The MD Top 40 worst Christmas presents of our youth list.

Number 40

40 Embassy. In Christmas wrapping. We were 12. We were expecting Top Trumps. Turns out we'd got them by mistake. Managed to smoked 4 before they were confiscated.
Number 39

1972 Shoot Annual. At Christmas 1974.
Number 38

A beautifully wrapped packet of Smash dried potato:

"We know you love that advert"
Number 37

A puncture repair kit.

"We haven't got a bike"

"It's for the Space Hopper"

"We haven't got a Space Hopper"
Number 36

A lava lamp from a trendy Aunt. Immediately confiscated.

"IT WILL BE THE HEROIN NEXT!!!"
Number 35

An out of date Easter Egg
Number 34

Fake dog poo.

A bit disconcerting on the table during Christmas dinner
Number 33.

Wanted - Captain Scarlet MPV.

Got - An Austin Allegro. A brown Austin Allegro.
Number 32

A chocolate smoking set
Number 31

The hand knitted balaclava.

'Don't pull a face, it'll keep your ears warm. And the itching will stop by Easter'
Number 30

The 707 (707?) spy kit.

We suspect it was not bought from Harrods.
Number 29

The C&A Dressing gown and snake belt combo.

Every year until we were 18.
Number 27

A 50p postal order
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