Impending Doom Holiday Catalog

Black Friday Shopping Ideas for the Angry Activist

By Robbin Warner and Martha Merson

It’s hard to get into the holiday spirit with the impending doom of the upcoming Trump administration.  Don’t despair. Lean into your anger and channel your rage by giving gifts that reflect how you feel. To help you out, we’ve compiled a holiday gift catalog full of items you didn’t know you, your friends, or family needed.

Pissed Off T-Shirts

These are sample designs. Feel free to make your own version at Custom Ink.

Get it off your chest by wearing it on your chest. Consider purchasing something for that loved one who likes to let everyone know just how pissed off they are. 

Spot On Cross Stitch

These items are available for purchase on Etsy: Item #1 | Item #2

This holiday season, sentiments like “Joy to the World” and Home Sweet Home” sound hollow. Consider giving a cross stitch wall hanging that expresses how messed up things are. For your crafty friends, there are DIY cross stitch kits to keep their hands busy so they don’t punch someone in the face.

Stop Whining and Drink

These glasses are available for purchase online: Item #3 | Item #4

The only way to get through the next 4 years might be to pour yourself a large drink early and often. As musical party prophet Jimmy Buffet says “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.” Here are wine glasses that support high volume holiday drinking.

Rage Journaling

These journals are available for purchase online: Item #5 | Item #6 | Item #7

Writing things down is a well-known therapeutic method. Give a journal this holiday season that invites people to put their anger activism down on paper. 

Tell Us How You Feel Yard Signs

This is a sample “We Believe” yard sign. We invite you to make your own. You can make your own design here and get it printed here.

Yard signs are personal billboards. No need to beat around the bush. Tell your neighbors how you really feel. 

This holiday season is going to be tough, but your gift giving doesn’t have to be. Shelve the joy and share your anger. Your friends and family will be glad you did.   

What‘s on your impending doom holiday gift list? Share in the comments below.