YouTuber Robbie Knox took it upon himself to find out what was inside the lavish Christmas crackers
A content creator took it upon himself to splash £700 out on six Christmas crackers from Harrods, and documented what he got in each one.
The luxury department store gets particularly busy around the festive period, as people look for more lavish items to buy their loved ones or significant others.
Christmas crackers are probably the last things you’d consider if you were making a visit to the shop, but don’t fear.
YouTuber Robbie Knox has taken it upon himself to find out what lies inside some of the fanciest Christmas crackers on the UK market.
The Christmas crackers look like the real deal on the outside (YouTube/Robbie Knox)
Most people wouldn’t look to splash around £115-£120 on a single Christmas cracker, but content is content, as Knox shared the gifts with some of his friends.
He posted clips of the gifts on social media, and uploaded the full 44-minute video to YouTube, starting by opening a cracker with Peter Dale, also known as Tubes.
The Soccer AM legend won the pull, uncovering the golden cracker with green velvet bows, though he was underwhelmed when seeing the cardboard crown hat, and upset at the fact that there was ‘no bang’ when they pulled the ends.
On the inside was a crystal Christmas tree ornament from Waterford worth about £85, as well as a £50 voucher for Waterford, though he said he ‘didn’t really know what it was’ until Knox told him.
Rating it a six out of 10, he moved on to meet Chelsea Dickenson, a ‘cheap holiday expert’, as she noted that the ‘jewels and velvet’ on the outside is ‘probably like £20 each’.Play
Worried that they may have put too much attention on the outside rather than the gift, Dickenson won the pull and discovered the same cardboard crown, though she said: “I think that’s actually quite lovely.”
Each cracker also had a piece of paper with a fact about Harrods and your standard Christmas joke.
The gift in this one was a black bag that had a £50 silk eye mask from Gingerlily, as well as a voucher to spend with Gingerlily at Harrods again.
Knox went on to meet the rest of his friends, with other prizes not being as lavish: a bottle opener and bottle stopper to replace the cork of a wine or champagne bottle to name a couple.
In the other crackers, there was a Dr Firenze oud room fragrancer and a pair of Shleep socks that were worth £48 due to them being made from Australian Merino wool.
Knox was not impressed by his Christmas cracker gift (YouTube/Robbie Knox)
Finally, Knox won one, securing himself an Aspinal of London card holder, one of the more luxurious brands out there, but his reaction on the whole was underwhelming.
Users shared what they thought in the comments, as one said: “The hats look like Burger King crowns”
Another shared: “Its basically a scam for rich people. Harrods give you a mid priced item, but then expect you to go back and spend more, because £50 in Harrods doesn’t cover much. I would be disappointed with these if I had paid out that much for luxury gifts.”
A third commented: “Maybe at this point Harrod’s could sponsor Robbie.”Featured Image Credit: YouTube/Robbie Knox
Topics: Christmas, YouTube, Social Media, Shopping
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Published 16:29 20 May 2024 GMT+1
Man buys mystery reptile egg to hatch and see what’s inside
YouTuber BioLife certainly hit the reptile jackpot with this one
A man who purchased a mystery reptile egg box was left ‘amazed’ after watching them hatch.
YouTuber BioLife took to the platform earlier this month (7 May) to show his subs what it was like buying ‘a random reptile egg’ that he watched ‘over the next 60 days’.
The content creator – who likes to make mini documentaries on the reptiles and amphibians in his home – went viral with his first video, as viewers were pleasantly surprised with what hatched.
The YouTuber showed off his phone torch technique. (YouTube/BioLife)
Before he did anything, however, he used the torch on the back of his Google Pixel to check if the eggs were fertile or close to hatching.
“So the best way to do that is to use a phone torch technique,” he explained.
“Basically, using the torch from the phone to shine through the egg and check for any life.
“When you’re doing this with the eggs you have to be super careful not to damage them or drop the eggs while doing this.
