Christmas presents I don't want

[potatolord]

4. Hot Water Bottle

If I didn't already have a hot water bottle, I'd be quite pleased to get one.

4 a christmas themed apron with "oh deer, man cooking!" and little antlers on it. I actually got that one year. Straight in the bin.

 

[Malevolence]

No-one over the age of 20 needs mugs.

What? I always need mugs as they're either getting chipped or smashed.

 

[potatolord]

What? I always need mugs as they're either getting chipped or smashed.

I've got kids older than some of the mugs in my cupboard.

 

[Yadda]

I be happy to get a Lynx set

I bought another 17 250ml bottles of lynx on sunday which is not included in this picture of my 500ml bottles
*Snipped picture of millions of Lynx bottles*

You know what happens if you use them after the 24 month shelf-life limit, right?

Yup, Chinese aliens.

 

[alexakasloth]

I could do with a mug for Christmas my one at works keeps going missing as it gets pinched.
As far as socks go, the Kirkland merino wool ones are brilliant.

edit: yes am old now.

 

[Malevolence]

I've got kids older than some of the mugs in my cupboard.

Working in heavy industry isn't conducive to the longevity of mugs.

 

[Deleted member 77746]

WTF bro?!

Why all the Lynx?

One set per Christmas every year! lmao

 

[EMarkM]

I'm in my late forties.

Via parents, partners, friends, etc. over the years, I've received quite a few things that were either misjudged, inappropriate or simply not what I wanted.

But I'm the kind of person who gets a massive buzz from telling other people that they've done well and really impressed me. If it makes them feel good about themselves, then it makes me feel good.

Long live the Yuletide Tat, I say!

/Ashens

 

[rainbowGuy]

There comes a time in a chap's life when the presents which were previously scorned (socks, a nice wool jumper) become desirable.

There are, however, some annoying gifts which are pretty much staples.

This is my starter list of worthless gifts, with reasons
1 gift packs of 4 tiny bottles of beer from tesco. Just spend that £10 on 8 cans instead.
2 mugs, amusing or otherwise. No-one over the age of 20 needs mugs.
3 amusing party games. They go in the bin on new year's day.

why dont u try olio or another app and give stuff away instead of chucking things you dont want? better for the environment

 

[chaparral]

One set per Christmas every year! lmao

You given me an good idea = Looks like i already have everyone's Christmas present a bottle of Lynx

 

[Deleted member 77746]

You given me an good idea = Looks like i already have everyone's Christmas present a bottle of Lynx

Secret Santa delight.

 

[builder22]

I've got kids older than some of the mugs in my cupboard.

I'm unsure what this proves?

 

[Mr Badger]

There comes a time in a chap's life when the presents which were previously scorned (socks, a nice wool jumper) become desirable.

As a kid I used to find the idea of getting things like socks and underpants abhorrent. Now it's all I really want

If I didn't already have a hot water bottle, I'd be quite pleased to get one.

So this is what happens to the wild hopes and dreams of youth!

I got a slipper at an early age

Sounds as though you were ahead of the curve.

 

[Yadda]

I could actually do with a pair of slippers this year.

 

[andy_mk3]

I could actually do with a pair of slippers this year.

That's what my in-laws end up getting me every year. I wear them all the time and an annual replacement is perfect

 

[potatolord]

I'm unsure what this proves?

It proves I don't need any more mugs. Not even a Simpsons one.

 

[potatolord]

That's what my in-laws end up getting me every year. I wear them all the time and an annual replacement is perfect

Christmas slippers are always welcome.

 

[glenimp617]

I hate Christmas tat. It's such a waste. Even worse if it's plastic I end up throwing away.

I'm not an ungrateful person, but I might kick off this year.

Honestly, I'd rather have nothing than someone buying me something because they feel they have to.

An absolute classic was a few years ago my Mrs buying me a ton of Spiderman stuff. I'm 42. I don't even like Spiderman.

 

[ash_scotland88]

But the Lynx gift set is useful

My mother used to buy me all sorts of crap that she'd call "stocking fillers" lost count the amount of times I told her to stop buying it as it's just a waste of money (why would a 47 year old man require a Simpsons mug, yes I used to watch it but that was 20 years ago) and ends up being binned, told her to save her money and treat herself after Xmas as I'd rather she did that than buy useless tat.

Last year was the 1st time she actually listened to me.

My mum is the same, but I'm 32 and been telling her for years to stop.
Stuff will go in a drawer for a year or two then charity shop/ dump.

 

[glenimp617]

My mum is the same, but I'm 32 and been telling her for years to stop.
Stuff will go in a drawer for a year or two then charity shop/ dump.

Mums are great aren't they

Mine once bought me a book about Lewis Hamilton because I made the mistake of telling her I watch the F1 on occasion.....on occasion!