Check out the email we received on the weekend and tell us about the innapropriate Christmas gift you received.
Dear Breakfast Club,
My boyfriend and I have been dating for two years now. Last Christmas I made no secret of the fact that I wanted a watch for Christmas. He got me a hamster. I hate the hamster. It’s a wonder it’s not dead. Do you want it? How do I make sure I don’t get another completely inappropriate Christmas gift this year?
Signed,
Bewildered
5 comments:
I would say that if there is a specific gift you would like for Christmas, make sure you tell your boyfriend what it is you want. You say last year you made no secret that you wanted a watch, does that mean you made comments about how you would like a watch or did you out right ask him. Some people are oblivious to hints, or they may just be 'bad gift givers'. You might have to take him by the hand or give him a list of acceptable gifts, that way there will still be some small surprise on Christmas morning, and not in a bad way.
I haven't liked or needed anything my SIL has bought for me in 10 years on behalf of my brother. I finally told them to stop buying me stuff that I throw out ( ugly clothes that don't fit, nic nacs etc. They also have bad taste in buying stuff for my mother. They constantly buy her perfume, bath oils etc. that she is alergic to. My mom is too nice to say anything. The most horrific thing my mom ever received was a gift my father bought her without consulting me. He bought her a multi coloured fur coat. The coat was the most hideous thing I or my mom has ever seen. Needless to say that was the last time my dad shopped for my mom on his own.
My daughter and I have been bainging our heads over this for the past few years. We made the lists, we have taken them by the hand and said get THIS !! THEY JUST DON"T GET IT" !! This years analogy was Kraft Dinner. When we ask for Regular Kraft Dinner. Thats what we want! Not the spiral because it's cheesier, not the white cheddar because it's more exspensive. DONT DEVIATE FROM THE LIST we tell them...... but every year, it's a new plan to get through to them....
Oh yeah! I knew I was not alone in that disaster!lol
What's wrong with you guys!!?? We give you pretty obvious hints, we tell you EXACTLY what we would love to recieve, what would make as happy .. STILL, we end up getting "usefull" presents from you, that are nothing but insaulting!
Gee, I gave up! .. This year I asked my dear to buy me a club pack of toilet paper (No Name), so we all can share the joy of using it! I am anxious to see if he took it seriously this time! ;)
Can you say Gift Cards? Last year my husband bought me a set of pots. They were very nice pots, but really what woman wants pots for christmas? Thanks honey, what would you like me to cook for you? This year I have seen his purchase. A vacuum. It's a good thing it's one of those little robot things because I'd probably strangle him with the hose. One would think that after telling him that last year's gift was almost wacked up side his head he would have thought about it a bit more.
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