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Celebrity Birthdays of November. Bo Derek, Jamie Lee Curtis, Rebecca Romijn and Scarlett Johansson
New month, new birthdays! Welcome back to our celebration of the best boobs birthdays on this planet. With this article we honor the ladies who’ve gifted the world with their beauty. And we especially honor them for their wonderful breasts because we love boobs and looking at boobs makes the world a better place. This month we’re celebrating classic and more recent Hollywood ladies and their wonderful lady parts.
New month, new birthdays! Welcome back to our celebration of the best boobs birthdays on this planet. With this article we honor the ladies who’ve gifted the world with their beauty. And we especially honor them for their wonderful breasts because we love boobs and looking at boobs makes the world a better place. This month we’re celebrating classic and more recent Hollywood ladies and their wonderful lady parts.
Bo Derek
Famous for her sexy role in the hit comedy movie 10, Bo Derek was born November 10, 1956 in Long Beach California. Derek's appearance in the film in a dream, running towards Moore in a sexy flesh-colored swimsuit, launched her status as a mainstream sex symbol. Beyond Hollywood Bo has been horse lover and riding enthusiast since childhood. She owns Andalusian horses and is a spokesperson for the Animal Welfare Institute's campaign to end horse slaughter through passage of federal and state legislation.
“‘10’ was amazing! I had no career before ‘10’ and then all of a sudden I was able to do pretty much whatever I was able to do in the business.”
“I grew up on the beaches of Southern California surfing and sailing and I’ve always loved horses so it was part of my dream that I was able to fulfill to have horses.”
Jamie Lee Curtis
Next up is another classic bombshell. Born November 22, 1958 Jamie is a talented actress in horror, comedy and drama films. She first launched her career with the movie Halloween (1978) then later established her acting reputation with the comedy Trading Places and then later A Fish Called Wanda. But the film that launched her image as a sex symbol was in True Lies where she acted alongside co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger and danced one of the hottest scenes ever. She is a unique beauty with a unique look. And best of us for us she has a great set of breasts.
“The only two questions that need to be asked each day are: Did I live wisely? Did I love well?”
“We are all born worthy. Worthy of love, worthy of success.”
“I’m uninterested in superheroes. I am only interested in real stories, real people, real connection.”
Rebecca Romijn
Fast forward to November 6th 1972 when the lovely Rebecca Romijn is born in Berkeley, California. Originally best known for her stunning beauty as a supermodel, Rebecca later became even more famous for playing the role of Mystique in the X-men film series.
“I’d never planned on being a model.”
“I think life throws enough curveballs that you shouldn’t make such a big deal out of everything.”
“Living in Paris was a crash course in chic.”
Scarlett Johansson
Fast forward a little more and we have the gorgeous Scarlett born November 22, 1984 in none other than New York City. She’s currently the highest paid actress and her films have grossed over $14 Billion worldwide. She’s received several accolades, including a Tony Award and a BAFTA Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards. She’s been in dozens of amazing films that are too many to list here but you can check out IMDB for the full list or just watch this video for a good recap. But in the meantime let’s just stop and appreciate the stunning beauty that is Scarlett.
“I’m just a big believer in ‘you must love yourself before you can love anybody else,’ and I think for me that breeds the most inspired relationships.”
“It is important to remind young people that peace is the only victory.”
“One of the best things for a woman to hear is that she is sexy.”
We hope you enjoyed our November 2020 issue! Stay tuned for next month because we have some sweet ones coming your way. In the meantime, visit our store and shop our collection.
Celebrity Birthdays of October. Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry
Welcome to the first edition of our celebration of the best boobs birthdays on this planet. With this article we honor the ladies who’ve gifted us and the rest of the world with their beauty. And we especially honor them for their wonderful breasts because we love boobs and looking at boobs makes the world a better place. This month we’re recognizing the magnificence of two gorgeous ladies and their amazing breasts.
Welcome to the first edition of our celebration of the best boobs birthdays on this planet. With this article we honor the ladies who’ve gifted us and the rest of the world with their beauty. And we especially honor them for their wonderful breasts because we love boobs and looking at boobs makes the world a better place. This month we’re recognizing the magnificence of two gorgeous ladies and their amazing breasts.
Kim Kardashian
The first is none other than Kim Kardashian, born October 21, 1980. Whether you’re a fan of the Kardashian’s or not you can’t deny this woman is just flat out gorgeous. And so this month we pay tribute to her and her fantastic pair of boobs as well as some of her most notable quotes.
