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Whats the worst, most stupid, or simply most revolting christmas gift you ever got from DH/DP/

64 replies

kimi · 24/10/2006 19:29

Ill start, DH (before we were married) brought me a jumper that was skin tight, bright blue with Garfield on the front.
Ok so i did like Garfield but there was no way i was EVER going to be seen in this as Garfield had his paws right where my boobs were!!!!!

He re-wrapped it and gave it to his sister, and she wore it !!!!!!

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AlfredAitchcock · 24/10/2006 20:17

a big, rectangular beige shopping bag. apparently it was made by some amazing japanese fashion label but it was still a bloody Big Shopper.

scarysuejonez · 24/10/2006 20:18

NOMurDErousPLUME - roflmao

Did he realise it was a minimiser?

NOMurDErousPLUME · 24/10/2006 20:19

If he did he denied all knowledge when I pointed it out to him !

loomer · 24/10/2006 20:20

Of course Sue - the logical explanation for a man... these were all practical presents. Things that would be useful. I did actually have to sit him down and explain the concept of gift giving to him in quite some detail. He still doesn't really get it, but I now give him a detailed list of my wants, rather than leaving it up to his fertile (or should that be feeble) imagination!

loomer · 24/10/2006 20:22

Cod, how many men have you married?

loomer · 24/10/2006 20:23

Sorry Cod - just realised your post didn't say "I have never married..."

TheDaVinciCod · 24/10/2006 20:26

shoudl have said ID never have married
i am the elixabeth taylor of south wilthsire

loomer · 24/10/2006 20:28

Hey, I'm the Liza Minelli of south wiltshire - we should get together for a stage show.

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kimi · 24/10/2006 20:29

i would love a rocking chair porpoise, and im only 35

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scarysuejonez · 24/10/2006 20:29

interesting image that conjures up "the Liza Minelli of South Wiltshire"

TheDaVinciCod · 24/10/2006 20:29

loomer you arent relaly local are you

loomer · 24/10/2006 20:31

Oh yes, I am a local, and I have a local shop too. I didn't realise this neck of the woods was so fishy.

BudaBeast · 24/10/2006 20:37

First Xmas:

Chocolates
Liquers
Shortbread
Bottle of Amaretto
More chocolates

and a book called "Think yourself Slim"

Also that year a book on "How to be a Brit"

Two years ago "Diy Guide to making your own Will"

And he used to go into the Body Shop and buy every bar of soap in every colour and wrap seperately. Was funny the first year. Not so funny the second. Boring by year 10.

porpoise · 24/10/2006 20:41

kimi - it's yours!
come and get it now - please.
you don't want the gnomes too, do you?

Sheraz · 24/10/2006 21:32

Last year DH got me Countdown the board game complete with a ticking clock. Do I look like a pensioner? Most upset........

KathH · 24/10/2006 21:35

dh suprised me one year & bought me some Obsession. I was sat that thinking he's not such a git afterall when I realised it said "pour homme".

VanillaMilkshake · 24/10/2006 21:45

Before we were married, for our first Christmas together DH bought me a suede jacket. It was really heavy and I though expensive. Although it was'nt particularly nice to look at and the brass effect fastenings stained the suede. But I was impressed he liked me that much to buy such a thing so wore it often to please him. Even though it tipped over every coatstand it was hung on and was so bulky it had to be undone to allow me to sit down on the bus etc.

Years later he admitted it had fallen off the back of a lorry to a 'workmate' who sold it to him cheap. He had'nt liked it much but knew I needed a coat. But was really pleased when then the zip broke as he did'nt like me wearing it.

Have to say however that there were loads of other presents from him too, it was'nt like he had made no effort or did'nt want to spend the money.

TheDaVinciCod · 24/10/2006 21:48

oi loomer
dish it who ARE you

expatinscotland · 24/10/2006 21:51

This dorky ass, cuddly bear key chain w/a red bell shaped like a heart.

I couldn't face telling him I found it naff.

pebblemum · 24/10/2006 22:02

I always know my main present beforehand as i have to choose it but i was always quite pleased with the stocking fillers i got, earrings, perfume, cds etc but then i discovered his mum bought them. He would give her the money and she would go out and buy things she thought i would like.

This year he has offered to buy me a microwave, who says romance is dead after 4yrs of marriage

indignatio · 24/10/2006 22:05

Chip pan

Tortington · 24/10/2006 22:09

not dodgy xmas. panic birthday buy of 6 bottles of WKD from tesco. i was gutted. as bad as it was at the time every special occasion i always have the " do you remember ....." guilt.ahh makes a present more expensive!

Pruni · 24/10/2006 22:13

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Schokofruhstucksflockenhasseri · 24/10/2006 22:31

cod, he is very charismatic. And he had this great line about how he doesnt believe in xmas.

we are now divorced btw

Essie · 24/10/2006 22:34

First christmas together I was 19. He brought a cream jumper from Marks and Spencers - The type your granny might like and an Elvis Presley tape - one from a bargin bucket. It has to be said - it hasn't got much better since 10yrs on!