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Crap christmas presents...

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    #122
    whoopsadoodles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,058 ✭✭✭whoopsadoodles


    nermal15 wrote: »

    Recent bad presents have included a penguin cookie jar that quacks when you open it!

    Lucyfur is going to sh*t herself when she sees this.


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    #123
    Lucyfur
    Registered Users Posts: 32,513 ✭✭✭✭Lucyfur


    nermal15 wrote: »
    I love getting household stuff as presents; have asked my parents for a hoover this year and last year my boyfriend got me a set of kitchen ware and I was delighted! I seem to be in the minority though.

    Recent bad presents have included a penguin cookie jar that quacks when you open it and a carved wooden picture of Michael Jackson. But these were from my mam who has given me decades of wonderful pressies so I can't complain!

    Oh my fcuking GOD!

    I will give you my hoover (it's a really good one) my husband (also a really good one) and my whole kitchen, ware included, in exchange for the penguin cookie jar WOT QUACKS WHEN YOU OPEN IT!!!!! I NEEEEEEEED IT!!!!


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    #124
    Four Phucs Ache
    Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭Four Phucs Ache


    When I was 14 I wanted a ghetto blaster but instead got a 20 quid Philips tape recorder.I was distraught and angry but didn't let it show.I told all my friends it was going to be the sh*t.I Sat in my room for hours sad and staring at it with its big red button to record your voice.You know the ones?

    My mam called me about 5 hours later for dinner and I sulked downstairs, sat down and she gives me a plate with a scooter CD on it.I stared at her and ran into the living room and under the tree was a Panasonic cobra with CD player !! It was black and shiny with massive speakers. Fookin jizzed myself.

    The b*stards.


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    #125
    dollyk
    Registered Users Posts: 602 ✭✭✭dollyk


    I buy my grandchildren wine for their stocking fillers,
    with a little note that unwanted gifts can be returned.:D


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    #126
    dark crystal
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    A Cliff Richard calendar.

    3 years ago.


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    #127
    valoren
    Registered Users Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭valoren


    A doll and a drum and a kick up the bum.


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    #128
    pilly
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,005 ✭✭✭pilly


    dark crystal wrote:
    A Cliff Richard calendar.


    I'll swop you that for a kitchen utensil set in the shape of a pig! ☺


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    #129
    [Deleted User]
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    I've been given a few of those multi-colored eyeshadow palettes. I rarely wear eyeshadow and there might be one color I'd actually use, if I'm lucky. Same with other cosmetics, I've never been given make up that I'd use.

    Last year someone gave me a set of knickers with the days on the week on them, like I needed to be reminded or something.


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    #130
    fizzypish
    Registered Users Posts: 1,000 ✭✭✭fizzypish


    Candie wrote: »
    I've been given a few of those multi-colored eyeshadow palettes. I rarely wear eyeshadow and there might be one color I'd actually use, if I'm lucky. Same with other cosmetics, I've never been given make up that I'd use.

    Last year someone gave me a set of knickers with the days on the week on them, like I needed to be reminded or something.

    The knickers is kinda funny. Got the GF a blast of urban decay makeup a few years ago. She had mentioned how she liked that brand once so I cleverly remembered. I then purchased 2 different sets of the stuff so she'd like at least something (the old SHUTUP AND TAKE MY MONEY route of problem solving). I had thought there was sufficient make up to do the whole face. On Christmas I was informed that it was all just eye shadow.


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    #131
    Cupcake_Crisis
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    whoopsadoodles wrote: »
    Same!

    His had this little basket on it for "carrying" stuff. But if you put anything in it that weighed more than a fart it couldn't fly. For like 2 months afterwardsI was constantly getting hit in the head with a helicopter carrying like.... a grape of something.


