Kids Vs. Beanbag - An Urban Lounge Gear Torture Test (Wizbang)

Last month Sumo, a Canadian company that sells a modern, funky, high-quality line of bean bags & soft furniture over the Internet at SumoLounge.com, contacted me about whether I'd be interested in doing a review of their one of their products. It seems that the Sumo folks are big blog readers and supporters and their target market is right in line with the demographics of the blogosphere.

According to their president, whose passion and pride in his products is obvious, Sumo's Omni chair is the most comfortable chair in the world. Taking him at his word on the comfort - which is obviously a fairly subjective - I wondered whether the Sumo product line was "kid friendly."

What better challenge to a bean bag chairs durability could there be than a few weeks of pounding by three rambunctious boys? Short of hitching the chair to the bumper of an SUV and going for an off-road drive, I couldn't think of one. I wrote back proposing this torture test, warning Sumo that when the bag exploded, turning my living room into an artificial winter wonderland of bean bag stuffing, they'd probably wish they never made the offer as I would be writing about the results - good, bad, or indifferent.

To my surprise the folks at Sumo welcomed the challenge and express shipped out one of their Omni chairs. I pitied them...

I guess I'm old enough to remember the 70's - though I was but a young child - where it seemed that owning a shag-carpeted conversion van; the soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever; bell-bottom jeans; and a bean bag chairs were rights of passage for all baby boomer families. Those 70's-era bean bags were notorious for their gaudy shapes and colors as well as their propensity to leak Styrofoam beans. The Omni didn't look like any bean bag I remember from my youth. Here's what it looks like out of the box...

What exactly were the folks at Sumo smoking when they designed this?

Fortunately the visual disconnect one experiences when first encountering the Omni is short-lived. What you're presented with is an origami-like, piece of furniture that you mold and shape into whatever form you desire. Here are a couple possibilities (underwear models not included):

The possibilities are essentially endless, which is part of the charm of the Sumo.

So was the Omni popular with the kids? Just a little bit...

So how do Sumo's products fare on the durability scale?

Frankly I'm a bit disappointed to report that, despite their best efforts, my three sons could not bruise, scuff, rip, tear, cut, nor otherwise destroy the Omni, though it wasn't for a lack of trying...

I can report that the Omni makes an excellent landing pad when jumping off couches or swinging from chandeliers (OK, the latter is pure speculation) or when you just need a safe place to do a little child tossing. The kids love it!

What I can tell you is that the chairs (modestly priced from $149 to $179) make a versatile and invaluable addition to any family room. Sumo also makes a matching ottoman which looks like a winner as well. Unfortunately for us grey Omni chair clashes with the decor of the new basement (which is nearing completion), but the chair is such a hit with the kids that we've little choice but to order a couple more in a different color - something I suspect was part of Sumo's evil plan all along... Bastards.

The good news for Wizbang readers is that the one slightly used (but thoroughly cleaned) Sumo Omni chair is now available as a gift to one lucky Wizbang reader. Want it?

Friday I will randomly select one lucky commenter to this post who will get the chair in its original packaging sent directly to them. If for some reason the person who wins doesn't want it (or fails to respond) I'll just keep drawing until I get a winner. Just to be clear, if you don't leave a valid e-mail address on your comment you aren't going to win; as I'll have no way to contact you directly...

Update: We've got a winner. The good news for everyone here is that you've still got a chance to get the chair. The winner has to choose - Let's Make A Deal style - between the chair or the mystery pot 'o cash... If they choose the cash they also get to choose who gets the chair...

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Comments (123)

I just wanted to say that I... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by Chris | February 22, 2006 8:20 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Chris:

I just wanted to say that I think that the - oh alright, I'm just commenting to get into the drawing for the chair. After passing the Love Sack store in the mall so many times, I have a hankering for a good beanbag chair, but the pricing can be somewhat prohibitive.

Posted on February 22, 2006 08:20

Kevin, I am officially thro... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by Margo Demers | February 22, 2006 8:20 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Margo Demers:

Kevin, I am officially throwing my hat into the ring for the Omni chair.

I submit, for your review, my qualifications pursuant to the use of the chair:

1. I am the mother of two teenagers, one a freshman in college, and one a freshman in high school.

2. I am the wife of a traveling engineer, who, unfortunately, travels three out of four weeks of the month. This leaves me to be mother/father/cook/washer/maid/screaming banshee quite often. The chair would be beneficial to both my husband and I. I could plant my face in the middle of it to muffle screams and/or sobs; my husband could land on a soft place if, in his jet lag, he falls asleep on the way to the bed.

3. I have a 204 pound St. Bernard, a 60 pound heinz-57 shelter mutt, four rescued cats and two fish. I could keep the chair up against the wall, and when I turned it over, it wouldn't have animal hair on it.

4. Lastly, the chair is really cool.

Thank you for your consideration.

A virtually indestructable ... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by Civis Proeliator | February 22, 2006 8:21 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Civis Proeliator:

A virtually indestructable bean bag chair? Should be pet tested also. The manx cats our sister was raising way back when had a field day with the '70's era BBCs we owned. Needless to say, once the Styrofoam snowstorm began, the parental units banned said bags from the house.

