One of these doesn't belong...? (Weekend contest!)

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It's been another rather hectic week around here. So I'd like to loosen up a bit by closing the week out with a fun giveaway, just for the heck of it. I'm giving away a $25 gift certificate from our friends over at J-list/JBox, where you can find all kinds of cool, cute, and wacky stuff from Japan. Everyone is eligible to win this, wherever you may live, though you may want to check on their site that they'll ship to your country if you're not sure.

To enter, take a look at the photos below and solve the puzzle...

Mmm, a nice plate of sandwich buns. But wait, one looks a bit funny...?

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A plushie hamburger? What?

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Underneath the top part of the "bun".

Guess what this plushie hamburger is for and write in your answer in the comments. One of the correct answerers will be drawn at random to win the gift certificate.

This contest is open until 23:59:59 (just before midnight) of Monday, February 21st. Good luck! ^_^

Update: The contest is now closed. The winner is Anali - congratulations Anali!. And by the way, yes it is a screen cleaner. The bottom side of the top bun has a chamois-like cloth for major cleaning, and the burger, lettuce, etc. are made of dusting material. I don't know if J-List carries this by the way - I got this one in Japan - but I'm sure they sell similar stuff! Kudos to all you people who, um, guessed. ^_^;

Submitted by maki on 2011-02-18 20:44.
Filed under:  japanese offbeat giveaways

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Comments

Ellie

18 February, 2011 - 21:19

CD case! I think.

Christy

18 February, 2011 - 21:22

Ring holder?

Katie

18 February, 2011 - 21:32

I guess it's a fabric wipe to clean the screen of one's computer or cell phone.

Kathy Hunter

18 February, 2011 - 21:39

It's a pillow for my pet, Polly Wolly Doodle All Day, She's my cat!

Morgan

18 February, 2011 - 21:43

Will i ruin it for everyone if i know what it is because i got one in a Christmas gift exchange? You use it to clean your monitor. Its really quite handy!

RachaelRei

18 February, 2011 - 21:51

I would guess coin purse but I don't see a zipper!!

It looks to be made out of microfiber cloth, is it for screen and lens cleaning?

Is it a toy for your your niece and nephew? :-D

Miles

18 February, 2011 - 21:53

It's a doodad to clean computer screens. There are cake versions too!

Uniflame

18 February, 2011 - 22:17

A CD/DVD case or a key chain holder?

Megan

18 February, 2011 - 22:26

I have seen things like this to be a DVD holder.

S&G

18 February, 2011 - 22:29

I believe it is a cleaning kit/tool for cleaning screens such as a PC/computer screen, LCD screen, to dust off your digital camera/iphone/cell phone or to remove finger prints from your screen or to remove fat or residue from your glasses. Each layer of the hamburger can be removed to dust off or cleanse a surface.

Lauren W.

18 February, 2011 - 22:32

The cloth looks like microfiber... Is it for cleaning glasses/CDs/phones/computer screens?

Megan

18 February, 2011 - 22:42

I would also guess LCD screen cleaner. That is too cute!

Camille Swift

18 February, 2011 - 22:46

It's for cleaning your monitor! Although you could also snuggle it.

Janet

18 February, 2011 - 22:47

dog toy?

Ellen

18 February, 2011 - 23:03

You clean your monitor with it...although it probably has many uses other than that.

K Lee

18 February, 2011 - 23:03

Computer screen cleaner! We used to have one for our TV that was crab-shaped. He came with this special stuff that you sprayed on to clean the TV or computer screen, really quite handy! And cute!

Bella Chic

18 February, 2011 - 23:19

You use it to clean your computer monitor?

Jason

18 February, 2011 - 23:22

A screen cleaner?

jjl3fd

18 February, 2011 - 23:24

Computer monitor cleaner!

karaimame

18 February, 2011 - 23:25

Nice "hole" feature! :P I think it is a screen cleaner

Jing

18 February, 2011 - 23:37

Screen Wiper?

Kirsten

18 February, 2011 - 23:53

Monitor cleaner?

