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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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YesitsBess · 08/01/2025 14:07

I will update you all as soon as I have secured Pootle Jr. They must be on sale by now!

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Cocktus · 11/06/2025 02:29

@YesitsBess Insomniac Mumsnetter in search of Pootle junior update.

May I present, for all the Cactaceae fans, and general admirers of spiky bastards, The Cocktus! Even the flowers on it add to its, er, charm?

How do I remove sinister Santa outfit from a cactus?
AnneKipankitoo · 11/06/2025 08:21

I am surprised that photo got past the censors @Cocktus .

YesitsBess · 12/06/2025 10:59

@Cocktus Pootle died! I am still waiting to find a perfect replacement.

I cracked up at the little flowers!

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Cocktus · 12/06/2025 18:57

The flowers do enhance the cocktus, who needs a hat when you have a flower crown! 🤣

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