What is Chipmunk Gift?
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On an old Chipmunks Christmas album, there is a spoken portion of a conversation between Alvin, Simon, and Theodore and their human friend, Dave. The Chipmunks give Dave a gift, and he's overwhelmed with their uncharacteristic generosity. That is, until he discovers it's an empty bag, which the Chipmunks explain is for him to fill with presents and give back to them. Therefore, a Chipmunk gift is any present that seems generous, but which is actually given in the spirit of what the giver will get out of it as much as the receiver.
My friend gave me such a Chipmunk gift this year. She bought me a CD by HER favorite group and then asked to copy it because she's too cheap to buy her own CD AND a present for me.
That back bedroom at my mom's house is freezing! I hate staying there when we visit. Is it too much of a Chipmunk gift if I buy her a space heater for Christmas?
My husband took me to the Monster Truck Expo for my birthday. Jeez, what a Chipmunk gift. What was he thinking?
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