Dolls Versus Action Figures (#GeekFather 0031)

The Art of Unboxing: A Jedi's Perspective

As I sit here with my trusty mug, I am reminded that even the simplest things can bring us joy and connection. The mug, however, was not just any ordinary mug. It had been forgotten to be washed, a small oversight that would soon become a memorable experience for both me and my audience. As I poured myself a cup of coffee, I couldn't help but think about how this moment was more than just a mundane task - it was an opportunity to share in the magic of unboxing.

Unboxing, for those who may not be familiar, is the act of taking a product out of its packaging and experiencing it firsthand. It's not just about the product itself, but about the emotional response we have when we interact with it. As Diana explained to me years ago, unboxing is all about creating an experience that we can share with others. Whether it's a new gadget or a box of dog treats, the thrill of unwrapping something new and exciting is what makes it special.

As I began to unwrap my mug, I couldn't help but think about how much joy this simple act brought me. The sound of the wrapping paper tearing, the sight of the empty packaging being revealed - it's all part of the experience that makes unboxing so magical. And as I poured myself a cup of coffee, I was grateful for the opportunity to share this moment with my audience.

But unboxing is not just about me; it's also about you, dear reader. Imagine yourself unwrapping a new toy or gadget - what emotions does it evoke? Do you feel excited, nervous, or perhaps a little overwhelmed? These are the same emotions that I experience when I'm unboxing something new and exciting.

As I continued to explore my mug, I stumbled upon an interesting tidbit. It seemed that this particular mug was not just any ordinary mug - but rather, it had been designed with a special feature in mind. The manufacturer had included a small compartment for storing dog treats, a nod to the importance of sharing experiences and emotions through our interactions with others.

Speaking of which, I received a visit from my young Jedi learner, who was eager to join me on this unboxing adventure. She was fascinated by the mug's design and couldn't wait to try it out for herself. As we unwrapped the box together, she giggled with delight at the sight of the empty packaging being revealed.

As I watched her play with the mug, I was reminded of my own childhood fascination with Star Wars. Who would have thought that a simple doll could bring so much joy and excitement to this young Jedi? It's moments like these that make me grateful for the power of unboxing - not just as an experience, but also as a way to connect with others and share in our collective emotions.

As I set aside my mug and turned my attention to other tasks, I received a surprise visit from Pop Critica, who had sent over a special gift - a five-piece nesting doll set featuring none other than Darth Vader. The set was designed for both kids and adults alike, and as I began to assemble the dolls, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and wonder.

The process of stacking the dolls was meditative in nature, each piece fitting perfectly into place like a puzzle. As I placed the final doll within Boba Fett's grasp, I felt a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment - it was almost as if I had created something truly special.

As I continued to play with the dolls, I couldn't help but think about the power of creativity and imagination. Who would have thought that a simple set of nesting dolls could bring so much joy and excitement? It's moments like these that remind me why I love unboxing - it's not just about the product itself, but about the emotions and experiences we share with others.

