Do You Have a Monkey Butt?
Bizarre May 12th, 2009Do you have a monkey butt? If you do, I’m very sorry. But don’t worry. Apparently there’s a product on the market to cure your ill. I found this stuff at my local Rite-Aid pharmacy and gasped when I saw it.
It’s the kind of thing that’s easy to mock, but I’m also guessing people actually need it and buy it. Kudos to the company for trademarking "Monkey Butt." I would have loved to sit in on the marketing meeting where the name was suggested and agreed upon.
And, yeah, I took pictures right there in the first aid aisle. Luckily I was wearing my Blogger Press Pass. It helps if you look official.
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May 12th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
I am so glad you took photos of the label because otherwise I would have thought it was a joke. As a marketing person, I am curious if the name actually works for them. It is funny, but are people really buying it (although they got free PR in the Junk Drawer.
May 12th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Only YOU, Kathy, could find such a thing at your local drugstore! And how nice that it’s a soothing powder! I know you don’t need it, but I hope you bought some just the same, just in case this condition develops on anyone in your household!
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May 12th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Oh I’ve seen it all now! I must say that Americans are rather ‘in your face’ (or in your butt) with their advertising ha ha! I don’t think we’d ever see that packaging in England. It would be all discreet and sensitive to the purchasers possible embarrassment at having to ask for such an item. But then, you know us Brits
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May 12th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
ROFLMAO! Oh Maybe I need this product being I am almost laughed my “Butt” off. Hahaha Oh that is rich. I think I am going to Tweet your blog. Thanks Kathy!
May 12th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
I thought you’d be in the middle of your road trip by now. I have to reread the time line I guess. Thank God, I don not suffer from monkey butt, But If I did, I don’t think this would be the venue where I would announce it to the world, or at least the Internet.
What an interesting drug Store you have and thank God you had your Blogger Press pass so this Information could get out to the Rest of the world. What, You didn’t think your Blog was read by the rest of the world Yet?
Beamer
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May 12th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
One of the testimonials was in the form of a little jingle:
Whenever you feel a little Squirmy
Or maybe even Wiggle Wormy
You might use this Preparation
To help relieve that Irritation
HAHAHAHA! When I trained for the 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk, we all used Body Glide to smooth down those friction-y areas. I bet Monkey Butt would’ve come in real handy.
I WANT ANTI-MONKEY BUTT POWDER!
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May 12th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
I like Babs’ comment that the reserved Brits would not be comfortable buying a product called Anti Monkey Butt Powder. I guess we are kind of in-your-face in this country…we’re Americans, and we’re not ashamed if everyone at Rite-Aid knows that we have big chafed hinders!
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May 12th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Monkey Butt ?
I’ve seen some Buffalo Butts (fat), men don’t get them though.
(runs and hides)
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May 12th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
I must check that out! It would make a great gift for someone also. Great for a big laugh besides a legit gift.
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May 12th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Oh! They sell that right on the counter at our hardware store, and of course, I have to ask Joe if he needs some. And yes, I ask him LOUDLY so that everyone can hear me. And the register girl giggles and the customers just sort of look at him sympathetically. And he just sucks his teeth and rolls his eyes ‘cuz he’s used to me doing that sort of stuff all of the time. Sigh. He’s no fun. And he doesn’t have Monkey Butt, whatever that is, either.
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May 12th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Oh my! And I also can’t imagine the marketing meetings that led up to the development of this product.
May 12th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Bwahahahahaha. I’ve seen absolutely everything now. Bwahahahahaha.
Have a terrific day.
May 12th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
The really priceless thing was the company’s name….
The Anti Monkey Butt Corporation(C) and they copyrighted it tehehehe… probably a good thing or my 20 year old son would have jumped on that name.
mmmm… where do you work??? Ah,,, uh… the Anti Monkey Butt Corporation When the tears of laughter clear up a little, definetly going to spread the joy around…
Thanks for the post…. it was priceless!!
May 12th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
around here they sell Boudreaux’ Butt Paste, with a picture of a smiling baby showing off his hiney. if i had to choose, i’d rather have baby butt than monkey butt.
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May 12th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Around here we have Chicken Poop…
http://ilovechickenpoop.com/
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May 12th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Monkey Butt? Seriously???
Now if they called it “Blogging Butt” they could sell millions. A remedy for sore posteriors sitting at a computer for hours on end.
(Oh yes you do… admit it).