“I’m kind of shocked I’m getting a fashion award when I’m naked most of the time”
“I have to be in a relationship in order to be intimate. I’m not the one-night-stand kind of girl. Despite the rumors.”
“F—- you, stop laying on the ground just to get a picture up my ass. Literally they’re constantly up my ass and I’m over it.”
“For me, skinny is just a style of jeans, not a goal.”
Katy Perry
Next up is one of my personal favorites. Katy, born October 25, 1984, is not only a talented singer but also a gorgeous woman with a perfect pair of boobs. Her eyes, her smile, her voice… and her breasts… thank you, thank you, thank you Katy! Now take a look at some of Katy’s best boob shots as well as some of her most notable quotes.
“If you can believe in something great, then you can achieve something great.”
“I just feel like I’m going to be criticized regardless of what I do next, so I might as well do something that I feel really passionate about.”
Katy getting her breasts casted for auction to help raise money to fight against breast cancer.
“Acceptance is the key to be… To be truly free.”
“I wanted to be that quirky girl who writes funny songs that still have meaning.”
“I’ve lived such a great, fantastic life already, but there’s still so much more.”
We hope you enjoyed our October issue and stay tuned for November because we have some sweet ones coming your way. In the meantime, visit our store and shop our collection.
Research: Touching and looking at Boobs helps lower stress
Well folks, it looks like scientists have finally figured out what we’ve all known for years. Touching and looking and breasts makes us feel good and is good for our health. In May 2020, Swedish Researchers showed that touching breasts reduced stress levels by 70%. Chest size also played a role—apparently, larger chests lowered stress more rapidly.
Well folks, it looks like scientists have finally figured out what we’ve all known for years. Touching, squeezing and looking at breasts makes us feel good and is good for our health.
In May of 2020 a Swedish university found that feeling and touching breasts releases oxytocin (the love hormone that lowers stress and depression) and helps prevent breast cancer. And apparently this works for both men and women - so ladies, get touching!
Newer studies after 2021 have also found that touching breasts can be more effective at lowering stress than even breathing exercises or meditation. Imagine doing both breathing, meditation. and touching breasts - this could be incredibly healing. The effect works on men and women.
Oxytocin’s role as the “love hormone'“
Oxytocin is a hormone produced in the hypothalamus and released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland. Its core function is facilitating childbirth, which is one of the reasons it’s called the "love drug" or "love hormone." Our bodies also produce oxytocin when we’re excited by our sexual partner, and when we fall in love. The good news is that the simple act of touch seems to boost the release of oxytocin. Giving someone a massage, cuddling, making love, or giving someone a hug leads to higher levels of this hormone and a greater sense of well-being.
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Chest size linked to amount of stress reduction
The study included around 100 men between 20 and 50 years old. The selected individuals were made to look at and then touch a chest while experiencing stress. The study showed that touching breasts reduced stress levels by 70%. Chest size also played a role—apparently, larger chests lowered stress more rapidly. Link to article. So, you read right. Squeezing boobs is good for your health. But you gotta have permission!
And it only gets better. A 2012 study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that looking at boobs improves our mood and could help men live longer. Men who learn to self-soothe by staring at breasts create a positive mindset, lower their blood pressure and reduce stress, which in turn improves their overall quality of health and life expectancy. Link to article.
Germany knows what’s up, too. A German study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, concludes that staring at women's breasts for a few minutes daily is better for your health than going to the gym. Now we’re not advocating you stop working out, but clearly looking at a beautiful pair of breasts is good for you too.
“Just 10 minutes of looking at the charms of well-endowed females is equivalent to a 30-minute aerobics work-out. Sexual excitement gets the heart pumping and improves blood circulation. There’s no question - gazing at large breasts makes men healthier.
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10 minutes per day is ideal
She also recommends that men over 40 should spend at least 10 minutes daily admiring breasts-size D-cup or larger. Link to article.
So there you have it folks, scientific proof that looking at and touching boobies is good for you. If a fresh pair of breasts aren’t readily available, have no fear, we’ve created the world’s most comforting Booby Pillow for that exact reason. So grab your favorite pair of breasts or breast-shaped pillow and start relaxing today!
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Boobs and Butts! The perfect combo.
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Breastimonial: Can I see your necklace? (I mean your boobs...)
