I’ll warn you right now, this post is going to be a little bit nerdy and kind of disgusting.  I came across this Sterling Silver Claddagh Spinner Ring today, and it induced an internet meme flashback moment of the worst kind.  When I saw this ring (and I know I can’t be the only one to think this), it immediately reminded me of the Goatse guy.

Some of you may be new to the Internet.  The word “Goatse” may not cause you to shake and break out in a cold sweat.  I can fix that.    If you’re over 18 and have a strong stomach (don’t say I didn’t warn you) do a Google Images Search for the word “goatse”.   If you don’t want to do that, just imagine a Rickroll, then take away the music, add an up-close look into a grown man’s rectal cavity, and you have it.

A few years ago, someone came out with a less graphic logo designed to evoke memories of that fateful photograph.  This is what they came up with:

Today, Overstock and some random jewelry designers want to make sure that you can enjoy the memories in jewelry form, too.  In addition to the ring below, they have a number of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that aren’t quite as similar.  This one can be yours for less than $30.  Now that’s a deal that won’t make you feel like you’re taking it up the…

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