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Have I got the ugliest Christmas tree in Britain?

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Bluffinwithmymuffin · 23/12/2018 17:56

Only three of us for Christmas this year, so thought I’d opt for one of the tiny £10 trees from the supermarket when they were selling them 3 weeks ago.

Now I don’t know if they’re actually miniature trees or just branches cut from giant ones, but every single mini tree I saw was perfect and Christmas tree-shaped.... except for the one DD bought to surprise me with. It’s more of a bush than a tree, and in the middle where the tallest branch should be, there’s a sort of hollow bowl bit. It stayed outside for 2 weeks while I sulked then DD brought it in and decorated it before going off to New York. That was 10 days ago and I still hate the bloody thing.

Please make me feel better and tell me you despise it too Xmas Shock

Have I got the ugliest Christmas tree in Britain?
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Bluffinwithmymuffin · 23/12/2018 18:40

Give it a trim so it's a bit more tree shaped?

... I thought of that, but trust me, trimming would only make it look more shrivelled. The photo’s quite flattering, it looks worse close up. See? knew it wasn’t just me.

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Bluffinwithmymuffin · 23/12/2018 18:43

Oh no! The lights are shit as well?

Have I got the ugliest Christmas tree in Britain?
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Hitthelights · 23/12/2018 18:46

It's not that bad. The angle hasn't helped. Trim it a little perhaps?

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supersonicwoman1 · 23/12/2018 18:51

Sorry op, that's one sad looking tree.

DrDiva · 23/12/2018 18:53

Um, it’s looking a bit satanic in that second photo! Grin

Bluffinwithmymuffin · 23/12/2018 18:59

Holidayshopping

I’m confused-did you buy it yourself three weeks ago or did DD surprise you with it? Or are there two trees?

I saw the little trees in supermarket end of November, said I was thinking of getting one, then DD came home with one the next day

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cooblanket · 23/12/2018 19:03

It's a punk tree.

BlancheM · 23/12/2018 19:07

That tree needs a bit of bit of heat, I'd stand it on a nest of tables/side table/gift wrapped cardboard box, and stick a tall tree topper on it.
I'd trim it into a traditional tree shape and risk the shrinkage.

BlancheM · 23/12/2018 19:07

Height* not heat....don't set fire to it 😂 (yet)

LittleLlamaontheduskyroad · 23/12/2018 19:09

I came on this thread to say no, my ILs have the ugliest tree ever, but actually OP I think yours just pips it! I think it needs more decs and some tinsel.

MonkeyfaceThereturn · 23/12/2018 19:09

It's shitty McShitface Grin

Is it dead?

PickAChew · 23/12/2018 19:14

Aww, bless. It's like it's read the description of what a Christmas tree should look like and completely misunderstood!

ErictheGuineaPig · 23/12/2018 19:14

I like the lights!

feellikeanalien · 23/12/2018 19:14

It may not be the most beautiful tree but it made DP and me laugh!

Maybe now he'll stop making snide comments about my purchase of what he calls a huge tree for our not very big living room.

FlyingMonkeys · 23/12/2018 19:15

Aww bless it! Let it have it's Christmas moment to shine 😁 (the red lights are a bit 🤔 though)

Needcoffeecoffeecoffee · 23/12/2018 19:17

It reminds me of pheobe from friends rescuing all the Christmas trees.

Watch thag to cheer yourself up

Or if you really hate it I bet you can get one super cheap first thing tomorrow morning

Bluffinwithmymuffin · 23/12/2018 19:20

Definitely not dead 😂

Thank you all for your suggestions. I’ll dig out the tinsel tomorrow.

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AGHHHH · 23/12/2018 19:20

Yes sorry its horrible. Xmas Grin

Freshprincess · 23/12/2018 19:23

Is it just the middle bit of a normal tree?

Mine's alright but the top half is leaning over. I can't be bothered faffing about with straightning it up.

TheSultanofPingu · 23/12/2018 19:24

At least you've given it a good home.

sharke · 23/12/2018 19:27

That is fucking minging.

I LOVE IT.

misskatamari · 23/12/2018 19:30

Oh bless it. Yes it's very odd and not very tree shaped, but it's got its own Christmas charm.

AlecTrevelyan006 · 23/12/2018 19:30

there are worse - not many, but some

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2018/dec/21/wastes-of-spruce-more-of-your-underwhelming-christmas-trees

AGHHHH · 23/12/2018 19:34

Are you sure it's a tree and not the cuttings from a potato that's been in the cupboard too long??