Growing up with big boobs there was always this question… “Can I see your necklace?” Whether it was the classic scenario of the guy at the bar or the over-confident high school boy saying it. We women all know what that question really means…
Growing up with big boobs there was always this question… “Can I see your necklace?” Whether it was the classic scenario of the guy at the bar or the over-confident high school boy saying it. We women all know what that question really means…
The conversation goes something like this…
Guy: Hey, Can I see your necklace? I really like it.
Girl: Uh, thanks?
Guy is smiling. Girls walk away rolling her eyes and getting the creepy perv feeling.
Yes, I like wearing necklaces but don’t comment on my necklace. We all know you’re really thinking about something else and it doesn’t have to be said out loud.
And for the love of god…unless it’s your own girlfriend, never touch the necklace or “accidentally” touch a girl’s breast while picking up the necklace to see it up close.
Back in the day, I’d be at school and there was this boy who was very well liked by others but he just gave me the creeps! I would see him and he would always head my way to talk to me. He would start conversation about class or a sporting event, then the inevitable question would be asked. “Can I see your necklace?” The first few times, I wasn’t sure what he was trying to do. Back then, I was a slow learner about sexually charged young boys. He would start to try to put his hand on my necklace, and I would quickly pull my books up to my chest to block any chance of a hand going near my boobs. If it’s not books, we have a coffee mug or glasses of wine, or the crossover scratch on our back and many other tactics to block the view of the necklace. Don’t worry boys, we have them covered.
Just to make sure you know. Keep this “pick up” line to yourself or feel free to practice that line on your own boob pillow. Your pillow won’t get creeped out. I’m sure your pillow would actually love get some jewelry and a little attention from you :)
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Breastimonial: The Peek-a-Boob Button
The Peek-a-Boob button…for women out there who have big boobs, you know exactly what I’m talking about. The boob button appears when you wear a button down shirt and you have big boobs. It’s the button that lays across your boobs and more than likely this button will pop open at least once or twice per day. Or If the button doesn’t lay directly across your boobs then you end up with a gaping hole between the two tightest buttons. A.K.A. The Button-Down Boob Gap, "‘Peek-a-Boob” gap, gaping in the chest area. Or as one friend described it that thing that looks like a toddler is playing hide-and-seek. How do you tell someone when this has happened?
The Peek-a-Boob button…for women out there who have big boobs, you know exactly what I’m talking about. The boob button appears when you wear a button down shirt and you have big boobs. It’s the button that lays across your boobs and more than likely this button will pop open at least once or twice per day. Or If the button doesn’t lay directly across your boobs then you end up with a gaping hole between the two tightest buttons. A.K.A. The Button-Down Boob Gap, "‘Peek-a-Boob” gap, gaping in the chest area. Or as one friend described it that thing that looks like a toddler is playing hide-and-seek.
And what’s worse about the boob button issue is that hardly anyone will dare say something to you about it. I compare the boob button to having food in your teeth. You're having dinner with friends or your out with your boyfriend; you’re all smiles and laughing. Then, you notice one of them has something green stuck between their teeth. What is it? Lettuce? Spinach? Seeds? But it doesn't really matter…the question is, should you mention it?
This is the same question you ask yourself when a woman you might not know very well has the infamous boob gap embarrassing wardrobe malfunction. Should you tell them? What is the correct etiquette? Or just let someone else tell them and pretend you didn’t see it? Is there even a polite way to mention it? Can you even keep your eyes off the boob gap long enough for someone else to tell her? Probably not!
I can vividly remember my first peek-a-boob shirt experience. I was 22 years old, a young professional working for a top consulting firm. I was looking fabulous in my business attire and I was on a conference call with a client along with a handful of male co-workers in the same room. Well I guess at some point my shirt popped open and I had no idea it had happened. But I clearly remember seeing a few co-workers glancing in the direction of my breasts. I had no idea. My boobs were so big that I couldn’t even see all the buttons on my shirt from my downward view. At the end of the call, I went to the bathroom and stepped in front of the mirror…and there was my shirt wide open at my breasts and my black bra was showing through. I was horrified! I quickly adjusted the shirt as much as I could but realized I had worn out the button hole and the button wouldn’t stay. Luckily, I had brought a little button down sweater to the office and wore that the rest of the day. From that day forward, I learned to do the boob shirt test.
