Gifts you weren't too fond of.
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My parents got me one of those digital photo frames. They're usually great at gifts, but that... If want to look at pictures, I usually print them out and hang them on my wall. The good old fashioned way.
Thankfully, I have my family well trained and give each of them a seperate list with the order to "Start at the top and stop when you've spent enough". Means I normally just get crap pressies from my relatives which usually consists of a "Trendy" piece of clothing I will never wear. Last one was a bright red and very heavy hoody.
I thought I was up for disapointment this year. My younger brother you see, has hardly ever put any effort into gifts and I had no reason to believe that I would get anything this year. I almost considered holding my gift for him til I saw what I got. 
Anywho gift giving comes around and there's not one, but TWO gifts from him, what is this?
I open them and smile with glee!
1 Guiness drought and 1 Guiness stout! ^^ (Granted Guiness should be drunk from tap, but you can't blame him for trying)
I assaulted him with my hug of love! I loved that gift, haven't decided if I'm gonna drink it or save it yet. (The stout that is, the drought is drunk and pissed out by now)
Anywho gift giving comes around and there's not one, but TWO gifts from him, what is this?
I open them and smile with glee!
1 Guiness drought and 1 Guiness stout! ^^ (Granted Guiness should be drunk from tap, but you can't blame him for trying)
I assaulted him with my hug of love! I loved that gift, haven't decided if I'm gonna drink it or save it yet. (The stout that is, the drought is drunk and pissed out by now)
last year my GF's nan got me a leather travel bag. (for you tooth brush and shit) 1. i never travel and 2. when i do every thing goes in one bag then gets dumped on the floor of my tent.. why i would need this is beyond me. although it is very very nice and ended up ging to someone else that would use it i was still baffled. and every year she gets me a jig-saw puzzle with a note saying (to get you of the computer) like wtf. would be like getting her a computer and saying to get you to stop sewing. i tryed to explain but meh. any who... every thing else she buys me is always VERY nice got a shweet wallet the year i also got the travel bag. cant wait to see what she got me this year. will have to wait till wednessday.
An MTV-ish magazine and a gift package of Axe deodorant, from my BEEPing uncle no less. You'd think my close relatives know I'm not a friggin' jock. Do I look like someone who wants to smell like a macho douchebag and listen to Kayne West?! DO I?!
Yes, often it's the thought that counts with a gift, but it's like they didn't even bother getting something that fits even a tiny bit with me.
Yes, often it's the thought that counts with a gift, but it's like they didn't even bother getting something that fits even a tiny bit with me.
For this years Christmas? None actually, I liked all my presents for once.
That said... I haven't met all my relatives yet...
That said... I haven't met all my relatives yet...
Ah, a place to rant!
My parents obviously do not understand nerds. I think they might try, but because they REFUSE to buy any electronics for me or games I ask for, there isn't much they will allow themselves to get me. So when I ask for nothing, because I know they are going to disappoint me, they respond by telling me to give them a list. So I write up a shopping list of the things I've been waiting for a good opportunity to buy, and without fail, year after year, they buy the thing I want on the list the least. I can't fully fault them for failing, because I buy pretty much anything I want over the year with my own money, but if I'm asking for something, don't try to throw me a curve-ball and not get what I'm asking for. As far as I'm concerned, they are throwing their money away because I can't appreciate the gift, and therefore the money spent on it. The money belongs in their pocket where it can be used on something that I will like, such as... oh I don't know... like buying food to support the family instead of things that no one wants.
This year, I had 3 things that were on my list that were a reasonable price. A blanket, and the special edition DVDs of Star Trek and Inglorious Basterds. I also asked SPECIFICALLY to not get any sort of clothes, because I have too many that I don't wear. Knowing that wasn't good enough for my parents, I told them exactly which shirt to buy if they really felt I needed clothes.
So what I got was a USED copy of normal edition Star Trek (Between the two, I really wanted IB) and a random shirt that wasn't the one I asked for. The real kicker about the DVD was that I already made a DVD+R copy of Star Trek, and the only reason I wanted it was to get the things that would be stupid or impossible to copy (like the fancy box) and to support the makers of the movie because I always try to buy the things that I like. With a used copy, the film makers don't get my money, I don't get a special box, and I can't justify buying it again because I already own it legitimately now.
