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Poundland's Gift of Nothing

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46943889

Funny? Clever? Pointless? Stupid?

Not sure if it's worth £1

over a year ago
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This reminds me of The Emperor's New Clothes. It is actually making fools of those who buy and I certainly would not like to receive it.

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indeed - what a waste of £1! I mean, unless it is to prank someone, which tends to be quite popular to do these days

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I have a strange sense of humour so I found that very funny. I would like to see a christmas one saying 'what do you give the person who has everything? Nothing!'. I'd give it to my mum watch her freak out and being completely angry then give her actual present.

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lol I do see the funny side of it. I can't get annoyed by it as there is worse things out in the market for sale - this one might make someone laugh 😜

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hspexy yep, I can see it's place as a joke but would sooner make my own. My dad's birthday was April 1st and many were the years that we wrapped something trivial, like a pack of polos, in layers and layers of paper (usually newspaper), and then put in a huge cardboard box. He would always play along despite knowing what to expect!

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haha I think that’s quite funny and is Exactly what I’m getting the other half 😂

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lol oooh I wonder what he will be getting you in return...hope he's not using LD as well, as the gig would be up!

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hspexy no he doesn’t use LD so I’m quite safe 😊

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Haha would love to give it as a joke present. Got a secret Santa for someone I hate and would have been ideal!

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Wonder if you could.take it back for a refund the day after. Last laugh on the consumers.

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haha didn't think about it like that - perhaps worth a try to see. Have never done a refund with Poundland before, and not sure if it's something people can be bothered to do

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"This product is designed to go straight into the bin, but will last for 500 years".

Do you get a written guarantee? 500 years for £1 seems very good value.😀

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lol indeed! something to pass down for generations, like an heirloom! 😜

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no sorry i would not buy it and i would rarther have nothing than recive it wast of a quid if u ask me

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its rediculous there charing a pound for empty box thats stealing your dosh

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You could just make your own. print off a label and place inside an empty jam jar. Pound saved. Recycled jam jar

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Not gonna lie I would rather buy some chocolate 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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