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MeizMeiz Registered User regular
edited December 2007 in Social Entropy++
So I'm middle class. Wicked.

Then I see this box outside my office by the elevators and start to thinking. You know, I should get something and put it in the box. Anyone know if Count Chocula considered non perishable? Because, I mean, I could get some beans or something but if I was about to starve, I could think of nothing better to eat before that happens again.

Also, this is just a reminder as sometimes in the day to day grind, we might forget that there are other people that have been born into less then fortunate circumstances. There's that whole Child's Play thing that I know is run by some pretty awesome people that I know don't spend their times shopping for expensive clothes or the latest Dodge Viper, yet they make it work. I say this because every time I see some charity it's run by some fat suit and I'm unsure if I should be handing over hard earned money to him.



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  • the wookthe wook Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I've already asked all of my family and friends not to get me anything because I can't afford to get them stuff.

    it sucks

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  • elijahtaryelijahtary Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Meiz wrote: »
    So I'm middle class. Wicked.

    Then I see this box outside my office by the elevators and start to thinking. You know, I should get something and put it in the box. Anyone know if Count Chocula considered non perishable? Because, I mean, I could get some beans or something but if I was about to starve, I could think of nothing better to eat before that happens again.

    Also, this is just a reminder as sometimes in the day to day grind, we might forget that there are other people that have been born into less then fortunate circumstances. There's that whole Child's Play thing that I know is run by some pretty awesome people that I know don't spend their times shopping for expensive clothes or the latest Dodge Viper, yet they make it work. I say this because every time I see some charity it's run by some fat suit and I'm unsure if I should be handing over hard earned money to him.

    Count Chocula is immortal, dude. Like Elmo.

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  • STATE OF THE ART ROBOTSTATE OF THE ART ROBOT Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Man Boo Berry would fuck Count Chocula's shit up.

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  • JavenJaven Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    My family does this lame ass tradition where we all swap names and everyone has to write a list of where they want and where to get it and you have to get your person something off the list and there's a fifty dollar limit.

    This year I just said fuck it and I'm going to buy everyone whatever they hell I want to buy them. Half assing Christmas is just lame.

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  • The Otaku SuppositoryThe Otaku Suppository Bawstan New EnglandRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Man Boo Berry would fuck Count Chocula's shit up.

    Not if Captain Crunch doesn't get to him first. Bitch has been spreading LIES.

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  • CogliostroCogliostro Marginal Opinions Spring, TXRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    We do secret santa thing. buy one gift for one person, get one gift from one person.

    Man, multiple Christmas presents are for the kids. We're not kids anymore.

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  • STATE OF THE ART ROBOTSTATE OF THE ART ROBOT Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Seriously? Captain fucking Crunch? That asshole is an amateur compared to Boo berry.

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  • JordynJordyn Really, Commander? Probing Uranus. Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Last year, Framling and I won Christmas at our house.

    We managed to get everyone something they loved. Even my older brother and my stepdad. We got the brother America: The Book and we brought my stepdad back a salmon from the market here. We got my mom the complete Calvin & Hobbes.

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  • Centipede DamascusCentipede Damascus Ho! Ho! Ho! Drink Coke!Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    One of the reasons I love my job is that I get some crazy side benefits. Like they have these "points" they give you every month based on various incentives. These magical pseudo-dollars can be redeemed for gift certificates to various sponsored retailers such as Amazon.com, Best Buy, etc.

    I managed to rack up 300+ points going into this holiday season, so all my family is getting $50 gift cards to places they like to shop (although I might still go out and buy them actual presents with the gift cards so it's more personal)

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  • elijahtaryelijahtary Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Man Boo Berry would fuck Count Chocula's shit up.

    Not if Captain Crunch doesn't get to him first. Bitch has been spreading LIES.

    Captain Crunch is the shit. Boo Berry and the Count have no chance.

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  • VisionOfClarityVisionOfClarity Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Javen wrote: »
    My family does this lame ass tradition where we all swap names and everyone has to write a list of where they want and where to get it and you have to get your person something off the list and there's a fifty dollar limit.

    This year I just said fuck it and I'm going to buy everyone whatever they hell I want to buy them. Half assing Christmas is just lame.

    I definitely understand. What's the point of doing it even when everyone can just buy themselves a $50 gift and call it a day?

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  • JavenJaven Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Aaaaaaaand segue to argument about childrens cereal in five posts.

    I'd say this is a record, but it really isn't.

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  • scarlet st.scarlet st. Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I won Orikae's Christmas, and that's all I needed <3<3<3

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  • StaleghotiStaleghoti Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Kraft Dinner

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  • Centipede DamascusCentipede Damascus Ho! Ho! Ho! Drink Coke!Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I got to say, I loves me some Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

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  • redimpulseredimpulse Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    My secret satan is the only one getting a gift from me this year, and likewise it's the only gift I'm expecting.

    Hopefully next year will be a little better financially and I'll actually be able to do things.

