The conversation seemed harmless enough, a group of bloggers talking about the Furbys that made their appearance underneath the Christmas tree this year.
OK, so in all honesty, we were a little concerned. Seemed most of our little Furbys weren't sweet and nice at all... but maybe a little evil.
and with no off button, short of taking out the batteries, there was no real way to silence the small furry critters.
Some jokes were made about stuffing them in the couch cushions and talking them down. The conversation seemed to wrap itself up.
Until about 3am, when I heard a very distinctive sound coming from my living room.
FURBY WAS TALKING.
No one was awake, no radios or tv, nothing really to disturb him from his slumber.
All I could think was son of a bitch, don't make me get my pregnant self out from underneath the covers to hide that thing in a closet. But I was also a little creeped out. I mean come on, it just starts talking - out of nowhere - after we'd all been ranting how Furbys were seemingly evil.
I speculated that our Furby was in fact, incahoots with the other Furbys in other households. After all, they have no off button, maybe they can communicate with each other. Hey, it could happen - don't question the power of technology.
Part of me expected to roll over and see him sitting on the nightstand, his eyes a fiery glow.
I passed it off on Tree Cat, laying the blame, hoping for the best, and finally, Furby quit jammering and grew quiet. Clearly plotting his revenge for another night.
I don't know about you, but that's the last time I am going to bad mouth my Furby on Facebook.
PS I'm not the only one wondering about Furby, check out Surburban Coupon Mom's thoughts.
Disclosure: This post is all in good fun. I don't think Furby is evil, but maybe a little strange. One of my awesome PR reps sent it to us for Sebby for Christmas, and so far he really seems to like him. Still, there is no off switch and Furby can get a little out of control so buyer beware.
Caryn B
You are HILARIOUS!
Annie @ Mama Dweeb
You would think after 10 years they would put an off switch on Furby.....LOL
TheMaven
I don't know, after mine woke up at 3am I am sure they can turn themselves on despite an off switch.
latanya
http://pinterest.com/pin/232639136973172555/
Mary Dailey
This is just too funny!
Insane Mamacita
Ours turned evil after a few days. Our poor seven year old was scared to have him in his bedroom at night when he was Evil Furby. Hubby had to Google to find out how to turn him back to Nice Furby. I heard him talking to Furby late at night trying to switch him back to the good side. These toys are super cute and smart. hehe!
Karmyn
I just want to say im 11 and have a furby and it turned on by itself out of know where what can i do about this?