{"product_id":"rubber-cockroach-snap-gum-trick","title":"Rubber Cockroach Snap Gum Trick","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis snap gum trick hides a rubber cockroach inside what looks like an ordinary packet of fruit gum. The sleeve is printed in bright, cheerful colours with strawberries, a pineapple, a banana, lime slices and blueberries, with a rainbow stripe on the end of the slide, so nothing about it gives the game away. Offer it to someone, and as they pull out what they expect to be a stick of gum, a small metal spring lets go and the cockroach snaps up onto their finger. It is a classic practical joke, and the brown rubber bug is just realistic enough to earn a proper jump. The packet is 9cm long, 2.8cm wide and 1.5cm thick, so it passes easily for the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it is so small and light, it slips into a pocket, a bag or a desk drawer, ready for the moment someone asks whether you have any gum. We like it for anyone who enjoys a harmless laugh, and it is at its best played on the people you know well, handed over casually so it never looks like a set up. The surprise is over in a second, leaving everyone laughing rather than alarmed. It also makes a fun little present for someone who loves a gag, tucked into a card or slipped in alongside a bigger gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trick is made from card, plastic, rubber, paper and metal, with a printed sleeve, a slide that pulls out, a small metal coil spring and the rubber cockroach itself. Keep the packet dry, as card and paper do not take kindly to damp, and wipe the cockroach with a soft dry cloth if it needs a clean. Our tip: keep it in your pocket at the next get together, wait for a quiet moment, then offer round the gum and let the snap do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRex London\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCard, plastic, rubber, paper \u0026amp; metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.007KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarnings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the snap gum trick work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou offer the packet as if it were gum, and when the slide is pulled out, a small metal spring snaps the rubber cockroach up onto the finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the packet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is 9cm long, 2.8cm wide and 1.5cm thick, small enough to carry in a pocket or bag without anyone noticing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there real gum inside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the packet holds the trick itself: the pull-out slide, the small metal spring and the rubber cockroach, all dressed up to look like fruit gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made from card, plastic, rubber, paper and metal, with a printed sleeve, a metal coil spring and a brown rubber cockroach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the card and paper packet dry and away from damp, and wipe the rubber cockroach with a soft dry cloth when it needs a clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it make a good gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is a fun little present for anyone who loves a practical joke, and it is small enough to tuck into a card or alongside a bigger gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rex London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53517345554699,"sku":"REX-30070","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/30070-01.jpg?v=1794127359","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/rubber-cockroach-snap-gum-trick","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}