Can I use a wedding invitation as a Christmas gift? This question was asked by the bride on one of the forums. A Reddit user under the name Throwawayiamcornhlio shared with site visitors their doubts.
«I’m getting married early next year. Invitations to the celebration have been sent out. My husband and I have a large family and relatives we invited in the first place. — she writes — Colleagues also made the list «B». Now we are waiting for responses to our invitations. If someone of the relatives refuse, then we will be able to invite them instead of their co-workers».
The girl wants to give the invitation to one of my colleagues within the Christmas game of White elephant at work and worried about how will not find it offensive.
As a rule the participants of the game «White elephant» bring to the party some extremely impractical gift Packed in wrapping paper. Then according to certain rules begins drawing the collected gifts between the guests.
A large part of the Reddit commenters agreed that giving in this way the wedding invitation is a horrible and rather insulting idea. But, if you remember why the game is called «White elephant», the choice as a gift for wedding invitation starts to seem like a good idea.
The term «White elephant» means expensive, but impractical gift. Moreover, such a present can be onerous for a new owner.
The origin of this expression is associated with the legend according to which the king of Siam gave him objectionable to persons of a rare white elephant albino. These animals were considered sacred and could not be used for work, and the content of the white elephant in the end ruined the recipient of such a gift!
The history of the enterprising bride instantly became viral. Your comments are shared thousands of people.
«Excellent choice, given that it is for «White elephant»! — said one of the users — In this game it is terrible gifts are considered to be normal.»
«A roll of toilet paper would be a better «gift» than this one. — objects other — And more useful.»
«If you received a wedding invitation as a gift to the game «White elephant», you can give it to the homeless! jokes third — Let him also be a holiday!»
The majority of commentators accuse the bride of arrogance, narcissism and egocentricity. But some have risen to her defense, noting that a gift for «White elephant» must be strange, unexpected and impractical! So, in fact, all conditions are met.
