Der Nerdery

As a housewife, I find myself wasting most of my day on the Internet, typically looking up low-fat, tasty recipes and fun, new ways to decorate during Christmas. One day while perusing some kitchen accessories, I came across one of the greatest ideas next to the Crock Pot.

For the classic gamers, you’d recognize this lovable character:

For bakers and/or cooks, you’d recognize this kitchen essential:

So, when the two are combined, nerdy housewives such as myself have a spazz attack and freak out over this epically awesome piece of art that I happened upon.

Alas, gamer brethren! Research is key! The most important things to look for when doing an investigation of this nature are: heat resistance, grip, safety, size, and price.

Being that this hungry character is heat resistant up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, I’d say the slogan “Still cool after all these years.” is correctly phrased! Because I bake dishes at least 50% of the time, I can say for a matter-of-fact that the majority of casseroles and main courses (and even those deliciously fattening frozen pizzas that tend to be the easiest thing to make during those long, dungeon-filled nights) cook somewhere between 300 and 350 degrees. It’s nice to find that Pacman’s days battling Blinky and Pinky have prepared him for the worst!

Pizza pans and cookie sheets can be slippery little suckers at times (especially if you’re distracted by something like WoW, Alice Hoffman, or Fullmetal Alchemist). The best thing to find is a potholder that can really hold its own! That’s why Pacman’s mouth has a unique, supportive interior that I find most reassuring.

Another comforting aspect is knowing the safety of this product is guaranteed. Your consistently-hungry, pure-silicone childhood friend is 100% food- and dishwasher- safe. So it doesn’t matter if he’s devouring power pellets, Cascade, or a little bit of Mom’s Lasagna, Pacman is promised to be secured, no matter what.

Okay, here’s the bad part:

Pacman stands 4.5 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall in real life. Because I don’t own this adorable Hothead yet, I cannot say for sure if the following statement is accurate. The size of the oven mitt seems a little small compared to the usual potholders. Are all retro-gamers presumed to have the hands of a ten-year old? Subtract one life for assumption, Fred and Friends.

“Alright, Emm, now I know all the epic details. But how much am I expected to pay just to add a slice of my childhood into my adult life?” The Pacman Hothead can be found almost anywhere online for twenty dollars, shipping and handling included.

Ask any classically-trained gamer. Is it worth it? Hell yes.