I had my six year old friend, who thinks online shopping and Amazon.com are the greatest thing ever and incessantly asks me if I bought something for her or if the package that came for me has something for her, to help me shop.
She initially picked out some Disney Princess pencils and some other branded crap. We then veered into Play-Doh, almost ordering a giant tub of one color before finding a big multi-colored set. I used the remaining funds to purchase her a set of tools for her Play-Doh.
I hope you make some awesome stuff to decorate your mediocre desks and shelves.
I finally got off my butt and did but I don't think the vendor has sent it yet. What bummed me the most was the "no gift message" 'cause it might not make as much sense w/o it.
I used the last of my disposable income to send in a gift via fedex, and they broke it and mailed it back to me Thanks FedEx. I'm still working on a new gift to send once i'm back on my feet with a working car and steady income... It will come eventually guys, scouts honor.
@petek Ha, yes, I'm still a little behind, and I think they're still taking pics of new things! I'll keep chipping away, and we might start doubling up on #seligman per photo so we're not doing this for the rest of our lives.
I sent them a rubber arm and a pack of stars reminding them to always reach for the stars. Next thing I have to do is see if they are willing to help me change my name to my preferred one of Bluejester.
I had a pretty solid one picked out, but waited too long to pull the trigger and the code was invalid. Will make sure next time to not let work get in the way!
I spent $5 to buy them an ugly crying clown poster and used the rest to buy the new James Bond book. So basically Mediocre spent $15 for the data that I am 75% selfish. Long live scientific inquiry!
I sent in a couple of red Swingline staplers. I even spent a couple of my own bucks so there would be less stealing. We can't get somebody getting mad a burning down the place.
I sent a roll of chalkboard contact paper and a box of chalk. In hindsight I wish I'd sent an old fashion, real steel, Slinky. Haven't seen one of those come in yet.
I gave the code to my wife to buy a few more e-books. I was going to give them my entire collection of Woot logo'd Polo's and dress shirts accumulated through the years for trade shows, conferences, etc., but thought it better to donate them to the homeless. Now there are 40 or so homeless dudes sporting the Woot look around Dallas. I saw one on the street corner the other day (yes, sign in hand) and offered him $5 to get it back. Then I realized I didn't have anything smaller than a $20, so I gave him a half a pack of cigs and a lighter and told him to keep the shirt. I really do feel better.
My gift was the pencils with the logo "Doing Drugs is Pointless." I'm just wondering if anyone in the "lab" discovered that the pencils have erasers on both ends. Or did I send a pointless gift?
I sent in a bunch of these. They said they wanted decorations for the office... I wanted to give them something representative of my hometown -- something that says "Canton, Ohio" for $20 or less. After much deliberation, I settled on something that literally says "Canton, Ohio" & they can wallpaper the office in the most Mediocre way possible. Enjoy!
I sent a pack of Serenity Relaxation Beverages (for productivity, of course), and these scalp massager things. Never saw the scalp massagers posted. I'm sure it's either because they didn't know what they were when they showed up, or because they feel so amazing that they got taken right away.
I sent Duck tape covered in penguins and used the rest to buy a toy for Toy for Tots. I was in the second wave and they'd already received tons of stuff.
@BillLehecka, The Butt Stations went through a full humor scale as we opened each one. 1. Hilarious! 2. Funny 3. Huh. 4. What!? 5. Ugh. 6. Stupidest thing ever. 7. Wow. 8. Heh. 9. Ok, this is funny. 10. Hilarious!
We sent a wall mounted fish bowl because there is nothing more mediocre (or annoying) than forcing a pet on someone else. Though I guess they could choose not to get a fish. But how awesome would a fish named Seligman be? The answer is- Very.
I sent vinyl wall gorilla in a "seductive" pose as well as a very fancy cat necklace. I am sure it will be cherished by the lucky soul who ends up with it and not tossed in some drawer marked "junk".
String of color pennants for their grand opening (I ordered them the day before they posted someone else's identical item) and a book on Office Feng Shui to help them properly place and orient the multitude of items they received.