“When shining the torch through the egg. you can see there’s definitely something in there but I can’t tell what.
YouTuber BioLife certainly hit the reptile jackpot with this one. (YouTube/BioLife)
“I can see shapes some bright redness, which basically means there is something in there for sure and it’s 100 percent fertile.
“So I checked the egg that was on its own and this one was a lot different.
“Shining the torch through you can see there is a body or a tail pretty much ready to hatch at that point.
“It wasn’t red it was the colour of whatever is inside this egg.”
Now, after waiting for the egg to hatch, the YouTuber soon discovered that the tiny reptile was in fact a morning gecko, which was initially thought to be less than ideal.
They have a life span between 10 and 15 years and can grow out to 3.5″ and 4″ in length.
It takes around eight to 10 months for it to fully develop.
The morning gecko. (YouTube/BioLife)
“It basically means it’s an all female species that reproduce without males,” he said.
“That means these geckos stimulate eggs just by being near other morning geckos or sometimes completely by themselves and pop out clones of themselves over and over, pretty much until the end of time.”
Despite initial concerns, the reptiles have been responding well to their new environment, consisting of a small terrarium, living off crickets and flies.
All in all, he has been pleased with their development so far.Play
“Well I’ve seen no problems at all with the geckos and hopefully it stays that way,” he concluded.
“It really is amazing how confident these geckos are considering how small they are.
“They don’t mind me picking them up at all and when I feed them flies they don’t run away either.
“So that’s the journey over I’ve learned a lot from this video and I hope you have too
“From looking through eggs to hatching and then building their tank it’s been an amazing experience.”
At the time of writing, the video has over 270k views and users have been loving the mini documentary.Featured Image Credit: YouTube/BioLife
Topics: Animals, YouTube, Weird, Social Media
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Updated 07:40 24 Dec 2024 GMTPublished 07:29 24 Dec 2024 GMT
People say ‘Christmas is ruined’ as Kim Kardashian posts ‘demonic’ Santa Baby music video with celebrity cameo
Kim Kardashian’s odd take on the track has left fans confused
People are convinced that Kim Kardashian has ruined Christmas with her latest post online.
The celeb has taken to Instagram to share a bizarre take on the Christmas classic ‘Santa Baby’ originally performed by Eartha Kitt.
Kardashian, 44, posted the questionable clip on Monday (23 December), with the mother-of-four leaving fans scratching her head as she dragged herself across the floor while wearing a blonde wig and not a particularly Christmassy outfit.
The video saw her slowly dragging herself across the floor in a manic house (Instagram/kimkardashian)
The reality TV personality slowly moves through the chaotic house, where people can be seen shouting on the phone, fighting each other, playing games, smoking a pile of cigarettes, or even swimming in an aquarium, in the background while she slowly makes her way on all-fours.
There is also a point during the video, which is made to look like old, creepy VHS footage, where a man dressed as Jesus Christ looks through the fridge, while a woman also chops the branches off a Christmas tree.
The caption reveals that Kim’s brother-in-law Travis Barker, drummer of Blink-182, produced this version of the Christmas tune for the video.
Kardashian actually recorded this track in an episode of the family’s reality show, The Kardashians, during its third season.
A famous face also makes an appearance at the end of the video, as Kardashian, in a blue cardigan, vest top and nude leggings, slowly crawls on all-fours towards the camera.
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As the camera pans, it is revealed that none other that Macaulay Culkin from the Home Alone franchise is playing Santa in Kardashian’s twisted video.
He appears at the end, after we see elves, someone in an animal costume, a demonic figure knocking at the window and a nun muttering while lying flat on the floor.
Fans were not impressed with her take on the song, quickly taking to social media to comment on the disturbing video.
One commented: “Am I the only one getting demonic vibes….”
Another said: “I am so confused. Kim what are you doing?”
