So, while perusing all the creepy baby doll pics yesterday, I hit upon an idea for a practical joke that I may actually turn into a long running gag sort of thing. Because there is just so much creepy material out there for me to work with!

I snagged a pic of one of the more realistic looking newborns similar to the one above, and made a fake "birth announcement" and prepared a "Surprise! What I thought was a gallbladder attack was actually labor!! Here's the new bundle of joy" email to go along with it. I then sent it to my parents and my other genetic acquaintance and waited.

I figured that my mom would immediately get the joke, especially since she just saw me on Mother's Day. She actually surprised me by totally freaking the hell out and wanting to know which hospital I was in. Even after I explained to her it was a DOLL, she didn't believe me. I made her call my aunt, who does these sorts of crafty things and she confirmed that yes, they make them look that real. I think she was kind of bummed afterward though.

My dad on the other hand, found it extremely hysterical, and much more economical to have this sort of grandchild. He's looking forward to taking it "fishing" someday.

Now my other set of *cough*sneer*cough* "parents" weren't so amused. I got a lecture on responsibility and my inappropriate sense of humor. Guess they won't get the holiday pictures as the years go by! hehehe!

My co-worker and I were in stitches during the flurry of phone calls. She even had to vouch for me that I was at work. Sure beats the tedium of packing!!