Carl Sagan looks festive, but a little wooden

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I've been dithering about buying these for my scientist friends, but it looks like eavesmade's etsy shop may be running low, so I'm going to quit dithering and just post this for your pre-Cyber Monday enjoyment. They're wooden scientist holiday ornaments, featuring the likes of Carl Sagan, Rosalind Franklin, and Stephen Hawking. I think they're both great and hilariously awkward.

You get six for $30 plus shipping. Order fast. . . . !

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PS Thanks to Joanna for the link!

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