Not a bad present just one I'd never use.

danrua01 · 26-12-2014 9:58am

I would never go out and buy them, but if someone gave me them I'd put them to use... why not!

BMJD · 26-12-2014 10:06am

Mickey H wrote: »

Or Delain.

Careful you don't shoot yourself in the nuts !

monkeysnapper · 26-12-2014 10:41am

My wife bought me a magic wand remote control a good few years ago, ... I did try 15 min to get it working but failed.

Has to be the most useless thing I've ever been bought .

Just pass me the sky remote already God dam it . cash in the Attic is on

Gael23 · 26-12-2014 12:34pm

http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/1226/669022-unwanted-gift-appeal/

Links234 · 26-12-2014 3:57pm

So op, why wouldn't you use them? :pac:

c_man · 26-12-2014 4:16pm

Maybe the OP actually works for Beats, and wearing other branded headphones or even being in possession of them could lead to some tricky legal battles thanks to some dodgy employment contracts he signed?

I'm out of ideas.

rainbowdrop · 26-12-2014 4:57pm

I was actually hoping someone would buy me some sennheiser earphones for Christmas, but nobody did....

Instead, I got a pair of boots, perfume and 3 shower gel/body lotion gift sets.

Your lucky OP! Fancy doing a swop for the 3 gift sets?

blade1 · 26-12-2014 5:01pm

rainbowdrop wrote: »

I was actually hoping someone would buy me some sennheiser earphones for Christmas, but nobody did....

Instead, I got a pair of boots, perfume and 3 shower gel/body lotion gift sets.

Your lucky OP! Fancy doing a swop for the 3 gift sets?

I have 3 pairs!

Call to mine later wearing the boots and you can have a set!!:pac:

OldMrBrennan83 · 26-12-2014 5:05pm

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ballsymchugh · 26-12-2014 5:06pm

maybe the OP is one of those delightful chaps that sits down the back of buses and uses the speaker on his phone to listen to whatever fabulous tunes are being belted out by avicci or whoever the fck the shytebags listen to these days.

rainbowdrop · 26-12-2014 6:56pm

blade1 wrote: »

I have 3 pairs!

Call to mine later wearing the boots and you can have a set!!:pac:

Deal! PM your address....... Lol

C.K Dexter Haven · 26-12-2014 7:03pm

While we're on the topic of unwanted presents, no reflection on the person who gave me it, but jazus, John Cleese's autobiography is a complete bore.

blade1 · 26-12-2014 7:08pm

blade1 wrote: »

I have 3 pairs!

Call to mine later wearing the boots and you can have a set!!:pac:

rainbowdrop wrote: »

Deal! PM your address....... Lol

Link below is proof of 3 pairs of sennheiser!
Please supply proof of you in boots!:pac::pac:

AnimalChin · 26-12-2014 7:09pm

Hmmm. I'm not sure I could entirely trust someone who NEVER uses headphones/earphones.

mfceiling · 26-12-2014 7:14pm

humbert wrote: »

The OP might not have ears. Thoughtless insensitive gift.

He's fcuked next year when he gets a pair of sunglasses as a present then...

Gannicus · 26-12-2014 7:20pm

I don't see what the big enquiry is towards why I wouldn't use them.

I wouldn't use them due to a combination practicality and opportunity. I just need suggestions as to how I would convey that I appreciate the sentiment but that the gift isn't for me.

Been given a few suggestions, most of them pretty out there and absolutely no help and one that actually has some rationale behind it.

Mince Pie · 26-12-2014 7:25pm

Gannicus wrote: »

I don't see what the big enquiry is towards why I wouldn't use them.

.

Don't see why you're being so secretive about why you can't/don't want to use them.
You've piqued interest by your blatent omission of why its an unsatisfactory present.
Now fess up OP, whats the craic?

Links234 · 26-12-2014 7:33pm

Gannicus wrote: »

I wouldn't use them due to a combination practicality and opportunity.

Why?! C'mon, WHY!? Do you have no head? Are you a head in a jar!? Just a brain in a jar?

smcgiff · 26-12-2014 7:35pm

Gannicus wrote: »

I don't see what the big enquiry is towards why I wouldn't use them.

I wouldn't use them due to a combination practicality and opportunity. I just need suggestions as to how I would convey that I appreciate the sentiment but that the gift isn't for me.

Been given a few suggestions, most of them pretty out there and absolutely no help and one that actually has some rationale behind it.