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May 12th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Have you seen this? http://schwettyballs.com/
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May 12th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Had you been SITTING in on the meeting, you likely would have actually NEEDED to use the product. Or the more-popular and better known Butt Paste.
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May 13th, 2009 at 4:29 am
I appreciate the fact that the product is by itself on the shelf and that there are two more, informational, extreme close ups.
Way to photograph all of it for my prying eyes. Well done!
Also, I have to know — camera phone or digital camera. Extra points for digital camera use.
May 13th, 2009 at 5:10 am
Anne — Oh, me too. That has gag gift written all over it. Apparently it’s really popular among the trucker set. Check out the video on their website, which I went back and linked to.
Jenny — I’m telling you. That red butt jumped right out at me. Even on the top shelf. I didn’t buy it because it was six bucks and I knew neither my husband nor I would have a need for it. Thankfully, we have normal butts.
Babs Beetle — Seriously. This thing would only be made here and called THAT! Yep, we’ve never been known for being discreet. I think if I bought it, I would have taken it to the counter laughing. So much for being quiet about it.
Jessica — I think that’s ROFLMMAO. It is rich. I’m still bewildered by the whole thing.
Beamer — Nope, not yet. Friday. Any other blogs who’ve written about the product are NOT testimonials (I checked). Instead, we’re all making fun of it. If anyone asked me what I was doing, I was totally going to explain my blog and give them the URL. Maybe I would have asked them to hold the container and be in a picture.
JD at I Do Things — And I love how there’s a jingle/poem right on the label. Never heard of Body Glide, but it sounds a LOT better than Anti-Monkey Butt!
absepa — Got that right, sister.
Alan — Yes, but for some women, it’s a good thing. I wish I felt that way about mine.
grannyann — Yes! You can order it online. Would love to see the expression on the recipient’s face. Either sheer joy, or you get a punch in the face.
Lin — Funny! Hey, if you can’t torture your spouse, what fun is it being married? That’s just the sort of thing they should sell on the counter, out in the middle of things. Takes the embarrassment out of it if everyone can laugh it off.
Sheila — I never knew these products existed. I’m waiting for someone to comment here, who was/is a trucker or a biker. Those seem to be the people who need it the most. Somebody has to be buying it!
Comedy Plus — That’s about the reaction I had in the store, and then again when I went back to take a picture. I felt like pulling random customers over, “Hey! Did you see this?!”
Tessa — I’d love to see the name sprinkled all over the legal documents when they incorporated. I’d think it’d be fun for the typist who had to type Monkey Butt over and over.
Ladybugg — See, that’s the thing. A baby’s butt would be better because no one has any qualms about buying diaper rash stuff. But then, it’s not for a baby, so you have that challenge. But still. A big red monkey butt? Ewww!
Moonshadow — Wow, never heard of Chicken Poop. Some of their links don’t work, but I can see that it’s sold the most in Kansas. That’s either really lucky or really unfortunate.
Maureen — You won’t get an argument from me. My butt never sees the light. And that’s why I’m on Weight Watchers.
feefifoto — That’s awesome! I thought they would have been developed after that Alec Baldwin skit on SNL of the same name. That was classic.
Sherry at EX Marks the Spot — I’m guessing the people who have the biggest issue are people who bike a lot. That’s major friction right there. Walkers/runners next. But if you have a sore butt from just sitting, hmmmm. Maybe there are bigger problems. I love that there’s at least one other product for this. Who knew it was an issue?
Cardiogirl — For the photo shoot, I moved it to a shelf of its own on an end cap (moving diapers out of the way to make room). Then I checked for lighting, tested with flash and without, took a good 10 shots and reviewed in the store. Yes, my friend. I took a digital into the store. Fit right in my pocket and no one was the wiser. I got only one look from a customer. For all I know, she thought I was a professional something. I mean, who does that?
May 13th, 2009 at 5:19 am
Another fine example of why I never go anywhere without my camera, Kathy!
I wonder if they also sell feminine products. They’re obviously quite adept at being discreet and compassionate.
May 13th, 2009 at 5:30 am
As a horseback rider I can tell you that friction is NOT your friend. This powder, and a line of gel-lined underwear, and a German equivalent product “Guter Sitzen” or something like that are the products that combat an extremely uncomfortable situation!
May 13th, 2009 at 6:13 am
I know I’ve gained a little weight but “a monkey butt?” I hope not.
