Ladies and gentlemen, may I present the Box of Applause! Liven up your meetings, help Dad with his stupid jokes, take it to the theatre or just open it for giggles. The possibilities are somewhat. Needs 2 AAA batteries. US$24.95

Craving a little recognition? Someone who gets your jokes? Open the Box of Applause and be greeted with the sounds of cheering and clapping from a very enthusiastic crowd. Close your eyes and imagine yourself accepting that Oscar, Nobel, or Best Comedy Emmy.

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