I bet I'm coming off as a spoiled brat to some of you. Like I tried to say though, I buy all my stuff because I try to be as self-sufficient as possible when buying my entertainment. I have a job and living at home probably cuts my living costs in third, so my dollar is worth far less to me than my parent's dollars. Any money spent on me is money that probably would have been better spent on supporting the family than to buy me something that I don't want or won't use.
My parents obviously do not understand nerds. I think they might try, but because they REFUSE to buy any electronics for me or games I ask for, there isn't much they will allow themselves to get me. So when I ask for nothing, because I know they are going to disappoint me, they respond by telling me to give them a list. So I write up a shopping list of the things I've been waiting for a good opportunity to buy, and without fail, year after year, they buy the thing I want on the list the least. I can't fully fault them for failing, because I buy pretty much anything I want over the year with my own money, but if I'm asking for something, don't try to throw me a curve-ball and not get what I'm asking for. As far as I'm concerned, they are throwing their money away because I can't appreciate the gift, and therefore the money spent on it. The money belongs in their pocket where it can be used on something that I will like, such as... oh I don't know... like buying food to support the family instead of things that no one wants.
This year, I had 3 things that were on my list that were a reasonable price. A blanket, and the special edition DVDs of Star Trek and Inglorious Basterds. I also asked SPECIFICALLY to not get any sort of clothes, because I have too many that I don't wear. Knowing that wasn't good enough for my parents, I told them exactly which shirt to buy if they really felt I needed clothes.
So what I got was a USED copy of normal edition Star Trek (Between the two, I really wanted IB) and a random shirt that wasn't the one I asked for. The real kicker about the DVD was that I already made a DVD+R copy of Star Trek, and the only reason I wanted it was to get the things that would be stupid or impossible to copy (like the fancy box) and to support the makers of the movie because I always try to buy the things that I like. With a used copy, the film makers don't get my money, I don't get a special box, and I can't justify buying it again because I already own it legitimately now.
I bet I'm coming off as a spoiled brat to some of you. Like I tried to say though, I buy all my stuff because I try to be as self-sufficient as possible when buying my entertainment. I have a job and living at home probably cuts my living costs in third, so my dollar is worth far less to me than my parent's dollars. Any money spent on me is money that probably would have been better spent on supporting the family than to buy me something that I don't want or won't use.
My mother is in the habit of getting all her children tons of small pointless gifts in addition to the 'big' gifts she gets us. Most of these small gifts I dislike.
This year I believe the most pointless item I received was a Sudoku Rubix cube. I can't solve a normal rubix cube. What chance do I have solving this thing?
This year I believe the most pointless item I received was a Sudoku Rubix cube. I can't solve a normal rubix cube. What chance do I have solving this thing?
I have finally been able to subtly convey to my relatives, I don't want christmas gifts. Within reason, there simply aren't any such items I'd want or feel comfortable asking from them.
But the good/bad part is that my birthday is on the 28th, so I don't have to hold a birthday party (saves on the expenses) and I get my gift of an envelope with a bit of source of all evil in it.
The only bad part was some years ago when people asked two separate questions, what I wanted for Christmas, and what I wanted for birthday.
But the good/bad part is that my birthday is on the 28th, so I don't have to hold a birthday party (saves on the expenses) and I get my gift of an envelope with a bit of source of all evil in it.
The only bad part was some years ago when people asked two separate questions, what I wanted for Christmas, and what I wanted for birthday.
Just for shits and giggles one of my cousins gave me coal. Needless to say, I chucked the thing at him, and it hit his head. I lol'd.
Worst is when you get a game or movie you already own, so you have 2 choices:
1. say you already have it, possibly breaking their heart if they're not an understanding person.
2. keep it and secretly sell it, they will never find out because you still own a copy.
1. say you already have it, possibly breaking their heart if they're not an understanding person.
2. keep it and secretly sell it, they will never find out because you still own a copy.
Haha that happened to me a few times, I got a second controller for Christmas once, and my brother got a game. I knew the controller was really for him because I can't hog both, but still they could have switched the presents.Fox KITSUNE said: