Ever had a present you hated?

[Chris S]

Woolworths used to SELL broken biscuits (OOPS! showing my age again )

I'm old enough to remember Woolworths selling broken biscuits as well. Unfortunately the ones I get are just crumbs by the time they reach me.

I think Woolworths used to sell mis-shaped chocolates as well. That would have been a really classy way to impressive a girlfriend

 

[Drago]

Why is it that if I buy Mrs D a washing machine for her birthday she would go doolally, yet if she bought me a device of similar bland utility, such as a power drill, I'd be chuffed to bits?

 

[bikingdad90]

Because you “play” with power tools and you “use” a washing machine to clean up the mess you make of the clothes. They are mondane things are not his/hers but a family item that everyone uses.

Only time it’s applies is something like straighteners or a hair dryer.

 

[stephec]

Why is it that if I buy Mrs D a washing machine for her birthday she would go doolally, yet if she bought me a device of similar bland utility, such as a power drill, I'd be chuffed to bits?

I used to work with a guy who once bought an iron for his wife's birthday.

He said that at the time she needed one and they were really skint, so he didn't see the problem.