Michigan crap you got today

Submitted by jeag on
As I opened a pair of Walmart Wolverine pajama bottoms this morning, I realized just how much Michigan memorabilia I receive every Christmas. Apparently, if you're not my mom, dad, or brother, and you want to give me a gift worth between five and forty dollars, the first thing you think is, "Hey, I think that guy really likes Michigan sports, or something!" They are correct, of course. And the gifts that result are more thoughtful than ornaments or dancing Santas. HOWEVA, they're getting out of hand. I own all of these items: -Set of four M tumblers -Two M shot glasses -One cracked M beer mug (apparently not dishwasher safe) -M bottle opener that plays the Victors (cool at first, but by beer three you need a quieter method) -Three different M coffee mugs -One M travel coffee mug -Michiganopoly (unopened) -Michigan Football Heroes playing cards (fun, but incapable of counting Euchre points) -Michigan Football Memories DVD (unopened) -M Alumni license plate holder (unused) -M rear-window sticker -M bumper sticker (unused) -M key ring -Three M baseball caps (I don't wear baseball caps) -Three M hoodies (I wear two) -Approximately ten presentable M T-shirts (I wear about three of these) -Approximately fifteen ugly M T-shirts from Walmart, Sam's Club, Meijer, or Ann Arbor street vendors (unworn) -M polo shirt -Aforementioned M pajama pants (Zubaz?) -Michigan Stadium poster (featuring the Halo!) -Winged helmet poster -Three M Starting Lineup guys (Woodson, Howard, Harbaugh) -Bo-autographed mini football I can't be a beautiful and unique snowflake in this regard. So what kind of Michigan stuff did you get this year, and is it cool or is it crap?

Sideline

December 25th, 2009 at 8:12 PM ^

I got so much stuff. For one I got one of the coolest Adidas shirts I have ever seen them make... Front Back "GO BLUE" [Adidas] [Block M] [symbol]

brose

December 25th, 2009 at 10:10 PM ^

a Tate Forcier Jersey and little block M hat...he is 19 months and it is the cutest thing you ever saw...When Tate is a Senior it might fit my son well...Go Blue

GOBLUE4EVR

December 25th, 2009 at 10:57 PM ^

a block M fat head and a blue tate jersey... the fat head was the biggest surprise because i didn't ask for it. the wife and i got 2 michigan christmas ornaments as joint gifts and our newest dog got his own michigan pillow...

kritzbitz95

December 25th, 2009 at 11:36 PM ^

Well this year I received michigan golf balls, a michigan sweatshirt, and a piece of paper with a picture of a Tate Forcier jersey on it (I get a Michigan jersey of my choice).

jaggs

December 25th, 2009 at 11:36 PM ^

M pizza cutter that plays the Victors. M watch. (good quality) Fiance got a M tracksuit and tee that says kiss me, I'm an M fan. This counted as a present for me.

Happyshooter

December 26th, 2009 at 1:02 AM ^

My mother in laws second husband, now dead, used to bury me in Michigan stuff every gift giving event. With the wisdom of age I realized, once he got cancer, that it was because he went to a tier not very good college. He got us some real crap, but a bunch of it was also very cool. I think he really enjoyed the tours. The law school is just so freaking cool, whether it is walking the classroom building and looking at the windows, or going down to the bottom of the (real) library, or walking through the reading room. Then there is the rest of the campus, from the union to the league, to the arch, to even angel hall. Then there was North Campus (he was an engineer) which is a whole other kind of cool. Yep, I treasure every beer glass and blanket and rock and plaque. In fact, I am drinking out of one this minute.

Franch Dressing

December 26th, 2009 at 1:54 AM ^

Inlaws gave my wife and I cash, seperate envelopes! This was a nice treat since I can now frame my two signed heisman winning jerseys of Howard and Woodson. I've had these jerseys for 3 years, but have instead used all extra money for home improvement (light fixtures, built a new deck, ect.). My kid got a M spelling blocks from us, and a nice Maize jersey (should fit him for about 3 or 4 years)! Good day! To top it off, it's now snowing again here in Colorado - love it!

themichiganman

December 26th, 2009 at 2:58 AM ^

Michigan Men's Adidas Clima Polo... The kind that's too expensive for me to justify buying but am pretty damn happy I got it. It's a $50 dollar shirt but I sure do feel sexy and well educated when I wear it.

Bronco648

December 26th, 2009 at 8:48 AM ^

My wife made a UM sports-themed fleece pillow cover and matching fleece blanket (maize on one side and blue on the other with "M Go Blue" lettering). It's long enough to completely cover me, from neck to toes, when I'm in my favorite recliner! She's the Best. Now I can keep warm and dream happy UM Sports thoughts when I drift off....

markusr2007

December 26th, 2009 at 9:20 AM ^

A bald guy with a Muck Fichigan shirt said Merry Christmas to me (I was wearing a block M baseball cap). Not a gift really. But I read your question as Michigan crap I received today. That was it. Merry Christmas from Mexico!

A Real Toe Tapper

December 26th, 2009 at 1:33 PM ^

I didn't get any UM stuff this year, but last year not only did I get my third bottle opener that plays the fight song but I also got a pizza cutter that plays hail to the victors AND a UM hammer with a grip that looked like the laces on a football. Not mom's best gift-giving moment...

M-Dog

December 26th, 2009 at 3:13 PM ^

They always put the scrubs from 2 years ago on it. This year for example, has great action shots of Doug Dutch, Sean Griffin, and Charles Stewart. Why is that?

BlueVoix

December 27th, 2009 at 1:59 AM ^

Relatively light year for me in comparison with past years, but I received the aforementioned calendar with old football program covers on it. Not going to lie, it is damn cool. I really should have asked for some MGoStore stuff though. A terrible error on my part.

GoBlueinGolden…

December 27th, 2009 at 1:29 PM ^

-3-pack M golf club headcovers -box of M golf tees -2010 M box calendar that plays "The Victors" -M sweatshirt throw -Stuffed wolverine with a M helmet beanie and M hoodie -M nutcracker figurine

Happyshooter

December 28th, 2009 at 12:51 PM ^

What M stuff I have gotten over the years: M Pillows; the rock with MSU player under it; chairs; a complete set of pint and 20 oz M glasses; a set of framed M and Law School Prints, including the pen and ink drawings of the law quad from Dom's and the really nice one from the art shop on Main; grill cover; every jacket, shirt, and sweatshirt ever; Halo Stadium overhead giant painting photo; Halo Stadium figurine; M LED wreath; wind chimes; door plaque; bottle openers; wallpaper; CDs Edit to add: The M beer pitcher

PSALM 23 Rod N…

December 27th, 2009 at 7:47 PM ^

Received this year: Two Street Signs "The BIg House" "Hail to the Victors" Playstation 3 NCAA 2010, Big House Graphics are cool UM Clubhead Covers, UM Putter Cover, UM Ball Marker for Hat, Golf Tool, Bag Tag, Hat UM Sweatshirt (x2) UM Gloves Hat and Earmuffs, UM Car Flag, UM CHapstick, Kids: UM Hoops Jersey and Shorts, UM Golf Stuff for their bags, UM earmuffs, Playstation 3 NCAA 2010, Big House Graphics are cool UM knit hats Three sets of UM playing cards: Including one with pictures of former UM football greats (I gave my Dentist RIck Leach's (Jack of Hearts) sister the set on my Emergency surgery on Xmas Day...guess my identity may be compromised) Forgot WIfe and Daughter received UM Snuggies