Those gift bags you get when you go on a hen do

[Poiuytrewqa]

I’ve never wanted to appear ungrateful but I’ve always hated them. Full of rubbish no one needs and a pain in the arse to carry round.

But, planning a very good friend’s do and don’t want to skimp. Is there anything you’ve ever got in those bags which you’ve liked?

So far I’m planning:

Paracetamol
Energy gel
Haribo
Mugshot noodles
Vodka shot
Mask of the groom
Itinerary card
A condom

Please don’t comment to say you don’t like hen dos/the bags are a waste of time and unnecessary/the wedding industry is out of control.

I’m just wanting ideas from people who’ve actually liked something they’ve got in one of these bags.

Just me that thinks this sounds like quite a fun aspect of the trip? Spf lip balm? Get some custom printed condom packets with a group in joke or something commemorative on? (Would also stop any jealous partners taking a found condom the wrong way..)

This sounds really wasteful! Can’t you just be independent and NOT do this? Or at least sustainable tat?

How you tell everyone you didn’t do bags but instead donated to the hens fav charity? Then people get the gift of feeling good about themselves, priceless

They obviously wouldn’t like anything to remind them that going out to get trolliied every night in some tourist destination is not a good look from any angle . Sounds like a bunch of teenagers.

A gift bag with fucking noodles…!

No, I still don't understand the condom sorry. Are you suggesting your married friends would spend then hen do going on the pull? Lovely. Have a wonderful time.

Certainly is

I've learned about the existence of mugshot noodles and energy gel from this thread, so thank you for that.

Cheers pal

Nobody has any idea, that’s why they’re asking 🤣

I would just be wary of putting anything in which is liquid due to airport security. You may be OK with the mini vodka as that’s really small but I’ve seen other posters suggesting mini Prosecco or water bottles which might not get through. Also assuming you all have suitcases and not just the Ryanair Rucksacs.

i absolutely get the mugshots though - one of the things that always gets packed in my suitcase (along with the teabags) as it’s always useful to have some emergency food (as long as you have the mugs to make them up in!)

I like the idea of the mini lip balms. Are you having any T shirts or banners printed up?

Are you having any T shirts or banners printed up?

These would get used once then thrown away.

I know I'm being a killjoy here, but these plus cheap sunglasses (useless for anyone who wears glasses), glow sticks, masks and other use once and throwaway tat are so unnecessary.

Things like slippers, snacks, lip balm etc are much better ideas.

Slippers? To wear when they are warming their hands around a delicious mug of noodles? 🤣

I’d also leave out the paracetamol.

I asked for suggestions.

Because that would be asking them for money, which I’m not going to do.

You’re right. We should’ve got trollied in a lesser known destination.

Who knew that noodles were so controversial? Should’ve included a trigger warning.

Yes. We’ll all be balls deep by 2pm 🙄.

Ooo, second person to make this witty remark.

They should read the thread if they’re genuinely struggling to understand what to do with food.

Ooo a teabag is a good shout!

Yeah, I won’t take any liquid through other than the tiny vodka bottles. No T-shirts. I’ve got a sash for the hen but maybe I could get one for everyone for the flight and put it in.

Everyone knows they are pointless tat, you agree they are pointless tat, but you're doing it anyway? Bizarre. Just spend the money on a bottle of vodka instead, everyone will appreciate that more

Every hen I've been to with these has just had a load of rubbish left over at the end for the bin. No one finds them funny or entertaining.

Okay, but literally I only want suggestions.

Id love a mini bottle of prosecco.