Grinch thread

[Cooter]

It's not about the gifts for us, either. My family and friends are enough. I have everything I "need", and if I really "want" something, I'll buy it myself.

I'm the same way. I don't want any trinkety bullshit gifts please, and don't expect any from me

[90GT50]

I just hate spending money in general, having to buy something I know someone will remember for like a week just sucks, and I don't want anything, so I have to pretend I like most of my gifts, or actually use them or I'm considered a giant dick. Whatever.

[Cooter]

I just hate spending money in general, having to buy something I know someone will remember for like a week just sucks, and I don't want anything, so I have to pretend I like most of my gifts, or actually use them or I'm considered a giant dick. Whatever.

I've finally just decided to quit faking it and let people consider me a giant dick if they want to. But deep down they're thankful that they don't have to spend any money on some shit they know is just going to be shelved and eventually thrown away.

we can break bread, have some drinks, enjoy each others company, and if meaningful gifts are exchanged, fine, but if I want/need something, I'll get it for myself, and I'm thankful that I can

[bubbaearl]

well i got a pair of 10 in rims for my shop truck project and my bride got a new bath vanity. we don't pend hard earned money on bs for any reason. just buy for the young ones .

[ThreeFingerPete]

I was ready for Christmas to go away in October when I first heard the christmas music being piped into a store a week before halloween. Since then, its a parade off forced personas, manufactured stresses and people with their hand out looking to cash in on the goodwill of people who buy into the con of the "holiday". I see the worst in people these last few weeks, not in their actions per se, but in their expectations.

Evidently, being single means that you instantly get zero time off and have to cover for everyone else who has "important family things to do". Fuck you...i have important things to do as well. But obviously my time is less valuable than your time. Well see in a few months how that feels when the tables are turned and MY time is more important than Your time.

I really dont like either Thanksgiving or Christmas. I'm not religous and the majority of my family outside of my mom and a couple of cousins have all passed away. My christmas & thanksgiving is a dinner out with my mom and a movie. Pretty much indistinguishable from any other day of the year. Only main difference is everyning is fucking losed so there is nothing to do except sit around and listen to all the materialistic bullshit going on around me. Theres nothing about this time of year that is enjoyable, so why get worked up about it? Christmas carols are like nails on a chalkboard to me and I've worn out the mute button everytime a hyped up " oh you must love me a lot since you bought something expensive" commercial comes on.

I am so looking forward to dec 26th when the bullshit stops and i can stop being reminded at every single turn that everyone else is so much happier than i am.

Suck it.

I feel you man. I can't stand this time of year. Everyone is in a shopping frenzy just to keep up with the Jones'. The time of year should be about cherishing those who you hold dear to your hearts. My family is almost non-existent, so the part of the holidays that I feel everyone should embrace is completely lost on me.

[ThreeFingerPete]

I'm the same way. I don't want any trinkety bullshit gifts please, and don't expect any from me

Except for a John Deere toothpick dispenser!

[Cooter]

Except for a John Deere toothpick dispenser!

gets used daily, my friend... sitting in the cabinet at home

[SVT Lurch]

I hate the gift part too. It was fun as a kid, but since the youngest person in our family is 18 they're pretty pointless now.

I am so looking forward to dec 26th when the bullshit stops and i can stop being reminded at every single turn that everyone else is so much happier than i am.

Did you forget New Year's? That's no fun single either, especially when you get dumped on Christmas Eve.

[Big A]

I feel you man. I can't stand this time of year. Everyone is in a shopping frenzy just to keep up with the Jones'. The time of year should be about cherishing those who you hold dear to your hearts. My family is almost non-existent, so the part of the holidays that I feel everyone should embrace is completely lost on me.

I'm just the opposite, I've got a huge family with lost of little kids, but I'm relegated to just getting a phone call this year. That sucks just as bad.

I agree on the shoppoing hub bub though, I do enjoy giving, but I'm glad to have not had to deal with the parking lot chaos, long lines, and crappy attitudes. When asked what I wanted this year I genuinely responded that I didn't need anything, don't hassle with the crowds.

[Big A]

Did you forget New Year's? That's no fun single either, especially when you get dumped on Christmas Eve.

Sorry to hear it Trey, attach some mistletoe to your zipper, and head out to the movies this afternoon, and find you a nice jewish girl.

[SVT Lurch]

I feel you man. I can't stand this time of year. Everyone is in a shopping frenzy just to keep up with the Jones'. The time of year should be about cherishing those who you hold dear to your hearts. My family is almost non-existent, so the part of the holidays that I feel everyone should embrace is completely lost on me.

I'm about to go to lunch at my grandma's, but I'm free after that (until Tuesday) if you want to do something.

Except for a John Deere toothpick dispenser!

gets used daily, my friend... sitting in the cabinet at home

LMAO!

Sorry to hear it Trey, attach some mistletoe to your zipper, and head out to the movies this afternoon, and find you a nice jewish girl.

Haha thanks, I'll see what I can do. Going to take the Cobra out for a bit now, that usually cures what ails me.

[davbrucas]

I kinda agree with Jedi, but I have young kids and I enjoy watching their excitement...but I can do without the bullshit that adults do this time of year...like the examples stated above.

[90GT50]

Trey, post pics of the ex, lol.

[Real Estate Nate]

I was ready for Christmas to go away in October when I first heard the christmas music being piped into a store a week before halloween. Since then, its a parade off forced personas, manufactured stresses and people with their hand out looking to cash in on the goodwill of people who buy into the con of the "holiday". I see the worst in people these last few weeks, not in their actions per se, but in their expectations.

Evidently, being single means that you instantly get zero time off and have to cover for everyone else who has "important family things to do". Fuck you...i have important things to do as well. But obviously my time is less valuable than your time. Well see in a few months how that feels when the tables are turned and MY time is more important than Your time.

I really dont like either Thanksgiving or Christmas. I'm not religous and the majority of my family outside of my mom and a couple of cousins have all passed away. My christmas & thanksgiving is a dinner out with my mom and a movie. Pretty much indistinguishable from any other day of the year. Only main difference is everyning is fucking losed so there is nothing to do except sit around and listen to all the materialistic bullshit going on around me. Theres nothing about this time of year that is enjoyable, so why get worked up about it? Christmas carols are like nails on a chalkboard to me and I've worn out the mute button everytime a hyped up " oh you must love me a lot since you bought something expensive" commercial comes on.

I am so looking forward to dec 26th when the bullshit stops and i can stop being reminded at every single turn that everyone else is so much happier than i am.

Suck it.

Um...sounds like we need to do some of this

[Scott Mc]

I too am disheartened to the modern christmas, my family is shattered and my wife and I are the only ones even in town to take out my mom for this holiday. My brother was too lazy to come home from school (that she pays for), my SIS just had better things to do and I no longer talk to my dad. Imake myself feel good by tipping the people I see everyday that have less than me ( gas station employees, cashiers etc). It is what I do to keep my holiday spirit alive. Best holiday wishes everyone.