Go with the gift card. Only put $6.66 (or should I go with the more 'scientific/historical number' associated with the mark of the beast of, "696"?) on it for each of them. This counts as a, "I got you something" gift, keeps your dignity of moral high-ground of, "well I did get them something," and is low enough in value that if they use it they might just raise their eyebrow and get their attention.
Or draw them a card using crayons. Make it very badly, crude, and obviously wishing them a merry easter (or some other holiday, such as Labor Day). If they ask, just tell them flat out, "well seeing as you put so much effort into your gifts over the years I thought I'd join the club. Obviously you've learned something I haven't and I want to join the bandwagon."
Or get them something they really wanted, but slightly twisted so as they can't use it. For example, if one of them wants a particular CD of a band, see if you can find it in vinyl. If the band isn't that old, go with the 'type' of music and get something 'similar' on vinyl. Or you could go really old school and get them eight-tracks.
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Date: 2005-12-16 04:54 pm (UTC)Or draw them a card using crayons. Make it very badly, crude, and obviously wishing them a merry easter (or some other holiday, such as Labor Day). If they ask, just tell them flat out, "well seeing as you put so much effort into your gifts over the years I thought I'd join the club. Obviously you've learned something I haven't and I want to join the bandwagon."
Or get them something they really wanted, but slightly twisted so as they can't use it. For example, if one of them wants a particular CD of a band, see if you can find it in vinyl. If the band isn't that old, go with the 'type' of music and get something 'similar' on vinyl. Or you could go really old school and get them eight-tracks.