Why is Kevin McCallister dressed as Santa? (Instagram/kimkardashian)
A third shared: “I think I just watched Kim crawl through a crackhouse,” while another added: “I lost every last one of my brain cells trying to watch this.”
A fifth complained: “This looks like every single nightmare I’ve ever had. This is demonic, like, what are you doing Kim? And I don’t even dislike Kim, but I’m sorry, what is this?”
Although a very select few showed support the video, you were in the majority if you were left frowning and scratching your head after watching the trippy music video.Featured Image Credit: Instagram/kimkardashian
Topics: Kim Kardashian, Celebrity, Music, Social Media, Instagram, Christmas
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Updated 12:36 26 Nov 2024 GMTPublished 12:34 26 Nov 2024 GMT
The designer Christmas tree that people can’t believe is fake (and it’s got £120 off)
From traditional firs to minimalist birch trees, there’s a festive tree for everyone this Black Friday
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The festive season is officially here and for Brits that can only mean one thing: it’s time to deck your home top-to-bottom until you don’t have any wall space left.
And when it comes to the age-old debate of real vs artificial trees, fake firs have come a long way since the shiny plastic monstrosities of the years gone by. Cost-effective, non-drop and easy to store, what’s not to love?
Today’s fake trees are subtle, realistic and will have your house guests scratching their heads when they find out they’re not the real deal.
So where to start? Well there’s a huge range of brands to choose from depending on your taste, budget and how much space you have to play with; here’s our pick of the best.
1) Balsam Hill Alpine Christmas Tree
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This Balsam Hill 7ft dream is on sale for Black Friday (Balsam Hill)
This one really is the daddy of artificial Christmas trees.
With Balsam Hill widely regarded as having the most lifelike trees on the market, the slim, slightly sparse-looking Alpine ‘fir’ that’s available in a range of sizes (from 4ft all the way up to 7ft) and even comes with the option of built-in lights, keeping mess and wiring to an absolute minimum – ideal for those with pets and babies in the house.
It even comes with a tree stand, protective gloves and a storage box, making it easy to stash away in the attic come January.
The 7-foot Balsam Hill Alpine Christmas tree currently has £120 off (down from £299 to £179) and while that’s a hefty investment, you’ll get that back in terms of cost-per-use as this tree can be used year after year. Hell, by 2035 you’ll practically be making money.
As for whether it’s lifelike? It seems people can’t tell the difference, as one happy shopper wrote: “Looks very natural -my 20 year old granddaughter thought it was real when she first saw it.”
2) Pure Living Realistic Christmas Tree
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The Pure Living Realistic Christmas Tree is £139.95 right now (Amazon Reviewer/Pure Living)
Another artificial Christmas tree that’s a certified hit is Pure Living Interior Designs’s extremely realistic Nordmann Fir Tree.
The team behind this hyper-realistic product have utilised dense, PVC needles and polyethene-tipped, adjustable branches to make this Christmas tree indistinguishable from its living, breathing relative.
According to the company, this faux festive evergreen is durable, stable and easily assembled. It also comes with a stylish wood-look stand to boost authenticity levels.
This flame-resistant tree comes in three sizes, with the 6-foot shy product (180cm) coming in at £139.95. That’s a Black Friday steal, as the original price for the Pure Living tree was £199.95.
If you’re looking for something a bit smaller, the item also comes in 90cm and 120cm sizes. It can be purchased via Amazon, too.
3) HOMCOM Pre-Lit Christmas Tree
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If you’re a perfectionist then you may hate putting up a Christmas tree. So much pressure to get it right, right?
If we’ve described you then don’t worry because we have the answer to your prayers: introducing HOMCOM’s artificial 6ft Christmas tree.
Not only does this artificial masterpiece come pre-lit with 200 warm LED string lights, but its 745 branch tips also come pre-decorated with golden stars, traditional baubles and even seasonal snowflakes.
It’s worth mentioning that the HOMCOM Pre-Lit Christmas Tree is a bit heavier than usual artificial offerings (seven kilograms) but does come with a foldable metal stand to stop the pine-styled tree from keeling over.
