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Tuesday
19Dec

gift ideas

Yes, there are those of you who were ready for Christmas when the Thanksgiving turkey hit the table. You had your cards out the day after, and your tree up and your presents wrapped by the close of the weekend. You have probably been spending your days since then baking perfect cookies, and sitting around in your prepared smugness humming carols. Fuck you.

In case you are among the others…the ones who are still frantically thinking of gift ideas…look no further. I am here to help you find that something perfect for even the most finicky folks on your list.

Wish-I-Were-Dead-Mug2.jpgFor the Cubicle Jockey in your life, nothing says, “I understand” like a coffee mug. This splendid little number from The Onion will help them tell their co-workers how they feel without having to say a word.

Know someone who is the Ultimate in Retro-Geek Chic? Then this Blue Tooth Handset is something that I think even Dave would approve of.

For that special someone who’s put on a little weight this year, nothing says “Porky” like a bottle of Fat Bastard Wine. Trust me-I have given as a heartfelt gift in the past.

For the meat-eater/world traveler who has everything, consider a gift certificate to the Four Seasons in Jakarta, where a diner can buy a $110 hamburger. Don’t expect to mix with the locals, though, as the average wage in most parts of the Indonesia is around $40 a month.

I hope this helps with your last-minute panic.


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Reader Comments (10)

Hrmm weird, for some reason your pics never work for me anymore, I just see the name instead.

Like in this post I see wish I were dead mug 2.jpg

I'm one of the smug ones sitting around humming x-mas carols, I admit it! I'm damn proud because at this time every other year I've been running around like a headless chicken OR just not buying people shit. I've also spent WAY more money than I should.

Having more time = more time to spend more. So better to save it to the last minute I think!
Dec 19, 2006 at 01:53PM | Unregistered CommenterBreigh
If they were REALLY retro, there would be a cord on it...

:-)
Dec 19, 2006 at 02:48PM | Unregistered CommenterDave2
Yes, but then Dave...it would be dorky. Not Geeky. There is a difference.
Dec 19, 2006 at 03:07PM | Unregistered Commenterhcg

For company Christmas parties where they have those stupid mandatory gift exchanges, do they have those cups with other messages...say "I fucking don't even know you and haven't left my cubicle for a break in months and now you have a stupid cup because it's Christmas. Ho. Ho. Ho."

Dec 20, 2006 at 08:53AM | Unregistered CommenterLakeside Ling

It would have to either be a big mug, or have really tiny writing. I opt for the big mug so everyone can read it easily.

Dec 20, 2006 at 08:58AM | Unregistered Commenterhcg

Yes. I'm smug.

Dec 20, 2006 at 09:35AM | Unregistered CommenterJenn

I get so tired of this, independent blogs selling out to the Jakarta Four Seasons. I wonder how much it cost to get Hot Coffee Girl to shill for them.

Dec 20, 2006 at 10:06AM | Unregistered CommenterMike

Love.The.Mug.

But feel free to pick me up a flying car.
http://www.moller.com/

Dec 20, 2006 at 02:46PM | Unregistered CommenterRuss

Big mug. So I can tell them to jump into it.

(ooooo....am hostile!!!!)

Hubby and I had a *slight* bit of holiday spirit last night. Check yer email. ;)

Dec 21, 2006 at 09:15AM | Unregistered CommenterLakeside Ling

Oh, I have GOT to have that mug!!!

Dec 21, 2006 at 01:45PM | Unregistered CommenterEvil Genius

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