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Smokey Stover here seems to be about as aware of what a bridge lamp is as I was when I first saw this particular strip. I'm not very knowledgeable about the names of home furnishings (but don't worry, Google has educated me). I imagine this is the type of thing that happens when you overhear a conversation between your significant other and someone else, telling them how much they wish they had a thing, but you don't know what the thing is. Then again, it could happen when they tell you directly what they want and assume you know what that is. This is always dangerous. If you really want someone to get you something, provide photo references and, where available, a link to a reputable online merchant that sells them. Otherwise, especially with people who are as bad at gift giving as me, you will always be taking a chance.