The Tiki lounge sign is good, but I sent a Lava Lamp. I should probably put a (TM) on that, but screw it. Lava > Tiki. Paper breaks scissors. Or light beat rock. Or something.
I sent them the Poo-pourri. Most startups have limited bathroom facilities, and I personally can't deliver without some promise of anonymity. That stuff works, and short of having Sherlock Holmes as a co-founder, your secret is safe. Plus, if they hated the gift, they could flip it on eBay or Amazon and come close to doubling the value of the gift certificate. In essence, it captured my personality: always hustling and looking for a good resale value, practical, aware of others, and prolific pooper.
I feel like such a butt! I have the $$ in my gift card account, I couldn't bring myself to spend it.....but I had no idea where to send it...and frankly what to spend it on. So, I'm catching on, now. I will gladly send the Mediocre Labs a box of....furniture and decorations. Sorry for the delay, but I'll make right!
I did! Mylar blankets (because SHINY), beakers and Erlenmeyer flasks, and a Spanish-language poster on foot deformities.
I sent a Pete Roseman bobblehead, but he wasn't allowed in.
If this thing is still active tomorrow, I'll post what I sent, but I don't want to ruin the surprise.
Oh shit, I was expected to send stuff? *cries*
(just kidding, I have no idea what you're talking about -- I only just signed up 5 minutes ago)
I did! It was the robo-apatosaur.
fyi, I'm about 30 or 40 photos behind, and they might be some number of things behind opening them, but I'll keep chipping away.
muah hah haaaaa
we neglected to check our email for too long and our cert got revoked. WE ARE BAD AT INTERNETS.
i was lame and missed the email. but it seems super fun and i'm loving all the pictures!
I sent them Star Fluxx
A horse head coat hanger that looked much more interesting on the AMZ page than it did when it was received.
WE received three of those actually. We were thinking of a godfather remake with all the horse heads..
I'm waiting for the wife to get paid.. Seligman just covered one of the items but the shipping made it more so I have to wait.
I sent in a Spiderman compliation from 1975 or so. HAVE NOT SEEN IT ON THE INSTAGRAMS. Mailman stole it, apparently.
Was it an old school magazine/comic?? That's the only spiderman thing we came across...
fnord
I had my six year old friend, who thinks online shopping and Amazon.com are the greatest thing ever and incessantly asks me if I bought something for her or if the package that came for me has something for her, to help me shop.
She initially picked out some Disney Princess pencils and some other branded crap. We then veered into Play-Doh, almost ordering a giant tub of one color before finding a big multi-colored set. I used the remaining funds to purchase her a set of tools for her Play-Doh.
I hope you make some awesome stuff to decorate your mediocre desks and shelves.
I finally got off my butt and did but I don't think the vendor has sent it yet. What bummed me the most was the "no gift message" 'cause it might not make as much sense w/o it.
delivered, sayeth Amazon. will explain via instagram or Facebook. š
I hope my Venus Flytrap gets some action next summer!
That was a little creepy when we opened it.. granted I had just opened a box of 4,500 lady bugs.. that was not my day...
Yeah, I may have gone overboard on getting the #Seligman we sent. I mean, who doesn't need a 6x4' lab rat?
overboard? nah! it was epic!
I used the last of my disposable income to send in a gift via fedex, and they broke it and mailed it back to me Thanks FedEx. I'm still working on a new gift to send once i'm back on my feet with a working car and steady income... It will come eventually guys, scouts honor.
I wish @dave would get caught up and my gift posted... wink*nudge*
Huh, I just got a comment notification email for my own comment...
@petek Ha, yes, I'm still a little behind, and I think they're still taking pics of new things! I'll keep chipping away, and we might start doubling up on #seligman per photo so we're not doing this for the rest of our lives.
I sent the most mediocre gift I could think of: an Amazon gift card.
brilliant !
I sent along some wrapping paper in case some re-gifting needed to be explored.
I tried! My Amazon code was invalid though -- no gift for/from me. Jerks.
That means you waited too long to redeem it. Probably distracted by... the other place ;)
I sent the graphic novel Essex County by Jeff Lemire, and also went in with @crapstick and sent a smoke machine.