Posted on February 22, 2006 08:21

When I was a kid in the 70'... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by Steve L. | February 22, 2006 8:22 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Steve L.:

When I was a kid in the 70's, my mom and dad got me and my sister each a bean bag chair. At the time, I thought I was one of the coolest kids around.

I would love a chot at the Sumo Omni chair.

Posted on February 22, 2006 08:22

Way cool! I can put it in ... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by JackC | February 22, 2006 8:25 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

JackC:

Way cool! I can put it in the basement with the lava lamp, pinball machine, and jukebox!

Posted on February 22, 2006 08:25

Win or lose I may have to o... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by Timmer | February 22, 2006 8:27 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Timmer:

Win or lose I may have to order one of those come pay-day. Beautiful Wife and I finally paid off our matching recliners and now Boyo is starting to watch more TV with us. He needs something.

Posted on February 22, 2006 08:27

OK...I'll see your three bo... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by Chris | February 22, 2006 8:27 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

OK...I'll see your three boys and raise you 12 yr old twin boys, a 1yr old girl, a 65 lb. lab/greyhound mix, and two cats...wanna play?

BTW, I really like the blog, so this isn't just a shameless attempt to get free stuff! ;)

Oh yeah, give it to me. Lo... (Below threshold)

8. Posted by wyguy | February 22, 2006 8:34 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

wyguy:

Oh yeah, give it to me. Looks cosey and warm and I'm old and cold.

Posted on February 22, 2006 08:34

I bet my six year old boy t... (Below threshold)

9. Posted by Cindermutha | February 22, 2006 8:34 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Cindermutha:

I bet my six year old boy twinzillas can trash it. They're always up for a challenge. I wonder how many times I'd have to empty the vacuum cleaner to get it all up. While it still lives, it could be next to their bunk beds in case they knock each other off. Again. They could also recline comfortably while playing Commanding Generals and killing terrorists.

Reminds me of the lab-teste... (Below threshold)

10. Posted by John Irving | February 22, 2006 8:37 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

John Irving:

Reminds me of the lab-tested website, where the owners of a young Labrador would post the durability and enjoyment values of various pet toys.

Posted on February 22, 2006 08:37

I'll let my (soon to be) 4 ... (Below threshold)

11. Posted by Sinner | February 22, 2006 8:40 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Sinner:

I'll let my (soon to be) 4 year-old on it.

Child Tossing, eh? hmmmmmmmmmm

sinsblog@softhome.net

Posted on February 22, 2006 08:40

Ok...so who do I have to be... (Below threshold)

12. Posted by Wonder Woman | February 22, 2006 8:53 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Wonder Woman:

Ok...so who do I have to beg or threaten to get picked??!!

Posted on February 22, 2006 08:53

Okay, I confess; I'm just d... (Below threshold)

13. Posted by NateG | February 22, 2006 8:58 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

NateG:

Okay, I confess; I'm just doing this for the chair.

Posted on February 22, 2006 08:58

Ooooh Oooooh Me Me!!!!... (Below threshold)

14. Posted by Robb Allen (Sharp as a Marble) | February 22, 2006 8:59 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Robb Allen (Sharp as a Marble):

Ooooh Oooooh Me Me!!!!

Well, come to think about it, I doubt the Mrs. would like it... Grey wouldn't work with my decor either.

Posted on February 22, 2006 08:59

I'm a Big Fat Guy, let me a... (Below threshold)

15. Posted by SteveH | February 22, 2006 9:11 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

SteveH:

I'm a Big Fat Guy, let me at it to try and pop this balloon. :)

Posted on February 22, 2006 09:11

This is just like the power... (Below threshold)

16. Posted by Hoodlumman | February 22, 2006 9:12 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Hoodlumman:

This is just like the powerball lotto! Just with less money and much friggin' better odds!!

Posted on February 22, 2006 09:12

Having just removed an expl... (Below threshold)

17. Posted by BRIAN | February 22, 2006 9:26 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

BRIAN:

Having just removed an exploded waterbed from my apartment where my 6', 175 lb 13 yr old son and his 4'11", 80 lb 9 yr old brother were wrestling; I would like to throw my hat in the ring for this chair. As a divoriced dad, I wouldn't even complain about the Battleship Gray color!

Posted on February 22, 2006 09:26

I would LOVE a chair like t... (Below threshold)

18. Posted by Tongancat | February 22, 2006 9:30 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Tongancat:

I would LOVE a chair like this...my three boys are so hard on furniture. They are hard on walls, clothes, and parents as well! :p

Please pick me, Kevin!! Believe me when I say, I NEED a chair that is this sturdy...

Tongancat

Posted on February 22, 2006 09:30

So...did your boys test dri... (Below threshold)

19. Posted by Mom of 10 | February 22, 2006 9:38 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Mom of 10:

So...did your boys test drive it down the stairs a few times? You can't really know how tough something is unless the kids have used it to slide down the stairs :)
Anyways, it sounds like it would be a huge hit at my house! So please, PLEASE pick me!!

(As my nic suggests, I really do have 10 kids; 5 boys, 5 girls age range from 17 to newborn.)