Usually, this festive tree costs £99.99 but Amazon has slashed it down to £50.99 as part of its pre-Black Friday deal.
In case you can’t do the maths, that’s a whopping 49 percent saving. November truly is the gift that keeps on giving.
4) Curry’s premier Birch Tree
The Currys faux Birch Tree can be used to liven up outdoor spaces (Currys)
Let us remind you: there are no rules when it comes to Christmas. Some like to deck the halls with a flurry of metallic tinsel while others prefer a more muted, mature affair.
If you find yourself in the latter camp then you may find your minimalistic dreams coming true this season thanks to Currys.
As part of the company’s Black Friday deals, it’s offering £45 off a stunning, simple Birch tree.
Comprising 420 static and 140 flashing LED lights, this alternative Christmas tree stands just below 5ft and is also energy efficient.
Due to Birch’s being deciduous, we reckon you could pretend this was the real deal if you placed it outside, rather than in.
So, if you’re after something a little less traditional to celebrate a merry moment, then this £34 twinkling birch could be the answer.Featured Image Credit: Amazon/ Balsam Hill
Topics: Shopping, Black Friday, Christmas
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Published 12:28 7 Dec 2024 GMT
Woman sparks huge debate as she’s left horrified after washing her Christmas tree
You’ll never look at your Christmas tree the same away again…
A woman has revealed the grim results of cleaning her Christmas tree – and it’s dividing the internet.
When it comes to preparing your house for the festive season, there’s typically a lot of cleaning involved, however we wouldn’t imagine that giving your Christmas tree a bath is on this list.
However one video has raised the question; should we be giving our tree a bath before it takes centre stage in our living rooms?
Have you ever thought about how much dust and dirt could accumulate in your tree? (Getty Stock Images)
Sharing the results of cleaning her Christmas tree online was Instagram user Tanja Bentley Ward, who decided to give the branches of her artificial tree a wash after noticing that they appeared to be dusty.
The clip, which is titled ‘You might be surprised by the amount of dust on your Christmas tree…’ showed Tanja dunking various branches in water before leaving them out to dry.
The result of her washing experiment was pretty grim indeed, with the water turning a murky brown colour from the process.
“Last year, I mentioned how dusty the Christmas tree appeared,” she wrote in the caption.
“This year, Johnny set up a system for me to rinse and dry the branches before we decorate the house.”
Going on to ask her followers if they’ve ever washed their tree before, Tanja added: “Ours was much worse than I thought.”
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The responses were of course mixed between horror, exasperation and even confusion about how you’d even go about washing certain types of trees in the first place.
“My trees dust is none of my business,” one person commented, while a second added: “My mom’s tree is over 50 years old i think if we washed it, it itself would crumble to dust.”
“but youre [sic] taking away the christmas smell,” a third person joked.
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That is some pretty grim looking water (Instagram/tanjatalks)
Washing your Christmas tree may seem like a pretty bizarre idea at first – after all, it’s not like you’ll be eating your dinner off of the branches – however, Tanja isn’t the only person who’s given their tree a clean before assembling.
TikToker @Rhema.br recently caused division among her followers after sharing a video of herself chucking the entire tree in the bath, prompting many to call her actions ‘performative cleanliness’, while various cleaning experts have also argued that you shouldn’t be neglecting your tree.
According to Wayfair UK, who recently spoke to Gareth Nye, a Programme Lead for Medical Science, you should be dusting off an artificial tree both before and after putting it up.
“Artificial trees are often stored in humid and dusty conditions with little disruption for a significant portion of the year,” he said.
“Ideally you should fully dust off your artificial trees as you get them out of storage,” Nye added.
“Additionally, ensure the tree is clean and disinfected before putting it back away and try to ensure your storage options of choice are suitable to prevent the growth of pathogens.”
Or you could just get a real tree instead.