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'Grandma doesn't need slippers': Fox News slammed over Christmas money-saving tip (www.indy100.com)

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[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago

The actual quote is a lot more tame than "fuck grandma".

“Budget, budget, budget,” Warshaw said. “You need a plan. Also, remember, adults don’t need gifts, OK.

“Focus on the people in your life who are aged three to 18. Grandma doesn’t need slippers. If they don’t live by you, don’t get them a gift. Now’s not the time to spend and break the bank sending packages across the country.”

I agree with all this. Even more, I'd add to focus on smaller, handmade gifts for kids. Fuck the American consumeristic holiday mindset. I've not given a single gift more than $20 since I was a teenager and I don't think I've received one (certainly not asked for one) in that same time. It's dumb, wasteful, guilting, is only perpetuated to make profit for the corporations, and no, Grandma probably doesn't actually need slippers.