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| *not_your_average* |
 Nov 12 2005, 01:01 PM
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http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/200...mas-trees_x.htm
QUOTE Maybe that Christmas tree you saw really is upside down. Upside-down trees are, well, turning the upcoming holiday on its head. Hammacher Schlemmer can't even keep its $599.95 pre-lit model in stock. It's already sold out. "We increased the amount we ordered from last year, but ended up selling all of them already," says Joe Jamrosz of Hammacher Schlemmer. Not to be left behind, Target has three such upside-down trees ($299.99-$499.99) on its website, touting their best attribute: "Leaves more room on the floor for gifts!" Similar trees are also available at ChristmasTreeForMe.com in the 5-to-7˝-foot range ($280-$504). The artificial trees are hung from the wall or ceiling, or come with a weighted base to provide extra stability to prevent tipping and leaning. Sheryl Karas, author of The Solstice Evergreen: The History, Folklore and Origins of the Christmas Tree, isn't quite sure what's going on with the resurgence of upside-down trees, a 12th-century tradition in Central Europe. "But it's the question I get more often than any other on my website," says the Santa Cruz, Calif., author (sherylkaras.com). Karas believes it's purely a decorative thing this time around, a way to better display ornaments so they don't get lost in the foliage. She doesn't want to put a damper on the holidays, but she suspects "there's something sinister, almost bad, about it." Because the shape of the tree is symbolic (pointing to heaven), "if they thought about it, they wouldn't turn it upside down," she says. But enough playing Scrooge. It's the holiday season. "Many of the people have been using them as their second tree. A novelty," Jamrosz says. "They also find the bigger gifts don't fit under a traditional tree." Hanging a tree from the ceiling also ensures a smaller footprint for less-spacious areas. You can put it between two closely placed chairs, for instance. But not everyone is head over heels about the trend. Tree Classics Inc. of Lake Barrington, Ill., claims to be the top seller of artificial Christmas trees on the Internet — up 30% this year alone — but not a one of them is upside down. "That tree makes no sense to me whatsoever," says Tree Classics president Leon Gamze, who sells 59 styles of upright trees. "I just look at them and laugh." But would he ever join the upside-down trend? "Never. Wouldn't even consider it." Probably a good thing. He'll never have to ponder whether to put a star at the top, or bottom, of such a thing. Yeah, I agree. Where would you put the star? o_O |
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Nov 12 2005, 01:18 PM
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1. its funner when the presents are hidden under the tree and you have to crawl under the tree to get them.
2. paying 400 extra dollars to turn a tree upside down is stpud. 3. where would you put the star? 4. i like the traditional look better. christmas trees are christmas trees. if you want to make a new version of something, try game boys. christmas trees are too .. traditional. kay. i listed all of my reasons why i didnt like it (/end stupid) 
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Nov 12 2005, 01:20 PM
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 Queen of Random Information  Group: Member Posts: 825 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 157,057 |
Wow, this is one of the stupidest things I've ever seen in my life. Where do they come up with this madness?
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Nov 12 2005, 01:55 PM
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Saves you like 300 hundred bucks if you just glue it.
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Nov 12 2005, 01:55 PM
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 kristin Group: Member Posts: 5,705 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,985 |
HAHAHA.
That is so lame. More money..to point a tree upside down. More time to figure out how to set it up. And, it's pointing to hell. 
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Nov 12 2005, 01:56 PM
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i dont think it really seems like a bad idea. strange? yes, but im sure someone would actually buy one.
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Nov 12 2005, 02:09 PM
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 ^ Mrs. Jonas Group: Member Posts: 592 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 263,313 |
The only way I could see that being funny is inviting some drunk relative to your house and seeing how long it takes him to say something...
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Nov 12 2005, 02:14 PM
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What happened to just plain, real-cut-from-the-ground-and-once-growing trees?
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Nov 12 2005, 03:16 PM
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looks like a tornado it kinda looks cool and weird at the same time, i mean i like the traditional chirstmas tree way better. and it cost alot more money just to have the tree the wrong way around
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Nov 12 2005, 04:44 PM
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Queen of Random Information Group: Member Posts: 825 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 157,057 |
QUOTE(Fabio. @ Nov 12 2005, 2:09 PM) The only way I could see that being funny is inviting some drunk relative to your house and seeing how long it takes him to say something...  HAHAHA. Now that is funny. Sounds like something I'd do. |
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Nov 12 2005, 04:56 PM
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 dripping destruction Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,282 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,929 |
sweeett
i'm going to do that. well, when i have my own house. i'm going to have hooks in the celing to hang a christmas tree from. fully aware of the fact that it's now pointing towards hell. :-) |
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Nov 12 2005, 06:01 PM
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^ Mrs. Jonas Group: Member Posts: 592 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 263,313 |
^ That is so you.
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Nov 12 2005, 06:05 PM
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lol well that is certainly interesting. i think i'd prefer the traditional tree.
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Nov 12 2005, 06:13 PM
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QUOTE(Fabio. @ Nov 12 2005, 2:09 PM) The only way I could see that being funny is inviting some drunk relative to your house and seeing how long it takes him to say something... Too much eggnog...eh? That is stupid. I like putting my star on the tree... |
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Nov 12 2005, 06:18 PM
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mood: content Group: Member Posts: 2,063 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 42,325 |
I don't know what you guys are talking about, my family is buying our second one this year! ^_^ It's sooo cool, I love putting the star on the flat bottom which is at the top now. And presents? OMG, so much easier to get them. This tree is so modern, it's definitely worth the extra hundred or so.
NOT. Wtf is that. >_< "Because the shape of the tree is symbolic (pointing to heaven), "if they thought about it, they wouldn't turn it upside down," she says." Now it points to Hell... -shiver- |
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Nov 12 2005, 06:20 PM
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traditional looks better. an upside down one is ugly[er], more annoying, and if it falls, my presents will be crushed.
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Nov 12 2005, 06:53 PM
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How the hell does that stand up?
Anyways, I saw that on the news a couple days ago. I'd get it when I have a family and want to be crazy. |
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Nov 12 2005, 09:18 PM
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 in a matter of time Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,151 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 191,357 |
What the hell.
It's not even attractive. |
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Nov 12 2005, 09:24 PM
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dripping destruction Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,282 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,929 |
^ exactley.
what the hell i want a tree like that! of course, have a normal tree too, but still. |
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Nov 13 2005, 12:54 AM
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 crushed. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 9,432 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 20,026 |
Oh gosh, I just saw this on CNN. HOW LAME. The tree looks so bad! I'm sorry, but it really does. I've never seen anything so ugly.
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Nov 13 2005, 01:12 AM
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what the .......................................................................
that just ruins the whole tradition .. it's supposed to be a christmas tree not a christmas tornado . |
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Nov 13 2005, 11:41 AM
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 What a hypocrite. Group: Member Posts: 2,754 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 128,150 |
People can come up with the most creative ideas nowadays. =)
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Nov 13 2005, 11:45 AM
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 This bitch better work! Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 13,681 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 28,095 |
if you buy that, you're stupid.
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Nov 13 2005, 11:55 AM
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 Day's Nearly Over Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,553 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 45,183 |
If my ceiling was high enough, I'd get the upside down tree and put the downside down tree on top of it. DIAMOND TREE! Yay!
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Nov 13 2005, 12:13 PM
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what the heckkkk. that's just weird.
 seriously, where would you put the star?
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