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First it was an infomercial that I laughed at every time I saw it. The it soon became a phenomenon and it actually started to gain popularity. My co-worker Kristen wrote about it in the company blog. Then I found out my blogger friend LiLu was a proud owner of one. Now DC’s lawmakers and political celebs are embracing The Snuggie.

Derek Hunter over at Americans for Tax Reform is spreading the word by encouraging conservatives like Tucker Carlson and Joe the Plumber to try it on.

I’m not going to lie, I am now this close to getting one.