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Worst Christmas presents 2008

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    #11
    I did a secret santa with the missus and 2 kids (21 and 18) this year so everyone got what they wanted (from a supplied list) and no-one spent silly money - we had a budget of £45 max.

    I got everything on my list; The Mighty Boosh boxed set, the new Neal Stephenson novel and a biography of Roger Corman. Sorted.
    ...my quagmire of greed....my cesspit of laziness and unfairness....all I am doing is sticking two fingers up at nurses, doctors and other hard working employed professionals...

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      #12
      Originally posted by Purple Dalek View Post

      Shall I save it and return it to that special person for next xmas,...
      Top tip for those with seperated parents - stagger your Christmas's and you can turn around those unwanted presents in double quick time
      Bored.

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        #13
        Originally posted by Purple Dalek View Post
        It's taken me a while to calm down after receiving this present:

        Matalan tie and cufflinks set, in a presentation box.

        It is without doubt quite the most offensive tie I've ever seen.

        Not even a tie clip with it.

        Shall I save it and return it to that special person for next xmas, or get with the spirit and just give it to the charity shop now to inflict it on some poor unfortunate in Africa?
        I got the impression you were female... or is that just when you post at weekends??
        Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave Johnson

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          #14
          Originally posted by Purple Dalek View Post
          Shall I save it and return it to that special person for next xmas, or get with the spirit and just give it to the charity shop now to inflict it on some poor unfortunate in Africa?
          Save it and wear it the next time that special person invites you to an important occasion. Ingrate!
          +50 Xeno Geek Points
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          As for the rest of you - DILLIGAF

          Purveyor of fine quality smut since 2005

          CUK Olympic University Challenge Champions 2010/2012

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            #15
            Sod all from the missus. 3 DVDs of the A-Team from the son along with a 3 CD collection of music for over 30's (Ü-30 parties are a big thing over here but the music is terrible but women are plentiful like fleas round a camels backside.) Bottle of Krimsekt from the in-laws and a Terry Pratchett book from the missuses brother (already got it but didn't want to say as he had searched hard for a book in English.) The missus reckons the €3200 I spent on winter wheels and tyres was enough
            Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.

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