Gin and Titonic Ice Tray Is Offensive?

By Mark Lorenz on December 15th, 2009

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There are some things in life that are resolutely unchangeable. Like the shape of the sun, or the color of the sky. Or the fact that normally, ice cubes come in terribly boring shapes. But that can change. With the new Gin and Titonic ice cube tray, boring goes away.

Have you ever wanted to sip on a drink that has themed ice like one of the most notable disasters in history? Of course you have. Which is why the makers of the Gin and Titonic tray will be your new best friends. It retails for about eight dollars at novelty gift shops, and I will probably be purchasing one for my historically inclined family members.

But like most things, people like to complain about fun, especially when it’s at the expense of a nearly century-old tragedy. A Titanic historian has said, “They are distasteful, hundreds of people died in this tragedy. How long will it be before this firm makes ice cubes of the Twin Towers to commemorate 9/11?”

Which would be a compelling argument, had not everyone involved with 9/11 already died of old age and become a historical footnote. Other than that, kudos to you, indignant historian. You represent the best in us. The ones who can’t take jokes. The guy in the corner, angered by everyone else having fun. Enjoy your non-decorated scotch.