Would You Buy This Mouse?

The Smithsonian Store has some pretty neat stuff, but it's also home to some products that can only be described as crap.

Where this $28 glow-in-the-dark spider computer mouse falls on the neat-crap continuum is very much in the eye of the beholder.

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Consider the following specifics -- they're either grade makers or deal breakers.

Firstly, yes, that is a real spider. It's hard to tell exactly what species, but chances are it's probably not radioactive and definitely dead. There is also a beetle variant of the computer mouse.

Secondly, the mouse is purple, black and clear acrylic. This is a turn-on if you're a fan of warlocks, witches, "The Phantom" or the Colorado Rockies. But it's a turn-off if you have good taste.

Thirdly, it's not ergonomic, which means it might lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. Still, at least your mouse won't look like a sex toy. Beware, though, there are some sex toys that look like a computer mouse.

Pros: USB compatible, freaks out grandchildren, glows in the dark.

Cons: Not wireless, freaks out grandchildren, glows in the dark.

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(via Incredible Things)