There’s a dark place we don’t speak of, except in hushed whispers. Its inhabitants are mournful creatures, forever shamed by the infractions they’ve inflicted on their own lives and society. Possibly the universe.
Here is their story (brought to you by JCPenney). Made expressly for every man who has ever suffered through the pain of a true gift-giving FAIL.
Who decided that women only want “romantic” gifts? That no woman would want a gift that’s actually useful? And, of course, women can’t be geeks, right? *sigh* This kind of stereotyping is getting us nowhere. Giving a great gift is about knowing the person you are getting the gift for. Wouldn’t it just be stupid if the man who *know* his wife would love a new pair of running shoes, maybe a particularly cools pair he’s seen that she does not know abut, decides not to get them for her, because You Can’t Give Running Shoes. Instead, she ends up… Read more »
Ah, yes, because failing at gift-giving is a male fault and spiteful women cram us into the doghouse for not realizing they don’t like technology (or men who make sweet tech-based jokes) and want diamonds instead.
Please.
Gift-giving is about communication and knowing your partner, not gender.