The Top Four Most Useless/Amazing Gifts

If you are forced to purchase gifts this year and don’t want to waste precious hours in search of the perfect item, there are several sure fire options guaranteed to delight and mystify that someone special-or not so special, as the case may be.

1. The Snuggy - You have likely seen this gem advertised as an all purpose blanket that wears like a cheap fleece cape. It is available at Wal-Mart for $19.95 in an off-putting, bright blue colour. A detachable reading light is included so you can snuggy up with some equally ironic reading material.

2. The Easy Bake Oven - This one is a classic. If purchased for a child - as it is technically intended to be - it is sure to elicit a new-found sense of joy. If purchased for an adult, the Easy Bake Oven will no doubt stir up pleasant memories of Christmases past. Available at Wal-Mart for about $30. Also available, the Easy Bake Decorating Sensation Frosting Pen, which claims to make decorating “as easy as 1, 2, 3”. Batteries not included, ages 8 and up.

3. The Bedazzler - The latest incarnation of this old favourite is called The Style Six Gem Decorator, available at Wal-Mart for about $28. It allows you to “create and be your own fashion statement.” In this consumer’s opinion, the results are lacklustre. Not recommended for children under 3.

4. The Bumpit - Chances are, you have also seen these hair volumizing, leave-in inserts advertised infomercial style and felt the overwhelming urge to purchase your own in order to obtain the most gravity defying hairdo possible. At $12.95, with three varied sizes included this must-have beauty secret is an absolute steal. Head down to Wal-Mart and get ready to Bumpit up.