Monday, February 8, 2010

Hidden Meaning of Gifts

I wonder if there is sometimes a hidden, or not so hidden meaning behind the giving of certain gifts.

Like if your boss has B.O. and you give him some deodorant for his birthday.



Or if someone in your office has bad breath and you give them a tooth brush and some breath mints.



The meaning behind these gifts are very obvious.

But maybe some are not so obvious. Like what about when someone gives you a rubber mallet for your birthday and it is clearly marked "Deadhead Mallet".


Is something being implied here?



According to Archie Bunker (All in the Family T.V. show--1970's) Meathead means "Dead from the neck up." Archie always called his sou-in-law Meadhead. Could "Deadhead" be a synonym for "Meathead"? And when the Deadhead mallet is especially one of very good quality, does that imply an especially dead head?





No reason. Just wondering.


[ Actually, I really like the mallet. It is a good one and I will put it to good use. And because it is "bounce resistant" it will not bounce too far when I hit my head with it. So, thanks for the fine tool.]

1 comment:

Becky said...

LOL! That's so hilarious, Dad! We never even noticed that when getting the mallet, wrapping it, or sending it off. Glad you like it...don't hurt yourself when you bounce it off your head. :)

PS - Nothing was implied in the giving of that gift. :)