What's in it for people to help you? Especially when you cannot be bothered to satisfy their curiosity.

danrua01 · 26-12-2014 7:37pm

Gannicus wrote: »

Been given a few suggestions, most of them pretty out there and absolutely no help and one that actually has some rationale behind it.

Tit for tat.

Practicality? You've no ears? No head?
Opportunity? Don't listen to music?

Links234 · 26-12-2014 7:42pm

OP due to some evolutionary kink hears smells and tastes sounds, so if they used headphones they'd be hearing a beef dinner ,so therefor they're not practical?

The Moldy Gowl · 26-12-2014 7:45pm

Gannicus wrote: »

I don't see what the big enquiry is towards why I wouldn't use them.

I wouldn't use them due to a combination practicality and opportunity. I just need suggestions as to how I would convey that I appreciate the sentiment but that the gift isn't for me.

Been given a few suggestions, most of them pretty out there and absolutely no help and one that actually has some rationale behind it.

They are headphones. Of course there is an oppurtunity or a practical use for them.

Watch movie or listen to music in bed? There you go. One oppurtunity. Nothing better than headphones and alone time.

We just want To know why you couldn't possibly ever use headphones?

Tell me how · 26-12-2014 7:47pm

Gannicus wrote: »

I don't see what the big enquiry is towards why I wouldn't use them.

I wouldn't use them due to a combination practicality and opportunity. I just need suggestions as to how I would convey that I appreciate the sentiment but that the gift isn't for me.

Been given a few suggestions, most of them pretty out there and absolutely no help and one that actually has some rationale behind it.

FFS.

I read this post this morning and it ticked me off and coming across it again now it's doing the same again. Sounds like the OP is pretentious and knows exactly what they want to do with the gift and just wants some validation or else is trying to come across as thoughtful yet so individual that they couldn't possibly countenance using something that doesn't fit in with the hipster persona they have worked so hard to create while at the same time being so thoughtful to not offend someone.

Just give the present to charity or have the balls to tell the friend who gave them to you, thanks but no thanks. Why come on a public forum asking for advice but then be dismissive when said advice doesn't fit in with your view which you don't describe yet obviously possess.

Going to find a dog to give a kick in the arse to release some of the stress i've developed over this.

Joking!!!

Links234 · 26-12-2014 7:47pm

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

We just want To know why you couldn't possibly ever use headphones?

OPs ears are on the inside of his head so in order to use headphones, he'd have to stuff them up his nostrils?

Donald73 · 26-12-2014 7:48pm

Links234 wrote: »

Why?! C'mon, WHY!? Do you have no head? Are you a head in a jar!? Just a brain in a jar?

Sounds feasible, especially the brain being in the jar. And said jar being far far away from the OP.

Donald73 · 26-12-2014 7:53pm

I was awake all night puzzling over the conundrum that is this thread and I have it all figured out (I think).

OP has nothing to hook up to the headphones - no ipod/phone/anything else. So that means the headphones are not practical to him and he has no opportunity to use them. But he didn't want to sound impoverished to us all so he made a pretentious post to make himself appear clever and now he cannot back down and admit to the truth.

OP am I close?

The Moldy Gowl · 26-12-2014 7:58pm

Links234 wrote: »

OPs ears are on the inside of his head so in order to use headphones, he'd have to stuff them up his nostrils?

We are just the worst people for wanting to know.

Op will never deliver

Tell me how · 26-12-2014 7:58pm

donna35 wrote: »

I was awake all night puzzling over the conundrum that is this thread and I have it all figured out (I think).

OP has nothing to hook up to the headphones - no ipod/phone/anything else. So that means the headphones are not practical to him and he has no opportunity to use them. But he didn't want to sound impoverished to us all so he made a pretentious post to make himself appear clever and now he cannot back down and admit to the truth.

OP am I close?

It's true!!! And there was I displaying a lack of understanding towards the OP in an earlier post. Aww, am so embarassed.

I've an old ipod which doesn't work but nobody would have to know that. I can give it to the OP and they can look the part at least.

Links234 · 26-12-2014 7:58pm

donna35 wrote: »

I was awake all night puzzling over the conundrum that is this thread and I have it all figured out (I think).

OP has nothing to hook up to the headphones - no ipod/phone/anything else. So that means the headphones are not practical to him and he has no opportunity to use them. But he didn't want to sound impoverished to us all so he made a pretentious post to make himself appear clever and now he cannot back down and admit to the truth.

OP am I close?

How's he posting to boards without a pc or phone or tablet or something that would also use headphones? Something about that doesn't add up!

