These Giant Car Bows Are Totally Real And You Can Buy One

You can buy one for a car, a jet, a house, or even a castle.

We can all agree that those TV commercials for Lexus “December to remember” cars around Christmas are obnoxious and ridiculous, but did you know you can actually buy those giant car bows?

You know what I’m talking about. This happy couple in love is enjoying Christmas morning with their adorable children wearing matching pajamas. Then the husband, dressed in his turtleneck sweater and Calvin Klein scarf, drives the family past their beautiful home in an expensive new Lexus or Mercedes-Benz SUV. One with a huge red bow on it. Surprise!

It’s a crazy idea, but I know you want one of those big red gift bows. Plus, they’re useful for more than just a new car. So here’s what to know and where to buy one.

How the giant car arc trend started

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It all started in 1999 when Lexus launched its first “December to Remember” sales event. The goal was to differentiate its exciting vehicles from the competition. And to this day, it still works with the same videos. Every year during the holidays, you’ll see these warm, fuzzy commercials pop up on TV. The company even celebrated 20 years of advertising in 2019. And we’re already seeing more for the 2022 holiday season.

The idea of ​​one loved one secretly spending over $50,000 on a new car, swapping in the old one without the other knowing about it (let alone talking about it first), is obviously insane. They are ads, after all, and there’s a reason people hate them.

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Then it got even worse over the years, with other brands like GMC and Hyundai getting in on the fun. Like GMC’s unpopular “One for me, one for you” commercials. Yes, it is quite possible to buy two new vehicles as a total surprise. Right? Now this guy has over $100,000 in loans and didn’t even get the truck he wanted.

All kidding aside, giant bows are a great way to spruce up the holiday season, whether on a new (or used) car for a family member or even as a front door decoration. The ideas are endless.

You can also get one for a house

Why stop at a new car? You can get these giant bows for a new home, front door decoration, or even a new private jet, which sounds like something Elon Musk would do. One site sells a bow and ribbon big enough to wrap around a castle.

These giant Christmas bows get a bad rap in car ads, but putting one on a new swing, trampoline or even an electric bike for a gift would be pretty awesome.

You can buy jumbo bows made from your typical ribbon material, PVC, and some even attach with magnets. That way, a blizzard won’t take over. Whatever you plan to give for Christmas, make sure it has a bow. Studies even show that gifts wrapped in wrapping paper and a bow are better received and provide more recipient satisfaction.

Where to buy giant car bows?

Now that you’re sold on the idea of ​​getting a giant bow to put on a new car for Christmas, a bike, a puppy, your front door, or even an entire house, where do you buy one?

Turns out they’re readily available from all of our favorite retailers. You can find car arches in all shapes and sizes at Walmart, Amazon sells them too, but be prepared to assemble and shape the arch once it arrives. Additionally, several companies specialize in large car bows.

If you’re looking to recreate the iconic Lexus commercial, the automaker worked with a California company named King Sizes Bows for its TV spots. King Sized Bows offer over a dozen styles in multiple colors, and you can get a bow in any size imaginable.

Another option is the Car Bow Store, which offers car bows similar to what you’ll see at a nearby dealership. They’re not as big or glamorous, but you can customize the size, add writing to the ribbon, or choose more than one color on the bow. Or, grab one from Amazon from the link below.

What to do with the bow after Christmas

After the big reveal and you surprise a significant other with a shiny new car or EV at Christmas, you’re probably wondering what to do with that giant bow. They will immediately want to take the car for a spin, so the bow has to go somewhere else.

You can put this giant bow on your Christmas tree until it’s time to take it down, adding a fun touch to your decorations. Or throw it on your front door to keep the party spirit going. Another option is to throw it on your dog for fun, wrap it around your trash can, or even tie it to the garage to make your whole house look like a present.

Or, put this oversized bow on a gift to a friend or family member and let it be their problem.