I don’t often laugh out loud at the good efforts of other people, but I saw this nativity set today on Etsy.

Worst Nativity Set. Ever.

You know that scene in A Christmas Story where the little brother is playing with his mashed potatoes? This is what he made. I don’t think this makes the sweet baby Jesus relive good memories from his humble beginnings in the manger. However, I have decided that this would make the most amazing gift you could give this year. Forget the pony you were going to buy for your niece’s American Girl doll or the gas card you thought about getting for your 18 year old nephew. Give them the gift they will remember. The Worst Nativity Set Ever.

Not sure what my favorite part of the item is, either the artist’s statement, “I knew I wanted something very primitive…and it is!” or the alternate images, ’cause when you look at the figures flat against the table, you really do get a totally different perspective on the piece.

Please someone buy this as a sincere present. Send me a photo series of the gifting and the lucky recipient, cradling their prize. That would be the most amazing gift you could give Vic Pop this year.

My French Bulldogs could make a better nativity set.

Readmond. One of the Vic Pop family Frenchies.

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