They said it couldn’t be done. They said it shouldn’t be done. But, we’re doing it anyway. After a few all-nighter meetings at JoshSpear.com HQ, the team came to two conclusions: 1) people like free things, 2) people like their free with a bit of value. Hence Big Ticket Tuesday. Each week we’ll submit an excellent, expensive item for your perusal and pick the winner Friday afternoon.

THE PRIZE: The first Big Ticket item up for grabs is Nooka’s ZenH COTN Camo Green watch. Stylish, modern, and practically invisible in dense brush, this would be the hotness on any reader’s wrist.

THIS WEEK’S RULES: Here you see an aesthetically pleasing use of camo. Suggest the tackiest, most awful camo style you can find (No trucker hats or bikinis. For an example, see here) and drop the link down in the comments section. We’ll be scoring based on originality, cringeability, and use of the theme ingredient.

Good luck!


John Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 10:23 am

I nominate the following: http://www.davidsformalwear.com/CamouflageCummerbundandBowTieSet.html


Tim Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 10:33 am

http://www.gwizfunny.com/images/redneck/Gwizfunny00021.jpg


headphonaught Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 10:37 am

http://www.thisnext.com/item/E82CC6CE/0F942FC5/NIV-Sportsmans-Realtree

Nothing says “I love Jesus” more than a camoflage Bible… especially when you need some spiritual refreshment between kills. Cool in an ironic fashion, i think.


Isobel Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 10:44 am

see through camouflage for plus sizes…
http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/plus-size-lingerie/samantha-lingerie-camouflage-babydoll.asp


Alex Clifford Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 10:44 am

I like how the artist has chosen to play with theme of hunter/hunted in this piece: http://flickr.com/photos/90338104@N00/2125146632/


Nick Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 10:47 am

I nominate this: http://www.collegehumor.com/picture:1655586


andy Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 10:47 am

http://serendipitously.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/pink_veyron.jpeg

it was between that or a camo Rolls, but the pink really tipped the charts.


Nick Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 10:49 am

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/7639/camotmmc2.jpg better image of the camo condom


JohnR Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 10:49 am

http://www.coolbabyclothing.com/cambabboycom.html

Cradle to the grave. There was so much to choose from on this site, but i liked this one for tackiest.


Jason G Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 10:55 am

Yum. Mee.

http://www.sugarnspicebakery.com/images/Camo.jpg


Mike Gowen Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 10:58 am

Camouflage Tuxedo SNAP!

http://tinyurl.com/5vmsum

http://tinyurl.com/5b6wn7


Brandon Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 10:59 am

nice! camo stillettos
http://flickr.com/photos/90338104@N00/2125146632/


bryanv Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:00 am

The Camo-Lobster Telephone

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/176/419392947_010f23cb84.jpg?v=0


Kee Hinckley Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:01 am

http://www.amazon.com/Camo-Condoms-1-Pack/dp/B0001MTA30
“Don’t let them see you coming.”


Gregory Ng Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:03 am

I nominate this one http://i9.tinypic.com/543ndx3.jpg


Chris Bartow Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:05 am

You need orange highlights on your camo. How else would you combine a nice day of deer hunting with the prom?

http://www.rockywoods.com/camouflage/Katie_prom.jpg


John N Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:06 am

Here is my entry
http://www.moillusions.com/2007/04/camo-in-couch-illusion.html


Tom Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:07 am

yawn. :)


Mike Gowen Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:08 am

Oops, saw that the tux was already posted. Here’s a gem…probably the best AND worst use in the same picture :)

http://s2.thisnext.com/media/230×230_no_border/His-and-Her-Camouflage_777B813E.jpg


JC Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:08 am

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15666755@N00/216695748/
This guy found him a camo hand-warmer


Chris Ing Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:21 am

Biggest fashion crime of the decade: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2950306/0~2376778~2372808~2374113~2376186?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=2376186&P=4


Dan Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:23 am

http://manolobrides.com/2007/08/03/yes-bubba-you-can-take-a-theme-too-far/


hubs Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:27 am

I seriously don’t know how you’re going to get any worse than patriotic “yellow ribbon camo nutz”.

http://www.yournutz.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=156

By the way, these are illegal in florida now:
http://jalopnik.com/382185/truck-nutz-now-fineable-in-florida-one-state-senator-admits-guilt


Ed F Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:28 am

Camo Malted Milk Balls!

http://static.flickr.com/104/279050175_47ddb4f3fe.jpg

1- When set next to deer poop they are virtually invisible.
2- After you swallow them your stomach wont notice and it will pass through your body completely undetected.


