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The Best and Worst of Holiday GiftsFurther examination of semi-common gifts reveals their true meaning

Present Why It Sucks Why It Rocks

iTunes Gift Card

Generally speaking, they don’t know you at all. A quick stop at Safeway on the way over satis-fied their gift-giving needs. An iTunes gift card is the most ge-neric gift card out there. Slap in the face. I say, slap them back.

While they may not know you well, you just got a little richer. Plus, now you can fufill your own musical destiny to satisfy your listening pleasure.

Justin Timberlake’s “Play” Cologne

This sends the subtle mes-sage that you may need to bathe more. And if you’re forced to use it, you’ll scare your friends away.

You get to smell like a spring morning, whilst bringing sexy back.

The Biggest Loser Diet Book

Someone thinks your packing too much junk in your trunk.

Books make good kindling during our frigid winter. And Jil-lian Michael’s rock hard abs will haunt your dreams.

Holiday Sweater from Grandma

You now feel obligated to don this item whenever you see her. It’s also unfortunate when the

sweater’s two sizes too big. (See diet book)

Sometimes it looks nice. Sometimes it doesn’t end up jammed in the back of your closet. Sometimes...

“I feel like a 70 year-old spinster who lives for her cats and One Tree Hill. In other words, I feel glamor-ous”

- Jenny Schwartz

Twilight: Eclipse

If this fad continues, males ev-erywhere will riot in the streets, burning anything vampire-related in their path. Plus, it’s always great when you’re given a book in the middle of a series.

Gotta read up, because come June 2010, it’s time to hit the-aters again.

Chia Pet

It really doesn’t, let’s face it. It spices up any room, and it’s a plant with a face. Also, it has a catchy theme song. Ch-ch-ch-chia.

MoneyThis giver isn’t even confident enough in their knowledge of your interests to pick out a suitable gift card. (See iTunes Gift Card)

Um hey, you just got money. Stop complaining.

During the holiday season, there are gifts that make your heart sing, and those that make you feel worthless. Mirador explores those versatile gifts that sometimes have you wondering: Am I hated or loved?