I sent them a rubber arm and a pack of stars reminding them to always reach for the stars. Next thing I have to do is see if they are willing to help me change my name to my preferred one of Bluejester.
Excellent! I was able to do it myself, thus retaining my all-important internet identity!
Haha just tried it to make sure it worked and was going to reply back, but you already figured it out :)
I should've hit the reply button :(
I sent them Cards Against Humanity. It was a little over the $20, but I figured if it brought some joy during a work day, it was well worth it.
I can confirm it was worth it! Much joy and hilariously awkward moments will be shared for days to come. By far my favorite purchase!
It has been used on several occasions so far...
I had a pretty solid one picked out, but waited too long to pull the trigger and the code was invalid. Will make sure next time to not let work get in the way!
I spent $5 to buy them an ugly crying clown poster and used the rest to buy the new James Bond book. So basically Mediocre spent $15 for the data that I am 75% selfish. Long live scientific inquiry!
I sent pumpkin spice tea
Haven't tired it yet, but I hear good things from others who like tea!
Scotland t-shirt!
I'm still waiting on a picture of someone wearing it!
@cocovan You did see when we posted it, though, right? I remember, because I was happy I figured out what flag it was.
(Working on getting a photo of someone wearing it now.)
Missed that one but yay! it arrived. Looks huge!
Two items: the monkey-eye clock (seems like they got a lot of clockz) and the Kramer poster (seems like they got a lot of posterz)
Ah, both in good use then! Kramer has a prime spot at end of an entrance hall (for now - he's pretty imposing)
Yep. Some Tron Legacy wall art and a mini bust of Richard Wagner.
I sent in a couple of red Swingline staplers. I even spent a couple of my own bucks so there would be less stealing. We can't get somebody getting mad a burning down the place.
I sent in a life preserver that said welcome aboard and a Tiki lounge sign.
I'm just wondering if they ever used the Annoy-a-tron, and if so, what the results were.
I really wish I could have found a classic "Hang in there" kitten poster but Amazon failed me (maybe for the first time?).
A rat. What else would a lab rat send?
I sent in Toy Story wall clings...I guess they weren't cool enough to warrant pictures like the 82 Butt Stations. I haz a sad.
Still working on pictures! I haven't skipped any that I know of, so hopefully it'll show up.
They are actually placed on the window of @denboy's office
Wilfbrim and i must think alike. (in this instance anyway) I sent 2 Red Swinglines as well.
@wilfbrim @earlyre It was great getting two! Made me wonder about those bums who only sent us one.
Those bastards who only sent one! Can't believe it...
I sent a roll of chalkboard contact paper and a box of chalk. In hindsight I wish I'd sent an old fashion, real steel, Slinky. Haven't seen one of those come in yet.
I keep waiting for someone to take responsibility for the Butt Stations...
I gave the code to my wife to buy a few more e-books. I was going to give them my entire collection of Woot logo'd Polo's and dress shirts accumulated through the years for trade shows, conferences, etc., but thought it better to donate them to the homeless. Now there are 40 or so homeless dudes sporting the Woot look around Dallas. I saw one on the street corner the other day (yes, sign in hand) and offered him $5 to get it back. Then I realized I didn't have anything smaller than a $20, so I gave him a half a pack of cigs and a lighter and told him to keep the shirt. I really do feel better.
Mine still hasn't made it up. I sent two things that got there a couple weeks ago now - a game called Flickin' Chickens and a drinking bird.
I'm pretty sure I came across those... Let us know if you still don't see those...
I sent in 2 items:
and
Looks like this was used recently at a job fair. Cool!
Good Luck Mediocre!
I sent the license plate frame that said "We strive to be adequate."
This is sitting on our bookshelf for all to see, :) it may be placed on someone's car when they aren't looking
My gift was the pencils with the logo "Doing Drugs is Pointless." I'm just wondering if anyone in the "lab" discovered that the pencils have erasers on both ends. Or did I send a pointless gift?
Break the pencil in half. Now doing drugs gets twice as much done in half the time.
I sent one of the many lava lamps. I think that's a good thing. It should be an employee benefit.
