you really shouldn't have...
Thursday, December 31 
Photographing Angus in his Snuggie from Grandma and Grandpa was a challenge...
I work at a local newspaper (managing/editing their niche magazines) with around 100 employees, where many of us are “friends” on Facebook. As testimony to the occasional need for a brain break, one of my fine co-workers started asking for submissions for a list of top gifts not to give this season, which I’ve posted below.
Did you give or receive anything on the list this year?
I personally witnessed the exchanging and opening of number 40 and number 32 in my household. Also? Besides the boys, Angus also got a Snuggie. Holy shit, thanks Dad and Mom! Turns out the thing makes him snarly and violent when you wrestle it on him, but whatever.
Also? In case you’re wondering, Snuggies are basically like hospital gowns, which means your back-door junk hangs out for all to see. Shawn says Duh, you’re supposed to wear a Snuggie over CLOTHES, but the boys didn’t get that memo, and use the Snuggies as an excuse to hang out in boxers all day watching TV and eating candy.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle employees' Top 41 gifts we hope you didn’t give — or receive — for Christmas. (Not all are agreed upon, but most have a funny story behind them.)
41. Swiss Colony Beef Log
40. The Snuggie
39. Obama Chia Pet
38. Bedazzler
37. Musical Christmas Socks
36. Vacuum
35. Hand Sanitizer w/belt clip
34. Expired Gift Certificate
33. Wooden Beaded Seat Cover
32. Electric Car Window Scraper w/glove
31. A Bump-It
30. Magic Eye Poster
29. Smokeless Ashtray
28. Mangroomer
27. Old Spice Gift Set
26. Band-It
25. Doily
24. Oobies
23. Kenny G’s Greatest Hits
22. Edible Fruit Bouquet
21. Gift Card to WalMart
20. Thong Spandex Jump Suit
19. High Top Velcro Shoes
18. Bill Cosby Sweater
17. Pink Bunny PJs
16. Buns of Steel VHS Video Collection
15. $5 Gift Certificate to The Rug Gallery
14. Gallon Jug of Carlo Rossi Wine
13. 2-Year Subscription To “Cat Fancy” Magazine
12. Lifetime Supply of Rock Star Energy Drink
11. Walkman Casette Player
10. Poncho
9 . Santa Strip-0-Gram
8 . Perry Como CD
7. 24-Pack of IceHouse & Microwave Pork Rinds
6. Cat Food
5. Cow Bell
4. Personalized Bowling Ball
3. Owl Latch Hook Wall Hanging
2. An IOU
1. Gift Certificate to a Weight Loss Center
ShamWow didn't make the list. We're now ready for all the messes 2010 brings us.
Reader Comments (9)
Doggie Snuggie?
I am "working" today and snorted out loud. I love that your boys are literally hanging out in their snuggies. That's good stuff! And I see a few things there that I would not be offended by. When else will you ever get a Swiss Colony Beef Log? Happy New Year! Thanks so much for a needed laugh :)
That's quite a list! I'm really curious as to who once experienced a gift such as #20 that required this to ever be listed.
After seeing this list, I will not complain about the Waterford Crystal vase my mother in law decided I must have before Waterford packs up its Irish doors and moves to some Central European nation.
Happy New Year!
Pooknelle: Seems a bit foolish, no? Unless you have a sweet dog like yours...
Kim: Yeah, there were definitely a few things on that list I would be happy with!
Catootes: You know, I think of thongs as female torture devices. Wearing one is like flossing your butt, and butts should never be flossed as they're nothing like teeth. Happy New Year to you too!
I am with pooknell Dog snuggie? roflol why do they have fur then? Glad they dont make a version for a cat . Personally I think that scented candles and lotion should be on the list, of course I recieved 3 of each for christmas. That is what regifting and after christmas shopping are for. Regifting to get rid of all the crappy gifts you got . And after christmas shopping for getting all the stuff you really wanted for Christmas at a really great price. I engaged in both activites this christmas and feel so much better. You and your 4 boys have a happy new year.
let me know how the shamwow works I might need to go out and buy some .
Hilarious! We got a Snuggie (but, then again, we kind of wanted it). Also, in keeping with years of giving us the most illustrious of crap, my grandma gave us a ShamWow AND a 4-pk of toilet paper. Jenn's grandma got it right. She gave us $100 in cash.
I think I made an owl latch-hook pillow for my grandma when I was in elementary school. Pretty sure it was an owl...
I want an Obama chia pet! I think it would make me laugh out loud every time I saw it.