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"Another Christmas, another harvest"

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Mon 27/12/04 at 12:55
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"Pouch Ape"
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Every year this happens. I tell my family I don't want anything: "But it's Christmas, you've got to have something.", "But it's a religious holiday, which I don't believe in, and have no right to celebrate. I only did in the past because you confused it with tradition. If you must, get me a card, and definitely no clothes." So Christmas day arrives. By a curious twist of fate, I've managed to get away from sitting round a table with my family, watching my Dad embarrass himself, and Grandma get increasingly drunk. This year it's the girlfriends house, thank f**k. And it's fun - I win a quiz, and the food is nice. We talk about chavs, swear openly, and everyone is friendly.

The next day I go home, and I have presents to open from the family. A harvest of shiiiite - I asked for no presents, not no effort. 2 x deodorant kits, vouchers for places I never shop, and the most horrible horrible chav uniform from my Brother. I thought it was a joke, why would anyone wear anything like this monstrosity, other than to be pointed out as a useless member of society? That's what I thought Next, Topman and River Island were - Chav costume shops. Now the word 'Chav' is overused in our vocabulary frequently, but there's no other word for it. My Brother has known me for nearly 24 years. Through my grunge period, Britpop period, to my current indie lo-fi leanings. He knows better, which means his orange girlfriend must have got it!

I asked for nothing, I was giving next to nothing, which is useless and makes me look ungrateful. They could have got me tools, shoelaces or even cups. One year an Aunt got me a bottle of ketchup - it was fantastic, the most thoughtful present I ever had because it's the only thing I've ever really wanted and I got it! Next year I become a hermit.
Mon 27/12/04 at 12:55
Regular
"Pouch Ape"
Posts: 14,499
Every year this happens. I tell my family I don't want anything: "But it's Christmas, you've got to have something.", "But it's a religious holiday, which I don't believe in, and have no right to celebrate. I only did in the past because you confused it with tradition. If you must, get me a card, and definitely no clothes." So Christmas day arrives. By a curious twist of fate, I've managed to get away from sitting round a table with my family, watching my Dad embarrass himself, and Grandma get increasingly drunk. This year it's the girlfriends house, thank f**k. And it's fun - I win a quiz, and the food is nice. We talk about chavs, swear openly, and everyone is friendly.

The next day I go home, and I have presents to open from the family. A harvest of shiiiite - I asked for no presents, not no effort. 2 x deodorant kits, vouchers for places I never shop, and the most horrible horrible chav uniform from my Brother. I thought it was a joke, why would anyone wear anything like this monstrosity, other than to be pointed out as a useless member of society? That's what I thought Next, Topman and River Island were - Chav costume shops. Now the word 'Chav' is overused in our vocabulary frequently, but there's no other word for it. My Brother has known me for nearly 24 years. Through my grunge period, Britpop period, to my current indie lo-fi leanings. He knows better, which means his orange girlfriend must have got it!

I asked for nothing, I was giving next to nothing, which is useless and makes me look ungrateful. They could have got me tools, shoelaces or even cups. One year an Aunt got me a bottle of ketchup - it was fantastic, the most thoughtful present I ever had because it's the only thing I've ever really wanted and I got it! Next year I become a hermit.
Mon 27/12/04 at 14:12
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Posts: 40
Scrooge
Mon 27/12/04 at 14:13
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Posts: 40
Merry Christmas you miserable b******d! :)
Mon 27/12/04 at 14:30
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"leaf it aaaaht"
Posts: 7,914
Why is he a miserable 'naughty word' because he don't celebrate christmas?
Mon 27/12/04 at 15:05
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"Lisan al-Gaib"
Posts: 7,093
Simple solution. Chuck 'em out, or give them to a charity shop.

Everyones a winner.
Mon 27/12/04 at 15:06
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"leaf it aaaaht"
Posts: 7,914
The club i went to last night gave everyone free entry if they bought an unwanted gift.

Get rid of crap and party for free-ish
Mon 27/12/04 at 17:06
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Posts: 11,038
monkey_man wrote:
> That's what I thought Next, Topman and River Island were - Chav costume
> shops. Now the word 'Chav' is overused in our vocabulary frequently, but
> there's no other word for it.

Ahaha.
Where do you buy your stuff then?
or do you just make it?
Mon 27/12/04 at 17:33
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"Excommunicated"
Posts: 23,284
I only asked for a sleeping gown, it's excellent.

I also have useless amounts of Lynx and chocolate.
Mon 27/12/04 at 17:41
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"aka memo aaka gayby"
Posts: 11,948
Puddin™ wrote:
> The club i went to last night gave everyone free entry if they bought
> an unwanted gift.

"free entry if they bought"

Yeah...
Mon 27/12/04 at 18:12
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Posts: 11,038
gaybys wrote:
> Puddin™ wrote:
> The club i went to last night gave everyone free entry if they
> bought
> an unwanted gift.
>
> "free entry if they bought"
>
> Yeah...

Puddin's stupid an' all, but I think she meant brought.

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