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11 Christmas Clap Backs That Will Help You Get Out Of Awkward Family Situations

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Monday, December 19, 2016 - 16:09

Christmas is magical. The wonderful presents, the food, and oh, don't forget the Christmas movies!

But it can also be a bit shit. Particularly if your family just can't help themselves after a sherry or two. 

Luckily, we've prepared this handy guide on #ChristmasClapBacks to help get you through this hard time. Good luck, soldier. You can do it.

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Disgusting Christmas Foods That Should Not Exist

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  • Pot Noeldle. MY SOUL. MY POOR HUMAN SOUL
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  • "Gold Shimmer' hot chocolate. WHAT, SO OUR SHITS CAN SPARKLE?
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  • Christmas Dinner Crisps. GIVE ME STRENGTH
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  • Christmas tree Doritos. WHY WOULD YOU WANT CRISPS TO BE GREEN AND SPIKY
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  • M&S' brussels sprout juice. STOP THE MADNESS
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  • Lidl's Christmas Pizza.
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  • M&S' 'Brusselmole'. YOU CANNOT MAKE CHRISTMAS HIPSTER, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE
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  • Christmas tree–shaped crumpets. CAN'T WE JUST HAVE *ONE* MEAL WITHOUT FORCED FESTIVITIES?!
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  • Heston Blumental's bacon and banana trifle.
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  • Gregg's Festive Bake. LIKE CHRISTMAS WASN'T MAKING US FAT ENOUGH
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  • Gregg's Festive Flatbread. TO MAKE THINGS WORSE, HERE'S MISERY IN A WRAP
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  • Christmas pudding jam. JAM, GOOD. PUDDING, GOOD. ON TOAST? ARGHHHHHH
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  • Prosecco mince pies. STOP IT ALREADY
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  • Christmas dinner pizza. WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS
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  • Aldi's Gingerbread Latte Popcorn. MAKE IT STOP
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  • Festive Pringles. I DO NOT RECALL PRINGLES AT THE BIRTH OF BABY JESUS
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  • Chocolate and cherry sandwiches. *CRIES*
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  • Sweet potato (or 'yams' as they call them in the US) liqueur. WHY
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  • M&S Mince Pie Martini. OK MAYBE THIS WOULD BE TASTY BUT WE CAN'T QUITE TELL
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  • Tesco's duck eclairs. NO
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  • Ultimate Deli Shredded Brussels Sprout Slaw with Pecans & Maple. TOO MUCH GOING ON HERE
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  • Prosecco crisps. TOO MIDDLE CLASS TO FUNCTION
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