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    #132
    [Deleted User]
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    fizzypish wrote: »
    The knickers is kinda funny. Got the GF a blast of urban decay makeup a few years ago. She had mentioned how she liked that brand once so I cleverly remembered. I then purchased 2 different sets of the stuff so she'd like at least something (the old SHUTUP AND TAKE MY MONEY route of problem solving). I had thought there was sufficient make up to do the whole face. On Christmas I was informed that it was all just eye shadow.

    At least you had some ballpark clue, and your heart was certainly in the right place. Anyone who's ever looked at my face knows that my idea of wearing a lot of makeup is when I put eyeliner on!

    On the other hand, if your GF is in the market for more eyeshadow, I've about eight untouched palettes I can give you. :)


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    #133
    _Jamie_
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    Hugh Mungus wrote: »
    I'm not even ungrateful... I'd rather they donate money on my behalf to the RSPCA than be all awkward on Christmas morning - fake loving my new tennis racket...I don't even play tennis...what were you thinking?!

    Yes, it's the pointless gifts I hate at Christmas and it's not even about wanting something else, it's about the mindless commercialism of it all. I didn't need that extra pointless gift, why not donate to charity instead?


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    #134
    _Jamie_
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    LexieOnRale wrote: »
    Vouchers maybe cause there's no thought in them but they're not a bad present

    Vouchers are a great gift! I got a €150 Brown Thomas voucher as a wedding gift. I can finally get me some Ray-Bans!* I couldn't justify spending €150 odd on sunglasses myself so the voucher will allow me to treat myself to something I wanted but couldn't afford. I'm not big on people stressing themselves out trying to get me something thoughtful.

    *my hubbie is using a €150 One4all voucher we also got to get himself a gaming chair so I'm not taking all our wedding gifts for myself. :)


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    #135
    _Jamie_
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    Halloween Jack wrote: »
    Remote control helicopter from a parent, I was 29....

    2007ish? I remember that fad. And standing there in bemusement, watching my 27 year old future brother-in-law flying a helicopter around my parents' living room one Christmas!


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    #136
    JupiterKid
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    Socks - I know they're practical, but they show no imagination. But clothes are always a bit risky for anyone you don't know too well - you might not know what they like. "Corporate" toy gifts for the office - done to death in the 80s and 90s.

    I like to get my loved ones good books. I know what they like and they ate usually well received. Bath sets are fine for ladies you're aren't that close to. Perfume and aftershave - another tricky one. Unless you know the person's taste, that can be risky.

    I usually enjoy and use Xmas gifts that I get and anything that's not to my liking I tend to recycle as gifts to others who might appreciate them more. Vouchers/gift cards are a safe bet but again show a lack of imagination.

    In our world of plenty where people have most of what they want, it's not as easy getting gifts that are really useful.

    And children? Toys and gifts for them can be a minefield but clothes unless its for babies are not going to be appreciated!


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    #137
    _Jamie_
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    JupiterKid wrote: »
    Socks - I know they're practical, but they show no imagination.

    I love getting socks. :o


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    #138
    Buckfast W
    Registered Users Posts: 571 ✭✭✭Buckfast W


    JupiterKid wrote:
    And children? Toys and gifts for them can be a minefield but clothes unless its for babies are not going to be appreciated!


    I had to get my niece some pokemon t shirts this year as I know that she'll at least wear them, if I got her another toy or something it would probably just end up going on the pile with all the others, I also don't mind socks ☺


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    #139
    nermal15
    Registered Users Posts: 324 ✭✭nermal15


    Lucyfur wrote: »
    nermal15 wrote: »
    I love getting household stuff as presents; have asked my parents for a hoover this year and last year my boyfriend got me a set of kitchen ware and I was delighted! I seem to be in the minority though.

    Recent bad presents have included a penguin cookie jar that quacks when you open it and a carved wooden picture of Michael Jackson. But these were from my mam who has given me decades of wonderful pressies so I can't complain!

    Oh my fcuking GOD!

    I will give you my hoover (it's a really good one) my husband (also a really good one) and my whole kitchen, ware included, in exchange for the penguin cookie jar WOT QUACKS WHEN YOU OPEN IT!!!!! I NEEEEEEEED IT!!!!
    You got it!!