The boob shirt test consists of putting on the shirt and then sitting down, standing up, walking around, standing up super straight and tall, waving my hands, making a lot of gestures, and finally reaching for things. I do the test whether I’m trying on a new shirt with buttons or just getting ready for work or a video call.
So should you tell a woman you don’t know very well that she has an embarrassing peek-a-boob wardrobe malfunction? Yes! Here's why. When later she looks in the mirror or feels something airy between her breasts hours later, she’ll probably think to herself, "Why the hell didn't someone tell me?"
But how do you tell her?
Some ideas…
The quick comment. ”Hey! Your shirt.”
The eye contact. Make the super-solid eye content with her and look at boobs with wide eyes and return to the super-soild eye contact.
The hand gesture. Make eye contact and then the discrete hand motion to your chest with a gentle point towards her chest.
…then return to the conservation, like nothing is happened.
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Breastimonial: The big question...are those my boobs on the pillow?
Whenever I show a new person The Booby Pillow...there is almost always an awkward moment. The moment when they ask "...are those your boobs on the pillow?" I usually don't answer right away. I just smile and let there be a moment of awkward silence. I allow their face to start to go from a smile to poker straight with a little hesitation building (like "oh shit, why did I ask that question?!") and their weight starts to shift from one leg to the other leg. They might even try to quickly change the conversation.
Whenever I show a new person The Booby Pillow...there is almost always an awkward moment. The moment when they ask "...are those your boobs on the pillow?" I usually don't answer right away. I just smile and let there be a moment of awkward silence. I allow their face to start to go from a smile to poker straight with a little hesitation building (like "oh shit, why did I ask that question?!") and their weight starts to shift from one leg to the other leg. They might even try to quickly change the conversation.
So why is it so hard to talk about boobs? Even a conversation between women and boobs can be awkward. For example, I have a friend who I have drinks and dinner with all the time and I think she has fake boobs, but I have never asked! I have asked other women who are in the same circle of friends, but no one knows!!
And what is the proper etiquette to talk about someone's boobs? Why is this such a mystery? Well, it is not an easy answer. It depends on the relationship, situation, conversation, and the person’s personality. Are they cool or are they super formal? For a guy, I would tell you to let the girl make the first move. If a woman casually mentions her boobs in conversation, then you can talk about them in the same context. Make a comment about the same subject where she mentioned her boob or even a small joke. Also make sure to acknowledge what she said (so she doesn’t think her boob comment made you uncomfortable). Then, watch her body language. Is she now nervous or uncomfortable? If she seems awkward change the conversation immediately! What not to do? Do not get flustered or start flirting heavily by telling her she has really great breasts or by staring at them (which we all know you want to do…but don’t). And definitely do not start making a sex jokes.
For women, it’s easier. A quick compliment about how fabulous her boobs look in that sports bra or dress will spark conversation. You can even have a conversation about types of bra brands or about how your boobs are bouncing so much during the exercise class.
Another way to start talking about boobs is to show them The Booby Pillow. If they love the product, it means they love boobs! It will totally open up the conversation. They will lay on the pillow, play with the boobs and definitely squeeze them! Then the conservation will more than likely flow into talking about boobs, other peoples’ boobs and their own boobs.
So to answer the original question. Are those my boobs on the pillow? The truth is…that the boobs on the pillow are way too big to be replicas of mine. But I’m definitely the inspiration ;)
Boob Pillow = Conversation Starter
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My First Breastimonial
What is a breastimonial? Well, it’s definitely not a word you’ll find in the dictionary. To me it means a story about my experience with my own breasts. Breastimonials are the true stories of my life and my breasts. A real life testimonial about my boobs. The fun, the outrageous, the sexy, and the sometimes awkward moments living with my breasts. Find out what happens when a woman stops being self-conscious and starts getting real...Let the Breastimonials begin!
Hi! This is Karla...and this is my first Breastimonial.
What is a breastimonial? Well, it’s definitely not a word you’ll find in the dictionary. To me it means a story about my experience with my own breasts. A real life testimonial about my boobs. Breastimonials are the true stories of my life and my breasts. The fun, the outrageous, the sexy, and the sometimes awkward moments living with my breasts. Find out what happens when a woman stops being self-conscious and starts getting real...Let the Breastimonials begin!
