Marita Piņata 
This twist on a Mexican Holiday tradition is great fun for the little ones, and terrifically therapeutic and rewarding for anyone who's ever thought they might enjoy getting a big stick and hitting Marita really hard!!!!

(as seen in The Muldermas Guide, only this one has Xmas-y decorations!)

 

(1) Purchase an undecorated tramp-shaped pinãta form
(if these aren't readily available in your area you can:
(a)(i) tie together four long balloons and one round one to approximate the tramp-shaped piņata form as seen in Diagram 1.
(ii) Cover this with several layers of papier mache (strips of newspaper and white glue or flour-and-water paste work well)
(iii) allow to dry for 24 to 48 hours, or until the papier has formed a solid crust around the balloons.
(iv) Using a long, thin needle to penetrate the papier mache, pop each balloon.
Or
(b) move to a more interesting neighbourhood.

(2) Drill a hole approx. 3" in diameter in the back body section.
Fill the piņata with small candies, nuts, and toys, or for that authentic Marita feel, lies, deceit, and a Do it Yourself Oilien.


Diagram 1

Marita Piņata,
seen here in
Special Tramp
to the Secretary General
mode

 

(3) Seal the opening with duct tape
(a substance the real Marita is, no doubt, more than familiar with)

(4) Decorate the piņata using poster paint or old designer clothing.
Knotted yellow yarn gives a nice bottle-blonde hair effect. Don't forget the oilien-fog in the eyes!

(5) Using strong string, rope, or for that authentic touch, piano wire, hang your Marita Piņata by the head (or neck, which ever is more satisfying) in an area away from breakable articles.

(6) Slap your Marita Pinãta with a large stick.
Or a baseball bat.
Or both.
Repeatedly.

 

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