The Top-Five Worst Christmas Gifts for 2010 & Top 10 Gifts for Millionaires

Do you really need to be reminded that you have put on extra weight, especially when the hinter is an elephant or other barnyard animal that you are unable to slap for there insulting innuendo? This is just one example of the worst Christmas gift that you could give someone. Other gifts that hit the list were a lot less extreme, but none the less they fell under useless, and some of them were even quite expensive.

CNN recently released a list of not so good ideas when it comes to fulfilling your obligation of completing your Christmas list, unless you want to be on the naughty list yourself of bad gift givers. I am not saying that we shouldn't give thanks for the thought, but some of these are really dumb ideas that come with a high price tag.

The Five Worst Christmas Gifts for 2010

1. The Animal Weighing Scale from Lazybone: Retails for $41.38. I'd like to know what genius thought of this over the top gift that would lead one to believe that you feel they may need to shed a few pounds. I mean seriously, who needs this kind of reminder, especially during the holidays when you have probably put on 5 to 10 extra pounds from baking a massive amount of holiday treats for all to enjoy. This expressive gadget puts farm animals from bears and ducks to elephants and pigs in place of where the numbers would ordinarily be.

http://www.lazyboneuk.com/products/Animal-Weighing-Scales.html

2. The Spyder III Portable Laser by Wicked Lasers: Retails for $299.95. The world's most dangerous portable laser is a weapon that will cause serious injuries from deep bodily burns to blindness. This is great for anyone truly using it responsibly as a protection device, but put it into the hands of a menace or a terrorist, and it can really spell out many dangerous situations to anyone that comes into contact with the mini "lightsaber". http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/Spyder_III_Pro_Arctic_Series-96-37.html

3. Handerpants by Archie McPhee: Retails for $11.95 Mini tighty-whitey underwear for your hands. They are fingerless so they appear to be a fashion statement rather then a way of keeping your fingers warm. They might have more fashion appeal had they come in a variety of styles from boxers to Speedos and G-strings. http://www.mcphee.com/shop/products/Handerpants.html

4. The Office Bed Chair by CubicleBot: Retails for $ 594.00. This fancy office addition goes from chair to bed in just 30 seconds. The problem is that entices one to sleep on the job when they should probably be signing major deals and million dollar contracts. http://cubiclebot.com/office-decor/office-chair-converts-to-bed-creates-way-too-much-temptation/

5. Inflatable Fruitcake from Archie McPhee: Retails for $6.95. This horrible gift isn't even edible, as if we all have our sites set and mouth's watering for this rock solid door stopper anyway. The dessert get's high ranks for the bad rap category due to its heaviness and undesirable taste, so why not give it to those you love so that they can display it as a centerpiece. Because you still want the people you love to be speaking to you after the holidays. http://www.mcphee.com/shop/products/Inflatable-Fruitcake.html

Something to Consider:

Other bad ideas might include giving booze to a recovering alcoholic or teetotaler, pierced earrings for someone that has unpierced ears, and has no current plans of getting them pierced. And giving sugary treats to diabetics, unless they are specifically made with ingredients for people with diabetes.

Neiman-Marcus Christmas Gift Book Guide for 2010: Top-10 gifts for millionaires:

Metro Ship Luxury Houseboat, Retail: $250,000

Handmade Ukulele, Retail: $6,000

Avion Tequila Party for 75 guests will set you back a mere $125,000

2011 Chevrolet Camaro Retail: $75,000 "Note to Santa" Black please?

Tory Burch-style Worksman Tricycle Retail: $4,500

Edible Life-Sized Gingerbread Home Retail: $15,000

Trip for Two to Marfa, Texas $9,500

Charm Bracelet, The prices varies depending on the gems Roughly:$248,000

Leica Digital Camera, Retail:$17,500

Dale Chihuly Swimming Pool Floor, Retail: $1.5 million

http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/05/neiman-marcus-christmas-book-fantasy-experiences-2010/

Sources:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40773175/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/

http://www.blogbydonna.com/post/2008/12/Top-5-Worst-Christmas-Gifts.aspx

http://www.flowgo.com/funny/12644_fruit-cake-song.html