Hey two of the worst inventions in the world are joining forces. You can buy them for only $80.
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According to The Vergethe Crocs are part Microsoft’s celebrations of its 50th Anniversary and are currently only available for preordering by Microsoft employees. The Crocs are expected to be made available to the general public at an unknown date.
Microsoft did not respond to a comment request immediately.
Although I’m not a Crocs fan myself, I do like the calm, cloudy background that pays homage to the famous Windows XP wallpaper, which features a green hill with a cloudy sky. Photo taken by photographer Chuck O’Rear in 1996 on the Napa/Sonoma county line.
I’m not sure if I like the cloudy scenery enough to pay $80 for a Crocs pair, even if it comes with a six pack of shoe charms including the infamous Clippy. The other charms are the original MSN Logo, the Internet Explorer Logo, a mouse, a file, and the computer recycling bin.
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