Watching someone who is mesmerized by a snow globe

Apart from die-hard collectors, most of us only see snow globes at Christmas time.

It is amazing that a mini-scene and some glitter or snow pellets suspended in a liquid can make people of all ages smile. Have you ever tried to resist shaking or tipping one upside down? It’s tough, whether you’re four years old or eighty-seven.

Sure, most snow globes are tacky and some even play cheesy tunes, but therein lies part of the charm. I’m not saying we should all start collecting snow globes, nor am I suggesting that I want to receive snow globes. Really, I have one and that suffices, thank you all the same.

I just find it hilarious to watch how mesmerized people become when they pick up a snow globe, even though they already know what to expect from it. It’s as though the snow globes cast a certain kind of spell. And that spells

A-W-E-S-O-M-E-!

P.S. Anyone else ever make a snow globe with a glass baby food jar or a Mason jar and a hot glue gun? I recall making my own in Sunday school a long time ago. I felt like I had created a wintery masterpiece.

P.P.S. If you want to see a funny short film from Pixar (creators of “Cars” and “Toy Story”), then meet Knick Knack, a depraved and deprived snowman who is trapped in a snow globe.

P.P.P.S. Don’t forget to return to my blog to comment, anonymously or otherwise.

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