May 13th, 2009 at 6:46 am
If I hadn’t seen the photos, I wouldn’t of believed it, what a complete and crazy world we live in when you have to buy a powder for Monkey Butt LOL But I suppose somebody had to come up with it at sometime, whatever next
May 13th, 2009 at 6:51 am
“Monkey Butt!!!” I need to buy some just tell folks I have it. “Hey, yeah, I need to go home tonight and apply Monkey Butt to my, well, “tender spots”.” MWahahahahaha…
I guess “Monkey Butt” is better than “Itchy Cheeks.”
May 13th, 2009 at 7:19 am
I bet that would have been handy when my son was walking funny in Disney World last week from chafing brought on by the 98 degree temps!
Heck, I probably would have loved it too. I don’t think I’ve ever sweated that much.
May 13th, 2009 at 7:27 am
I am a little bit confused about why the directions say you can use the Anti-Monkey Butt Powder also inside your shoes. Can feet get Monkey Butt, too? I am going to ponder that for a bit.
May 13th, 2009 at 7:30 am
When I saw your title in my blogroll, I couldn’t guess what this post would be about. You find the funniest things! Good think you had your camera along. This is so funny, I’ll have to mention this product in my “Things I Learned This week” post at http://www.zemeks.blogspot.com. How do you get one of those blogger passes?
May 13th, 2009 at 8:14 am
This sadly reminds of the worst video of all time, I believe its called “What? In my Butt?” Its not as dirty as it sounds – just tacky. Anyway, I come for a reason – I was just discussing some of my fave blogs on the CMF forums and realized a few of you weren’t even there. I’m not saying you should join, but you should at least think about it — I’d think you’d have fun over there. Give it a thought … CHEERS!
http://www.cmfads.com/
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May 13th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Monkey Butt has been for sale at the Travel America Truck stops for as long as I can remember. I’ve never used it, but I probably should have long ago when I drove cross country for a living.
Check out the stops along your Road Trip Kathy, I bet you will find it everywhere!
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May 13th, 2009 at 8:48 am
I tell you, my favorite red butt material (diapers=diaper rash) has just as silly a name: Boudreaux Butt Paste. I swear by it. And I’ve recommended it to caregivers of elderly individuals where bed sores and their own diaper rash is an issue and now they swear by it too.
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May 13th, 2009 at 8:49 am
I do not admit to monkey butt myself, or diaper rash, but there may come a time…
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May 13th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Stacey beat me to it, all equestriennes, esp eventers and hunters know about Monkey Butt Powder. Just think, 90+ degree day, 6-7 hours in the saddle, sweat, friction, and your butt slapping the saddle oh a million times…
Yeah, Monkey Butt is the horse person’s friend. Check out your local tack shop, they will have it on the counter, and no one will laugh when you buy it.
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May 13th, 2009 at 9:11 am
My husband (and his racing buddies) would complain about having “Monkey butt” after a long cross country motorcycle race. When I just asked him what they did to combat “monkey butt”, all he said was “Duct tape”……….I’m not sure what they did with that!!
May 13th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Kathy:
Only you could come across something like this. But since we’re here, I could use some of the stuff right now.
Thanks for the great review on Blog catalog.
Happy trails to you…
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May 13th, 2009 at 11:21 am
You know, I knew OF Monkey Butt Powder but I thought it was a made-up product working its way around the web because “Crotchety Old Man” had had some on his blog.
I should have realized… Da Old Man spoke sooth… who knew?
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May 13th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Wow! Thanks for posting this! GOTTA get some for the men in the house….
Like Jenn, I thought Monkey Butt was a fable, created by men obssessed with their bodily activities (if ykwim) but gosh-darn, it’s real. It seems to be a men-only product, eh?
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May 13th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Who knew that baseball was a butt-busting activity?? Apparently *somebody’s* been sitting on the bench…
Oooh. I feel chafed just thinking about it. [rolls eyes]
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May 13th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
I linked to one of your older post, A Cheese Grater for Your Feet. This was my first time linking!!!
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May 13th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Is that for adult diaper rash? For young dudes that don’t change their underwear frequently, kind of like the kids you saw on campus wearing shorts in the winter for lack of clean clothes?
I can imagine the somewhat humorous presentation would appeal to the demographic…
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May 13th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I would have loved to sit in on that marketing meeting with you. Dang! Some people have all the fun.
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May 13th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
This make me grin from ear to ear. Glad you found this product. Ha!