"Here's your employee manual and time card. And oh! Can't forget your lava lamp. HR would have kittens if we forgot to give you that."
Lava lamps are giving the office an interesting vibe.. and at one point were used to keep hands warm when CFO forgot to pay for gas...
I just pretended that everything everyone else bought was from me personally.
I sent mine in and spent a few extra dollars just to get the right product. It was fun.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NW0KAA/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OYPCLY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm not saying I work well under pressure, mind you.
@editorkid these are great! We have them placed in the office, one is on the top boss man's door and the other is in one of our break rooms
Sent 2 items (kept about $5 for myself - and I'm okay with it...)
A quick little game called Swipe that's a favorite in our office when you've got 5 minutes to waste. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AMMYCA/) and the fantastically entertaining book entitled "Dancing with Jesus" (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0762444142/). Hopefully they were worth a few laughs :)
@smtatertot13 your gift is siting in the lobby for all of those that visit us the joys of dancing with jesus!!
I sent in a bunch of these. They said they wanted decorations for the office... I wanted to give them something representative of my hometown -- something that says "Canton, Ohio" for $20 or less. After much deliberation, I settled on something that literally says "Canton, Ohio" & they can wallpaper the office in the most Mediocre way possible. Enjoy!
Nicely we can turn them upside down and they work as Christmas decorations!
HO HO HO uoŹuÉÉ
This was my contribution, I hope it's working!
I sent a zombie hand toilet cover, emergency underwear and an Even Firefighters Go To The Potty book.
I sent a pack of Serenity Relaxation Beverages (for productivity, of course), and these scalp massager things. Never saw the scalp massagers posted. I'm sure it's either because they didn't know what they were when they showed up, or because they feel so amazing that they got taken right away.
I saw the scalp massagers on instagram.
Yep, I'll search for a link later but I specifically remember our head of finance and operations getting a massage.
I believe this might be the one @noel @dave
Yep! It doesn't look particularly relaxing.
@nedreck, here's a pic of my office window that was hit by a toy story bomb. My days are filled with woody and buzz cuz of you. Thanks.....I think.
@denboy, Thanks! I feel so redeemed....I think.
I sent chickens.
I sent in the Duct Tape and WD40 for things that move and shouldn't and things that don't move and should.
Loved that combo. We need to have a competition to see who wins. I think WD40 can probably make duct tape not sticky first.
I sent an ergonomic mouse, some safety glasses, and stink bombs.
You hit all three categories: helpful, on-theme, and terrible!
I sent two styrofoam heads for all your styrofoam head needs.
You just never know when they might come in handy (heady?).
I sent Duck tape covered in penguins and used the rest to buy a toy for Toy for Tots. I was in the second wave and they'd already received tons of stuff.
Yes, the bizarre penguin tape! I thought maybe it was made by people without a firm grasp of English.
@dave, That's the kind of guy I am.
I sent a giant Muppets wall decal. Everyone needs more Muppets!
My evil gifts:
http://amzn.com/B0090UYT80
and http://amzn.com/B004CT3HKU
@The_Tim, I love twisty puzzles. Have you ever seen the Mixup cube? It's pretty mind-blowing: http://www.amazon.com/WitEden-Oskar-3x3x3-Mixup-Black/dp/B00EL209VI
45 degree turns!
I was one of the many Buttstation people. I thought it would be unique. Instead, I'm just an unoriginal stooge.
@BillLehecka, The Butt Stations went through a full humor scale as we opened each one.
1. Hilarious! 2. Funny 3. Huh. 4. What!? 5. Ugh. 6. Stupidest thing ever. 7. Wow. 8. Heh. 9. Ok, this is funny. 10. Hilarious!
ha, I hoped that was where you were going and still laughed out loud.
@dave, Indeed. There are so many variations on puzzle cubes. It is insane (and awesome).
We sent a wall mounted fish bowl because there is nothing more mediocre (or annoying) than forcing a pet on someone else. Though I guess they could choose not to get a fish. But how awesome would a fish named Seligman be? The answer is- Very.
Barbara Eden or at least Amazon said so.