Posted on February 22, 2006 09:38

Jay and Paul are just hacks... (Below threshold)

20. Posted by Manuel Gonzalez | February 22, 2006 9:46 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Manuel Gonzalez:

Jay and Paul are just hacks you are the true talent of WizBang, and by the way that chair would look great in my house, just a thought.

Posted on February 22, 2006 09:46

well, i would love to have ... (Below threshold)

21. Posted by charles | February 22, 2006 9:49 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

charles:

well, i would love to have i-so would my 4 yrar old banshee, but in fairness, it sounds like margo DESERVES/NEEDS it...

Posted on February 22, 2006 09:49

Kevin:You are too lu... (Below threshold)

22. Posted by Scott | February 22, 2006 9:52 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Scott:

Kevin:
You are too lucky. I wish my four-year old had a chance at destroying this thing, as he's destroyed most of the rest of the furniture in the house. I can't keep him off the furniture short of tying him up (I've had duct tape recommended, and I'm starting to consider it...). He climbs up and over pretty much any surface, and jumps back and forth between anything even marginally close enough.

Maybe someday I can afford to get one of these, but not this semester.

Posted on February 22, 2006 09:52

Odd, those PJs look familia... (Below threshold)

23. Posted by flydiveski | February 22, 2006 9:53 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

flydiveski:

Odd, those PJs look familiar. Oh, that's right, that's the only pair that will fit my son anymore. Honey! Josh needs new PJs! To go with his new chair!

Posted on February 22, 2006 09:53

Doubtless my wife will plot... (Below threshold)

24. Posted by Johno | February 22, 2006 9:59 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Johno:

Doubtless my wife will plotz if I come home with news that I've won a grey beanbag.

But then she will sit upon the thing, and it shall cradle her, and I shall be forgiven.

Right?

Posted on February 22, 2006 09:59

Add me to the wish list as ... (Below threshold)

25. Posted by Faith+1 | February 22, 2006 9:59 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Faith+1:

Add me to the wish list as well. Fond memories of bean bags and shag carpet...

Put me in for the chair, pl... (Below threshold)

26. Posted by Paul Schmidt | February 22, 2006 10:08 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Paul Schmidt:

Put me in for the chair, please. If you can include the blond model all the better!

Just want to add, that I very much enjoy reading your blog. Thanks!

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:08

sweet. i ... (Below threshold)

27. Posted by Daniel | February 22, 2006 10:10 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Daniel:

sweet. i

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:10

I miss my basement "rec roo... (Below threshold)

28. Posted by J-HO | February 22, 2006 10:10 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

J-HO:

I miss my basement "rec room" (i had one of those weird chairs that hung from the ceiling) so I would love this chair. If I win, can I get it autographed???

I still have my original be... (Below threshold)

29. Posted by Gmac | February 22, 2006 10:13 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Gmac:

I still have my original beanbag! It tries to leak styrofoam pellets but the duct tape on two spots keeps it sealed and while the kids still love it I find that it's a bit small for me now. The Sumo chair looks comfy and it's pre-tested to boot.

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:13

Hell, you don't have to hav... (Below threshold)

30. Posted by Boyd | February 22, 2006 10:14 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Boyd:

Hell, you don't have to have it delivered, Kevin. I'll drive over and pick it up, fer crissakes!

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:14

I never win anything, but w... (Below threshold)

31. Posted by Mister Tan | February 22, 2006 10:15 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Mister Tan:

I never win anything, but what the heck =) If I don't win, the review was almost enough to convince me to buy one regardless.

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:15

Forget the Omni give me tha... (Below threshold)

32. Posted by JD | February 22, 2006 10:18 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

JD:

Forget the Omni give me that recliner! Naw, Omni looks good to me...

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:18

If I don't win, I am SO goi... (Below threshold)

33. Posted by Son Of The Godfather | February 22, 2006 10:25 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Son Of The Godfather:

If I don't win, I am SO going to blame Diebold.

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:25

OK...I'll see your... (Below threshold)

34. Posted by kbiel | February 22, 2006 10:26 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

kbiel:

OK...I'll see your three boys and raise you 12 yr old twin boys, a 1yr old girl, a 65 lb. lab/greyhound mix, and two cats

I'll see and raise your twin boys, baby girl and sundry animals with 3yo boy/girl twins, infant girl twins, a sulking 13yo girl and 2 miniature poodles.

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:26

Yes! Yes! Free chair! YES!<... (Below threshold)

35. Posted by Deskmerc | February 22, 2006 10:37 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Deskmerc:

Yes! Yes! Free chair! YES!

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:37

Hey, what college student w... (Below threshold)

36. Posted by S_que | February 22, 2006 10:37 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

S_que:

Hey, what college student wouldn't love one? :)

Well, I could use it. Being... (Below threshold)

37. Posted by Tim Mo | February 22, 2006 10:54 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Tim Mo:

Well, I could use it. Being that I'm in college and forgot to bring a chair with me. I'm good though. This looks really cool. Thanks for the chance.

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:54

OH PLEASEI am prepared... (Below threshold)

38. Posted by Tim McFall | February 22, 2006 10:54 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Tim McFall:

OH PLEASE

I am prepared to offer my first born (she's a pain anyway!) for the chair.

Thanks.

