The Top 10 Worst Christmas Gifts You Can Give a Man
Last week we posted an article on the “Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Men“. This post caused quite a reaction. We received several dozen e-mails suggesting other ideas. Several e-mails had mentioned that garden equipment should be added to the list. Apparently things like chainsaws, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and the axe are on men’s wish lists for 2011. Also quite interesting was the suggestion to write about the top 10 worst Christmas gifts. Thanks to your feedback we already have a few things that will make the list. Here is the top 10 for the worst gifts you can give a man for Christmas.
The Ultimate Worst Gift: Hair Treatment
Don’t add insult to injury! If your man’s hairline keeps recessing like the tide of a Norwegian Fjord then chances are good that he knows about it. He probably is not happy about this natural phenomenon either but giving Rogaine as a stocking stuffer in not the solution.
The Second Worst Gift: One Month Gym Membership
Yes yes, he has been putting on a few pounds since you two got married and he knows about it. Motivating him to get in shape with a one month gym membership is a bit passive aggressive and a huge turn off. Unless he is asking for the membership as a gift, don’t do it.
The Bronze Medal “Worst Gift”: Veggie Burgers
There is nothing manly about grilling vegetables that trick us into thinking we are eating meet. No man will fall for it! If you do want to get something to please the taste buds, then a monthly subscription to Omaha Steaks is a much manlier present.
4th Worst Gift: A Puppy
Giving a living thing as a present without notice is never a good idea. No matter how cute of a pooch you picked out, a puppy is something that needs to be talked about first, and picked out together.
5th Worst Gift: Nose Hair Trimmer
They work great, don’t cost much, and fit into a stocking. But don’t let this fool you that it is indeed a good stocking stuffer.
6th Worst Gift: Back Hair Shaving Kit
Yes, they do exists. It is basically a razor with a telescope extension designed for back hair removal. Even if he could use some back grooming, don’t make this a stocking stuffer – especially not if the in-laws are there.
7th Worst Gift: A Vacuum
This is not a present any man would appreciate. Don’t think that buying a Vacuum will change his bad habits of leaving his stuff everywhere. Buying him a vacuum for Christmas is the equivalent of him buying you a vacuum for Christmas.
8th Worth Gift: Self Help Books
This one should go without explanation! Self-help books are never a good idea regardless the occasion.
9th Worth Gift: A Snuggie
This present was funny 2 years ago. Unless you want to give a “bad” gadget gift, a Snuggie not a good idea. It you still want to put a Snuggie under the tree then make it a Snuggie for 2.
The Not Quite so Bad “Worst Gift”: Socks
Another cliche gift are socks. It basically tells him that you didn’t know what else to get him. Still set on the idea to dress up his feet? Then why not a pair classic oxford shoes. Just make sure you check the return policy before buying.
Your Cheap-Neckties Team