V-Day, D-Day: What (Not) To Buy

So… the most pointless days of the year is nearly upon us: the one and only Valentine’s Day. For some, it’s a time to wallow in a self pity and get hammered with your single friends, and for others it’s an excuse to get something for doing absolutely nothing. For the latter, some form of shit present is always involved, so The Tab takes a look at five presents to keep and five that are going straight in the bin.

12 Pack of Krispy Kreme, £9.45

Nothing says I love you like a dozen doughnuts, right?

A trip to the cinema

Yes, you may have seen Django three times already but what’s one more? It’s the perfect excuse for him to see some Tarantino and for her to perv on DeCapriro.

Laser Quest, two games for £8

You’re never too old to run around trying to shoot each other. Paintballing is a definite no no as its painful and too much effort. This however is easy, fun and kind of romantic? http://www.darkstarlaser.com/

Name a star, £19.99

Agreed that is certainly not something a boyfriend would like to receive, for girls, it’s a definite YES.

A weekend away

Preferably out of the UK. Wishful thinking, but this gift tops the list.

A bath set from The Body Shop, £5

Yes it’s cheap and the woman outside the body shop on bold street made you buy it. But please, it just gathers dust at the back of a cupboard.

A picture frame with a photo of you and your other half

I see you every day, I talk to you everyday… a photo just isn’t necessary.

Anything from Moon Pig, Funky Pigeon or the latest one The Dogs Doodahs

This one doesn’t even need an explanation.

A box of Thornton’s chocolates, £5

You’ve been giving this gift to your Nan for the last 10 years, are you really going to palm it off on me?

Honest: My Story so Far (The Official Autobiography of Tulisa Contostavlos,) £16

Needles in the eye would be less painful than this.

Couples, I hope that this list has inspired some good ideas – and got shot of the shit ones.
Singletons, Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year…Juicy anyone?
But if you still in doubts check out this selection of gift ideas!

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