Chris Reinhard Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:34 am

How to make something totally awesome look totally trashy:

http://www.istyles.com/images/AIP-DIGISCAMO.jpg


Guy L'Orange Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:36 am

even if we can’t see the candy wwe can probably still see your fat ass…

http://www.junkfoodblog.com/2007/09/hersheys-kisses-camouflage.html


Chris Reinhard Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:36 am

Or, of course, you could make showering inside feel as dirty as showering outside.

http://www.kimlor.com/images/products/hardwoods_shower_detail_1.jpg


Daniel Hope Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:46 am

This one endorsed by God:

http://www.biggameproshop.com/camo-bible.htm


Me Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:49 am

http://twitter.com/account/profile_image/joshspear

*giggle*


Jeremy Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:53 am

These Zentai suits are always weird to begin with, but in camo?

http://www.bodyweaver.com/pics/gallery/ours24/Dsc06401.jpg


Alec Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:55 am

http://www.mobilewhack.com/professional-camo-luxury-phone-from-mobiado/

What’s the point of a Camo luxury cellphone? Are you going to take it hunting with you? What happens if you drop it in the woods? You’ll never find it, and I’m sure this thing is pretty damn expensive.


hxfour Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 12:09 pm

Catmoflague is the new hotness…
http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/uploads/2007/06/growacat.jpg


leif Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 12:17 pm

Babies 4 Peace!


goat Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 12:25 pm

can’t live without my camo TP.


goat Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 12:26 pm

http://www.baronbob.com/camouflage-toiletpaper.htm


Jac Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 12:28 pm

http://tinyurl.com/6yo5rb

I feel a little sick to my stomach… ;)


Virginia Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 12:34 pm

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2355/2517820926_a22203e631.jpg?v=0

Camo Crocs and Christmas Socks…


jess Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 12:52 pm

I’m at the bass pro shop and I need some stuff…
Bait…check
Shotgun shells…check
CAMO BIBLE….check

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_81094


James Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 1:27 pm

Why would anyone do this to his/her child?

http://babybloom.com/images/Infant_car_seat_cover-Camo.Shane_2.jpg

Perhaps it disguises any poop stains.


heyguy Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 1:28 pm

Camo Jewish skull cap (yarmulke, kippah). Cuz nothing shows your respect and reverence to God like a camo on your dome piece!

Couldn’t find a picture anywhere…


Brian Simpson Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 1:31 pm

Instantly change your favorite article of clothing, car, house, pet or child etc… into an unseen, blending with the background, pice of art !

I think these are the same people that invented va-poo-rize. haha

http://www.opsgear.com/v/vspfiles/photos/AERVOE-SPRAY-2T.jpg


JP Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 2:05 pm

How’s this for cringe factor?

The camoflage “Peeping Tom” Special: http://tinyurl.com/6b8tkx + http://tinyurl.com/6f32a6 + http://tinyurl.com/56eyjt.


Allison Jenna Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 2:16 pm

If you can’t make it to your camo toilet… http://cache.wists.com/thumbnails/4/5e/45e6456d8b72a6d48b9ecb9469aed599-orig

to use your camo toilet paper… http://www.geekalerts.com/u/camo-toilet.jpg

you can use the camo diaper… http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1127/889763025_88024ce9c3.jpg?v=0

that no one can tell you’re wearing under your camo kilt. http://www.anenglishmanscastle.com/sr_swhdr_camo_kilt.jpg


Allison Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 2:23 pm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rea_family/279574163/

…gotta stay classy in camo even with a broken arm!


beans Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 3:22 pm

Camo Porsche…nuff said

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/25/camouflaged-porsche-911-seen-in-toronto-and-its-not-what-you-t/


John N Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 3:27 pm

Camo and Rhinestone! Yeah baby!!!!

https://id306.securedata.net/highmaintenancecamo.com/merchantmanager/product_info.php?products_id=57


Matt Price Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 4:02 pm

here’s one


Matt P Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 4:08 pm

They say it’s one badass computer

http://www.flickr.com/photos/strangeco/1214609071/


Dave Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 4:11 pm

Yup, hanging balls on your truck just got tackier.

http://www.bulls-balls.com/images/p1camo.jpg


natasha Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 7:51 pm

Yes, let’s make sure the package can be well hidden.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8753363


natasha Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 7:52 pm

this is just f@#$ing ugly but I’m sure the little boy in you would dig it.

http://lisagaumond.com/2008/07/06/camerons-camo-cake/


natasha Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 7:52 pm

Just in case your hunting partner is Dick Cheney

http://www.fanteeth.com/camo.php


natasha Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 7:57 pm

I have no words for this foolywang material

http://www.seemygrill.com/f/pics/114744405718814-phpr0RvoL.jpg


bernardo Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 7:58 pm

http://www.colchasvenado.com.mx/procesar_foto.php?id=2973


robert Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 9:16 pm

http://www.pampermepuppy.com/camo-hooded-dog-coat-vest.html


robert Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 9:22 pm

i’m re-submitting…

http://www.fanfire.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/fanfire.woa/wa/product?sku=NUG36082

ted nugent + camo + cowboy hat… bonus points for the hand grenade in the top right corner?