Diane Zhao

19 February, 2011 - 01:02

screen wiper ^^

anon.-san

19 February, 2011 - 01:03

Digital device screen wipe or hamburger finger puppet.

Lil

19 February, 2011 - 01:23

A monitor wipe!

Kent

19 February, 2011 - 01:44

Definitely a screen cleaner!

Kitti

19 February, 2011 - 02:54

For all your delicate electronic-y things. Also good for CD's!!!

Ryan

19 February, 2011 - 02:55

Given it's from JBox, I'd say it's a monitor chammy to clean your screen!

Stephanie Y

19 February, 2011 - 03:12

I think it's an LCD screen cleaner?

Dina

19 February, 2011 - 03:36

Screen cleaner!

Jenny MB

19 February, 2011 - 03:46

A monitor / electronics gizmo cleaner! I have an elephant that does the same thing :D

Angel

19 February, 2011 - 04:05

I think it's a monitor cleaner.

Lisa (starmetal oak)

19 February, 2011 - 04:28

It's a hamburger to clean your computer screen!

Jacinta

19 February, 2011 - 04:29

It's a screen cleaner.

Sophie

19 February, 2011 - 04:32

Screen cleaner, for various screens/CD's. Mine doesn't look this cute though :)

Jellybean

19 February, 2011 - 04:42

Screen cleaner.

Heee, I've ordered random candy from JList before. Exotic KitKats rule!

Guruman

19 February, 2011 - 04:57

Head polisher for bald men.

Bob Falk

19 February, 2011 - 05:01

Looks like some skill use to camouflage ear muffs, congrats to the photographer!

queen4ya

19 February, 2011 - 05:12

screen cleaner

Naree

19 February, 2011 - 05:19

Ah~ it's used to clean your monitor screen!! mmmm Tasty-looking AND functional! Nothing like working up an appetite while cleaning and then eating a real burger afterward lol

Cathi

19 February, 2011 - 05:34

Oh boy! A Doggie toy!!Yes?

Shaynie

19 February, 2011 - 05:55

For cleaning the screen of a computer monitor...or for a really low-carb high-fiber diet!

gilda92

19 February, 2011 - 06:00

One of my friends 2-year old plays with a set of plush foods. I think it's a toy.

Lin

19 February, 2011 - 06:25

I was going to say for children to make "hamburgers" but everyones screen cleaners and electronic equipment polishers etc. has swayed me! So that's my guess.

Wendy

19 February, 2011 - 06:27

I think these are drink coasters, to keep your tabletops from getting wet ring stains.

honey f

19 February, 2011 - 06:39

My initial guess was play food (my kids love the stuff) but others seem rather convinced it's for cleaning a monitor. Knowing my children they'd use it for both. Groan....

I'm going with the computer monitor cleaner - but if I had one, it would regularly be found in the play kitchen! ;)

lynne

19 February, 2011 - 07:27

screen cleaner?

Michelle Masterson

19 February, 2011 - 08:22

I would have to say It's a screen cleaner, kinda like the ones that they sell on J-List / J-Box that are in the shape of dogs & sea animals. Or It's a CD / DVD holder / cleaner. But I really think It's the screen cleaner :-)

Burcu

19 February, 2011 - 08:29

It's a screen cleaner!

E from the Medi...

19 February, 2011 - 08:36

It is used to clean a computer monitor. You can also get little plush animals that are made for cleaning coputer monitors. kawaii.

Anali

19 February, 2011 - 08:41

I have to agree with many others and say it's a screen cleaner. How cute too!

Marianne s

19 February, 2011 - 08:59

I'd clean my glasses with the cheese - I am going for screen/monitor cleaner as well

Yael

19 February, 2011 - 09:21

The plush hamburger is a computer cleaner. Each part of it is used separately for cleaning parts of the computer.

Jane

19 February, 2011 - 09:46

Monitor wiper!!!
And the other part can be use as wrist rest for mouse if u want to :)

anon.

19 February, 2011 - 10:40

I also guess that's one of those screen cleaners...

Julie S.

