December 12th, 2015

Cash for Christmas

by Brian Walker, Greg Walker and Chance Browne

Hi and Lois Sunday page, December 11, 2005,

Thirsty always takes the easy way out when it comes to his responsibilities. But his solution to shopping efficiently is actually not a bad idea.

Many people, particularly teenagers, prefer to get money for Christmas. Gift cards are an option when a shopper has no idea what to give, or runs out of time. But these come with the obligation of having to make a purchase at a particular store or site. The problem is, giving cash conveys the message that not much thought went into the gift. No one wants to be perceived as a lazy present-giver.

There are many ways to give cash creatively. Among the sites on the Internet with such solutions are this one: http://www.buzzfeed.com/maitlandquitmeyer/dollar-dollar-bill-yall#.ccNG7dx86

Of course, Thirsty would never make the effort to try any of these.

– Brian Walker