Apr 2 2008

Unwantables

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When I was visiting Christina last weekend, I was relieved to see that the Used amulet I got her last year for a belated Christmas present is still thriving. I mean, I’d prefer that she’d use it the way God intended — wrapped around her neck like a sparkling, rhinestoned noose — but as long as it’s not in a Goodwill (or landfill), I guess I can’t complain.

Maybe that’s why she was so adamant about using her car on Saturday and not mine, to ensure that I’d see for myself that it’s still kicking — as a car ornament. I’d be pissed though if I was the amulet. It’s essentially been relegated to the land of pine tree car fresheners and plastic Hawaiian leis. She should at least wear once a day. Thursdays would make good Designated Amulet Days.

What kind of crappy gifts have you received that you grudgingly keep around to stay in the good graces of the gifter?

11 comments

11 Comments so far

  1. Amelia April 2nd, 2008 2:16 pm

    loads of jewelry
    several books
    both of my brothers

  2. Tuna Tar-Tart April 2nd, 2008 3:58 pm

    Brothers! That’s a good one. Isn’t it funny how parents always try to act like siblings are a gift for us?

  3. Amelia April 3rd, 2008 7:39 am

    Oh yes. Like they’re going to be SUCH FUN and then they’re born and you’re like HEY WAIT THIS THING DOESN’T DO ANYTHING.

  4. Alyson Hell April 2nd, 2008 2:18 pm

    Clothing. I hate when people get me clothing I haven’t already pointed out. That does not count as a crappy gift, I guess, and I know Mom wants me to have nice clothes, but our tastes DIFFER A LOT. And my work environment is not conducive to nice clothing, you know?

  5. Tuna Tar-Tart April 2nd, 2008 4:05 pm

    YES! I can circle clothes that I want in a catalogue and my mom will still go to Kohl’s and get me sweaters that I would NEVER wear. Maybe not even when I’m fifty.

  6. ladyproxy April 2nd, 2008 3:11 pm

    Have you checked the bathroom stall at work lately? I just made a post on LJ, it amused me :)

  7. Tuna Tar-Tart April 2nd, 2008 3:52 pm

    I just got here. I’m going to look right now!

  8. Tuna Tar-Tart April 2nd, 2008 3:59 pm

    HAHAHA! I like how it’s only posted on the handicapped side! I’d be offended if I was handicapped!

  9. ladyproxy April 2nd, 2008 4:04 pm

    No way? They took the one out of the other side? The picture that I took was from the smaller first stall. I was thinking maybe Tisha wrote it – when I read it I heard her voice, lol.

  10. Bueno Mexicana April 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm

    anything that’s not an amulet or razorblade necklace…

    THAT i wear.

  11. Tuna Tar-Tart April 2nd, 2008 7:59 pm

    At least you WEAR the razorblade necklace.

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