I like pomp and circumstance, especially around the holidays. As each year goes by, my collection of kitschy, tacky Christmas paraphernalia steadily increases, thanks in part to Freecycle. This year, there were inumerable posts for fake Christmas trees, wreaths, and a bevy of wonderful ornaments, snowmen bowls, and of course, lots of requests for the tacky sweater. I can assure you that no one is happier than us here at Freakcycle about the “Tacky Sweater Movement” taking hold.
I was floored years ago by the genius of Leslie and the Lys. Girl can get down with that gem sweater. In one song, she put into words something that I’ve felt in my heart for a very long time…that everyone should have sequined chests. Everyone. Love her.
No disrespect to Leslie but the real Madonna of the Ugly Sweater is Jeanne Bice who has really tempered her tack-o-metry, much to my dismay. She is the QVC darling whose company Quacker Factory baked up the most delicious horrors that 70%cotton, 30% ramie, and a crapload of rhinestones can make when knitted up into a holiday treat for the body. Sigh. We professed much Jeanne Bice love on a recent post. Blame Mad TV for her descent into blandness, not us.
Embrace the tacky and throw on a gem sweater, preferably one with a christmas elf on it. I certainly will be making merry with one of these and swigging back an eggnog or two (one in each hand, maybe).
In the meantime, write a letter to dear old Jeanne instead of Santa and tell her we want the old Quacker Factory aesthetic back. It truly was the gift that kept on giving.
WANTED: Tacky Woman’s X-mas Sweater– hi gang,
want to get a fun gift for my work secret santa, but have been striking out with
getting one online & the due date is nearing. if you happen to have a *women’s
large* or thereabouts, tacky holiday-themed sweater, that won’t get much play
this season, i’d gladly take it off your hands. thank you!
WANTED: Any type of ugly/tacky sweater/sweatshirt
Mon Dec 20, 2010
we are having a contest in school on Wednesday and I was hoping someone had one that they were trying to get rid of the worse it is the better
Thanks to Francine for sending this to us via SUBMISSIONS
WANTED: Ugly sweater–
Hi All,I have a friend who likes to throw themed birthday parties and this year the
theme is “Ugly Sweater”!!!! Lol So if anyone has an ugly sweater that they want
to get rid of im your girl!! I dont care if its mens or womans, i would need at
least a womans large. The uglier and bigger, the better i think!! lol
Thank you for freecycling and I wish you a happy and healthy holiday!!
Saw this on the Portland (Maine) freecycle & thought of you:
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OFFER: 15-20 WWE wrestling toys for parts (Town)
Posted by: tommy#####@yahoo.com
I bought a huge collection on eBay for my kids to play with and the seller included his parts figures and I have no use for them. Some would display ok as is, but most have marks, discolored areas, very loose joints, etc. Figured I would see if anyone collects and needs parts before I toss them in the garbage. Please take them all. Thanks!