Why am I writing about this? Well for starters because it’s my breasts that have inspired our fantastic Boob Pillow but also because it’s a part of my life that I think relates to many people - whether man or woman. I think breasts are something that everyone thinks about but few talk about. It’s a topic that you maybe don’t want bring up during a conversation but there they are…it’s the unsaid thing sitting between you and the other person. And if you have big boobs, like I do, or you’re showing cleavage…the other person is definitely trying to look but also trying not look down at your boobs. And I think it’s fascinating to explore all the ins and outs of how I feel, how other women feel about their breasts - and how the experience of their own life and the world around them has been shaped by their lady bumps.
With this series of blog posts, my hope is to change the conversation about boobs. It’s meant to be a way to celebrate beauty of breasts in a fun, respectful and playful way. Maybe we can all learn a few things together along the way.
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Part 3. The Design Phase or "How hard could it be to put boobs on a pillow?"
I started contacting several manufacturers in China through Alibaba. Things started off easily enough but I soon realized this wasn’t the right process. They asked me for 3D designs and specific file types. I had no idea what they were talking about so it was back to do some research and find someone who could help me create a 3D design.
After understanding that the way to create a memory foam pillow involved creating a metal mold I set out to figure out how to shape a mold. My first stop was Alibaba and I hoped that if I sent some mockup images of what I needed then a pillow manufacturer would create the mold for me and off we’d go. The idea was simple: take a memory foam pillow and put boobs on it. In my mind it seemed so simple.
What could be so hard about putting boobs on a pillow?
I started contacting several manufacturers in China through Alibaba. Things started off easily enough but I soon realized this wasn’t the right process. They asked me for 3D designs and specific file types. I had no idea what they were talking about so it was back to do some research and find someone who could help me create a 3D design. My first stop was Craigslist. I lucked out and found a college student who was into the project so we worked out an arrangement where he’d create the 3D design in exchange for college credit hours. I was on cloud nine. And looking back it was a stroke of luck to get to work with him because it got me started on the path of designing the pillow but best of all he created the Booby Pillow logo which I immediately fell in love with.
Working on creating the 3D design was a big highlight. What could be better than designing the perfect pair of breasts that you can hold any time you want? More research was needed, and research was done. I knew I wanted the pillow to be as wide as a medium throw pillow. It shouldn’t be too narrow that it didn’t work as a pillow but it shouldn’t be too wide or the boobs would look too small relative to the size of the pillow. I settled on a pillow 15 inches wide and set out to find the best shape boobs that would compliment that size in the best way possible. Along the way I came across some pretty technical and simply fascinating research. Who knew so much hard science was looking at boobs. For example this research paper published by the National Institute of Health investigated what would be the most attractive position for the nipple and areola on women’s breasts. As part of their research they surveyed over 2,000 men and women!
But the internet is full of great reference material so I gathered some of the best I could find… for the sake of research.
And after a few trials we finally started to develop the design that looked like the real thing. We had the right dimensions for a pillow and had a sensual set of boobs combined with it.
The first 3D model comes to life
Finally! After months of work and research our boob pillow had come to life. Now it was time to actually make it…
Part 2. The Research Phase or “How in the world do you make a boob pillow?”
Once the idea was born, the next logical step was to start doing as much research as possible. I needed to understand a few things. First of all I wanted to know if there were already other similar products for sale but none had the quality I wanted to achieve.
Once the idea was born, the next logical step was to start doing as much research as possible. I needed to understand a few things. First of all I wanted to know if there were already other similar products for sale. I did the searches necessary to find a few cheap looking pillows on Etsy and Amazon. None of them had the realistic shape I wanted, and none were made of real high quality materials like the memory foam we use. I also came across the boob sex toy category. These are dense, waterproof, latex materials used for masturbating. The shapes of these are fantastic but I made the decision early on that we didn't want to create just another sex toy.
I wanted the Booby Pillow to create a totally new category of product that somehow could fit between sex toy and home decor. It's definitely taken some time but I think we've struck the perfect balance. Customers love how realistic the pillow is and good it feels to hold or lay on - but they're just as comfortable having it visible in their home. I think it's a telling sign for example that many of our customers are women who buy the pillow for their husbands, boyfriends or partners.
