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Christmas Gifts: Be Surprised Or Get Something You Asked For

Author Mike O'Brian
A woman getting ready to surprise her boyfriend with a Christmas gift.

It’s a very simple question when it comes to Christmas gifts…would you rather be surprised or get something you asked for? Think about it for a second…when your friends and family ask you, “what do you want for Christmas?” Do you really tell them in hopes of getting it or is it just something that you know they would never buy?

This is something that was really researched and you might not be surprised by the results. According to YouGov, the asked people the very question and guess what? Over half of the respondents would rather be surprised!

Would You Rather Be Surprised Or Get Something You Asked For

A little over 25% said they would rather get something they truly asked for. Take all the surprise out of it. You asked my what I wanted, you got it for me…I am stoked! On The Mike & Carla Morning Show, it was only Mike O’Brian that joined the latter hoping to get what he exactly asked for.

Both Carla Rea and Morty thought there was something to be said about being surprised. The fact that the person at one time or another listened to you, took a mental note and remembered that’s what you said you wanted for Christmas.

In fact, a lot of listeners felt the same way. However Mike, sticking to his guns, said that is how he has always been and even when it came to his daughters. From when they were little, he would ask for a list of things they would want. He would get the list and buy a few things off the list for Christmas.

There ya go, that’s what they wanted, that’s what they got, done! Everyone is happy! Mike didn’t have to think about it, shop all day looking and wondering. And the daughters were happy…the most important thing! Merry Christmas!

Take a couple of minutes and listen to the segment from the other morning and see how you feel…and enjoy!

Mike O’Brian is the Program Director and Morning Show host on 96.3 KKLZ in Las Vegas, along with Carla Rea. He has been with the Beasley Media Group for almost 23 years. Mike was named one of the “Best Program Directors In America” by Radio Ink magazine. Over the years, “The Mike & Carla Morning Show” have been presented with a number of proclamations for their work in the community and numerous awards. Having lived in Las Vegas for over 35 years, he writes articles on living in Las Vegas, sports, and odd stories happening within the state of Nevada. Mike is the host of the morning show and program director of 96.3 KKLZ/Las Vegas. He has been doing mornings in Las Vegas for the past 38 years. Over the years, he has hosted a numerous amount of community events and has been the P.A. announcer for a number of sports teams in Las Vegas. He has written on living in Las Vegas, the sports teams here, as well as odd & little-known facts about Las Vegas & Nevada.

5 Muppet Christmas Movies That Will Fill You With Festive Joy

When it comes to holiday movies, nobody does it like the Muppets. These lovable creatures know how to throw Christmas spirit in your face with just the right mix of heart, humor, and complete insanity. They’ve got something for everyone… Comedy, heartfelt songs, and even moments that sneak up and make you go, “Damn, why am I crying over a talking frog?” Muppet Christmas movies are proof that the holidays don’t have to be perfect to be magical. They just have to be full of love, laughs, and maybe a turkey or two running for its life.

The Muppets have mastered the art of taking classic Christmas tales and putting their wild spin on them. And when they’re not reworking Charles Dickens or George Bailey’s life, they’re coming up with their own bonkers holiday stories that somehow still capture the true meaning of Christmas. It’s the kind of joyful chaos you want during the holidays, like when your family is fighting over the last slice of pie, but deep down, you know everyone’s having having a blast doing it. That’s a Muppet Christmas movie.,

What makes Muppet Christmas movies stand out is they’ll cast Michael Caine as Scrooge and surround him with singing rats! Or they’ll make Kermit question his existence while Miss Piggy hilariously spirals. Don’t we all? And then there’s the catchy tunes that you’ll hum all season long, even if you don’t want to admit it. You love it.

Whether it’s a cozy jug-band in a small town or Gonzo pretending he’s Charles Dickens, every Muppet Christmas movie has something special. Sure they’re silly, but they always remind me that Christmas isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing up for the people (or Muppets) you love.

The 5 Best Muppet Christmas Movies:

  • The Muppet Christmas Carol

    This is the Christmas classic. Gonzo as Charles Dickens? Genius. Michael Caine giving Oscar level acting surrounded by singing frogs and rats? Unmatched.

  • A Muppet Family Christmas

    It’s like the Muppet version of a potluck. You’ve got Muppets, Sesame Street, and Fraggle Rock in one big holiday mashup. And yes, Miss Piggy arrives dramatically late, because she’s a star.

  • The Muppets’ Christmas: Letters to Santa

    A heartfelt road trip to deliver lost letters to Santa. It’s sweet, it’s silly, and Pepe the Prawn steals the show with his one-liners. This one is special.

  • It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

    The Muppets go full It’s a Wonderful Life here, with Kermit wondering what life would be like if he’d never existed. Spoiler: Miss Piggy becomes a washed-up reality star. Iconic.

  • Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas

    This one’s pure, old-school Jim Henson charm. Emmet Otter and his friends bring small-town sweetness and banjo vibes while chasing their dreams. It’s about family, music, and holiday spirit, wrapped up in a jug-band jam session.

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