Jason Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 9:32 pm

http://es.autoblog.com/images/2006/05/Camo-Lambo-resized.jpg

Making sure your neighbors know you’re rich AND a redneck.


Jeff Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 10:31 pm

I had problems posting my comment from work today, and now I see that ‘beans’ beat me to posting Shannon’s Porsche 996 abomination. So I figured I would offer an even more despicable defamation upon said Porsche that somehow manages to actually add some class…maybe (somewhat NSFW):
http://thegarageblog.com/garage/camo-porsche-shag/


mark Tuesday, 07.22.08 @ 11:57 pm

http://www.bulls-balls.com/large/p1camo.jpg

’nuff said!


aimar Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:43 am

http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_359410_chf_camouflage_bed_canopy_reviews

don’t sleep, just rest one eye


Bas Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 4:02 am

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/224/514863235_92ef7eabfd.jpg?v=1180200574

“I find your lack of faith disturbing. Luke, I am your sarge!.”


Brent Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 4:34 am

http://weburbanist.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/urban-camouflage-childs-backpack.jpg


aj dimarucot Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 7:25 am

This should take the cake:
http://rnj.id.au/jess/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/RTJacketVestBowTie&Pants.jpg


Rob Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 8:17 am

I would be deeply suspicious of anyone who felt a need to camouflage this stuff, but there you have it.

http://tinyurl.com/5cejbd


arshad Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 8:55 am

http://www.justtoiletpaper.com/camorollnew.shtml

really, is this necessary?


Jon Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 9:57 am

i dont know if this one counts as traditional camo but god is it horrible…

http://www.fashionista.com/images/entries/SS0827.jpg


vern Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 11:06 am

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j123/feyd1130/ArmyHurah.png


Vincenzo Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 11:36 am

I think paying over $1,000 for anything smaller than a car is tacky. Especially when its main ingredient is FABRIC. ;-)

http://www.uncrate.com/men/style/bags/louis-vuitton-monogramouflage-collection/


Ryan Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 2:08 pm

Camoflauge “don’t cramp my style” Tampon Carrying Case:

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/tampon-case–dont-cramp-my-style


Ryan Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 2:11 pm

another one on auction [with visible tampon protruding]:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2469266793_213be52f24.jpg?v=0

just to seal the deal!!


Morgan Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 2:34 pm

i wasn’t aware that pasties could get tackier or trashier. i stand corrected…

http://www.pastease.com/popups/str-cam03.php

also? i know what would make my wedding, which is supposed to be the most joyous day of my life, even better: if my cake reminds me of that great, scenic 6-month tour i took of duty i took in iraq

http://stores.militarycaketoppersstore.com/Detail.bok?no=60

and hell, to top the day off, we might as well have a camo garter, guest book and pen, and… wait for it…. ring pillow!

http://stores.militarycaketoppersstore.com/Detail.bok?no=64


Adam Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:04 pm

Not sure if this has been posted yet?…… something Dakota definitely needs….


Adam Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:05 pm

http://www.embroideryandstuff.com/images/CIMG7372.JPG


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:35 pm

Camo wedding dress…?! This has just GOT to win me the Camo Nooka watch!


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:37 pm

BULL’S BALLS! Ok I was wrong before…these are the most tackiest camo design EVER! designed for Trucks and lorries…oh dear!


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:39 pm

Booty Bandanas! lol tacky or what?!


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:42 pm

Horse foot protectors!?! lol come on give me the watch!


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:44 pm

Crocks are just tacky…even without the camo.


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:47 pm

Dog clothing…


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:48 pm

Can you imagine wearing this….


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:53 pm

this self installation is quite silly…and tacky…and….


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:54 pm

What a load of balls…tacky pool balls!


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:56 pm

BMW’s should not be customised like this…


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:56 pm

ACE! not….


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:58 pm

Camo dress


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:59 pm

Camo pens…with your logo on! WOW!


John N Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 3:59 pm

Who needs to vacuum when you have this….

http://www.camocarpet.com/home/camotile.php#


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 4:00 pm

New Iraqi camo…is this for real?!?


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 4:03 pm

even your mouse would hate this…


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 4:04 pm

just leave it silver…its just a key!


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 4:06 pm

if u thought rubber ducks were tacky…think again! imagine this in your brand new iMac…


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 4:08 pm

Micky Mouse MP3 players


Jonathan Williams Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 4:09 pm

new balls please…


Jonathan Stern Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 4:11 pm

To anyone trying to use the buckshot approach to winning the contest: we didn’t think that we’d have to point out an obvious rule like this, but if you put up more than one idea, where only taking the first one.