The next type of research was all about the shape and size we should design. Since I wanted the material to be memory foam I knew it would need to be cast out of a mold, and I figured that the mold would need to be made from a digital design. I didn't know that right out of the gate but after reading a few articles I quickly understood this was the case. I almost ended up going in a totally different direction though. One of the first business relationships that presented itself was with a well known Hollywood props designer. I learned about him through some friends who hired him to build clear plastic mannequin bodies. They were super realistic so I figured he would know exactly how I should create my pillow. And as soon as I told him about the idea he loved it and wanted to partner up. At first I thought this made a ton of sense. A well known and highly talented Hollywood prop designer helping make the world's sexiest and most realistic boob shaped pillow; a no brainer. But once I started learning more about the process of creating props for Hollywood I realised it was very different than what I'd need to manufacture the booby pillow. You see, Hollywood props are made by hand. The initial idea may be drawn, sketched, or made digital. But the next steps involve hand making the sculpture and using it to create a mold made of latex or rubber. The figures that can then be cast from these molds become prototypes and the process repeats itself until you have just the right shape. This works great when you want to make just a few copies but it doesn't work well if you want to create hundreds or thousands of replicas because the rubber or latex molds can’t hold up for that high volume of units.
To make a high volume of figures you need a mold made of either aluminum or steal. And molds of this material can't be created by pouring molten metal around a hand made object. Instead these molds are made by taking a solid block of the metal and cutting it using a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Router. So a digital design was needed from the start to cut the mold. Long story short, I realized that while the prop designer was highly talented it just didn't make sense for the product I wanted to create. I've been through a few business partnerships and I think it's incredibly important to understand what each person brings to the table before agreeing to work together.
The next part of the research was the most fun; finding the right shape...
Part 1. Why would I create a pillow with boobs?? Because why not!?
The original inspiration for The Booby Pillow popped into my mind in 2010 while living in Barcelona. I say "my mind" because to this day my girlfriend swears the idea was originally hers. And my best friend who was visiting us at the time also claims it was his idea. My take is that ideas are a dime a dozen but execution is worth a million bucks.
I’ve always been a boob guy. My high school girlfriend didn’t have them but by college I was dating a girl with some of the biggest and best boobs on campus. Don’t get me wrong, I nice ass is so damn sexy. But there’s just something about boobs that drives me crazy. I love big ones, natural ones, perky ones, bouncy ones, you name it. Later after college I started dating my current partner and her boobs are one of the things I love about her the most. She knows that and she loves it too.
But ok, why a pillow with boobs? I’ve worked most of my professional life in software and when the idea popped into my head it set me on a whole new path. Finally I’d be able to make something real, something people could hold and touch. Software, for all it’s complexity and creativity is never really there. Plus boobs are just good and fun and they make me and others happy. I’d spent years thinking seriously about new products that solve boring business problems. Why should life be so serious? Why not rejoice and enjoy the simple and fun things in life?
I honestly think that if we all took a step back and just accepted the simple pleasures in life we could all be a little happier and the world a little more peaceful. There should be no shame in admiring a pair of breasts. It’s natural and if done with love and joy then we should enjoy it!
The original inspiration for the booby pillow popped into my mind in 2010 while living in Barcelona. I say "my mind" because to this day my girlfriend swears the idea was originally hers. And my best friend who was visiting us at the time also claims it was his idea. My take is that ideas are a dime a dozen but execution is worth a million bucks.
The origin of the idea was a stroke of luck with the right puzzle pieces falling into place. One of those pieces was meeting the founders of a games startup who were funding their fledgling company using their own cash. No outside investors, no friends and family money, just their own cash. They had managed to build up funds by selling their previous business, a boob and penis bean bag company. That's right. These entrepreneurs told us about their bean bag company and the process of filling giant boobs and penises made of bags half their size. It was hilarious and genius. Here I'd been making money in tech for nearly 10 years when these guys came into my life and taught me an important lesson. Ideas don't have to be one of a kind to work, they can be simple and well executed. The impression had been made.
The other puzzle piece was our living room. After traveling for 8 months my girlfriend and I moved into a barceloneta apartment with a couple other roommates. The apartment furnishing was pretty simple and that was also true for the central room in the house. We had a large coffee table with cushions all around. No couch, chairs or other furniture. But it was perfect. We'd have friends over and lounge in that living room for hours. And it was in that room having this conversation with our new entrepreneur friends that the idea was born.
What better pillow than one with breasts? We immediately fell in love with the idea. Breasts are beautiful and pillows, like the ones all over our living room, are an essential part of our lives. And if our friends could make boob bean bags then I should be able to figure out how to make boob pillows right?
Little did I know at the time that I was embarking on one of the most challenging product projects of my life...
