We've all been there - ripping off the wrapping paper to reveal... the worst Christmas presents ever ? The HQhair squad at head office are sharing the worst gifts they've ever received, 'cos all we want for Christmas isn't you.
Worst Christmas Presents
1. Golf Clubs
NO WAY
"My nan saw my brother as the golden child which meant he got everything he wanted and, to be fair, I got the same but cheaper. One year he wanted golf clubs, so guess what I got..."
Kirsty, Senior Campaigns Executive
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2. A Fitness Watch
NO WAY
"A Fit Bit I didn't ask for... #needtobeinthegym"
Fran, General Manager
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3. A Banjo
NO WAY
"A very expensive banjo"
Jack, Content Executive
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4. Matching Crochet
NO WAY
"A crocheted flower hat and scarf. It was purple and brown. It also matched my sister's. I was 25."
Laura, Campaign Manager
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5. Gin Gifts
NO WAY
"Every year my Nana buys me gin and gin related gifts... even though I'm allergic"
Izzi, Head of Trading
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6. A Pink Knitting Set
NO WAY
"A pink knitting set. I've never knitted. I still can't."
Rahoul, Senior eCRM Executive
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7. The Apprentice DVDs
NO WAY
"My secret santa specially ordered me a DVD of the Apprentice - it even had extra scenes"
Melissa, Content Executive
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8. A Pill Box
NO WAY
"My mum once bought me a pill box. I wasn't taking any pills so who knows why."
Matt, eCRM Manager
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9. Plastic Frogs
NO WAY
"A jar of plastic frogs. I was 10 years old at the time and no longer interested in plastic toys... and I never liked frogs"
Rob, PPC Executive
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9. A Food Blender
NO WAY
"A RED food blender, as it didn’t match the décor of the kitchen and I don’t blend anything."
Amelia, Content Manager
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