E-Bathing:OMG I HEART HSM :) :) @-->---

There's this Disney movie called High School Musical that is ridiculously popular. Maybe you've heard of it? It's pretty hard to avoid since it was the highest-rated program ever for Disney when it aired, and its soundtrack went quadruple platinum.  When I was in high school, musicals were of little interest to me. This was primarily due to the fact that they were performed by a group of creepy weirdos who were not nearly as dreamy as Zac Efron, yet, sadly, just as exhibitionist as Vanessa Hudgens. Though I have never watched High School Musical, I attribute its success to children's inaccurate perceptions of the quality of actors who perform real high school musicals. After the jump, Disney takes advantage of children's gullible and commercialistic desires via EBay.

As with any children's movie, there is a sickening amount of goods that can be purchased in the name of love for HSM. These things are generally pretty run of the mill (clothing, DVDs, etc.), and do not merit an in-depth analysis. The most intriguing thing I found was the HSM uno deck of cards, which I found eerily reminiscent of the Most-wanted Iraqi playing cards. And then I stumbled upon the HSM linens line.

Mayor's must have of the week: High School Musical Bedding Twin Comforter and Sheets set

This ridiculously pink comforter, emblazoned with the HSM heroes, will set you back only $80. Although I had a NKOTB pillowcase as a child, I can't understand the urge to decorate a child's room according to their  favorite toy/sport/tv show  when they were in elementary school. Doing so creates an awkward time capsule which will no doubt serve as a constant source of embarrassment as the child ages. At age 9, a high school musical comforter may be really cool, but at age 14 said comforter will probably get you mocked when you sneak a boyfriend over to make out. Nonetheless, the seller (one Sexy_rene) has convinced me with their punny line: "This sets the stage for any fan!"  You can also buy HSM window curtains, and shower curtains and a bath rug, and a floor pillow and....

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Comments

[Lauren]

That bed is an atrocity.

[KELLYq]

I am SO HAPPY you reminded me about @--}---

I totally forgot about how awesome those are

[sally jesse]

Hey! I was in some high school musicals/plays and you totally came to at least one of them! Everything about High School Musical makes me want to yak, though (especially that bedspread, which I'd like to throw up on- it would only improve the color scheme). The funny thing about HSM and the like is how when you're in elementary school, high school and teenagers seem like the peak of coolness. how disappointing.

[The Mayor]

Sally Jesse - it's funny you should mention your appearance in high school musicals. I actually thought about how I had seen you perform in musicals, and had almost considered including some sort of footnote to exclude you from my wholesale bashing of the high school musical. I was mainly thinking of Ivan Askwith and company. On to your actual comment...It's interesting really, because being a teenager is sold to children as being so awesome while being a teenager is sold as being unbearable to actual teenagers.

[Tori]

"I can't understand the urge to decorate a child's room according to their favorite toy/sport/tv show...Doing so creates an awkward time capsule which will no doubt serve as a constant source of embarrassment as the child ages."

I don't know, dude. To this day, my "Dawson's Creek" tribute collage totally impresses the chicks.