When we decided to do the Birthday Bash this year for Lil B’s birthday I was curious as to what kind of toys we would be reviewing. The one thing I did not expect to land in my email box or into B’s present list was Norman PhartEphant. Norman is an elephant that has a serious gas problem. It’s insane how much gas is trapped up there! In fact, there is so much that it’s only right that kids help him get it out by pulling his tail. When I learned about Norman I couldn’t help but laugh. Still, I knew that a five year old (and most grown men I know) would love him!
Norman PhartEphant measures roughly ten inches around and he is one of the softest, most cuddly toys that I have encountered. I have owned many stuffed animals, but Norman owns the market on soft and huggable, for sure. When it comes to the farting, Norman farts in eight different sounds! I don’t know if that’s the same thing as being multilingual, but I can say that I don’t know another elephant that can do that!
Lil B unwrapped Norman as one of his first presents. Like most five year old children he is not against a cuddle toy. If it’s soft and seems inviting, Lil B will hug it…at least for a minute. He’s all boy though and likes to have something gross or adventurous to keep him busy. So, before he learned about Norman’s talent he was ready to toss him aside after a quick snuggle.
Then he learned that Norman could fart. That was when all bets were off. He had to be able to make him fart. He pulled his tail. Then he pulled it again. By the third time he was doing a fart dance and pulling his tail so long that Norman sounded like he was on permanent gas release! Of course, he thought this was fabulous and wanted to keep it up as long as he could. Everyone thought it was quite amusing at the very least.
According to the story on Norman’s Website, he is an African Elephant that came to live in a US zoo. Norman loves his new home, but the new diet is causing plenty of problems with gas! The new friends and family that Norman has made all look beyond the smell that comes from him. At the zoo he is surrounded by all different kinds of animals, all with their own talents. Norman is so popular and well loved, a book is expected to be put out sometime towards the end of 2009.
If you’re considering purchasing Norman for someone in your life you can do so through Norman’s website. Each PhartEphant will cost you $24.95, unless you buy more than one at a time, then the price goes down to $21.95 each. While this price is a bit higher than I might have expected, seeing how much Lil B loves Norman would have made it well worth the price. I have seen many stationary stuffed animals that cost more than this, so when you consider that and all of Norman’s talents, it’s not a bad price.
If you have children (or a husband, brother, boss, or nephew) that think that bodily humor is a gas (pun fully intended) then you should pick up a Norman PhartEphant for their next special occasion. When they learn Norman’s special talent they will be sure to love him. He’s gross enough to please the boys in your life and cute and cuddly enough to make mom happy, too. What more could you ask for?
To see/hear Lil B with Norman (in action) visit our YouTube Page. Yes, he does indeed say Farty Underwear. That’s what Norman makes him think of!
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Ashtyn is in her early 30s. She is a mother, writer, college student, and music lover. Ashtyn has had a successful career as a writer since 2003. She turned to blogging in 2005. Ashtyn attends Wright State where she is getting a degree in Psychology. She has extensive knowledge in SEO and Social Media Development.