19 February, 2011 - 10:43

Ooh! It's a screen cleaner burger! I've been wanting to get one of those to keep my screens spotless..

Annemieke

19 February, 2011 - 11:41

a screeny cleany! it cleans your screens, love those things! so cute ;)

Naomi-chan

19 February, 2011 - 11:49

Screen cleaner! How cute!

anon.

19 February, 2011 - 11:55

to clean your pc screen I think :0)

Tam

19 February, 2011 - 14:07

It looks like micro cloth. A screen cleaner perhaps? You could probably use it on CDs, too. That's awesome!

anon.

19 February, 2011 - 14:16

screen cleaner?

Patricia

19 February, 2011 - 14:19

It's a pin cushion and thimble holder.

Lexi

19 February, 2011 - 14:24

My guess would be a fabric screen cleaner thing for computer monitors!

Eunice

19 February, 2011 - 14:36

It's a monitor/screen cleaner! And just the thing I need :)

anon.

19 February, 2011 - 14:45

Ah well, screen cleaner it must be, but my infant would love to use it as a chew toy. A repurposed screen cleaner, then.

KayDat

19 February, 2011 - 14:47

Screen cleaner!

Lo

19 February, 2011 - 14:59

Definitely a screen wiper ! :)

Petra

19 February, 2011 - 15:28

The burger is for cleaning your computer screen, the hole in the top bun is for keeping the burger together when it's 'intact' (the layers also have holes in them, so that the entire bun doesn't fall apart when you pick it up).

:)

Claudine

19 February, 2011 - 15:45

a screen cleaner? ... it looks like some of the plushie food you've made before, Maki :)

teresa g.

19 February, 2011 - 15:51

Computer cleaner

seeks

19 February, 2011 - 15:57

sounds like the screen cleaners have it; I'll gladly guess that if it gets me in the drawing. :)

Pepper

19 February, 2011 - 16:01

Maki, thanks for giving me an excuse to finally post a comment here. Your recipes have inspired me and my husband not only to get healthy but have made me love cooking and appreciate good eating! Thank you.

As for the competition, I think it's a cuddly, fingerpuppeted, screen cleaner. =D
Can you imagine wiping your screen with a real beef burger? Eek.

Keep up the good work

-Pepper

angie

19 February, 2011 - 16:35

LCD screen cleaner :) too cute!!! I may have to find one for myself!!

Camilla

19 February, 2011 - 16:46

It's a microfiber cloth to clean a computer screen! I should get one to match my hamburger USB key!

anon.

19 February, 2011 - 18:36

a screen cleaner~

cassie

19 February, 2011 - 19:51

Microfiber screen cleaner?

charsiubau

19 February, 2011 - 19:59

a funny screen cleaner!

TiaRachel

19 February, 2011 - 20:05

Gotta go with screen cleaner, though I'm also imagining a tea-cozy like thing for those bento sauce minibottles. I suppose that'd take up too much space, though.

Mimi

19 February, 2011 - 20:25

For cleaning shiny surfaces like computer monitors, TV screens, iPod screen, etc...

hiddenrelic

19 February, 2011 - 20:33

hm.... too small for a cd case.... not enough room for a wallet..... a screen cleaner?

Ka

19 February, 2011 - 21:39

cleans computer screens

Sonya

19 February, 2011 - 21:50

It's a screen/cd/lense cleaner :)

Asia

19 February, 2011 - 22:17

Its a microfiber cleaning cloth for electronic screens! It's sooooo cute! :)

MrMagpie

19 February, 2011 - 22:19

I'm going to guess it's some sort of electronic device/screen cleaner. A friend of mine mentioned seeing something like this while she was living in Japan.

Kath

19 February, 2011 - 23:25

For cleaning your screen! :)

Michelle L

19 February, 2011 - 23:35

coasters for your cups!!

Derek

19 February, 2011 - 23:59

A cleaner for computer screens/cell phone screens/similar screens!

summer

20 February, 2011 - 00:46

LCD/screen cleaner. Would quickly find its home in our boys play kitchen...