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May 13th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Kathy – I first spotted this 2 weekends ago at the grand opening of the Tractor Supply store in Nazareth (don’t even ask WHY I was at the Tractor Supply grand opening!) No one else seemed amused by the display, I couldn’t tear myself away from it.
May 13th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
From the sound of it, I suppose I should have monkey butt, but I don’t. Nothing interesting over in my life, I guess.
May 13th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Well, if it was “Anti Gorilla Ass” powder, it might have been for me.
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May 13th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Barb WillThink4Wine — Yeah, I was bummed I didn’t have it on me the moment I saw it. Had to go back for it (wasn’t even in my car! And I call myself a blogger. Ha!) Man, can you imagine what a maxipads box would look like made by that company?
Stacey Kimmel — I’m glad you commented. Knowing you are a rider, I wanted to know if you’ve heard of it before. Are you serious about the gel underwear? Is it weird that I don’t need them, but want to try them anyway?
Data Entry Services — I know! Look at that thing hangin’ out! Geesh. Little junk in the trunk, eh?
Karen at Blazing Minds — I really did think we’d seen it all. My reaction was absolute shock. And then I laughed. And then I thought “That there is blog-worthy.”
BabaBooey — I rather like “Itchy Cheeks.” It sounds cuter and less, oh, I don’t know….foul?
kristin — Oh, wow. 98 degrees. Imagine what his butt felt like. Oh, wait. Don’t.
Daisy the Curly Cat — Well, Daisy, I know it’s hard to understand. They need to say that so that all the people who know they don’t have monkey butts will still think they need it. I know it’s a big, weird word for you, but they call it m-a-r-k-e-t-i-n-g. It makes them a lot of moneys.
Karen — I would be honored if you put this in your Five Things post. I love those! I swear, I’m really going to make a blogger badge sometime. I do a lot of things where that might keep me from getting arrested. Maybe.
Canucklehead — I still haven’t decided whether to join CMF or not. I guess I’m just lazy, not feeling like figuring out all the lingo and procedures. Can you do it for me?
Chris Casey — Awesome. I can see why, since their target customer seems to be truckers. I’m guessing they buy it by the case.
Stephanie — So is the Butt Paste really a paste? Or like an ointment? Paste sounds grosser. I can see where it would come in handy for bedridden people. The tender parts need the most care.
shadowsrider — Can’t imagine it. What I want to know is how much they recommend you put on, and then does a big cloud of powder “poof out” the first time you sit down? Inquiring minds want to know.
ImL8 — Ah, good ‘ol duct tape. I can’t figure it out either. Do they tape their butt cheeks together?
Swubird — You sit on your butt all day like I do? Hey, your blog is one of the gems. After I left the review, I realize I already wrote one. See? You’re twice as good as everyone else!
Jenn Thorson — It has all the markings of a gag, doesn’t it? Which is why I gasped when I saw it. And then I looked around for people. I wanted to show it to someone and ask “Can you believe this???”
Crabby Blogging Lady — Welcome back, Crabby! Missed ya. Yeah, it totally sounds made up. Like something SNL would do a fake commercial about. I don’t know, it seems like the ladies use it too (horse riders, etc). Go figure.
Midwest Mom — I wonder if the Major League players know about this. Can’t you just see a giant advertisement for it along the first base line?
LaTonya — Why, thank you my dear! BTW, I’m still using my cheese… er, feet grater. Love it!
TheSnackHound — I’m guessing it’ll keep you dry enough to avoid a rash. I almost want to buy some to see how it feels. Yeah, college guys would totally want that in their dorm rooms. The can alone is worth it.
Prefers Her Fantasy Life — What’s worse is being in the test group, I suppose. “OK, everyone go powder yourself up, take a 200 mile bike ride, and come back and tell us how your butt feels.”
Theresa111 — Me too! I’m so glad I found it (and wonder how I missed it before).
Peg at Lehigh — OMG. A tractor supply show? Who’d you lose a bet to? I would have stood there staring at it, too. The product is just so over-the-top.
jafer — Hey, this is one time I’m glad I have a boring butt.
John J Savo — Seriously. If you’re walking around with a gorilla butt, you’ve got big, BIG problems. Hey, I have to go check out your video. Got hung up at lunch today and didn’t get back to it. Congrats for the exposure!
May 13th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
hey Kathy,
Leave it to you to find the strange stuff…
I read the labels three times, and I’m still not sure what it’s for. I guess that’s a good thing.