It looks perfect for snuggl... (Below threshold)

39. Posted by Kyrie | February 22, 2006 10:56 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Kyrie:

It looks perfect for snuggling down int to watch a movie!

No kids here, just my Airborne hubby (who is always complaining about how uncomfortable the couch is!) and I!

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:56

If pleading case is necessa... (Below threshold)

40. Posted by pedrovex | February 22, 2006 10:57 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

pedrovex:

If pleading case is necessary... (puppy dog face) I have always wanted a bean bag chair and have always been too lazy and poor to justify buying one as they usually rip easily and spill little non-edible beans all over the floor. My roommate's old beanbag met its death to cat urine. The funeral was appropriate and conservative. As our furniture already does not match..it will match our decor perfectly. We also have a few guitars and keyboards that will look really nice being played while sitting on the new piece of furniture. If testing is a plus our apartment porch faces a lake and alligator testing is optional. Buoyancy is also an option.

If it is not necessary to plead case.....I have always wanted a bean bag chair and have always been to lazy and poor to justify buying one as they usually rip easily and spill little beans all over the floor. Plus that thing looks cool as Shi'ite.

If their is a runner up prize, please send the blond. I will pay shipping.

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:57

Please "Randomly" se... (Below threshold)

41. Posted by Rovin | February 22, 2006 11:05 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Rovin:

Please "Randomly" select me and I'll send ya two 8-track tapes for your nastalgia library.

Posted on February 22, 2006 11:05

Lucky for me this is a rand... (Below threshold)

42. Posted by kelly jeanie | February 22, 2006 11:09 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

kelly jeanie:

Lucky for me this is a random drawing, because there's no way I can compete with the blatant bribe attempts and case-pleading going on. ;) Thanks Kevin!

Posted on February 22, 2006 11:09

Pick me! Gray won't clash ... (Below threshold)

43. Posted by Michele | February 22, 2006 11:19 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Michele:

Pick me! Gray won't clash with our living room decor (what decor?) -- if nothing matches, nothing clashes. It looks like a good chair to snuggle our 4yr old and 21 month old boys and maybe the 60 lb german wirehaired pointer can enjoy the Omni every now and again.

Posted on February 22, 2006 11:19

I'm ought to buy a couple o... (Below threshold)

44. Posted by Laura | February 22, 2006 11:26 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Laura:

I'm ought to buy a couple of these before the next time my daughter's youth group - about 40 teenagers - meets here for a movie night. But since we're on a limited budget, I'd LOVE to win this one.
::: crossing fingers :::

Posted on February 22, 2006 11:26

I loved reading about your ... (Below threshold)

45. Posted by Joanne | February 22, 2006 11:30 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Joanne:

I loved reading about your Sumo test drive! One of my two recliners broke last week, and I can't afford to replace it with another. Thanks for writing about this potential replacement.

Posted on February 22, 2006 11:30

Looks cool!... (Below threshold)

46. Posted by Cameron | February 22, 2006 11:33 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Cameron:

Looks cool!

Posted on February 22, 2006 11:33

Pick me! Pick me!... (Below threshold)

47. Posted by harmlesslittlefuzzball | February 22, 2006 11:36 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

harmlesslittlefuzzball:

Pick me! Pick me!

I'm in desperate need of a cheap thrill.

Posted on February 22, 2006 11:36

Sure, I'd like it. I've got... (Below threshold)

48. Posted by meep | February 22, 2006 11:41 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

meep:

Sure, I'd like it. I've got two toddlers (girls even), and they have attempted to destroy our couch. It sould be nice to have a piece of furniture that I could allow them to jump on.

Posted on February 22, 2006 11:41

Oh yeah. We had both a red... (Below threshold)

49. Posted by MojoMark | February 22, 2006 11:47 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

MojoMark:

Oh yeah. We had both a red and a flourescent green vinyl bags growing up - used them all the time until the cats started using them as a cat box.

Thankfully, I have no cats now. But this would be great for practicing touch-an-go's from the bunk bed!

Posted on February 22, 2006 11:47

What a cool chair for three... (Below threshold)

50. Posted by ryro16 | February 22, 2006 11:47 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

ryro16:

What a cool chair for three brothers and a sister age 7,5,3 and 1 during the day, and a great place for one tired dad to relax at night and catch-up on his reading at Wizbang Pop! Our boys have almost destroyed every other chair in the basement, so it would be a nice challange for them with the Sumo. I'd even send pictures of the boys in action and compare notes with you Kevin!

Cool chair! But more impor... (Below threshold)

51. Posted by Cindy | February 22, 2006 11:49 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Cindy:

Cool chair! But more importantly, I am glad to know that my young children aren't the only ones who insist on running around in their underwear!
And we have the same pj's except in pink and blue.

Your kids are awesome - BTW!

Posted on February 22, 2006 11:49

70's ?? when was that ??</p... (Below threshold)

52. Posted by sean | February 22, 2006 12:04 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

sean:

70's ?? when was that ??

actually my parents had an old bean bag that barely survived till I was a couple years old. I think using it as an airbag for my first bike may have finished it off.

Posted on February 22, 2006 12:04

Count me in !... (Below threshold)

53. Posted by MikeB | February 22, 2006 12:07 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

MikeB:

Count me in !