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    #140
    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users Posts: 17,394 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    OP here... I'm actually doing this. Have told the family I want donations towards a local charity I chose. I am still however still getting one or two things I said I specifically want though! :D


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    #141
    Mink
    Registered Users Posts: 2,260 ✭✭✭Mink


    Last Christmas id asked my husband for a particular ring I'd had my eye on and maybe a voucher so I could go clothes shopping.

    Got the ring... And a huge Lego set.

    I genuinely thought it was a joke but when I saw the box was still sealed and that there was no real present inside, I had to very quickly try and make it look like I was delighted.

    He spent about 20 mins explaining that he got it as I'd once mentioned that it would be fun building Lego with our son when he's old enough (he was 3 at the time).

    Said box was placed so I wouldn't have to look at it and I said no more about it and eventually 3 days later he offered the receipt.


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    #142
    Prime Irish Beef
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    Man, I'd love some lego for Christmas.


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    #143
    Lucyfur
    Registered Users Posts: 32,513 ✭✭✭✭Lucyfur


    nermal15 wrote: »
    You got it!!

    YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY \0/

    Also. Lego is deadly!


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    #144
    Drakares
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    My face when I get a ****ty jumper that I'll never wear and my aunt is looking at my reaction


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    #145
    snowbabe
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    Summer wind wrote: »
    Jo Malone perfume. 3 different bottles. It was worse than fly killer.

    Will gladly take the jo malone from you ,I love it


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    #146
    Buckfast W
    Registered Users Posts: 571 ✭✭✭Buckfast W


    snowbabe wrote: »
    Will gladly take the jo malone from you ,I love it

    Lets turn this into a swap thread after Christmas, that way everyone gets what they want :P:D


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    #147
    pilly
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,005 ✭✭✭pilly


    Buckfast W wrote: »
    Lets turn this into a swap thread after Christmas, that way everyone gets what they want :P:D

    Absolutely, Swop Shop!


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    #148
    snowbabe
    Registered Users Posts: 617 ✭✭✭snowbabe


    Buckfast W wrote: »
    Lets turn this into a swap thread after Christmas, that way everyone gets what they want :P:D

    Great idea ,but we're still getting rid of last years at the moment:):) I've baggesd the jo malone:) I've lots of good perfumes with tiny if any bits gone from them and some Clarins bits too ,not in boxs though .


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    #149
    Buckfast W
    Registered Users Posts: 571 ✭✭✭Buckfast W


    I've just had a horrible flash back to a Christmas past.

    Can't remember what age I was maybe 14 or 15 there was a mobile phone shaped present under the tree. I was sooooooo excited I thought I was finally getting my first mobile phone.

    When I opened it Christmas morning it was a shower gel bottle shaped like a mobile phone. My parents thought it was hilarious :mad:

    In fairness a few years later they did get me a really good camera phone so I guess I'll be keeping them out of the old folks home...........for now :D


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    #150
    keano_afc
    Registered Users Posts: 8,711 ✭✭✭keano_afc


    My estranged father was sired by the meanest man thats ever existed. One Christmas he bought me a toy from Hector Grey that cost about a quid, and for my brother he pushed the boat out. Got him a helmet, elbow and knee pads but nothing else. No skateboard, bike, or scooter. He'd gotten the pads in a raffle and just wanted rid of them.


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    #151
    Widdershins
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    fizzypish wrote: »
    The knickers is kinda funny. Got the GF a blast of urban decay makeup a few years ago. She had mentioned how she liked that brand once so I cleverly remembered. I then purchased 2 different sets of the stuff so she'd like at least something (the old SHUTUP AND TAKE MY MONEY route of problem solving). I had thought there was sufficient make up to do the whole face. On Christmas I was informed that it was all just eye shadow.

    Well, you could do the whole face in it.


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