Joshua Grynbaum Week 4: Squishmallow Heaven

        Recently, my friend and I made a business decision to invest in an infamous Squishmallow. These adorable stuffed animals are unlike any other. They are round like a sphere and are so just fluffy. Our Squishmallow that we purchased is named Deemitri, (Big D. for short), and he is a large blue fox with a furry belly. In order to get the full experience of Big D., we decided to take him on the Shabbaton with us, which was probably one of the best decisions of the entire trip. Big D. is so versatile and useful in many ways. On the bus ride there, we decided that we wanted to take a nap to pass some time. Everyone knows the bus seats are not the most comfortable thing to nap on, however, Big D. is a perfect place to rest your head while getting some well-needed rest. We shared Big D. and snoozed the afternoon away and before we knew it, we were in Orlando. Another pro about Big D. is the satisfaction one gets from snuggling with him. My friend and I happened to be in the same room at the hotel, and during the night, we felt that something was missing, we just didn’t know what. That was until we realized what we needed was right in front of us. Sitting on the chair in the corner of the room was Big D. himself. We pulled him into the bed and slept like babies. We repeated this process for the second night and had the best time of our lives. After a long day at the park, both my friend and I were completely exhausted and needed some rest, and there he was. Big D. was waiting on the bus for us, ready to take us back to Donna Klein Jewish Academy. Do you guys have any stuffed animals, specifically a Squishmallow? If so, what is its name and what type of animal is it?

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  1. Josh RubinSeptember 20, 2022 at 8:14 PM

    I dont have a Squishmallow but I for sure need to get one. Big D looks so happy to have been able to come on the shabbaton with you.

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  2. Johny IounatanovSeptember 21, 2022 at 4:48 AM

    I have a Squishmallow named Billy and can also admit that it really was one of the best investments Ive made!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 24, 2022 at 3:50 PM

    I do have a stuffed animal that I think I called Rosenblatt Bear because it is a large bear stuffed animal that I put my 2024 graduation shirt on. Your adventure with your Squishmallow, Big D, makes me think that maybe I should also get a Squishmallow.

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  4. Milo MOctober 26, 2022 at 5:20 AM

    I don't have any Squishmallows because of how expensive they are, but I used to sell a lot of them at Walgreens. I have a really old stuffed animal from when I was young named Kitty, but seeing your fantastic experience and how Big D. changed your whole experience of the trip, I'm starting to think I should invest.

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