Yes, I did.
I did! One of the ubitquitous butt pen holder thingies and the Audrey Hepburn eyes! Fun!
I received notice that I would be getting a certificate over a month ago, but so far, nothing. Boo!
I sent vinyl wall gorilla in a "seductive" pose as well as a very fancy cat necklace. I am sure it will be cherished by the lucky soul who ends up with it and not tossed in some drawer marked "junk".
String of color pennants for their grand opening (I ordered them the day before they posted someone else's identical item) and a book on Office Feng Shui to help them properly place and orient the multitude of items they received.
I was worried about their safety so I got a map of the major Cryptids of North America - hoping the staff plans their travel accordingly.
Didn't notice the email in time. Wish has sent poo-pouri.
We'll be sure and get some and think of you.
I sent in two mediocre-ish old-timey signs for their walls. I was being too practical! But they are nice looking at least. Yah, I will go with that.
You could do a lot worse than giving us something that actually looks nice.
Two Books:
Mediocre No More &
(No More) Mediocre Me: How Saying No to the Status Quo Will Propel You From Ordinary to Extraordinary
Ah yes. You saw the photos, right? http://instagram.com/p/g4pIcvxalu/ and http://instagram.com/p/g4pC-pxalo/
Cool! I hadn't seen them. Thanks!
I sent a horse head mask. I love mine, and I figured someone there would have the right sense of humor to love it, too.
I was mediocre... I was one of the butt tape dispensers...
I sent in some Dr. Seuss wall quotes.
The Tiki lounge sign is good, but I sent a Lava Lamp. I should probably put a (TM) on that, but screw it. Lava > Tiki. Paper breaks scissors. Or light beat rock. Or something.
I'm responsible for the inflatable cows, a Darkman bird, and a solar powered cockroach that I have't seen posted yet (shipped separately).
Would love to see where the cows ended up.
@halesyeah @nottobrag Any idea who got the inflatable cows?
Picture posted today, they are hanging out in @girlgonemild's office
The office cow enthusiast very much appreciates them :)
Here you go! http://instagram.com/p/hdsy4Lxas6/
@Name_Too_Long, Finally, someone else who thinks of Darkman and not just the Simpsons!
Amazing Dobermans poster ā¦ I thought what is reasonably similar to Amazing Lab(rador)sā¦
Thanks for making me look up and read about that trio of Doberman movies. Bizarre!
Oops... make that Mediocre Lab(rador)s
Sure did. Hoping the folks at the lab have found time to use the waiters corkscrew I sent them.
Yep. The George Costanza and Kramer prints. Also the "PIMP" coffee cup. Had to class the place up.
In case the gifts were stolen or somehow misplaced, here they are:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Z14Z7O/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NXBNMY/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I sent them the Poo-pourri. Most startups have limited bathroom facilities, and I personally can't deliver without some promise of anonymity. That stuff works, and short of having Sherlock Holmes as a co-founder, your secret is safe.
Plus, if they hated the gift, they could flip it on eBay or Amazon and come close to doubling the value of the gift certificate.
In essence, it captured my personality: always hustling and looking for a good resale value, practical, aware of others, and prolific pooper.
I sent in the (plastic) gold coins, (plastic) jewels, cardboard treasure chest, and novelty eyepatches--all the makings of a mediocre pirate.
if anyone has managed to not turn off the notifications on this thread, @dave posted a #seligman wrap up post a minute ago. https://mediocre.com/forum/topics/the-end-of-seligman-pics-stats-and-a-wrap-up
maybe we'll send out an email actually since this is an official experiment of sorts. ok so then you'll get another email woohoo.
I feel like such a butt! I have the $$ in my gift card account, I couldn't bring myself to spend it.....but I had no idea where to send it...and frankly what to spend it on. So, I'm catching on, now. I will gladly send the Mediocre Labs a box of....furniture and decorations. Sorry for the delay, but I'll make right!
@v, What did you decide on.. i'm curious now!! Hope you spent the giftcard on something, even if you spent it on something you really needed :)
I sent a horse mask and some googly eyes. Every office needs googly eyes.