Like Stephanie, I have heard of “Boudreaux Butt Paste” and know of parents that swear by it. But I’ve never heard of this Monkey stuff… ~ Steve, the trade show guru
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May 13th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Good grief … well, looks as if someone had a lot of fun designing that label! LOL!
I wonder if it works? Funny – I’m just starting back to horse-riding after a nearly six-month break, and an hour in the indoor school doing slow jogging exercises really makes me ache, but so far I don’t have monkey butt, even without the powder!
Just lucky, I guess.
May 14th, 2009 at 12:06 am
I am lucky That I have a butt of Human Being ( I just compared it with a monkey and Buffalo)
May 14th, 2009 at 3:47 am
Who would even admit to buying that stuff! Imagine that smiling monkey face in your bathroom cupboard peering at you every time you opened the door to look for your toothbrush!! xv
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May 14th, 2009 at 5:33 am
good heavens. were the marketing execs smoking crack? that is just bizarre. congrats on POTD as well.
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May 14th, 2009 at 6:04 am
That sounds so weird. If people didn’t look at the description, no one would buy it.
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May 14th, 2009 at 8:09 am
That’s completely mad and yet, well, useful. I’ve never heard the term ‘monkey butt’ before. Fabulous.
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May 14th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Hmmm, this sounds vaguely familiar. Where have I seen this kind of thing before? Oh yeah… it’s called BABY POWDER! But nice try Monkey Butt people. I’m sure yours is much better.
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May 14th, 2009 at 9:56 am
I swear I will pay you back if you bring some this weekend. My husband calls our son Chunky Butt, Monkey Butt and Monkey Boy all the time. That is too funny. Though I will have to read the comments here to see if anyone can explain what a Monkey Butt is!
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May 14th, 2009 at 10:42 am
This is hilarious! I’m over from David’s authorblog. Congrats on the Post of the Day Award!
May 14th, 2009 at 10:59 am
I’ve seen Monkey Butt in Wal-Mart recently, while waiting in line for a prescription. I couldn’t believe it either!
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May 14th, 2009 at 11:39 am
How does putting it your shoes stop your butt getting sore? I’m confused.
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May 14th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Just the type of product you want to be seen purchasing at your local small-town drug store eh? Right up there with Depends and jock itch onitment.
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May 14th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
i am enjoying my butt
May 14th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Looks fantastic! Great product to buy a mate for Christmas!
CJ xx
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May 14th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Trade Show Guru Steve — Yes, it’s a very good thing that you don’t know what it’s for. If your butt starts getting red, chafed and apparently the size of a watermelon, then you’ll know you need it.
Jay — Yeah, I can see them all sitting around a table “No, no! The butt has to be BIGGER. And REDDER.” Well, remember the product if your butt starts getting red and growing. Or see a doctor.
Edward — Aren’t we all? I’d never leave my house if my butt looked like that on the container. I also would not be able to find pants that fit.
Vicki Archer — Well, I bought it tonight! Lisa (see above) wants it, so in I went. The cashier commented how “cute” it was and chuckled. I didn’t say a word.
lime — Yes, crack-smoking marketing execs about sums that up!
Regan — You’re right. The label should be pretty and have flowers on it. Not a big, red disgusting behind.
Jo Beaufoix — I never really did either, except for the monkey butts at the zoo, which BTW, always grossed me out.
Jeff — Seriously. I will be able to see what it looks and feels like this weekend. I’m taking a container of it to Lisa (Unfinished Rambler’s sister) this weekend. I guarantee no one will be testing it, but we’ll at least get to see how close it seems to baby powder.
Lisa — I want you to know what I’ll do for my readers. I bought it tonight! It’s coming with me! I’m sure we’ll all get a kick out of it, especially your son. Fifteen hours to liftoff!
Debbie Davis — I’m glad someone thought it worth of a post of the day. I’m so proud of Monkey Butt!
LaTonya — Monkey Butt gets around, doesn’t it? I actually bought it today for someone I’m visiting this weekend. It’ll be a hoot!
Tiggy — Yeah, I don’t get it either. It’s like they threw that in as an afterthought. Feet? Who are they kidding? That’s going down people’s ass cracks.
Marsha — I wonder if pharmacy cashiers really look at what people are buying and make judgments. I’m going with yes.
ugg boots — I’m glad. Everyone should.
