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        <blockquote><p>Show us your coolest kitchen gadget.<br /></p></blockquote>
  
      

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 <p><br />So, I don&#39;t know that this qualifies as &quot;cool&quot; exactly, but it is fun. &#160;It is a Hello Kitty, or Kitty-chan, in Japan, Hot Sandwich Maker. &#160;Yeah.</p><p>Personally, I am a huge fan of the hot sandwich. &#160;A few pieces of ham, some cheese, maybe a bit of spicy mayo or mustard inbetween two pieces of bread that have been fused together at the edges. &#160;Yummy.</p><p>I am not, however, a big fan of Hello Kitty. &#160;Nor is anyone else I know. &#160;A former roomate, though, was a great fan of gag-gifts. &#160;For my birthday, several years ago, I was presented with this little machine. &#160;My friend thought it would be a great laugh to see me eating a sandwich with an image of Hello Kitty burned into the side during our lunch break. &#160;He was right. &#160;It was pretty funny.</p><p>Unfortunately, this particular machine is on its last legs and we must buy a new one. &#160;The question is, do we buy a more adult version, without a logo or character, or do we get Snoopy? &#160;Snoopy. &#160;Definately. </p>   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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