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Does Anyone Have Orangutan Arms?

May 13, 2008 by WendyB

I got a kick out of the seller’s description of this sweater on eBay.

“I’m not even sure where to begin the description of this sweater. It’s a nubby off-white acrylic knit, and was apparently made for either a Yeti, or a knuckle-dragging caveman. The sleeves hang way down past the bottom of the sweater. If you have hands that hang down to your ankles, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get a sweater that actually fits you. For the record, I didn’t actually pick this sweater out, it was in with a ‘lot’ of clothing that I purchased. But, if you buy it from me, you will not be able to claim that you got this sweater by accident. You’ve been warned.”

The seller might be dubious, but we’ve seen some giant knits on the runway. I bet one you creative fashion bloggers could style this into a runway look. Buy it now for $22!

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  1. enc says

    May 13, 2008 at 9:43 pm

    I have orangutan arms. I believe I’ve gone on record with that fact.

  2. yulanda says

    May 13, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    That description totally made my day.

  3. Charlotte says

    May 14, 2008 at 12:15 am

    jajajjaajajajja funny! jhajjjaja

  4. Rumi says

    May 14, 2008 at 12:34 am

    Lol love the seller’s description. My bf has orangutan arms. I bring it up whenever possible.

  5. Sharon Rose says

    May 14, 2008 at 1:02 am

    I bet it would suit someone out there-it could always be used as a straight jacket-those arms all wrapped up would keep someone hostage for ages!

  6. Susie Bubble says

    May 14, 2008 at 1:43 am

    I’m nearly sold…. if it was in black or grey…. I’d be there in an instant…

  7. soph says

    May 14, 2008 at 2:58 am

    $22 !! it looks like it’s made for someone who has arms below their armpits!

  8. Charlotte says

    May 14, 2008 at 3:48 am

    This pollover is perfect for people who don’t want to wear gloves for wintertime – the hands are always warm. I’ve seen such an styling at stilinberlin.com – Wendy, your idea of promoting this pullover is fabulous!

  9. Fashion Addict says

    May 14, 2008 at 4:43 am

    crazy sweater!

  10. Pamcasso says

    May 14, 2008 at 5:19 am

    if this would remotely fit me I would totally rock the orangutan sleeves!

  11. Alice Olive says

    May 14, 2008 at 6:27 am

    Hilarious! However, you’re right, I’m sure this could look amazing with the right accessories and some height. I like the texture of it.

  12. glamour girly says

    May 14, 2008 at 7:07 am

    Too funny.

  13. Isabel says

    May 14, 2008 at 8:09 am

    Sweater deprecation is THE hot way to sell clothes.

  14. Grant Miller says

    May 14, 2008 at 8:12 am

    I think it’d look good on me since I’m a knuckle-dragging caveman.

  15. La Belette Rouge says

    May 14, 2008 at 9:14 am

    It reminds me of a sweater that Bill Cosby might wear. Yet, I fear he might get Jello pudding on the sleeves.

  16. Danielle says

    May 14, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    I was trying on a jacket at a trade show once, and I complained that the length of the arms was too short. The vendor told me it wasn’t the jacket, but my freakish gorilla arms. Maybe this is the sweater for me.

  17. poppy lee says

    May 15, 2008 at 8:22 am

    love the description

    wierd i know, but my boyfriend was looking for a jumper kind of like this…. i have forwarded him the link.

    he’ll probably hate it, but i hope not. would be hilarious.

    he’s 6’5 and pretty lanky, so if anyone can pull this off it’s probably him.

    watch this space…

  18. WendyB says

    May 15, 2008 at 8:25 am

    Poppy, I hope he goes for it!

  19. Iheartfashion says

    May 15, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    That must be the most honest eBay seller ever!

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