Posted on February 22, 2006 12:07

My wife forwarded this post... (Below threshold)

54. Posted by Corey J | February 22, 2006 12:12 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Corey J:

My wife forwarded this post to me. Looks like a cool chair!

Posted on February 22, 2006 12:12

As it stands right now, I h... (Below threshold)

55. Posted by Paul Mills | February 22, 2006 12:18 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Paul Mills:

As it stands right now, I have a lovely corner in the living room where the chair can live, complete with Miniature Pinscher and DMH (front claws detached). It'll make for good stadium seating in front of the big TV for movies that blow back your hair.

Posted on February 22, 2006 12:18

I wonder how many hound dog... (Below threshold)

56. Posted by El Capitan | February 22, 2006 12:27 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

El Capitan:

I wonder how many hound dogs that thing will hold?

Posted on February 22, 2006 12:27

I would be honored to give ... (Below threshold)

57. Posted by Bob Blick | February 22, 2006 12:35 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Bob Blick:

I would be honored to give it a go. My son would give it a work out. Thanks. Bob

Posted on February 22, 2006 12:35

Well, since he's picking ra... (Below threshold)

58. Posted by mcg | February 22, 2006 12:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

mcg:

Well, since he's picking randomly, it doesn't really matter what I say here, eh? :-)

Posted on February 22, 2006 12:36

I've got two boys (age 9 an... (Below threshold)

59. Posted by scottb | February 22, 2006 12:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

scottb:

I've got two boys (age 9 and 8), and currently when I toss them onto the glass coffee table or into the fireplace, they complain.

While I don't want to raise whiners, I can't help but think that maybe I should take it down a notch and find a softer landing area for them. So add my name to the drawing, please. Thanks.

Nice Review. Now can it su... (Below threshold)

60. Posted by Ed | February 22, 2006 12:42 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Ed:

Nice Review. Now can it survive a Cub Scout Den meeting?

Posted on February 22, 2006 12:42

I have a 4 year old who lik... (Below threshold)

61. Posted by Craig | February 22, 2006 12:44 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Craig:

I have a 4 year old who likes to use me as a landing pad. It would be nice to give him an alternative before he kills me by jumping when I am not looking.

You could save a life...

Posted on February 22, 2006 12:44

I betcha my two cats and mo... (Below threshold)

62. Posted by JamesT | February 22, 2006 12:47 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

JamesT:

I betcha my two cats and mother-in-laws often visiting Yorkie can tear that sucker up like a bloated sheep carcass....

Posted on February 22, 2006 12:47

I'm betting that 3 cats, an... (Below threshold)

63. Posted by Brad | February 22, 2006 12:56 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Brad:

I'm betting that 3 cats, an 8 year old and a 19 year old daughter can put that sucker to some good use. Add me into the contest.

Posted on February 22, 2006 12:56

charles posted:"well... (Below threshold)

64. Posted by Gene | February 22, 2006 1:14 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Gene:

charles posted:
"well, i would love to have i-so would my 4 yrar old banshee, but in fairness, it sounds like margo DESERVES/NEEDS it..."

I am going to echo that sentiment (thought it the minute I read it...).

Posted on February 22, 2006 13:14

65. Posted by Gene | February 22, 2006 1:14 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

I'd go for it, but <a href=... (Below threshold)

66. Posted by McGehee | February 22, 2006 1:19 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

McGehee:

I'd go for it, but where would I put it?

Eh. Guess I'll just have to find a place for it.

Posted on February 22, 2006 13:19

Count me in. 3 Kids (and 2... (Below threshold)

67. Posted by King of Fools | February 22, 2006 1:23 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

King of Fools:

Count me in. 3 Kids (and 2 on the way via adoption).

Posted on February 22, 2006 13:23

what the hey....I'll put my... (Below threshold)

68. Posted by SamHell | February 22, 2006 1:27 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

SamHell:

what the hey....I'll put my name in the Sumo hat. I know 2 little girls who would put this to the test.

-Sam

Posted on February 22, 2006 13:27

I'd like to be in the drawi... (Below threshold)

69. Posted by Langtry | February 22, 2006 1:32 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Langtry:

I'd like to be in the drawing as well. That chair looks way too comfy. And if your boys can't destroy it, neither can my cats. Not that I would challenge them!

Posted on February 22, 2006 13:32

I didn't see the where Wizb... (Below threshold)

70. Posted by Paul | February 22, 2006 1:46 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Paul:

I didn't see the where Wizbangers and their families are excuded did I? Did I? lol

Posted on February 22, 2006 13:46

It will look great next to ... (Below threshold)

71. Posted by Chaz V | February 22, 2006 1:51 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Chaz V:

It will look great next to my 8-track player.

Posted on February 22, 2006 13:51

I saw someone else with a r... (Below threshold)

72. Posted by Baggi | February 22, 2006 2:01 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Baggi:

I saw someone else with a review of this chair about a week ago (Was it the Captain from Captains Quarters?) and thought about buying one.

Seems like a bit of a steep price though. Will have to look into it.

