For the past several years, I have turned to this durable, well-made Magic 8 Ball in lieu of making my own life decisions. I am confident that if you follow this same way of life, you will experience the same level of success and happiness that I have. Here are some examples of how I have benefited from taking all of my advice solely from a liquid-filled plastic ball.
-Before making any financial investments, I ask the Magic 8 Ball if the company will be strong in the future. I have yet to make any money, but at least I can blame the Magic 8 Ball if I lost my life savings.
-Every day at lunch, I read the menu aloud and ask the Magic 8 Ball if I want any of the items; I have never regretted my order, though I often end up eating an appetizer or dessert as my main course, depending on what end of the menu I started with.
-I met a girl and asked the Magic 8 Ball if I should ask her out. Now I'm married.
Also, here are some little known Magic 8 Ball facts:
-Harry Potter's scar and abilities actually came from an incident in which a Magic 8 Ball rolled out of a 3rd story window and hit him in the head.
-The majority of Einstein's theorems were based on his work with the Magic 8 ball.
-Neil Armstrong's quote "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" was actually in reference to the invention of the Magic 8 Ball.
-For you twilight fans, Bella ended up with Edward because Edward had the sense to ask the Magic 8 Ball for advice, while Jacob's Magic 8 Ball was stuck in his pocket after he transmuted into a wolf and left his shredded clothes behind.
-Darth Vader wasn't sure about Luke being his son, so he asked the Magic 8 ball. Fact: Magic 8 Ball > The Force
-George Washington once asked the Magic 8 ball, "Should I lead a Continental Army in revolution against the British", and the Magic 8 Ball Replied, "Without a doubt". It is said that Washington then asked the ball, "Are you sure?", and the ball replied with an unusual, "I cannot tell a lie". Some believe Washington stole this quote from the Magic 8 Ball, but the ball didn't mind, because it's sole purpose is to help people in difficult situations.
-Like Batman, this is the 8 Ball we deserve, but it is sometimes not the 8 ball we need right now. This is primarily the case when attempting to play a game of pool. (Side note: If two-face used the Magic 8 Ball instead of flipping a coin, he would be decidedly less evil, probably because it is relatively easier to use).
-In the original scene of a A Few Good Men, Jack Nicholson is actually holding a Magic 8 Ball when shouting "You Can't Handle the Truth!!". He may have been right, but the truth is what you get when you use the Magic 8 Ball, regardless of whether you can handle it.
It's not all cupcakes and unicorns though- there are times when you might not want the Magic 8 Ball to advise you. Here are some anecdotes to illustrate the problem:
-My friend got drunk and asked the Magic 8 Ball if he should pee on his ex-girlfriend's doorstep. Now he is a registered sex offender.
-Someone somewhere asked the Magic 8 Ball if he should join a gang. That guy is now asking the Magic 8 Ball whether he should trade cigarettes for some soap on a rope for the prison shower.
-On Thanksgiving, I asked the Magic 8 Ball if the Turkey was done and it said, "Ask again later". I waited too long to ask again, and ended up with a dry turkey.
-It is probable that Magic 8 Ball overutilization led to the economic crisis of 2008. This might be because the Magic 8 Ball never attended business school.
Also, A couple of notes for using the Magic 8 Ball:
*It is significantly larger than a normal 8 ball, and would make a lousy substitution for a game of pool.
*Though you might be tempted to take it with you, I suggest leaving the Magic 8 Ball at home when you go to Vegas. Or maybe you should take it with you- honestly, what's the worst that could happen?
*Don't attempt to drink the blue liquid it is filled with- I don't know what that is.
*It is unfair to the throw the Magic 8 Ball just because you don't like the answer it gives you. Honestly, that's just immature. Its not like the ball hunted you down and forced you to ask it a question. You're the one who asked the question, M8B is just telling it like it is!
*The Magic 8 Ball makes a lousy gift for dogs- its not that the Magic 8 Ball doesn't answer their questions, they just lack the requisite patience to wait for the answer to their first question before shaking the ball again. Talk about getting mixed signals...
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From the manufacturer
Fortune-telling Fun!
The original Magic 8 Ball is the novelty toy that lets anyone seek advice about their future! All you have to do is simply 'ask the ball' any yes or no question, then wait for your answer to be revealed.
A Secret Message Just For You!
Turn the toy upside-down and look inside the window on the bottom - this is where your secret message appears!
What’s in the Box?
Includes 1 Magic 8 Ball.
Variety Of Answers
Answers range from positive ('It is certain') to negative ('Don’t count on it') to neutral ('Ask again later').
- The original Magic 8 Ball novelty toy has all the answers to your deepest questions!
- After 'asking the ball' a yes or no question, turn the toy upside-down and wait for your answer to be revealed through the window
- It’s the fastest way to seek advice!
this really was quite difficult to break
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017
Let's be clear: the plastic of which this thing is made resists damage very obstinately. It took a long time (fully two minutes? I was going cautiously) for me and my claw hammer to even breach the outer shell of this juggernaut, and even then it ended up taking twenty minutes more to actually get inside it, look the contents over, and figure out how to get the little plastic icosahedron (20-sided die, basically), the little treasure with all the fortunes on it, out of the separate container of blue fluid.Needless to say, everyone in the dorm who witnessed my steady progress was impressed beyond measure. In any case I am now the controller of my own fortune, if not also the entirety space-time itself (who's to say?). One warning, however: the blue fluid inside the inner sanctum does not seem to stain bathtubs or sinks or any kind of porcelain, but it will absolutely stain skin. Not for long, but it doesn't all scrub off.Long story short, if you're worried about casual drops, don't be. This thing will get scuffed as hell, but it will protect its precious cargo. And don't worry about karmic backlash, either--my particular 8 Ball, at least, which was purchased for this purpose, actively encouraged and guided me ("Should I hit it right on the 8 here?" - "YES, DEFINITELY") as I violently forced open a passage to the destiny-nugget at its core.
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