Steph

20 February, 2011 - 01:19

It's used to clean screens and monitors, like computer screens. It's epic ^^

Haley

20 February, 2011 - 01:54

Like everyone else, looks like an LCD or computer screen cleaner/wipe.

Thanks for your blog Maki, you've really inspired me to make some delicious and great dishes! My mum's never cooked any Japanese cuisine before, so for me to try it out is really a treat!

Crystal

20 February, 2011 - 02:42

Is it a screen cleaner for a computer or TV? It looks like a bigger version for one I have stuck to my cell phone for cleaning face goo off the touch screen...

Aurey

20 February, 2011 - 02:51

It's a computer screen cleaner! Seen one of those before =D

Eve

20 February, 2011 - 03:15

Going by the small indent in the middle of the bun, I'm going to guess some sort of CD/DVD holder. I'm imagining that one CD/DVD can be stored between each layer of the hamburger. Alternatively I'd say it's a set of cloths meant for removing dust from your CDs/DVDs/other similar delicate surfaces.

Hammama

20 February, 2011 - 04:04

A screen cleaner! But more importantly...what's in those sandwiches? ;)

Hammama

20 February, 2011 - 04:06

A screen cleaner! But more importantly...what's in those sandwiches? ;)

Sara

20 February, 2011 - 05:52

It's a place where you can put your finger when you can't stick it in someone's belly button. Or...

CD holder

JenniNib

20 February, 2011 - 07:30

Screen cleaning cloth set! :)

JT

20 February, 2011 - 07:51

A dog toy?

Cara F

20 February, 2011 - 08:52

My friend has one of these! She totes it around with her DS and is constantly cleaning the screen with it. So cute! I should totally buy one.

Susan

20 February, 2011 - 09:23

it's a LCD cleaner!! ^^

Sarah Robertson

20 February, 2011 - 09:49

A screen cleaner!

Clara

20 February, 2011 - 10:26

huh..food model? or props to play a prank on someone?

Emii

20 February, 2011 - 10:53

screen wiper!

lynnie

20 February, 2011 - 11:41

its a super cute monitor cleaner!

Katz

20 February, 2011 - 12:23

It's an burger LCD cleaner with cleaning cloth on the bun!

Minasan_no_imouto

20 February, 2011 - 12:25

They look like the things you hang on your cellphone to wipe the screen, only much bigger! ;D I guess it's something to clean a laptop/computer screen with then ^-^

Amy

20 February, 2011 - 15:24

It's a screen cleaner! Yay!

Amy

20 February, 2011 - 15:25

I believe it is used to clean your computer monitor.

Ellen

20 February, 2011 - 15:40

I think it's a computer screen wiper (which you can also use on cameras and stuff), a friend of mine bought something similar. :)

minji

20 February, 2011 - 17:03

i think it's a screen cleaner? for computer screens and such?

Yung-I

20 February, 2011 - 17:28

It's an LCD screen cleaner!

kayti

20 February, 2011 - 20:44

It's a screen cleaner! It also helps desks and tables look random!

Ally

20 February, 2011 - 20:46

Kawaii screen cleaner! (^-^)

spiritseeker83

20 February, 2011 - 21:18

Glasses cleaner.

hannahchi

20 February, 2011 - 21:57

It's a Monitor/Screen cleaner!! I think...

The Robot Lunch Box

20 February, 2011 - 22:19

I agree! It's definately some kind of cleaning device! :-)

mils

20 February, 2011 - 22:55

Computer screen cleaner/de-duster!

The white bit under the bun looks like mine :)

aki7saki

21 February, 2011 - 02:59

This is really cute! I think it's a cell phone/computer screen cleaner :)

Judy

21 February, 2011 - 03:28

I want one of those yummy sandwiches while I iPad my favorite blogs. What a mess! Where is that handy burger to clean this greasy screen?

anon.

21 February, 2011 - 03:38

Adorable screen cleaner.

