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Sharing the Shitness - HOF Advent Calendar SPOILERS

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Cheeseandcucumber · 02/12/2017 12:00

So it arrived damaged. Never mind, I thought, it's what's inside that counts...

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Cheeseandcucumber · 02/12/2017 12:05

Day 1: a mascara I've never heard of before so a little hesitant to swap my Charlotte Tilbury mascara for it but in the spirit of things, I give it a go!

It appears to be made from a unique potion, one that makes your eyes sting, and it bizarrely doesn't stick to the lashes. Just kind of floats there and each time you blink it comes off.

I put it on before making and having breakfast and it was gone by the time I left the house.

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Cheeseandcucumber · 02/12/2017 12:07

Day 2: Wow is that some sort of new magical blackhead popping, lip enlarging, space creation?

It's a funnel.

What for? Nobody knows.

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Whatthefoxgoingon · 02/12/2017 12:16

Errr not a great start is it?!

Cheeseandcucumber · 02/12/2017 12:22

Grin I think I'm looking forward to opening the doors more because it is so shit!

Gonna buy a chocolate one to have alongside it so I can have a treat to accompany the daily dose of humour.

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Opheliasgoldenwine · 02/12/2017 12:35

Omg Grin

rookiemere · 02/12/2017 12:40

What on earth is that funnel ???
How much did this cost? Next year go for the M&S one, seems a lot better than what you've got so far.

GeekyWombat · 02/12/2017 12:43

If you're doing Elf on the Shelf, surely you can come up with some bizarre use for the mini funnel...

Is it bad I'm actually intrigued to see what you get tomorrow? Does this make me a shit advent groupie?

HandbagFan · 02/12/2017 12:45

I got funnels like that in the Ciate nail polish advent calendar along with beads you push into the wet nail polish. Could it be for that and the nail toppings will come later? Never used it though!

bigfishlittlefishtupperwarebox · 02/12/2017 12:49

I agree we need to know how much this little gem was... have you not always wanted a small plastic decidedly pointless funnel??

BringMeTea · 02/12/2017 12:53
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Cheeseandcucumber · 02/12/2017 13:02

Grin don't worry, you can all borrow my funnel but expect a very long queue!

I believe it was bought for £25. I wasn't expecting to be bowled over for that price but at the very least I'd expect an explanation for the fucking funnel!

Handbag that's an interesting idea. Perhaps I have to wait until the 20th to receive some nail decoration that requires a funnel and all will become clear Grin

I'm currently watching the Liberty advent calendar thread, reading posts about how they're disappointed with the smell of their full size Aveda volumising mist whilst I'm sat here twiddling my funnel Xmas Grin

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SilentlyScreamingAgain · 02/12/2017 13:10

Yeah, but you have saved £200 to put towards something you actually do want and you've got a funnel.

Maudlinmaud · 02/12/2017 13:14

I'm so placemarking to find out the use for your delightful funnel. I didn't buy one this year, not even my usual Yankee candle favourite.

YouWereRight · 02/12/2017 13:23

Yikes! Perhaps Zoella was carefully curating for HOF too Grin

sake · 02/12/2017 13:29

Also placemarking for funnel use explanation and further advent shitness Grin

sentenceinterrupted · 02/12/2017 13:39

Usually funnels like that are for decanting perfume into atomiser bottles... perhaps a clue to a future day?

My son would probably try and wee through it.

ScarlettOH · 02/12/2017 13:40

I think this is going to be my favourite advent calendar thread Grin

makemineatriple · 02/12/2017 13:47

This one sounds way better than the Liberty one. They WISH they had a funnel to twiddle.

SukiTheDog · 02/12/2017 13:52

I want that funnel...

sake · 02/12/2017 13:54

I was thinking the funnel had something to do with ear syringing. Sporn addict

Cheeseandcucumber · 02/12/2017 14:02

Grin I feared the thread would go this way, jealousy over my stealth boasts about the funnel.

Well I'm sorry but some of us are just luckier than others, some get funnels and others have to make do with their designer hair/skincare and makeup. Poor things.

DH thought it was a hat for the mascara Xmas Hmm maybe I'll open up a tiny jacket tomorrow.

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buttwingsham · 02/12/2017 14:06

Sweet Jesus I laughed out load at the mascara jacket!
Shamelessly place marking for tomorrow's piece of Christmas joy.

SandyDays · 02/12/2017 14:06

I'm secretly hoping you channel your inner child and open a weeks worth in one day!
Looking forward to the next instalment of your shitty calendar

Rachie1986 · 02/12/2017 14:09

Ok I don't have one of these but I'm placemarking to see if the use for the funnel ever becomes clear!

flimp · 02/12/2017 14:14

omg that's SHIT!