Blake Schwendiman's Blog and Blook

I was just perusing the Worst Gift List for the holiday season and I found a minor contradiction to one of my recent posts. First off, here is the list of worst gifts:

1. The Chia Pet
2. Fast-Food Gift Certificates
3. Self-Improvement Gifts
4. Underwear or Lingerie
5. Homemade Clothing
6. Tube Socks
7. Pets

From personal experience, I can tell you that receiving homemade clothing is only worse when the clothing is underwear or lingerie. When I was about seven years old, I received homemade silk panties from a distant relative who either thought that I actually was a girl or that I just had issues.

I've never received tube socks, but I once got a weight loss magazine for my birthday (thanks, Bryan). We bought a pet for Christmas one year for our daughter. Bad plan. And obviously the chia pet is a no brainer.

The only problem I have with the list is the Fast-Food Gift Certificate, but I suppose it depends on what you consider to be fast food. I have been recommending Chipotle for some time now. Chipotle isn't what I would call traditional fast food, so I may be okay, but it's not formal dining either. In any case, let's just be clear: Chipotle gift cards are a great Christmas gift.