Inspired by Holiday Sweaters - What About Inflatables?

[grinningghost]

We've done the inflatable question before - but how about a new spin on it?

If someone GAVE YOU a holiday inflatable as a gift - and boy, were they EXCITED to give it to you - would you set it up in your front yard?

Even if you can't stand them?

Be truthful.

 

[joshsmom]

Yes, but it wouldn't last long around here. It's amazing how many of those things get holes in them quickly!

 

[grinningghost]

Yes, but it wouldn't last long around here. It's amazing how many of those things get holes in them quickly!

Yeah, it's amazing how those pocket knifes just mysteriously fly out of their sheathes at this time of year.

 

[NewJersey]

I'd say my dog put a hole in it and had to throw it away.

 

[grinningghost]

I'd say my dog put a hole in it and had to throw it away.

You devil.

 

[Libby X 3]

Yeah, it's amazing how those pocket knifes just mysteriously fly out of their sheathes at this time of year.

You are too funny that is exactly what would happen at my house too.
Sadly enough my dd would probably love it and I'd end up having to go buy a new one after the first one mysteriouly popped..

 

[Aimeedyan]

Nope, it wouldn't go up. If they came over and asked I would probably make up a story about what happened to it =)

Thankfully anyone that would give me a $150 gift knows that I despise those tacky things so it's not likely to happen =)

 

[NewJersey]

You devil.

whooooooo?? meeee?????

 

[jekajekalynn]

I'd come up with some lame excuse like not wanting my grass to die or something..lol


Honestly I HATE inflatables. Sure they were sort-of cute when they first came out..

Now everyone and their brother has 'em, and they just look SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO tacky... Like the outside of a Used Car lot.. I half expect an inflated gorilla holding a "grrrrrrrrrrrrrreat deals!" sign in someones yard when I see those. lol

 

[disneysnowflake]

No one would give me an inflatable as a gift because no one would bother spending that much on me.

Would I buy one for myself? No, because someone would destroy it.

Do I like them? I have no problem with them. I think most of them are cute.
I don't think they are tacky. There is a corny looking turkey I saw in several yards recently. He's cute.

 

[Blondie]

I don't care for the inflatables either, but if I was given one as a gift, I'd bite the bullet this year and display it so I wouldn't hurt their feelings.

Next year I'd tell them mice ate a hole in it or something!

 

[buckylarue]

I'd come up with some lame excuse like not wanting my grass to die or something..lol


Honestly I HATE inflatables. Sure they were sort-of cute when they first came out..

Now everyone and their brother has 'em, and they just look SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO tacky... Like the outside of a Used Car lot.. I half expect an inflated gorilla holding a "grrrrrrrrrrrrrreat deals!" sign in someones yard when I see those. lol

Now you're just being silly; the inflatable gorilla is for Halloween!

I would put one up, I have in the past, but the squirrels in our yard seem to think that vinyl is the best substance to insulate their nests and ripped the last one to shreds. Maybe I'd have to put it up in the living room!

 

[DaisyD]

Nope. I think they are so tacky. I think they just scream "Trashy".

 

[grinningghost]

Nope. I think they are so tacky. I think they just scream "Trashy".

But remember, this time someone GAVE it to you. They thought you'd LOVE it. They are going to drive by your house every night to see it all lit up in it's vinyl glory. And they will CRY when it's not there.

 

[DaisyD]

But remember, this time someone GAVE it to you. They thought you'd LOVE it. They are going to drive by your house every night to see it all lit up in it's vinyl glory. And they will CRY when it's not there.

Still wouldn't do it. I have been offered many from my neighbor who think it is the ultimate decoration GAG! I blame it on DH and tell them that DH thinks they are horrible and doesn't want them in our yard.

 

[grinningghost]

Still wouldn't do it. I have been offered many from my neighbor who think it is the ultimate decoration GAG! I blame it on DH and tell them that DH thinks they are horrible and doesn't want them in our yard.

Ooh, I bet that neighbor shoots daggers at your DH everytime he sees him.

 

[I Love Pluto]

No way would I ever put up an inflatable. I do not like them.

 

[DaisyD]

Ooh, I bet that neighbor shoots daggers at your DH everytime he sees him.

Nah, we are good friends. We hang out a lot. They just have different tastes then us. We go for the classic decorations like greenery and white lights. They have 10 blow ups and just bought 4 more this week! LOL!

 

[va32h]

I would never, ever destroy a gift that someone had given me.

I might re-gift it, or donate it, or even sell it, but I would definitely not take a knife to it, because destroying a present that someone gives you in good faith is just mean.

I would actually love to receive an inflatable, because my feeling about outdoor Christmas decorations is that they should be as tacky as possible.

We are talking about a holiday tradition that involves hanging lights all over your house. That, in itself is tacky (yes, even if they are all clear, and draped in an artistic swag).

So why not go all out and own your tackiness?

As we speak, I am debating between the Santa in a racecar inflatable or the Santa in a fishing boat inflatable.

I have to decide which will go best with my scene of penguins sliding down a slide.

 

[JunieJay]

Uhhh, no.

We live in the city where people don't have front yards so we don't see them very often. Drove out to my sister's in the suburbs this afternoon and lots of inflatables out her way. I'm amazed they are all the rage.