Worst Christmas presents 2008

[darmstadt]

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

[Zippy]

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!

[gingerjedi]

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??

[ace00]

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

[Lockhouse]

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.

[Purple Dalek]

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?

[Tensai]

I'm far from a literary aficionado, but this book in a similar vein is highly amusing. Not many get-rich-quick books start off by detailing a million and 1 reasons why you shouldn't get rich (divorce, envy, security, etc etc.)

[tay]

Ex-recruitment bod... maybe that says it all?

My gran got me some white socks. Not entirely sure what I'm meant to do with them.

Yes, yes, I know "wear them", but seriously.... white socks??

Play tennis, squash or go running.... generally stop being a fat b'stard.

[NickFitz]

Ex-recruitment bod... maybe that says it all?

My gran got me some white socks. Not entirely sure what I'm meant to do with them.

Yes, yes, I know "wear them", but seriously.... white socks??

Twenty years ago you would have got knocked back trying to get into any of the clubs in this fair city wearing white socks. Not sure if this is still the case.

[Beefy198]

Apparently that book is rubbish in terms of the reality - in real he isnt meant to be the nicest of people

Ex-recruitment bod... maybe that says it all?

My gran got me some white socks. Not entirely sure what I'm meant to do with them.

Yes, yes, I know "wear them", but seriously.... white socks??

[SueEllen]

Vouchers from Zavvi, Whittards and USC.

I didn't get any of them.

[thelace]

Must be lucky, only got good ones this year, including the socks and the boxers...

Just what I wanted

Best present?

A massive box of Maltesers, worth easily 2 weeks pocket money from my youngest

[Liability]

I got this pile of poop - anyone want to buy it off me?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Deal-St...0565156&sr=1-1

LOL is it that bad?

Apparently that book is rubbish in terms of the reality - in real he isnt meant to be the nicest of people

[OwlHoot]

I got this pile of poop - anyone want to buy it off me?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Deal-St...0565156&sr=1-1

Was that from your other half? Maybe it's a hint that you're not trying hard enough to be a millionaire.

[ChimpMaster]

I got this pile of poop - anyone want to buy it off me?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Deal-St...0565156&sr=1-1