Yule Log: Want Messy Man-Taped Gifts? Firebox.com Has Your Back

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

The advent of the holidays has caused the following to occur:

A British e-tailer is offering to wrap gifts bought by its male customers in such a way that they will look exactly as if the gift-giver did the unsightly job himself. The service costs about $6 and includes unevenly cut paper and lots of brown parcel tape, but no ribbons or bows.

The wrapping is done by 20 of Firebox.com's male forklift drivers and warehouse assistants. They have been given no instructions other than to work as fast as possible. Just like at your house.