless they're a cactus apparently.

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potatowhale · 14/04/2023 21:47

YesitsBess · 14/04/2023 21:41

I'm listening.

But who are "we"? Is this an MN hive mind occurrence or are you speaking for a large group invested in the outcome 🤔

I'm happy to receive all assistance just so you know.

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Yes the collective mumsnet hive mind. You pick a time and we Uri Geller it.

AngryGreasedSantaCatcus · 14/04/2023 21:44

Just wanted to thank you for my new username OP. Grin

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YesitsBess · 14/04/2023 21:41

potatowhale · 14/04/2023 21:34

What if we all will it to come off at the same time?

I'm listening.

But who are "we"? Is this an MN hive mind occurrence or are you speaking for a large group invested in the outcome 🤔

I'm happy to receive all assistance just so you know.

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