Posted on February 22, 2006 14:01

I will say that a 80 pound ... (Below threshold)

73. Posted by EcoliHapns | February 22, 2006 2:09 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

EcoliHapns:

I will say that a 80 pound Weim will have a ball on this....

Promise to send live action shots of Mr. Destructo.

Posted on February 22, 2006 14:09

I need to post a comment he... (Below threshold)

74. Posted by Arthur Kimes | February 22, 2006 2:09 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Arthur Kimes:

I need to post a comment here as there were only 65 comments when I read this note. That makes it far too easy for the wrong person to win this chair. And if I wind up winning it, well I'm just man enough to take that bullet!

I think I'm gonna have to o... (Below threshold)

75. Posted by Ozzy | February 22, 2006 2:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Ozzy:

I think I'm gonna have to order one. They look pretty cool. The price seems a little steep though.

Posted on February 22, 2006 14:15

Something for nothing. You... (Below threshold)

76. Posted by Takefive | February 22, 2006 2:19 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Takefive:

Something for nothing. You can't beat that!

Posted on February 22, 2006 14:19

Well, ... (Below threshold)

77. Posted by lowmal | February 22, 2006 2:24 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

lowmal:

Well,

As I don't have any kids (at least none of which I'm aware), this wouldn't be used for anything more than the comfort of my own sore ass..

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go soak my anus in some epsom salts..

Posted on February 22, 2006 14:24

I comment, therefore I am e... (Below threshold)

78. Posted by yeatanothejohn | February 22, 2006 2:28 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

yeatanothejohn:

I comment, therefore I am elgible. I've seen these guys at several different blogs. I suspect that this sort of "Try a free sample, if you will write whatever you want" are going to catch on. I don't know what one of you Blogads go for, but I have to think a lengthy post like this has to be worth more.

Posted on February 22, 2006 14:28

As a college student, I sub... (Below threshold)

79. Posted by SilverBubble | February 22, 2006 2:31 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

SilverBubble:

As a college student, I submit that I would be an excellent candidate for that chair.

Your tests appear very thorough, but have you done the PetTest yet - specifically large breed dogs?

Posted on February 22, 2006 14:31

At my age, the "form fittin... (Below threshold)

80. Posted by Curmudgeon | February 22, 2006 2:52 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Curmudgeon:

At my age, the "form fitting" nature of a beanbag chair would eliminate the physical pressure points of sitting/lying around.

The emotional pressure points of daily life will continue, however.

Sign me up for the "random draw".

Posted on February 22, 2006 14:52

As a bureaucrat, I can guar... (Below threshold)

81. Posted by SomeGuyInDC | February 22, 2006 2:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

SomeGuyInDC:

As a bureaucrat, I can guarantee that if I win the bean bag, that you will get the most amusing digital pictures of its new home. The federal building that I work in is a uniform gray-blue color that the bag will blend directly into. The fun lies in the details - will anyone notice the bean bag, even though it can sit like a chameleon in my cubical? Now that I'm past my probationary period and a member of the union, is sitting in the bean bag a fire-able/disciplinary-able offense? Are there any pertinent government regulations to stop me from doing it? And if so, can I circumvent them with an inventively filled out form (For medical necessity? Reasonable accommodation? Cultural significance?) And most importantly, how will I get it past the security guards and metal detectors that barely fit my lunch through them? Oh, the fun I could have.

Posted on February 22, 2006 14:54

Hrm, you can add me into th... (Below threshold)

82. Posted by Darby | February 22, 2006 3:10 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Darby:

Hrm, you can add me into the prize listing too!

That thing looks comfortable for reading.

Posted on February 22, 2006 15:10

It's amazing how many peopl... (Below threshold)

83. Posted by Liz | February 22, 2006 3:11 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Liz:

It's amazing how many people show up for something free;)I am new to the Blog world...I would also like to plead my case for this cool chair.When I moved in with my boyfriend, he had a wonderful,expensive suede beanbag.I came with a cat,which was non-negotiable,she took it upon herself to make him bitterly regret her presence by rendering the chair unusable(she is now declawed).I would like to ask for this for him,to replace the one he lost because he only screamed and cursed for a few days...

Posted on February 22, 2006 15:11

My dogs, two great danes (1... (Below threshold)

84. Posted by brahma | February 22, 2006 3:13 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

brahma:

My dogs, two great danes (1.5 & 2.75 yrs old) destroyed a pet version love sac in nothing flat (4 days). My teenage daughter hasn't yet killed hers. I'd like to test the Sumo in a live fire environment.

Posted on February 22, 2006 15:13

Oooo! Oooo!! pick me!... (Below threshold)

85. Posted by Josh | February 22, 2006 3:13 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Josh:

Oooo! Oooo!! pick me!

-Josh
billbrasky80@hotmail.com

Hook me up!... (Below threshold)

86. Posted by Steve | February 22, 2006 3:25 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Steve:

Hook me up!

Posted on February 22, 2006 15:25

As a young adult working in... (Below threshold)

87. Posted by Cox | February 22, 2006 3:45 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Cox:

As a young adult working in sales, most of my furniture comes from garage sales and Goodwill. And because I am engaged to be married, all of my comfortable yet ugly furniture will finally meet it's maker when my Wife moves into my house. So I think I should get the Omni because while it is extremely comfortable, it's still kinda ugly, and will allow some bit of comfort in the Ikea world I will soon inhabit.

