"Thanks, I hate it." The Birthday Gift Dilemma

🎉 Should You Buy Your Own Birthday Present? | Finally, The Meaning of Life Podcast

In this week’s episode of Finally, The Meaning of Life, Dave and Mark tackle one of life’s most awkward philosophical dilemmas: should you buy your own birthday present?

From the pitfalls of surprise gifts and passive-aggressive Star Wars socks, to the emotional trauma of well-intentioned dog tags and WhatsApp birthday wishes, this episode spirals from reflection to rebellion. Along the way, Dave admits he might be celebrating himself more than Mark on Mark’s birthday—and Mark considers banning birthday gifts altogether.

🎂 Is the joy in the thought or the item itself?

🎁 What’s worse—no present or a really bad one?

🛒 And do we just cut out the middleman and shop for ourselves?

Expect laughs, therapy-worthy confessions, and an official recommendation to the government to outlaw birthday gifts. Yep. That escalated quickly.

👉 Listen now for heartfelt comedy, questionable gift etiquette, and unexpected Top Gun trauma.

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👍 Like if you’ve ever faked loving a terrible present.

💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s the worst gift you’ve ever received?

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