People were left “crying with laughter” after a comedian highlighted the unusual way Christmas gifts for men are marketed.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, comedian Ian Karmel joked about the predictability of gifts marketed to men, which tend to be themed around whiskey, knives and flannel shirts.
He tweeted: “Every men’s gift guide is like ‘A flannel flask to store your knife-flavored whiskey.'”
The hilarious tweet, which has now garnered over 1.6 million views on the social media site, has sparked amusement from men and women from all corners of the world who resonated with the jibe.
Many echoed the common items listed in men’s gift guides, with whiskey, leather bags, flannel shirts, and pine or gunpowder-scented products being a seemingly popular choice.
Entertained viewers took to the comments to join in on the joke, with tongue-in-cheek suggestions about what could also be marketed as a gift “for men” in the run-up to Christmas.
One wrote: “Next: ‘A multi-tool that doubles as a beard comb, because nothing is more manly than functional facial hair care.'”
Another joked: “Here’s some cigar flavored beard oil for your whiskey stones.”
Wondering what they might receive on the big day, another joked: “I’m looking forward to receiving a wooden box containing a new leather coaster for my knife-flavored whiskey which I pour from my flannel flask into my glass that has a 9” bullet. mm embedded in it’. A £169 flannel shirt included in the John Lewis men’s gift guide.
The hilarious tweet, which has now racked up over 1.6 million views on the social media app, has sparked amusement from men from all corners of the world who resonated with the jibe. Pictured: Whiskey included in John Lewis men’s gift guide
Wondering what they might receive on the big day, another joked: “I’m looking forward to receiving a wooden box containing a new leather coaster for my knife-flavored whiskey which I pour from my flannel flask into my glass that has a 9” bullet. mm embedded in it.’
A fourth joked: “I prefer bourbon with hints of gunpowder and self-imposed loneliness, but to each their own.”
Ian Karmel is an American comedian and writer who was co-director of CBS’ The Late Late Show along with Britain’s James Corden.
Ian frequently uses Twitter, where he posts jokes to his 74,000 followers on the app.
And it seems that the comedian was not wrong in his predictions about men’s gifts.
Popular men’s gift guides, including men’s magazine GQ, suggest several similar items being teased, including a whiskey cocktail box, English socks, a tomato-scented candle, a watch, and a hair-trimming kit. beard.
Similarly, Vogue has included a similar list of products in its “Best Gifts for Men” guide.
Among them is a leather toiletry bag, a bar of solid oregano soap, a leather backgammon set, a notebook and a razor.
Meanwhile, John Lewis suggests a set of On the rock whiskey glasses, socks, flannel shirts and various leather goods.
Many echoed the common items listed in men’s gift guides, with whiskey, leather bags, flannel shirts, and pine or gunpowder-scented products being a seemingly popular choice.
This comes after a woman insisted she would save hundreds of pounds this festive season by opting for an unusual method of gift-giving.
Catherine Lofthouse, 43, from Leicestershire, said she will only buy items with yellow stickers for her children.
The self-described “strict mum” also plans to use gift giving or re-gifting unwanted items to family and friends to keep costs down over the Christmas period.
She said she will only shop at charity shops, buy clearance products and re-gift hand-me-down items.
Additionally, Catherine, mother of Alex, 12, William, 10, and Robin, five, revealed the truth about Santa to her children as part of her plan to avoid shelling out for expensive stocking fillers this year.
The mum’s frugal ways aren’t just limited to the loved ones in her life – this Christmas, Catherine’s home will be decorated with items she bought from charity shops.
Ian frequently uses Twitter, where he posts jokes to his 74,000 followers on the app. Pictured: Dior Sauvage features in John Lewis men’s gift guide
Whiskey stones included in the John Lewis men’s gift guide
Perfume included in John Lewis men’s gift guide
Leather gloves included in the John Lewis men’s gift guide
This Christmas, decorating the house also gives Catherine an exciting opportunity to expand her thrifty ways, including using the same artificial tree she grew up with.
Catherine insists her home is “unique” and celebrates “the people I love,” incorporating items from her childhood, handmade gifts from her children and items she “found along the way.”
Catherine believes people should worry less about the cost of a Christmas gift and focus more on the “time and effort” invested in finding the perfect gift. He added: “If they’re worried about how much I’ve spent, that’s their fault.”
I’ve seen people spend huge sums of money on tattoos, which are clearly unwanted, and what’s the point? If they give you something you don’t want or need, pass it on to someone who can use it.’
Catherine added: “I’ve pretty much shopped this way for every special occasion since I had my first child.” I actually really enjoy it and find it much less stressful, getting a few snippets here and there when I’m out and about.
“(Otherwise, in December I would be running around all the stores and buying everything I can find, no matter how much it costs or if it really suits the recipient.”