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Hear me out. Crisps.

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siriusblackcat · 15/12/2023 22:09

We gift people chocolate, why not crisps?!

Was thinking earlier how I'd bloody love a selection box of lovely crisps as a present. You know, nice posh ones you wouldn't normally buy yourself.

I may start it off 😂

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evtheria · 15/12/2023 22:24

I've seen fancy ones in like a cylindrical tin/tub mentioned on gifting guides. They're at Fortnum's. There are also some 'fried egg' ones that seem to be a 'cool' gift to bring to someone's house, usually seen in indie delis and wine stores.

I would be fucking THRILLED if someone gave me a 24-pack of Tangy Toms. Or Roysters steak.

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siriusblackcat · 15/12/2023 22:25

siriusblackcat · 15/12/2023 22:24

Lidl do some mighty fine salt and vinegar chopsticks that make my tongue hurt for a few days afterwards. Worth it though.

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Obviously I mean chipsticks!

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AnneLovesGilbert · 15/12/2023 22:26

You’re my kind of person OP. You win MN tonight. Good work.

Co-op do a splendid mouth burning poshish salt and vinegar. Those and a cold spicy tomato juice over chocolate or champagne any day of the week.

JaneIves · 15/12/2023 22:27

I'm so here for the crisps.
Can we include 'maize snacks' too?

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siriusblackcat · 15/12/2023 22:28

JaneIves · 15/12/2023 22:27

I'm so here for the crisps.
Can we include 'maize snacks' too?

Maize snacks are allowed.

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FusionChefGeoff · 15/12/2023 22:29

I've just cracked and opened the Christmas Pringles!

RedRosie · 15/12/2023 22:29

I'm in. I not a fan of chocolate but I love crisps. They don't have to be complicated either ... Just plain, salty and perfect.

Beeinalily · 15/12/2023 22:29

Saw some Pringles advent calendars recently, they seemed to sell out quite quickly.

Restrelief · 15/12/2023 22:30

Great idea. Different and selection boxes are often rubbish.

Thunderpunt · 15/12/2023 22:30

I'd be happy with a long supply of crack cocaine Pringles

AdoraBell · 15/12/2023 22:32

Oooh thank you myphoneisbroken

Goingthere · 15/12/2023 22:34

I'm sure Walkers launched an advent calendar this year and I've definitely seen a Pringles one before

PenguinIce · 15/12/2023 22:34

I once got a box of walker crisps (36 bags) in the work secret Santa. Nothing has ever topped it!

fuckityfuckityfuckfuck · 15/12/2023 22:37

Pringles have been a stocking staple since the 90s haven't they?

LittleMonks11 · 15/12/2023 22:37

JoyeuxNarwhal · 15/12/2023 22:20

I've posted this on another thread I think but last year I wrapped Pringles like a cracker and bunged them in dc's stockings. Was their favourite gift 😂

Oh my god. I'm going to do that for my DD with her favourite prawn cocktail Pringles.

And oh my god again - a crisp advent calendar! I'm in!

I can't live without crisps. I can live without chocolate sweet things.

TinPanSally · 15/12/2023 22:37

I did this for my husband a few years ago. We’d had something delivered in a huge box, so I filled
it up with loads of different crisps and wrapped it. It kept him going for months.

Clafoutie · 15/12/2023 22:38

mrsfollowill · 15/12/2023 22:13

I've bought myself one of those cards you get on pub walls with bacon/scampi fries on for Christmas - I think its 50 little bags- I love them and they are hard to get these days - got it from Amazon - I do have other presents as well 😍

Oh wow. Now that is just sensational! Enjoy them 😋

JetBlackSteed · 15/12/2023 22:38

I got a box of crisps from secret santa in work, loved it!

Whatineed · 15/12/2023 22:38

OlgaRhythm · 15/12/2023 22:16

Or a crisp advent calender with all the different types and brands. Dragon's Den, here I come!

My son had a Pringles advent calendar last year.

AlwaysForksAndMarbles · 15/12/2023 22:38

I always put special crisps in the hampers I give for Christmas! Unusual flavours in particular if I can find them.

Thankyouthankyoujellybean · 15/12/2023 22:39

@SisterMichaelsHabit of course cheese and onion. Obviously. Why did you feel the need to clarify?!

ThreeRingCircus · 15/12/2023 22:39

I would be absolutely delighted if I received crisps for Christmas. This needs to become a thing!

Perhaps I'll put together a hamper full of different types of crisps.......for myself.

No Way Wow GIF by Walkers Crisps
PatriciaHolm · 15/12/2023 22:39

DS was very happy with a large box of 24 popcorn bags a few years ago!

User170097733 · 15/12/2023 22:39

TinPanSally · 15/12/2023 22:37

I did this for my husband a few years ago. We’d had something delivered in a huge box, so I filled
it up with loads of different crisps and wrapped it. It kept him going for months.

divorce him and marry me please 😘

Tinkeytonkoldfruit · 15/12/2023 22:40

One of my best friends is a huge crisp fan, great idea, I am absolutely doing that as part of her wedding advent calendar next year!!

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