{"product_id":"bad-taste-bears-john-smith-flasher-figurine-peter-underhill-funny-decor-gift-1","title":"Bad Taste Bears John Smith Flasher Figurine Peter Underhill Funny Decor Gift","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This figurine is in Good Condition.Figurine: The bear and armchair are free from chips, cracks, or significant scuffs. The paintwork is clean, highlighting the textures of the leather chair, the beer can, and the snacks. All small details, like the remote controls and the bear's expression, are perfectly intact.Box: Comes with its original brown cardboard box, complete with the \"JOHN SMITH\" label and inner protective foam inserts. The box shows minor shelf wear but is in great shape for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Novelty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bad Taste Bears\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peter Underhill\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/b\u003e Created by artist Peter Underhill and produced by Piranha Studios, the 'John Smith' piece is a classic example of the Bad Taste Bears' subversive, adult-themed humor. Released as a famously cheeky novelty 'flasher' bear, it remains a highly collectible and instantly recognizable figure for dedicated Bad Taste Bears collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for the perfect, tongue-in-cheek gift for a dad, husband, or couch potato in your life? This \u003cb\u003ehighly collectible\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ehilariously relatable\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"John Smith\"\u003c\/b\u003e figurine from the \u003cb\u003eBad Taste Bears\u003c\/b\u003e collection is it!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fantastic resin piece perfectly captures the classic image of pure sloth: a bear sprawled out on a comfy, deep-red leather armchair, surrounded by the essentials—a \u003cb\u003ecan of \"Beer,\"\u003c\/b\u003e a box of \u003cb\u003esnacks,\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003emultiple TV remote controls\u003c\/b\u003e scattered across his body. The bear's expression of tired contentment makes this piece an instant winner for its humorous and accurate portrayal of a lazy day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis figurine makes a brilliant, unique, and slightly naughty present for \u003cb\u003eFather's Day,\u003c\/b\u003e a \u003cb\u003ebirthday,\u003c\/b\u003e or just a funny addition to an office desk or man cave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Funny Daddy Gift! Rare Bad Taste Bears \"John Smith\" Couch Potato Figurine - 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Piranha Studios \/ Bad Taste Bears\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner\/Creator:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Underhill\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 2004 (as per box label)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/b\u003e \"\u003cb\u003eJohn Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\" (A satirical name for the \"everyman\" or couch potato)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-painted Resin Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 3.5 inches tall and 3.25 inches wide (Measurements from image and typical size for the series).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis figurine is in \u003cb\u003eGood Condition\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFigurine:\u003c\/b\u003e The bear and armchair are free from chips, cracks, or significant scuffs. The paintwork is clean, highlighting the textures of the leather chair, the beer can, and the snacks. All small details, like the remote controls and the bear's expression, are perfectly intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox:\u003c\/b\u003e Comes with its original brown cardboard box, complete with the \u003cb\u003e\"JOHN SMITH\"\u003c\/b\u003e label and inner protective foam inserts. The box shows minor shelf wear but is in great shape for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarning:\u003c\/b\u003e The box proudly displays the \u003cb\u003e\"WARNING CONTENTS MAY OFFEND\"\u003c\/b\u003e label, as is customary for this subversive collectible series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the original box, inner foam packaging, the figurine, and the accompanying leaflet showcasing other bears in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e As labeled on the box, this is \u003cb\u003eNOT A TOY\u003c\/b\u003e; it is a \u003cb\u003ecollectable item\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBad Taste Bears\u003c\/b\u003e collection, launched by \u003cb\u003ePeter Underhill\u003c\/b\u003e and produced by \u003cb\u003ePiranha Studios\u003c\/b\u003e in the early 2000s, specialized in creating witty, irreverent, and often controversial figurines. The humor is derived from taking the innocent teddy bear and placing it in scenarios that reflect human vices, bad habits, or cultural parodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"\u003cb\u003eJohn Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\" bear, released in \u003cb\u003e2004\u003c\/b\u003e, is one of the most popular and commercially successful bears because of its universal appeal as a satirical representation of modern sloth and domestic life. It pokes fun at the ultimate state of relaxation—or perhaps, sheer laziness—making it a beloved and highly sought-after collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGive a gift that's sure to get a laugh! 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