Crystal Jigsaw — Serves as a good gag gift, or a serious one if the recipient has butt issues. It’s a no-lose proposition.
May 14th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
here from POTD. This is the classic example a picture is worth a thousand words!
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May 15th, 2009 at 11:06 am
I sometimes get a dry and itchy butt BUT it never looks that puffy and red. In fact, I have what they usually refer to as old white man butt-flat and slightly saggy. Yes, it’s sad. And if you get a chance, Kathy, check out my most recent post. I could really use some help.
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May 15th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
well it seems that it’s selling, I noticed it’s the only think on that shelf~
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May 15th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Just thinking…there will probably be a rush on them now that you blogged about it. Everyone will have to have one. You’ll have to buy them all so you can sell them on this blog for 20 bucks a pop.
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May 15th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
that is just too funny! I’m going to try and find it at my local rite aid. heh!
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May 16th, 2009 at 1:49 am
No, not monkey butt, but I do on occasion suffer from gorilla testicles…not a pretty sight.
peace,
mike
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May 16th, 2009 at 8:36 am
We were at the farm store getting poultry food for our ducks and chicks. My hubby looks at me and says,”Look! There’s that Monkey Butt powder they were talking about on that blog you read!” And sure enough there was a whole entire center aisle display of Monkey Butt powder. I so wish I had my camera with me because I definitely thought “Hmm, Kathy would find that hilarious that I have Monkey Butt too.” LOL
May 16th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Kathy, Thanks for the post and a product which I was not familiar with. By reading the title, I thought that it would be a joke but I am surprised.
May 17th, 2009 at 2:09 am
And you found it right next to the Zim’s Crack Creme, didn’t ya? Yes, crack creme, google it (though it’s probably not exactly what you’re thinkin’ it’s for!)
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May 17th, 2009 at 3:22 am
I have motorcycle buddies that swear by this stuff!
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May 17th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
This is hysterical and so sad if someone needs it.
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May 17th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
I would like 3 bottles of Monkey Butt please, I may have nefarious uses for that later on tonight
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May 17th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Hmmm it’s not available over on these shores. But luckily I’ve no need for it
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May 18th, 2009 at 8:16 am
OMG ~ This is a wonderful LOL for a Monday morning – thanks for sharing!! Hilarious! Hmm. . . actually, I think there are times when I’ve HAD monkey-butt – Gasp – you know, like when you’re power walking and your “cheeks” feel like they’re getting chaffed????
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May 18th, 2009 at 10:29 am
I think this is a MAN problem. At least in my married experience. Then again, maybe I just don’t do the right activities that would create this situation….
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May 18th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Sorry, everybody. Late getting back to comments since I was out of town over the weekend.
meredith — I’m honored to get highlighted as a POTD. Especially for a monkey butt.
Preston — Thank you for that…er, very detailed description. I’m sorry? Oh, no. I just saw your latest post. I’ll drop a comment soon.
Kyooty — Actually, as all good bloggers do when taking pictures, I cleared a shelf to make room for the subject. The monkey butt bottle was originally on a very high shelf, so I had to move it over to diapers, which I quickly tossed aside to make room. I stop at nothing.
TheSnackHound — Brilliant idea. Or, we could eliminate the middle man and the company could just send me a big check. Oh, to dream.
retroDan — Go for it! And report back if you feel the urge to share your experience.
Mike Foster — OMG. I’m sorry. I think. I’m not even going to ask any questions about that. Let’s leave it a mystery.
Jessica — That’s rich. I love how someone would remember reading about it here and announcing it right there in the store. Awesome. I’m pleased you have Anti-Monkey Butt too. You never know when you’ll need it (but let’s hope you don’t).
Steve | Bape — You and many others. It totally sounds like a gag joke kind of thing. And now you know it exists and you might thank me later if you need it. You don’t need it, right?
earthtoholly — Zim’s Crack Cream? Geez, totally not what I thought it was. Yep, I was thinking of a much bigger crack. But kudos to them for picking a name that catches your attention.
Dory — That’s great! Another testimonial from sore butt sufferers.
Dorothy Stahlnecker — Sad, yes. Grateful if you do? Most likely.
nipsy — That’ll be 18 bucks! Should I sent it COD?
Wiggy — Glad you don’t, but Jeff’s right. I think it’s just baby powder. You got that, right?
Ollie McKay’s — Sounds like you could use some. Walking and chafing do not mix. It’s bad enough to be sweating and walking, but sweating and chafing down there? No thanks.
