Tell me what you want for Christmas! *rant*

[Fallout]

No don't! That was a statement, rather than a request.

Why is it that every year everyone asks me what I want for Christmas and I am expected to tell them, otherwise I won't get anything, yet they will never tell me what they want. If I ask them (which I generally don't, because I actually use my initiative to think of something), I always get the reply "I don't know. Whatever. I'm easy to buy for.".

It really gets on my mammaries, I have to tell you. What they don't realise is when they say "Tell me what you want for Christmas" what they're actually saying is "I can't be fecked to put any thought into what you might want. I don't pay attention to your life. I never listen to anything you say so I have no idea what you do or don't like, and even if I did, do you really think I could be arsed to engage my brain and think creatively enough to buy you something you wouldn't expect? OF COURSE I CAN'T! In fact, I don't really care about buying you something for Christmas. The only thing I care about is alleviating my guilt so that I don't turn up empty handed on Christmas day. So be a good sport and just tell me some cheap tat that I can order online from Amazon and then we'll all be happy."

The thing which really fecks me off about it is that I have to do all the work. It takes the ****.

If I say "Don't buy me anything" (and I really mean it. I'd be happy enough to not get anything from these people), then the answer is always "Well I have to get you something!". Then I have to think of something.

If I say "Buy me a new bike / [insert expensive item here]" then the answer is "but seriously ... "

If I say "Feck off and die you thoughtless moron" then I will be accused of ruining Christmas.

Really, my only option is think of all my gift for myself, while taking into consideration everyone's budget, then tell them what I want. So basically I have to spend a lot of time ruining the mystery of present giving for myself, while condemning myself to receiving a massive load of tat.

Anyone else have to put up with this situation from uncreative, unimagination, half-arsed, thoughtless, guilt ridden morons?

[Luckypants]

Damn your edit spoiled my un-helpful yet mildly amusing reply

I'm getting you nothing and In return I expect nothing.

Next time you buy yourself something from amazon, go to gift options and arrange to have a note on it saying "from adam, merry christmas" and I'll do the same for you, that way we'll both feel like we got an extra present and that we actually like each other.

[NTECUK]

Its a f##%ing minefield when your married.
Asked mine ,said "a divorce ,". "I wasn't of thinking of spending that much", I said.

Don't celebrate Xmas in my house my brother likes to think we do but I hate it if anyone one wants to get me anything I usual ask for a reasonable amount of money in my bank account so when I want or need anything I just go and buy it.

Yes I'm boring but its not worth the hassle. Christmas lost the spirit and enjoyment a long time ago just like birthdays.

[Littlepeahead]

I already got you a Christmas present. And you'll like it whether you like it or not.

But bearing in mind that the last few presents I have sent you are a Mr Grumpy mug, a lighter that says 'Go F*** Yourself' and a box of Earwax Fudge and Zombie Breath Mints you'll know the sort of thing to expect from me. Thought has gone into it as always.

Please can you get me Ewan McGregor for Christmas - I know that is quite a big ask so I will allow you to do it as a combined birthday/Christmas present. Ta. xxx

Originally Posted by NTECUK

Asked mine ,said "a divorce ,". "I wasn't of thinking of spending that much", I said.

Oldie but goodie (p.s. Pre-nups are still not yet legal in the UK but we're getting there).

Most definitely with you. I think the spirit of Christmas - i.e. Spending loads of money on presents, spending loads of money on food, spending loads of money on booze, then opening all my expensive presents, gorging on all the expensive food and getting smashed on all the expensive booze - is slowly dying

I jest, but in truth I actually enjoy as you say using some initiative to "give" (not necessarily buy) presents. The easy way is vouchers or recycled prezzies from last year or a bloody list. Might as well give me cash and I'll go and get what I want myself! Try doing bloody Secret Santa. What a F*&cking nightmare that was!

But there is something worse Simon. Its the dreaded (insert Girlfriend/Mother/Crazy Auntie) "I'm not buying you that! I'll get you a proper present" moment. The one where you've asked for a New XBox 360 Elite with Black Ops 2, but (insert Mother/Crazy Auntie cause I decided to "fire" the Girlfriend after that comment) but they refuse to buy it for you because you need to start "acting like a grown up. You're not a kid anymore you know".

Aaahhh sad times, the spirit of Christmas is indeed dying.

[Littlepeahead]

I'm buying Mr LPH some engine bars for his new KTM for Christmas. I know he's after some but at £160 they aren't really something he's going to splurge his cash on. I bet they will be a b*gger to wrap though.

[NTECUK]

Least blokes are easy to buy for.
Every thing I suggested got shot down in flames.
Then sat she goes to lake side bought 3 dtagon figures that Mr tec Jr and me could have got ...... :s

You really are a miserable begger Fallout, lighten up. You're only 20 something not 60 something. Get spending.
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