Here's a difficult to pass (up) piece of true Americana: an EX-LAX poo-bah's money clip. This genuine nugget of history shows authentic signs of age and wear, yet the clear yellow diamond-ish looking stone still sparkles in line with the general motif. This item measures about 2 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide. It has two small folding appurtenances - it would not "do" to be walking around with this thing and be having dirty fingernails. They both say, in tiny print "Imperial Stainless." The back of the clip itself is stamped "Anson" and "Pat. 3,049,772" There are authentic signs of use to the chrome finish - the brass is visible along the edges - and there is a pinpoint of surface wear, pictured. As found. The money clip has made the last owner so fortunate that the spring will not bind tightly to an unsatisfyingly small amount of money so the next fortunate owner will want to keep it bulked up. Included free, for what it is worth, is a glob of funny money for this purpose, not that you personally would need it. A faux presentation box from a notable jeweler is included to make the passing of the gift even more smooth. The new owner will surely be pleasantly impacted.

This treasure would be suitable for anyone with a sense of humor and would also make a particularly unforgettable splash as a thoughtful bar mitzvah, birthday, or just a "something-about-this-made-me-think-of-you" gift. If this doesn't win the award for the best gift ever, it's still a solid number two.

Ex-lax enjoyed its heyday ascendent a while back, but Americans are still stuck on it. Recently the author Abby Jimenez wrote the hilarious and true viral story about this rightly vaunted product, which brought Ex Lax back to the spotlight. Do not read that story if you have taken the product and you are not alone.

I have other wonderful things listed that you might want, though nothing on the planet could compare to this marvel. Please see my feedback for assurance and my other auctions for more regular things.