Possessed Puzzle

[csberry]

Nigel received a puzzle that makes sound effects for Christmas. Calvin has one that when you finish the puzzle (a train), then a train whistle sound plays. This one for Nigel is a group of 8 animals. Each one has a light sensor on the board, so, supposedly, when the piece of the puzzle is set in its place, the animal makes its sound. Now, I could post about how sad it is to hear a gerbil's eeking/squeaking noise...but this post is about how the puzzle is possessed.

Not a couple of days after Christmas, JD and I realized that this puzzle would be trouble. Nigel will pull pieces out and not put them back - I know, he's a year old and only does things half-assed *sigh*. Later, a light will be turned off or a cloud will block the sun and animal sounds will be heard. So I've been making an effort to ensure the pieces are back in the puzzle when I see Nigel playing with it. But having the pieces in their places doesn't satisfy the puzzle! It has begun to randomly make noises...whenever it wants! Since starting this post, the fish bubbling sound and the frogs ribbiting has come from this preschool tool for Satan. The pieces are snuggly in their place and the light exposure to the puzzle is minimal and constant.

I may be pulling the batteries out tonight if this keeps up.

Comments

[chris21718.livejournal.com]

No, don't pull the batteries! This is so awesome! You should get several of these so you could have a virtual farm!

[cyn-ful.livejournal.com]

don't you love how the toys become possessed? I swear my dad got ali this stupid noise maker thing with bubble gum. It played "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" when you pulled the trigger. I had it sitting, not touching anything and it started to play...I'm still trying to convince her that it needs to go into the trash

[csberry.livejournal.com]

It may be cooler if the puzzle had some good farm/zoo animals, but it has several odd selections: gerbil, mouse (yes, diff sfx than gerbil), and fish (actually a bubbling sound). The puzzle only made noises a few more times later in the afternoon, so it is still alive.

For now.

[csberry.livejournal.com]

Most of the annoying presents are sent back to the grandparents for them to keep at their house. Musical instrument/toys with no off switch and/or volume are the most common offenders. Nigel also received a pull-along caterpillar that plays music and makes sounds when you move it. It has neither...but since we've told my dad (who's especially proud of the gift) that Nigel loves it, I am trying to keep it in the kitchen to minimize the possibility of it waking someone when kicked in the middle of the night.

[cyn-ful.livejournal.com]

haha...a good plan. sadly, ali is now at the age where I can't just send the toys off somewhere. I just tell her to take it out back or in her room where I can't hear it.