The Completely Pointless Thread II

[Twitchin Kitten]

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Ah I know the feeling Trudi. Grandma always delivered. Parents only deliver a lame substitute.

When I was 16 I wanted nothing but a leather motorcycle jacket for Christmas. A proper one like I have now.
So she goes shopping and she brings home an ugly, forest green thing with a belt tie and puffy cuffed sleeves for me to try on under the guise it's for Theresa and her mom wanted me to try it on because we were the same size.

I mocked the thing. Told them she wouldn't like it. I wouldn't wear it so what makes them think Theresa would? No comment from her or Theresa's mom.

Well I certainly felt like an idiot on Christmas morning when I opened that big present and there it was. The hideous green jacket. I had to pretend to love it and on top of it, it was not lined! Not even good for a mild winter day. I was forced to wear that thing all winter. Ugh.

I felt double foolish for not catching the ruse for trying it on!

So now, anytime I get a present that isn't exactly what I asked for but a cheap substitution, it's called a "green jacket".