The Thought that Counts

I never imagined I’d say it, but I’m beginning to identify with Barack Obama.  I’m certainly not referring to his politics or his narcissism, but it seems that both of us really suck when it comes to gift giving. 

First, he gave Prime Minister Gordon Brown some DVDs that were incompatible with English electronics and then he gave Queen Elizabeth an iPod that contained his speeches.  Well, I hate to admit it, but I can empathize.  Shopping for a prime minister has got to be hard enough, but trying to shop for a woman who has her own country would give me the mother of all migraines.  Frankly, I’m surprised he didn’t just fall back on that old reliable.  When in doubt, I say, you can’t go wrong giving cash.  Which, by the way, seems to be one of the things, as opposed to bowling and speaking without a TelePrompter, at which the president seems to be quite adept.  And, best of all, the cash, unlike the iPod, would be a personal gift because the Queen’s picture would be on it. (more…)