Sharon

21 February, 2011 - 04:58

CD Cleaner

ikkin-bot

21 February, 2011 - 05:18

I think it could be a cell phone holder and/or cleaner.

erisgrrrl

21 February, 2011 - 06:35

It's less fun guessing when you're #8billion and have seen everyone else's answers! lol

I was going to say it's a coin purse/wallet. But then I saw someone guess that it's a screen cleaner and that makes much more sense! :D

maki

21 February, 2011 - 09:53

Yeah, next time I think I am going to hide the answers until everyone's had a chance to guess ^_^; Oh well, there will still be a random drawing!

Belldandy145

21 February, 2011 - 06:38

im going to guess that it is a screen cleaner for a phone or computer.

BluLi

21 February, 2011 - 09:44

Haha, so funny! I too think it's used to clean your screen or monitor of oils and dust, like those animal plushie toys! Gotta get me one! ^^

Sendy

21 February, 2011 - 13:21

It's a screen cleaner! (^.^)

Lisa_D

21 February, 2011 - 13:25

I'm gonna make a wild guess, completely uninformed by any of the comments that have preceded mine, I swear I haven't even stolen a glimpse. ;)

Screen cleaner!

Ben A.

21 February, 2011 - 14:23

It's a screen cleaner

Jessy

21 February, 2011 - 14:51

It's a duster for electronics like a computer screen. :)

Cinta_chan

21 February, 2011 - 14:55

It's for cleaning a screen (pc, laptoc etc), isn't it? :)

amelia

21 February, 2011 - 15:27

i just saw something like this at a flea market! it's for cleaning the computer monitor!

Felicia

21 February, 2011 - 15:47

Because I've seen some wacky stuff like this in stores in Japan I'm going to say toilet paper roll cozy.

kitty-chan

21 February, 2011 - 16:11

It's either a screen-cleaner or a wacky finger puppet, but I'm going to go with screen-cleaner. ^&^

Magda

21 February, 2011 - 16:19

screen cleaner

Shaun

21 February, 2011 - 18:32

A screen cleaner.

However, I'd be a lot more likely to try and order the other two delicious-looking sandwiches!

micki m.

21 February, 2011 - 18:44

defo something to clean screen/CD etc!

ramen-ya

21 February, 2011 - 19:08

Screen cleaner? ^.^

Yumekuimerry

21 February, 2011 - 20:02

Screen cleaner. :D

Chinoiseries

21 February, 2011 - 20:02

LOL, screen cleaner it is ;) Although I would put it somewhere for decoration, because it'd be such a pity to use this plushy hamburger for cleaning my monitor :(

LadyEos

21 February, 2011 - 20:02

its a... cleaner! for cd's and monitors and stuff.. and also could be a handy cat toy XD

Riss

21 February, 2011 - 20:06

Screen cleaner!
I've wanted one of those for awhile.

Amandrew

21 February, 2011 - 20:14

It's a screen cleaner

happystorm

21 February, 2011 - 20:20

Oh! I've seen something made of a similar material...

I'm going to guess screen cleaner wipe for a laptop screen or a cellphone screen.

Emily Tong

21 February, 2011 - 20:24

Either a japanese burger puzzle or a kawaii screen wiper!

Kit

21 February, 2011 - 20:30

It's a handy dandy screen cleaner :D and super cute at that ^^

klonen

21 February, 2011 - 20:32

I knew without looking! :p
screen cleaner/polisher

Mokona

21 February, 2011 - 20:39

The first thing I thought of was a screen cleaner... Which seems to be the popular vote in the comments too :)

Sassychan

21 February, 2011 - 21:13

A pc cleaner ie, monitor screen.

Lisa H.

21 February, 2011 - 21:24

This is an LCD display cleaner (computer screens, mobile phones, televisions, etc).

christel

21 February, 2011 - 21:36

It's probably a (computer)screen cleaner...

Anna

21 February, 2011 - 21:58

a cd cleaner!! you put the cd inside the hamburger bun and spin?

fb

21 February, 2011 - 22:12

Screen cleaner!

Lindak

21 February, 2011 - 22:55

It is a LCD screen cleaner :)

Sarah J

21 February, 2011 - 23:00

Is it a screen cleaner? Cos most seem to think it is. :)