Posted on February 22, 2006 15:45

I want the red one with the... (Below threshold)

88. Posted by Mark | February 22, 2006 3:49 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Mark:

I want the red one with the computer monitor.....

Posted on February 22, 2006 15:49

Hey, I'm just as random as ... (Below threshold)

89. Posted by Parker | February 22, 2006 4:05 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Parker:

Hey, I'm just as random as anybody else (I've even been called a standard deviate - is that good?).

Posted on February 22, 2006 16:05

I'll buy the store if it co... (Below threshold)

90. Posted by cubanbob | February 22, 2006 4:10 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

cubanbob:

I'll buy the store if it comes with the honey.

Posted on February 22, 2006 16:10

Are you just trying to get ... (Below threshold)

91. Posted by Keryn | February 22, 2006 4:20 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Keryn:

Are you just trying to get lurkers to de-lurk?

It worked!

Posted on February 22, 2006 16:20

This would so make up for n... (Below threshold)

92. Posted by Maureen | February 22, 2006 4:25 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Maureen:

This would so make up for not winning Powerball...almost.

Posted on February 22, 2006 16:25

Here's relying on the rando... (Below threshold)

93. Posted by Arky | February 22, 2006 4:46 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Arky:

Here's relying on the randomness factor. It didn't work for me in the Powerball, but I didn't enter that on eeither.

Posted on February 22, 2006 16:46

I would like to win the cha... (Below threshold)

94. Posted by Christopher Sanders | February 22, 2006 4:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Christopher Sanders:

I would like to win the chair. I live in a fifth wheel trailer and furniture that can be stored during travel is a real plus.

Posted on February 22, 2006 16:54

Judging by the number of co... (Below threshold)

95. Posted by JD | February 22, 2006 4:57 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Judging by the number of comments on this thread, I have about as good of a chance of winning this as I do landing a date with that intelligent young lady modeling the chair.

Posted on February 22, 2006 16:57

It fits in with my family r... (Below threshold)

96. Posted by goddessoftheclassroom | February 22, 2006 5:21 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

goddessoftheclassroom:

It fits in with my family room color scheme perfectly, I have a 13- and an 10-year old (both boys), and I loved my 1970s yellow vinyl bean bag chair!

PLEASE PICK ME!!!!

Posted on February 22, 2006 17:21

Pick me! Pick me! I have 2 ... (Below threshold)

97. Posted by Beth | February 22, 2006 5:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Beth:

Pick me! Pick me! I have 2 12 year-old boys who would love it, and the grey would not clash with our famiy room!!! Please! Please! Pretty Please!!!!

Posted on February 22, 2006 17:54

PS- I'll even pay for shipp... (Below threshold)

98. Posted by Beth | February 22, 2006 5:56 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

PS- I'll even pay for shipping! *frantically looking for checkbook*

Posted on February 22, 2006 17:56

My 2 year old would absolut... (Below threshold)

99. Posted by KMonarrez | February 22, 2006 6:11 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

KMonarrez:

My 2 year old would absolutely LOVE to have something soft like that to land on. I fondly remember having a few of those to land on when I did the flying leaps as a child of the 70's... and mine DID shoot out the styrofoam balls all the time. In fact, that was almost the whole point of landing so hard on them... seeing how far the balls would fly/float.

Ah... good memories.

So my hat is officially in the ring.

Posted on February 22, 2006 18:11

Last January, I decided to ... (Below threshold)

100. Posted by Pat | February 22, 2006 7:17 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Pat:

Last January, I decided to follow Kevin's recommendation for buying a new television: the Samsung HL-S5679W due for release this spring. So since I'm buying Kevin's preferred TV, I think I need his chair as well. Unlike most other commenters who boast of the many destructive forces infesting their homes, I can offer the Sumo chair a congenial, stress-free future completely lacking in vomiting children, clawing pets, and beer-soaked spouses (also vomiting). And gray is the perfect color for my home.

Posted on February 22, 2006 19:17

One of these things is not ... (Below threshold)

101. Posted by Rodney Dill | February 22, 2006 7:29 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Rodney Dill:

One of these things is not like the other,
one of these things doesn't belong..

Posted on February 22, 2006 19:29

Wow...my second comment in ... (Below threshold)

102. Posted by KP | February 22, 2006 8:21 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

KP:

Wow...my second comment in less than a week ...hope I win !

Posted on February 22, 2006 20:21

Kevin,Is that your n... (Below threshold)

103. Posted by Imhotep | February 22, 2006 8:57 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Imhotep:

Kevin,
Is that your nanny in the orange one?

My kids would love it too.

Your boys are quite handsome, bet they had a good time.

Posted on February 22, 2006 20:57

Pick me, Pick me! I live o... (Below threshold)

104. Posted by Vel | February 22, 2006 9:04 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Vel:

Pick me, Pick me! I live on a tiny military base with crappy bamboo/tropical print furniture. I need something cool and comfortable to sit on while surfing the blogosphere!

Wizbang Ruels!!!