The Moldy Gowl · 26-12-2014 7:59pm

donna35 wrote: »

I was awake all night puzzling over the conundrum that is this thread and I have it all figured out (I think).

OP has nothing to hook up to the headphones - no ipod/phone/anything else. So that means the headphones are not practical to him and he has no opportunity to use them. But he didn't want to sound impoverished to us all so he made a pretentious post to make himself appear clever and now he cannot back down and admit to the truth.

OP am I close?

And no laptop?

The Moldy Gowl · 26-12-2014 8:00pm

Links234 wrote: »

How's he posting to boards without a pc or phone or tablet or something that would also use headphones? Something about that doesn't add up!

Exactly. Abd they have a headphone thing.

Ffs. Hipster op

blade1 · 26-12-2014 8:17pm

So,seen as nobody has asked already op
.....................................................................................................................
WHY DON'T YOU F*CKIN' WANT THEM????????????????

danrua01 · 26-12-2014 8:35pm

I have the solution.

Give them to me.

blade1 · 26-12-2014 8:43pm

danrua01 wrote: »

I have the solution.

Give them to me.

Ha! Some hope!
The op won't even give a straight answer never mind the headphones!

paulheu · 26-12-2014 8:48pm

Is it just me or are a set of unwanted headphones not the real issue here. Sounds to me like you have bigger issues in your relationship with this person.

Edgedinblue · 26-12-2014 10:49pm

I say the OP is just a Dr dre beats snob and refuses to wear anything better

Links234 · 27-12-2014 3:30am

So OP! Why wouldn't you use them? :pac:

Pwindedd · 27-12-2014 7:54pm

Been mulling on this, but you lucky lucky bastarđ, that's a fecking great present. Seriously even if you only use them in the house once in a while. I'd have been delighted with them as a present. Kudos to the gifter. You ungrateful young whelp.

Egginacup · 27-12-2014 8:08pm

Talib Fiasco wrote: »

Surely you know someone who can use the headphones OP? Pawning off presents on others is what makes Christmas. One year I pawned off a used condom for a brand new car.

Jaysus, who gave you a used condom for Christmas?

pickarooney · 27-12-2014 8:30pm

Of all the presents in the world you would think a pair of Sennheiser headphones would be in the top three of useful and appreciated gifts. And from a housemate as well. OP, why not just move out and leave the headphones there for the lucky person who replaces you? No need for excuses when you're sweating it in the French Foreign Legion. Incidentally, headphones are of little use there.

DebDynamite · 27-12-2014 8:47pm

OP, if housemate gave you a pair of Beats headphones would you feel the same way?

dan1 · 27-12-2014 8:55pm

I cant see the problem with wearing them now and again just to keep the peace I'm sure you wont be expected to wear them 24/7

Greenmachine · 27-12-2014 8:56pm

If a housemate gave me a pair of seinnheiser I would be chuffed. Hell if a housemate gave me a gift I would probably be pretty surprised. I got herbal tea from someone who should know I don't drink tea. I received the gift gratefully. What else am I gonna do? post a thread to boards, hardly.

Savage Tyrant · 27-12-2014 9:27pm

boscabheag wrote: »

You're some dickhead.

You're the housemate, aren't ya?

Links234 · 27-12-2014 10:33pm

If the housemate has seen this thread, can you confirm if the OP has a head or not? or if they're just a brain in a jar? we NEED to know why they wouldn't use said headphones!

Matta Harri · 27-12-2014 10:40pm

Ah can't to tell us why you won't use them? Nobody likes a tease....

lulu1 · 28-12-2014 12:12am

i have it. They fell off the back of a lorry and he is a Garda so he couldn't possibly wear them Could he?????

No 2 He is deaf but has managed to fool his housemate all this time by lip reading

Just a thought. Holy God I am after checking out the price of them. Very generous gift alright

The One Doctor · 28-12-2014 12:38am

If they're HD201s I wouldn't worry too much, They're great but they're cheap.

Donald73 · 28-12-2014 1:12am

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

And no laptop?

He stealthily borrows his housemate's laptop to post on Boards of course lol

Donald73 · 28-12-2014 1:16am

Links234 wrote: »

If the housemate has seen this thread, can you confirm if the OP has a head or not? or if they're just a brain in a jar? we NEED to know why they wouldn't use said headphones!

Housemate can you also provide us with address of OP so we can all go slap him around the earless head for frustrating so many people please. Ta muchly.

Not a bad present just one I'd never use.

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