I was at the Publix grocery store the other day. I’d already been there once about 15 minutes earlier only to realize I’d forgotten my list and coupons, drove back home to get them, and came back, irritated. I was wandering down the condiments aisle somewhere near the 700 jars of pickles when I noticed a display of toys. For some reason the small plastic bags caught my eye and I looked closer. The top of the bag shouted “Plague Masks” and below were different bags cheerfully called “Bag of Plagues”.
I reread it. Yes. It really does say “Bag of Plagues”. And it’s not a gag but a genuine toy. Now I'm thinking, who asks for a Bag of Plagues for his birthday? I’m pretty sure my daughter hasn’t asked for one. And the masks? They are these morbid child-sized rubber masks – one for each of the 10 plagues. The Lice mask was yellow with big black bugs all over it, the Boils mask was covered in pink dots, the First Born was a child’s face with X’s over the eyes. (Shudder).
I am blocking the aisle staring at this strange display, brow furrowed and pure confusion stamped on my face. I finally noticed the word “Passover” and a little logo from a Jewish company. Ahhh. It’s a Jewish thing for Passover. Okay. Wait. Really?
Oy. Seems creepy to me. But you can order a gaggle of plague bags online and send as gifts! Happy Passover! Here’s your plagues!
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