Posted on February 22, 2006 21:04

{/lurk}And the blo... (Below threshold)

105. Posted by Scott R. Keszler | February 22, 2006 9:05 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Scott R. Keszler:

{/lurk}

And the blogosphere moves one step closer to radio, running contests to count readers/listeners.

Works for me.

{lurk}

Posted on February 22, 2006 21:05

Sorry about the spelling...... (Below threshold)

106. Posted by Vel | February 22, 2006 9:05 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Sorry about the spelling.....

Wizbang Rules!!!

If you don't enter, you can... (Below threshold)

107. Posted by Brian the Adequate | February 22, 2006 9:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Brian the Adequate:

If you don't enter, you can't win

Posted on February 22, 2006 21:30

My baby just turned 13 toda... (Below threshold)

108. Posted by Teri Lester | February 22, 2006 9:43 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Teri Lester:

My baby just turned 13 today, meaning I will have three teenagers for the next 2 yrs 10 months (omigod, that means my oldest is almost 20!!!!!)

Obviously I really need this chair - so I have something to hide under for the next several years!!!!!

Posted on February 22, 2006 21:43

Starting up P.E.T.C.I.F.W.G... (Below threshold)

109. Posted by Toni | February 22, 2006 11:19 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Toni:

Starting up P.E.T.C.I.F.W.G.B. (People for the Ethical Treatment of Cool, Indestructible, Formerly Wizbang-ed Gray Beanbags).

Not the easiest acronym for a T-shirt or mug, but, hey, we're a pretty mellow group.

Posted on February 22, 2006 23:19

HEY! They should have cont... (Below threshold)

110. Posted by Beth | February 23, 2006 1:44 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

HEY! They should have contacted me! Waaahhhh.

I want it! Pick me! Pick me! I neeeeeeeed it but I can't afford one!

Posted on February 23, 2006 01:44

Ok. You've proven that it c... (Below threshold)

111. Posted by Kin | February 23, 2006 4:15 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Kin:

Ok. You've proven that it can deal with three kids. I propose doubling the test group. We have 6. They'll really put it through its paces. Pick us! Pick us!
Kin and the kinder.

Posted on February 23, 2006 04:15

Sounds like an awesome chai... (Below threshold)

112. Posted by James | February 23, 2006 8:00 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

James:

Sounds like an awesome chair. I have to wonder if my nine year old and three old couldn't destroy it. I'd like to throw my name in for consideration. If I recall properly, I'm somewhat local to you (I'm in Leesburg) and could arrange to pick the item up and save everyone on shipping...

Thanks

James

Posted on February 23, 2006 08:00

Hoo Ha, I'll take the bean ... (Below threshold)

113. Posted by Mike Friedman | February 23, 2006 9:36 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Mike Friedman:

Hoo Ha, I'll take the bean bag!!

Posted on February 23, 2006 09:36

I haven't had the best of l... (Below threshold)

114. Posted by Sean | February 23, 2006 11:35 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Sean:

I haven't had the best of luch with bean bag chairs. I'd like to give this one a try...

Posted on February 23, 2006 11:35

The only thing lacking in m... (Below threshold)

115. Posted by Dave | February 23, 2006 12:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Dave:

The only thing lacking in my life is an Omni chair. Please complete my circle of happiness.

Posted on February 23, 2006 12:15

i'm in!... (Below threshold)

116. Posted by Kevin | February 23, 2006 1:13 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Kevin:

i'm in!

Posted on February 23, 2006 13:13

I would love a Sumo chair! ... (Below threshold)

117. Posted by Shane | February 23, 2006 2:14 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Shane:

I would love a Sumo chair! Thank you...

Posted on February 23, 2006 14:14

"HEH" :)... (Below threshold)

118. Posted by Cat G | February 23, 2006 2:23 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Cat G:

"HEH" :)

Posted on February 23, 2006 14:23

I think it needs some "adul... (Below threshold)

119. Posted by mesablue | February 23, 2006 2:44 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

mesablue:

I think it needs some "adult" testing ;-)

Posted on February 23, 2006 14:44

Me too! Me too!... (Below threshold)

120. Posted by Casey | February 23, 2006 3:48 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Casey:

Me too! Me too!

Posted on February 23, 2006 15:48

Funny, I google bean bag, n... (Below threshold)

121. Posted by epador | February 23, 2006 8:45 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

epador:

Funny, I google bean bag, now that the Rottweiler mistook my old one for a fire hydrant, and where do I end up???

Posted on February 23, 2006 20:45

GIMME THE DAMN BAG!!.....pl... (Below threshold)

122. Posted by Matt | February 23, 2006 9:58 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Matt:

GIMME THE DAMN BAG!!.....please..... :-)

Posted on February 23, 2006 21:58

Kevin,I'd love to ... (Below threshold)

123. Posted by D. Doré | February 24, 2006 12:16 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

D. Doré:

Kevin,

I'd love to randomly be selected for this. I don't have a sob story to tell you, or pictures of my family to share with you. I also won't tell you how this Sumo Bag will help feed 700 people left homeless by Katrina or give air conditioning to our beloved troops in harms way.

I will say that: If you send this bag to mesablue first.... I definitely WON'T want it afterwards!

Thanks!

Posted on February 24, 2006 00:16

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