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Lego Tricks Parents Everywhere into Believing They Created the Slipper
Every parent knows that stepping on a Lego is a rite of passage—usually accompanied by a colorful string of expletives echoing through the night. Legos, let’s face it, are like tiny foot torture devices, and we’ve all accepted that fact.
In a stroke of marketing genius, Lego has partnered with a French ad agency to unveil what they call “Lego-proof slippers.” Or, as the rest of us know them, just slippers. This week, Lego introduced their design for “anti-Lego-pain” slippers, and the internet is buzzing. Here’s how CNET describes them:
These squared-off slippers can be worn on either foot, making them super convenient when you’re stumbling around in the dark. With an open back, you can slide them on quickly, and the generous padding inside protects your feet from even the most heinous Lego pieces.
Brilliant, right? Who would have thought of such a thing? Slippers—those cozy things we’ve been wearing forever! While it’s hard to believe we’ve been missing out on this “innovation,” they do make for a cute gift. Imagine the chuckles if you found a pair under the tree! Sadly, they’re not available for purchase. According to Huffpost, “Brand Station is only creating 1,500 pairs, which will be given away randomly to those who fill out a Christmas wish list on the LEGO France website.” It’s like a golden ticket for slippers!
If you’re feeling lucky, you can try your hand at the Christmas wish list raffle. Or, you know, just grab a pair of regular slippers and glue some Legos onto them for a DIY solution. Either way, it’s impressive how Lego has convinced everyone they’ve invented slippers.
Now, if they could just whip up a slipper that picks up loose Legos as you walk—essentially a Lego Roomba—then we’d really be onto something!
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In summary, Lego’s new “anti-Lego-pain” slippers are a clever marketing move that has parents chuckling, even if they’re just rebranded slippers we’ve all had. While they’re not for sale, there’s plenty of fun to be had trying to win them or creating your own Lego-themed footwear.