I bought this for myself and it sits on my desk. It gives me a laugh whenever I play with it.
The only problem is that the joke will probably be lost on people who are either not therapists or patients themsevles, so it is one of those "inside joke" sort of gags that will be lost on most people.
But if you fall under therapist, patient, or student of the area it will always bring a smile to your face - and is a lot cheaper than a real therapist. Dr. Frued's Therapy Ball
This is a great gag gift for a therapist or psych student. It works like the Mattel Magic 8 Ball. You make a therapy statement or ask a therapy question, like "I'm so mad at my boss I want to quit. What should I do, Dr. Freud?" Then shake the ball, and Dr. Freud comes up with one of six "helpful" therapeutic response. Hilarious!
I bought two of these as gifts. The first one I received had leaked out the purple ink during shipping. The second leaks while handling it. Be careful where you set it as the purple dye stains! Wash your hands right away if it gets on them.
Other than that the product is a fun toy. The Freudian sayings are hilarious!
I think this is something that can be resolved. I bought this because of seeing another product just like it. Their therapy ball was smooth clean and the triangles words showed clearly. On my ball however, it seemed the ball had more of a plastic surface and when we shook it some of the time the answers could not be seen. I'm hoping it can be replaced, because it really is a tension release piece for those of us willing to try to use it.
Thanks
Sheila
I like the idea, and it is entertaining for a little while... good to have on your coffee table for when your friends come over. However, my complaint regarding it is that the polygon inside has difficulty always coming to the optic glass, and when it does it very often does not do so flat against it, leaving it difficult to read if at all. My old "Magic 8 Ball" never had this issue, and I suspect that this cute idea suffers from the usual cheaper materials/poor quality control that is prevalent in the later versions of all our childhood favourites. So, be warned... if you think dropping about 10$ for it is worth the chance, by all means.
So the next time you find yourself pondering, "What would Sigmund say", a quick session with a Freud Therapy Ball may help provide some illumination. Understand however that sometimes a Freud Ball is just a Ball.
The Freud Therapy Ball will prove to be a favorite because you can enjoy it on many levels. Release all of that repressed desire for humor from your unconscious mind. Think how that would make you feel.
Just remember that there is no such thing as an innocent joke, but maybe you could pick one of these up to indulge your ID and help facilitate free association at parties.
I gave a Freud Therapy Ball to my Psychology professor, but he subconsciously questioned my motives, (as well he should have). - Freud - Psychology - Therapy - Magic 8 Ball'
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