Birthday Gift

Well, I know what your thinking.  This looks like an ordinary coin bank.  In fact, we find it quite delightful.  That's the problem.  I got this (actually this is not the exact item.  I found it in a thrift shop) for my 7th grade birthday from my best friend.  He was so excited to give it to me.  I felt bad and played along like I was excited for the gift.  There were a half dozen other kids there that had given me cool / normal toys for a 7 year old.  I put it on a shelf, forgot about it and played with other toys that day.  Until now, I found it again in a thrift store.  So on this particular piece, I strongly believe my attitude and actions were simply...........TACKY.

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