Josh Spear Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 4:11 pm

Sniper shots only, people.


Renze Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 4:17 pm

Check out this horrible camo job on a Honda Ruckus knock-off..
http://www.totalruckus.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=20388
It’s almost as if they had a spare roll of wallpaper lying around and just heatwrapped that over the entire thing. Nice detail picture:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee61/rotorracing/scooter/DSC01692.jpg


Jared Wednesday, 07.23.08 @ 6:03 pm

http://ultimatecrapper.com/ultimate_crapper_basic.htm

They thought of everything with this one. Best of all it attaches to truck hitch. Who’d a thunk!


Michael Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 12:11 am

http://bp1.blogger.com/_LWXfO_9CJtc/RxInIezwa1I/AAAAAAAABFY/PCSRhii7fFk/s1600-h/tank=german.JPG

I’m going to go a different route and say that this tank and pretty much all tanks are tacky!


Morgan Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 8:52 am

This is really uncalled for in any color.. but camo? Don’t all rush to buy it at once…


Morgan Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 8:52 am

Sorry try it again! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P0XVXS/ref=nosim/?tag=dealtime-app-mp06-20&creative=380333&creativeASIN=B000P0XVXS&linkCode=asn


Morgan Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 9:01 am

Enough with the bible.. maybe you need this little guy when playing with the rest of your action figures? A little jesus in the mix never hurt… He is peace! http://durkniblick.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/i_am_peace-camo_jesus.jpg


Olivier Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 9:21 am

Three Words:
Homemade Camo Barbie
http://bp2.blogger.com/_iTG_0uHMXfE/RtS8-NnczjI/AAAAAAAAAYw/G68_A01u_3Q/s1600-h/camo+barbie+001.jpg

…now with matching homemade purse!


plus Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 9:45 am

I do not know which one is worse: BRIDAL UNIFORM / http://popgloss.com/unique_bridal_gowns/e7948c945ab6a4de449319e39551f910 / or 4.5″ HEELS / http://cgi.ebay.com/SS4U-Green-Camo-Ankle-Boots–4.5%22-Heels-Lace-Up–7_W0QQitemZ140244315140QQcmdZViewItem?IMSfp=TL0806261421r23949 /


plus Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 9:48 am

Another piece: Colonel Chief Uniform / http://www.trenddecor.pl/p/pl/709/sagaform+-+fartuch+szefa+kuchni-+kamuflaz+textile.html /


JC Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 10:00 am

http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/09/beerfridge.jpg

Couldn’t camoflage be whatever medium it takes to blend in the best? Office camo brings a whole new look


Ben Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 10:42 am

http://www.yardwear.net/blog/content/binary/camo-wedding%20dress.jpg


Ben Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 10:45 am

Second picture should take care of the “awful” part

http://www.yardwear.net/blog/2006/01/16/Camolicious.aspx


Isobel Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 12:18 pm

Gangsta babies only wear camo…

http://www.mezcotoyz.com/store/detail_image.asp?image=inventory/Gangsta+Babies/33700-4


paul Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 1:29 pm

CUSTOM Camo Wedding Dress
http://www.thisnext.com/item/7D88FD26/735EC00C/Erika-Sarkozis-custom-made


jt Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 1:31 pm

http://outyourbackdoor.com/Images/hot.camo.tshirt.jpg

good god.


Kyle Elliot Thursday, 07.24.08 @ 6:37 pm

All this camo is making me sick to my stomach. That watch is FUGLY - yet the camo makes it quite FIERCE. **vomit**


Cory O'Brien Friday, 07.25.08 @ 12:31 am

How about thousand dollar Louis “Monogramouflage”?: http://www.uncrate.com/men/style/bags/louis-vuitton-monogramouflage-collection/


Jeff Dahl Friday, 07.25.08 @ 2:40 am

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1137/1070929282_916d744cd7.jpg?v=0


Frede Friday, 07.25.08 @ 8:00 am

This is so useless… My nominee:
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/golf_carts/userpix/179_CAMO_1_1.jpg


Frede Friday, 07.25.08 @ 9:59 am

… Or what about this one: A camo washing line. Haven’t seen it anywhere, but it could be awesome.


GOMA Friday, 07.25.08 @ 12:10 pm

http://www.netsea.jp/shop/17396/A13423

he looks scary.


Thomas Friday, 07.25.08 @ 12:45 pm

I’d have to with the bafflingly titled Monogramouflage. Marc Jacobs does not win with this one.

http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2008/06/24/louis-vuitton-x-murakami-monogramouflage-collection/


Peter Friday, 07.25.08 @ 1:00 pm

yes.

http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0038036620924a.shtml


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