Great New Invention: "HOV Baby, aka Honey I Blew up the Kid"

The young woman on the right was visiting the young woman on the left. As the party ended, they wisely consulted AustinTraffic.com before the visitor struck out into the 5 p.m. Austin rat race.

She learned, as you might expect, that except for the highly coveted and closely guarded HOV lane, the highway home was backed up (of course, a single person driving in the HOV lane incurs not only the wrath of the other single drivers sitting in the freeway jam, but also a $500.00 fine).

These women invented the "HOV Baby, aka Honey I Blew up the Baby" for just such an occasion.

"HOV Baby" can be stored neatly in the glove box until needed, and then is easily inflated to its full size by attaching an air hose to the air input valve just below the right knee, as shown in the picture.

The model in the picture is the "12 Monther," small enough to manage easily, but large enough to be see by the motorcycle cops speeding by in the HOV lane.

For those who feel awkward appearing with a baby in public, HOV Baby, Inc. also makes "HOV Brother," "HOV Dad," "HOV Hunter," and the seasonal favorite "HOV Trick-or-Treater." And, a new line expected out in time for Christmas expands the concept to dance partners such as "Salsa Dan" and "Fox Trot Fran."

Get in on the fun and ride in the fast lane. Get your "HOV Baby" at any WalMart before the next traffic jam!