Unicorn Chasers

Naturally, the first thing I think of when I hear the words “unicorn chaser” is one of my girls. But the hilarious folks at ThinkGeek have an entirely different meme going on.

Playing off the trope of unicorns as a purifying element in classic alchemy… Ahem. Playing off the trope of unicorns as a modern, happy-go-lucky, innocent-to-a-fault sparkly little things, the folks at BoingBoing started following up offensive images, video, etc, with a “unicorn chaser” — an image of a unicorn that would purify your eyes. ThinkGeek has jumped on the bandwagon with an ACTUAL unicorn chaser — a drink to help you feel better after viewing something gross or disturbing on the internet.

And, of course, as I am an expert on all things unicorn, my pal Julie Leto saw fit to send these things my way. I am finding them irresistible. After all, my entire book is about just this sort of thing — the search for a magical, unicorn-derived purifying medicine. Sparkles optional, natch.

So here’s the plan. I’m going to order a bunch of these bad boys, and give one a try on videoblog. And, if I don’t die on the spot, I’ll do some giveaways.*

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* BTW, those of you waiting for the SSG prize packs — I have not forgotten. I just got swamped and was not able to put them together. I promise you, they are coming soon. I’ll take a weekend in August and do them.