Pope Rat-zinger?

Don’t you need something truly worthy of being called a conversation piece? They say “good things come in small packages” and this is true to form.

This mouse dressed in a satin white robe with gold silk sash stands regally. From the tip of the miter (hat) he stands almost five inches tall and arms outstretched make it just a smidge over three inches at its widest.

These are one of my most popular creations, and very rarely ever up for bid on eBay!

Hand crafted in traditional taxidermy techniques, not freeze dried, this is a truly unique item. Masterfully crafted for every detail, each tiny outfit is hand sewn. This piece should bring years of joy.

I have been creating taxidermy for over 14 years, specializing in mice, particularly in tiny hand made outfits, such as: mouse angel, fairies, 2-headed freaks, mousealope, oddities, or other whimsical creations. Please contact me for any specific questions before you bid. I ship via USPS Priority mail. Payment of personal checks, or money orders will be shipped once funds have cleared the bank. I highly suggest insuring package for shipping.

This item is actually for sale on E-bay. Okay, it’s kind of a cute use for a dead mouse, but there’s something really bothersome here – sort of like the Bobblehead Jesus. I have no idea if this is just a matter of abysmal taste or intentional blasphemy, but if I saw it, I would definitely splash it with some holy water. (Not too much; a wet, dead, stuffed mouse cannot be a good thing.)

By the way, the mouse should properly be clad in red vestments. It was Cardinal Ratzinger; it’s Pope Benedict!

(Tip of the gimme cap to The Angry Twins.)