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  • StaleghotiStaleghoti Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I'm below the poverty line

    you people should donate to me

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  • Lord DaveLord Dave Grief Causer Bitch Free ZoneRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Cogliostro wrote: »
    We do secret santa thing. buy one gift for one person, get one gift from one person.

    Man, multiple Christmas presents are for the kids. We're not kids anymore.

    That is sad.

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  • TonkkaTonkka Some one in the club tonight Has stolen my ideas.Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I'm gonna give so much shit.

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  • MeizMeiz Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Staleghoti wrote: »
    I'm below the poverty line

    you people should donate to me

    I'll buy you a beer and a hot meal.

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  • FellhandFellhand Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Cogliostro wrote: »
    We do secret santa thing. buy one gift for one person, get one gift from one person.

    Man, multiple Christmas presents are for the kids. We're not kids anymore.

    This is what we do. Yankee Christmas. The adults each bring a gift around $15 and we draw numbers. Last year I decided to be different and give a certificate for $40 to a restaurant. My grandmother got it and really enjoyed it. I was pleased. I think I traded something shitty like desert toppings for $10 and five dollars in scratchers. I only made back $3 on those.

    but yeah, go middle class Christmas.

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  • Lord DaveLord Dave Grief Causer Bitch Free ZoneRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Fellhand wrote: »
    Cogliostro wrote: »
    We do secret santa thing. buy one gift for one person, get one gift from one person.

    Man, multiple Christmas presents are for the kids. We're not kids anymore.

    This is what we do. Yankee Christmas. The adults each bring a gift around $15 and we draw numbers. Last year I decided to be different and give a certificate for $40 to a restaurant. My grandmother got it and really enjoyed it. I was pleased. I think I traded something shitty like desert toppings for $10 and five dollars in scratchers. I only made back $3 on those.

    but yeah, go middle class Christmas.

    soooo sad

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  • FellhandFellhand Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Lord Dave wrote: »
    Fellhand wrote: »
    Cogliostro wrote: »
    We do secret santa thing. buy one gift for one person, get one gift from one person.

    Man, multiple Christmas presents are for the kids. We're not kids anymore.

    This is what we do. Yankee Christmas. The adults each bring a gift around $15 and we draw numbers. Last year I decided to be different and give a certificate for $40 to a restaurant. My grandmother got it and really enjoyed it. I was pleased. I think I traded something shitty like desert toppings for $10 and five dollars in scratchers. I only made back $3 on those.

    but yeah, go middle class Christmas.

    soooo sad

    That's how we do Christmas on Vermont Avenue. How's life at Park Place?

    Edit: I wasn't clear. We do that for the extended family. For my immediate family (mom, dad, sister) we get each other multiple gifts.

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  • StaleghotiStaleghoti Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I should make a "Help me pay my student loan" fund/network of students in debt

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  • STATE OF THE ART ROBOTSTATE OF THE ART ROBOT Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I would say my Christmas in monopoly terms is akin to St. James place. Not bad at all i say.

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  • ArcibiArcibi Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    My mom gets me all kinds of stuff every Christmas

    Which makes me sad because I don't make much money and I can barely afford to get her anything

    "Oh wow thanks for Guitar Hero and the hoodie and The Super Mario Bros Super Show Volume 1 on DVD, here's a ceramic cup and bowl that the art club had for sale"

    EDIT: I am probably "Go to Jail" or "Luxury Tax"

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  • redimpulseredimpulse Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I'm probably somewhere between Baltic Avenue and Oriental Avenue

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  • cheshirecheshire Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    My mom is always real excited for christmas. She always goes overboard and buys lots of stuff for my neice and nephews and always get good stuff for my sis, bro and me. I can understand it though cause we only just started celebrating christmas a couple years ago. We actually got a real tree this year and it was a lot of fun picking it out and stuff. I really like christmas. I like giving.

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  • FellhandFellhand Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    cheshire wrote: »
    My mom is always real excited for christmas. She always goes overboard and buys lots of stuff for my neice and nephews and always get good stuff for my sis, bro and me. I can understand it though cause we only just started celebrating christmas a couple years ago. We actually got a real tree this year and it was a lot of fun picking it out and stuff. I really like christmas. I like giving.

    My friends never had Christmas until like 5 years ago. They we Jehova's Witnesses for a while and then realized it was a big crock of shit.

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  • Dr_KeenbeanDr_Keenbean Dumb as a butt Planet Express ShipRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    My girlfriend and split Rock Band, it was our gift to each other.

    I just know my mom is gonna buy us a ton of shit. I hate it when she does that.

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  • cheshirecheshire Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Fellhand wrote: »
    cheshire wrote: »
    My mom is always real excited for christmas. She always goes overboard and buys lots of stuff for my neice and nephews and always get good stuff for my sis, bro and me. I can understand it though cause we only just started celebrating christmas a couple years ago. We actually got a real tree this year and it was a lot of fun picking it out and stuff. I really like christmas. I like giving.

    My friends never had Christmas until like 5 years ago. They we Jehova's Witnesses for a while and then realized it was a big crock of shit.

    Yeah that's basically what happened to my family. It really sucked.

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