Comments for Costco Accepts Return of Swimming Pool Intended for Pet Penguin

Costco Accepts Return of Swimming Pool Intended for Pet Penguin

2006-12-14T01:29:43Z

So, this might not be true, but a) It's funny and b) Costco really does have a great return policy. Anyway, according to this guy, he fell for an internet hoax called PenguinWarehouse.com, wherein someone set up a site pretending to offer pet penguins. Ok. Problem is, this guy bought a swimming pool for the penguin and installed it in his living room. Then, when he found out that the penguin site was a hoax, he returned the pool to Costco.

Um, way to go Costco? —MEGHANN MARCO

The Infamous Ghetto Indoor Pool [Better Than Your Boyfriend]
Penguin Warehouse [Snopes]

Comment from Kromem on 2006-12-14

2006-12-15T01:32:38Z

quick - someone register alliwantforchristmasisapenguin.com

we can all rap about it a la Happy Feet

Comment from Trai_Dep on 2006-12-14

2006-12-15T00:33:12Z

Guy's sort of a tool for wanting to take some penguin - a wild creature for gawd's sakes - and plant him in a wading pool in his crappy studio apartment for life.

Unless he's harvesting 'em: Yuummmmmm, penguin steaks! Almost as good as baby seal pate!!

Comment from pacifistviking on 2006-12-14

2006-12-14T22:45:30Z

Ever since I learned that chimps, when living with humans, can learn to eat at the table, sort silverware, and enjoy TV shows, I've wanted a chimp to live with me.

And now I want a penguin.

Comment from acambras on 2006-12-14

2006-12-14T07:50:36Z

RowdyRoddyPiper -- I thought penguins mated for life. Does this mean that if one starts humping your leg that you're his one-and-only forever and ever?

Comment from ironchef on 2006-12-14

2006-12-14T05:58:16Z

I hate morons who abuse the generosity of Costco.

seriously.

Comment from Grrrrrrr, portrait of a chickenwolfmoosepig. on 2006-12-14

2006-12-14T05:49:45Z

If you think returning the pool is hard, try returning the penguin!

I'd like to say that I don't really believe somebody tried that excuse, but I'm afraid I do.

Comment from Ass_Cobra on 2006-12-14

2006-12-14T05:32:46Z

Penguins are incredibly feisty. They can bite through thick rubber boots and gloves. They also poop like crazy. A lonely penguin will get in heat and hump your leg right off. All things they did not tell you at Penguinwarehous.com.

Comment from HawkWolf on 2006-12-13

2006-12-14T03:56:15Z

I don't see why they wouldn't accept it as a return. However, I'm amazed that he managed to get that much water into a pool in his house.

But.

Penguins? Who the hell wants a penguin?

Comment from bndocksnt on 2006-12-13

2006-12-14T03:47:23Z

acambras beat me to it, but I'll say it anyway: I too want a penguin for Christmas. Are you reading this mom?

Comment from acutusnothus on 2006-12-13

2006-12-14T03:37:48Z

If Costco would take back my indoor pony ride corral, why wouldn't they accept a penguin pool gone south?

Comment from acambras on 2006-12-13

2006-12-14T03:05:39Z

This REALLY makes me want a penguin for Christmas. My lease says "no dogs," but it doesn't contain any language that precludes penguins.

Comment from Keter on 2006-12-13

2006-12-14T02:48:20Z

I wonder if Costco policy makers read these comments. *shudder*

Comment from OnoSideboard on 2006-12-13

2006-12-14T02:08:09Z

I don't care if it's true or not... I laughed for the first time in years.

Comment from Brian Chow on 2006-12-13

2006-12-14T01:51:16Z

Hi,

If this is true, then Costco has a great refund policy.

I have been told by a friend that he always cancel his membership on the last day (or week), so he can get his membership refunded. I hope that there are not a lot of members who take advantage of this honour system.

Comment from Hoss on 2006-12-13

2006-12-14T01:47:56Z

Let's see, one gallon of water is 8.34 pounds. He says there is 3,100 gallons in there (I say more like 5,000) -- that's 25,854 to 41,700 pounds of mass in the middle of the floor. (Excluding the pale nerds floating in the pool.)

DO NOT TRY THIS!