Wendy — I think it’s an equal opportunity problem, though I’d bet women are the ones who would never buy it. And certainly not talk about it. Men, on the other hand, would probably buy a case to share with their friends.
May 20th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
LOL – that is funny. The truth is, this stuff is popular among motorcyclists – particularly cruiser riders. I ride a motorcycle, and believe me, monkey butt describes what you feel like after 200 miles.
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May 21st, 2009 at 11:26 am
I recently had a problem requiring a visit to an Upper East Side proctologist. It was a minor cyst, okay. That’s enough with the oversharing.
As a joke, I gave him a jar of Anti Monkey-Butt. Not only did he think it was hilarious, but he put it in the treatment room cabinet for everyone to see. I’ve since been back to see him and it’s still there. He said everyone notices it.
By the way, a sense of humor is a good thing to find in a proctologist. That didn’t come out right. Oh, I did it again. I’ll stop writing now.
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May 22nd, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Comedy…the thing people sell. I am not sure what is funnier, the company that come up with the idea or the “brave” people that say “hey, my butt is chronically red” and actually buy it.
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May 23rd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Tyinh Trout Flies — I don’t doubt it. But, can I ask you something? Does the stuff get all cakey down there? Inquiring minds want to know. Or maybe it’s just me.
kathcom — Oh, that’s THE perfect gift for a proctologist! You really had your thinking cap on. Awesome. Man, do you ever wonder how people decide to become proctologists? I mean, what’s so special about that specialty? Do we have a proctologist in the house?
alicia — And what the cashiers think when people do!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Kathy – I’ll ask him that at my next (and hopefully last) visit. He’s also a general surgeon who travels the world doing free surgery of any kind for those in need. I really admire him.
That said, it’s still not fun having such a humanitarian looking at my butt. To his credit, it’s less monkey-fied now. More than you ever needed to know.
kathcom’s last blog post..7 Signs I’m Getting Old
May 25th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Hmmm, I doubt goats will ever need this, although I suppose we get goat butt. By birth.
The publicist though cannot stop laughing
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May 28th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I must confess, I *stole* the last pic and made it my avatar for my cycling forum. So far, so good.
Wait. What?
Oh, yeah.
May 30th, 2009 at 6:08 am
kathcom — That’s awesome and admirable. I’m happy to hear you don’t have a monkey butt and that you were comfortable sharing that. Too much information is what this blog is all about.
Pricilla — Now there you go. A goat with a monkey butt. Is that a goat equivalent of a unicorn?
David — You did? You must be getting a lot more replies then. You can’t ignore a monkey butt. You just can’t.
July 1st, 2009 at 7:46 pm
I’m so wishing we had a Rite-Aid in our city! Somehow I can definitely see this working its way into one of our bedtime stories…
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July 2nd, 2009 at 4:18 am
Rob O. — You mean fodder for nightmares?
July 15th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Who is this “magazine” person who just copied my comment to you to get commentluv for his post on buying a bike?
What a jackass.
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July 15th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
kathcom — Yeah, I noticed that. I read it before and knew it wasn’t from a magazine. I’m killing it.
July 15th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Thanks, Kathy. His site looks like it rips people’s stuff off and reprints it. I didn’t stick around to see, though. That would send me to the moon.
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July 15th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
kathcom — Just so you know, I do actually monitor comments that look spammy, but that slip past my Akismet. I won’t ever let anyone publish something here they didn’t write. I’m pretty militant about that, esp. since my writing’s been ripped off on several occasions.
July 15th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
It’s actually pretty clever to just grab another person’s comment, especially in a popular blog like yours. I would never have noticed it if I hadn’t been subscribed to the comments and thought, what are the odds that someone else took that to her butt doc’s office and described it in exactly the same way?
You get a much higher class of spam on your blog than I do!
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July 16th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
kathcom — And you know what else I’m noticing this week? Spammers are actually leaving me relevant comments. Strangest thing I’ve seen so far. High class spam? I guess I’ve arrived, eh?
November 27th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Haha I have seen this stuff before at tack shops, hardcore western riders (rodeo etc) actually DO use it… but as I don’t spend more than 6 hours in the saddle at one time I’ve never needed it…
January 6th, 2010 at 9:07 am
I’m guessing that’s not a product sold in the west?
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February 15th, 2010 at 10:22 am
I hate it when I am the butt of the joke, butt I often seem to be!