As I wrapped up our playtime and said goodbye to my young Jedi learner, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the simple pleasures in life. The mug may have been forgotten to be washed, but that only made the experience more special - a reminder that even the smallest moments can bring us joy and connection.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enshh they're still asleep I'm going down for my second mug of coffee what I only had one what do you mean why do I have two because I didn't drink out of the other one it hasn't been washed yet the one that says who's your Daddy it's a gift from Jasmine slav and Adele I got it last night what weirds me out isn't the fact that you're drinking a second of coffee today it's that you heard my thoughts I didn't say anything out loud did I maybe the first Brew was stronger than I thought check this out I don't have pockets on these pajama bottoms but I have this external battery pack that's super small and it works I don't need Pockets just battery packs which may get warm and could potentially burn me oops I forgot to wash the mug first well that which doesn't kill me only makes me stronger it's a good flavor just so you know if you get sick I'm going to drink the rest of that okay at one point years ago I didn't understand unboxings and it wasn't until Diana explained it to me that I finally gred the concept it's not so much about the product it's about the person's emotional response in taking the product out of the packaging and having some kind of experience that they're sharing with the people who are watching people out there may be living vicariously especially if there's some kind of emotional attachment to the product itself or possibly even the brands tied to the product I'm kind of happy to share my experiences especially with things that I love and people who might love the fact that I'm sharing those experience was can't people just go out and get the same things that you've got sometimes yes sometimes no maybe they're just interested in how I react to something uhuh hey how about we start unboxing some doggy treats oh you're smiling you're making noises can you go I decided to make something in the crock pot I think this is called called a chuck roll that's what the label said I just added some onion little bit of chili powder and a little bit of ranch powder I'm experimenting hopefully it turns out okay I set it on low now we just wait I am about to Periscope come on baby go go Jedi go oh she's not wearing long enough pants but it's okay you can make it I'm Vlogging hi everyone here comes Jedi oh Li says hi good job good job look at your go come on this is a five-piece nesting doll set that comes with Darth Vader he's the outside doll yeah Daddy's going to play with dolls thanks Pop critica I appreciate it apparently they reviewed this and know that I'm a geek father and they sent it to me or us ready to stack or Nest you can't can't really stack nesting dogs we're going to begin with sheave Palpatine and place him within one of the emperor's Royal Guards and then place it within Boba Fett and then Place Boba Fett within a stormtrooper a classic Storm Trooper and then place the Stormtrooper within Darth Mater thank you oh you want it again okay hang on let me twist him just about like that and have fun thank you again pop critica for the supports the follow the understanding that I'm addicted to Star Wars things we can fix this now you can't say I don't play with dolls I'm going to work out finally and then I'll be back upstairs eventually uh the door is shut there is no way out the door is shut my Lael mic is attached to the phone so that I could flesh out a show idea that I've been asked to pitch she's been playing by herself just entertaining yourself this is new I was trying to see how long I could go without her noticing me I tidied things up for Jedi so that she can make things messy again when she she's ready who let the bathtub Out who who who let the bathtub out who follow me on Tumblr get it cuz it's a Tumblr and it's new it's a social network that may no longer exist at some point in the future daddy broke the scale it's no longer working you're the reason I put up the child's safety gates Daddy was playing video games earlier and he decided to stream them don't ask him why he's not that good at playing games daddy should play more video games people seem to like to watch him play The Casual stuff the Retro stuff the video games that I played when I was a kid didn't even have Graphics they were all text go west get book your arms are getting so long pretty soon you're going to be feeding the dogs you're going to think it's funny she feeding the dogs now yeah but she doesn't know she's feeding them wait do she realizes you feel some mullers back there you're ready to go your feet have never been still kicked off your blanket and you used your jumper and when you walk look out world I've come to understand that you're learning how to stand up on your own oh there she go here you is oh uhoh I knew that was going to come now I got little Jedi fingerprints on my glasses it's okay yes she is where did all the comments go in the hearts I got Jedi a doll actually I think it may be an action figure it was on sale there we go he'll keep you safe or she thanks again for taking the time to watch like and share all the videos that we're doing for you across every one of our channels and for supporting us in whatever ways that you see fit plus interacting with us when and wherever you can we'll see you tomorrowshh they're still asleep I'm going down for my second mug of coffee what I only had one what do you mean why do I have two because I didn't drink out of the other one it hasn't been washed yet the one that says who's your Daddy it's a gift from Jasmine slav and Adele I got it last night what weirds me out isn't the fact that you're drinking a second of coffee today it's that you heard my thoughts I didn't say anything out loud did I maybe the first Brew was stronger than I thought check this out I don't have pockets on these pajama bottoms but I have this external battery pack that's super small and it works I don't need Pockets just battery packs which may get warm and could potentially burn me oops I forgot to wash the mug first well that which doesn't kill me only makes me stronger it's a good flavor just so you know if you get sick I'm going to drink the rest of that okay at one point years ago I didn't understand unboxings and it wasn't until Diana explained it to me that I finally gred the concept it's not so much about the product it's about the person's emotional response in taking the product out of the packaging and having some kind of experience that they're sharing with the people who are watching people out there may be living vicariously especially if there's some kind of emotional attachment to the product itself or possibly even the brands tied to the product I'm kind of happy to share my experiences especially with things that I love and people who might love the fact that I'm sharing those experience was can't people just go out and get the same things that you've got sometimes yes sometimes no maybe they're just interested in how I react to something uhuh hey how about we start unboxing some doggy treats oh you're smiling you're making noises can you go I decided to make something in the crock pot I think this is called called a chuck roll that's what the label said I just added some onion little bit of chili powder and a little bit of ranch powder I'm experimenting hopefully it turns out okay I set it on low now we just wait I am about to Periscope come on baby go go Jedi go oh she's not wearing long enough pants but it's okay you can make it I'm Vlogging hi everyone here comes Jedi oh Li says hi good job good job look at your go come on this is a five-piece nesting doll set that comes with Darth Vader he's the outside doll yeah Daddy's going to play with dolls thanks Pop critica I appreciate it apparently they reviewed this and know that I'm a geek father and they sent it to me or us ready to stack or Nest you can't can't really stack nesting dogs we're going to begin with sheave Palpatine and place him within one of the emperor's Royal Guards and then place it within Boba Fett and then Place Boba Fett within a stormtrooper a classic Storm Trooper and then place the Stormtrooper within Darth Mater thank you oh you want it again okay hang on let me twist him just about like that and have fun thank you again pop critica for the supports the follow the understanding that I'm addicted to Star Wars things we can fix this now you can't say I don't play with dolls I'm going to work out finally and then I'll be back upstairs eventually uh the door is shut there is no way out the door is shut my Lael mic is attached to the phone so that I could flesh out a show idea that I've been asked to pitch she's been playing by herself just entertaining yourself this is new I was trying to see how long I could go without her noticing me I tidied things up for Jedi so that she can make things messy again when she she's ready who let the bathtub Out who who who let the bathtub out who follow me on Tumblr get it cuz it's a Tumblr and it's new it's a social network that may no longer exist at some point in the future daddy broke the scale it's no longer working you're the reason I put up the child's safety gates Daddy was playing video games earlier and he decided to stream them don't ask him why he's not that good at playing games daddy should play more video games people seem to like to watch him play The Casual stuff the Retro stuff the video games that I played when I was a kid didn't even have Graphics they were all text go west get book your arms are getting so long pretty soon you're going to be feeding the dogs you're going to think it's funny she feeding the dogs now yeah but she doesn't know she's feeding them wait do she realizes you feel some mullers back there you're ready to go your feet have never been still kicked off your blanket and you used your jumper and when you walk look out world I've come to understand that you're learning how to stand up on your own oh there she go here you is oh uhoh I knew that was going to come now I got little Jedi fingerprints on my glasses it's okay yes she is where did all the comments go in the hearts I got Jedi a doll actually I think it may be an action figure it was on sale there we go he'll keep you safe or she thanks again for taking the time to watch like and share all the videos that we're doing for you across every one of our channels and for supporting us in whatever ways that you see fit plus interacting with us when and wherever you can we'll see you tomorrow\n"