Smart Alternatives to Stupid Gifts

If you can’t rhyme off at least one bad gift you’ve received over the years, consider yourself extremely lucky. Most of us have been on the receiving end of one too many horrible presents and as a result are very careful now when it comes to buying for others.

New-York based Stupid.com has taken the opposite approach and built an entire business around stupid stuff including gifts, toys and candy. Here are some of their stupidest gift ideas, complete with our smart alternatives that won’t leave you in the dog house this holiday season!

Underwear Repair Kit
We don’t know about you, but even with the Credit Crunch there are plenty of other things we’d gladly part with before giving up our fresh tighty whities. We suggest you put together a comfy bedtime set for your special someone instead. For the woman in your life, there are plenty of girly pyjamas, cozy slippers and comfortable housecoats to choose from. Or if something a little more risqué is what you’re after, a piece of sexy lingerie would certainly put a smile on her face (and yours!) Men love to cozy up too, especially in the cold winter months, so perhaps a flannel nightshirt or comfy cotton bathrobe would be in order for the man on your list?

Gin and Titonic Ice Cube Tray
This gift will most certainly kill the recipient’s buzz by making them think of all the lives lost during that fateful night on the cold Atlantic. It would be much smarter to buy something they could use without welling up, like a set of crystal wine glasses, festive martini glasses or a drying rack for wine glasses. For a nice added touch, include a bottle of their favourite beverage and some yummy snacks.

Bacon Wallet
It’s not that the joke isn’t lost on us, but who wants to be tempted to eat that often during the day? To avoid getting egged by the recipient (two can play that game!), it’s probably best to get a designer wallet or stylish Guess handbag for her or a classic leather wallet or messenger bag for him.

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