Cranfield Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 We were talking last night about the "I hope I don't get it again" Christmas presents, that we have received in the past. Top of my list was the "car tidy" that clipped to the sun visor with two thick elastic straps and you were supposed to fill it with vehicle documents, maps, window cleaner, tissues etc. Even if you wanted this obscene thing hanging in front of your face, the sheer weight of it would pull the sun visor down. I think it was sold by Ronco, the seller of, " all things useless, but seemed like a good idea at the time" items. I also have an aversion to comedy socks. Let none of my comments be interpreted as meaning I am an ungrateful person , as that is not the case. I am but an honest teller of the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 The most useless present I ever received was a combination of a 49p WHS biro and a puntured beach ball. Yes thats exactly what I thought too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 i know it's the thought that counts, but when the thought is the last thing that entered the mind............................. the worst present of all time was back in 77 when i had my first motor a 1966 volkswagon beetle big *** 6volt system, my little trooper that one, anyway, my aunt "thought" it would be a good idea for the family to get me "car" things for christmas, then proceed to wrap up a 5 gal container of anti freeze for me, such a sweet lady , never let her forget it either could have had a yorkie or something else usefull. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkBoy Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 i know it's the thought that counts, but when the thought is the last thing that entered the mind............................. the worst present of all time was back in 77 when i had my first motor a 1966 volkswagon beetle big *** 6volt system, my little trooper that one, anyway, my aunt "thought" it would be a good idea for the family to get me "car" things for christmas, then proceed to wrap up a 5 gal container of anti freeze for me, such a sweet lady , never let her forget it either could have had a yorkie or something else usefull. Martin Now that is funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Martin, I wonder how many members will ask, why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 it was for drinking not the car youd struggle puttin that in the engine or was it to wipe on the windscreen on an cold frosty morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Another Estwing Hammer. I already had four, but my wife said that I hadn't got the leather handle model and it took her ages to find out where to buy them. They are a lot more common nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Martin, I wonder how many members will ask, why? the funny thing is does it show your age if you know why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 When I started dating the now Mrs Lee, one of her Aunties bought me a white plastic belt that had the imprint from a dunlop green stripe texture to it. To say I was speechless once I opened it is an understatement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspertguk Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Gran, dear of her, thought she would buy me something i could really use..... A 28g SG cleaning kit,,,,,Shame i have a 12 bore!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul65 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 My wife's aunt gave me a tea towel holder in the shape of a cat's rear end. It's got a little star shaped opening in the appropriate place and to hang a towel you push it in there with your finger. Charming and just what I needed :blink: . So, this year I've got her a little case designed for storing a single banana in. If she has no need for banana storage, she can probably find another use for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspertguk Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 A cat's rear end....Now that reminds me of this.... http://file.sugarqube.com/Cards/jblo_The_W...swf?PL=L400x300 Check it out it is sure to make you laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Car vac, bought it myself, worst present ever as it was utter **** and I don't clean the car anyway :blink: Stopped buying myself presents after that, just let everyone else do it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Not my present but...... I once got the Mrs a size 18 dressing gown - she's a size 10 :blink: She's never let me live it down Another Christmas I walked round Lakeside for about four hours looking for a present for her....and went home empty handed. Still, there's five weeks before I have to worry about looking this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I once got the Mrs a size 18 dressing gown - she's a size 10 :blink: She's never let me live it down haha im not surprised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerico Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 A Christmas tie that played jingle bells, given to me on boxing day! When I left the givers house I left the musical part switched on and skimmed it behind their integrated fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I once got a Soap on a Rope from Avon when I was about 14, not much use as at the time I had no need to wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 i got for crimbo last year a pair of comedy socks well they were funny trying to put them on they were size 7 and im a size 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 My wifes friend once bought me a "pickled ****", which was a jam jar containing a stuffed **** made out of pink silk :blink: I think she acquired this in one of those shops on Blackpool sea front that sell tat. Another year, she bought me a "willy warmer" which was an elephants head that strapped round your waist. Your old fella went down it's trunk and your Jacobs went in it's ears :huh: Very ******* useful, I'm sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I`m a magnet for **** presents; a "breathaliser" which didnt work from my daughter last year; a willy grooming kit from the wife"cos it was such a laugh to see you open it ". The usual is my parents asking what i would like for crimbo. anything shooting or fishing really. "well we didnt want to do that this year, anything else"? :blink: Not really. Cue, **** jumper, special forces book,other clothing i dont want. The wife normally insists on spending loads on her sister, in return i get a simpsons mug and coaster which now resides at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Mrs Hd decided that a usb powered keyboard hoover was just the thing for my to keep my keyboard clean a few years ago......... a mouse **** would have been more powerful. Used once "lost" a month later. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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