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Furry Shoe Lamp

“Well, you could have knocked me down with a feather said my daughter, that is if you could find one big enough (her words!! Not mine) when she unwrapped this SO NOT A CHRISTMAS PRESENT - and tried not to show her feelings of utter shock and revulsion at this epitome of bad taste, crap and tat!!”

EDITOR’S NOTE: Read the full description at eBay UK (while it’s still up).

January 21st, 2008 Posted in Christmas, Found | No Comments

El Caganer

“It is called the ‘Caganer’ which roughly translates to ‘The Pooper’. Although the history of him is quite vague, some say that he is there fertilizing the ground, while others point out that during all events in history, someone, somewhere, was pooping. I have to admit that this is true, but still a little odd to see it in a Nativity. Here is a picture of the Caganer that we got as a gift this year.”

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January 21st, 2008 Posted in Christmas, Found | No Comments

Spam Giftset

“Hmm. I have to say that I have never received anything quite like this before. I guess it’s good to know I won’t starve if all the restaurants are closed for Chosuk.”

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January 15th, 2008 Posted in Chuseok, Found | No Comments

Win $5,000 with a crappy gift

shopit is holding a Crappiest Holiday Gift Contest. Users of their site can login and vote on what they think are the crappiest gifts in two categories: worst apparel item and most useless item. The winner of each category will win $5,000.

Please note Uh… thanks? is not affiliated with shopit in any way. Although, truth be told, we’d love to have some of the gifts highlighted on their site on ours.

Good luck!

January 7th, 2008 Posted in Found | No Comments

Texas Lottery Commercial

Good to see this concept transcends cultures. Check out this commercial about bad Christmas gifts from the Texas Lottery.

January 4th, 2008 Posted in Christmas, Found | No Comments