# Bakers Dozen

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [August 4, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173 "2010-08-04T17:56:40Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 3483

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2019, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69649 "2019-12-19T19:32:41Z")

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Winter songs that do not mention any holiday

1. Winter Wonderland
2. Sleigh Ride
3. Jingle Bells
4. We Three Kings
5. Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
6. A Hazy Shade of Winter
7. Baby It’s Cold Outside
8. The Wassail Song
9. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Winter

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**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69650 "2019-12-19T19:37:16Z")

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Winter songs that do not mention any holiday

1. Winter Wonderland
2. Sleigh Ride
3. Jingle Bells
4. We Three Kings
5. Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
6. A Hazy Shade of Winter
7. Baby It’s Cold Outside
8. The Wassail Song
9. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Winter
10. Winter by Tori Amos

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**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69651 "2019-12-19T19:37:38Z")

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Winter songs that do not mention any holiday

1. Winter Wonderland
2. Sleigh Ride
3. Jingle Bells
4. We Three Kings
5. Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
6. A Hazy Shade of Winter
7. Baby It’s Cold Outside
8. The Wassail Song
9. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Winter
10. Over the River and Through the Woods

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**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69652 "2019-12-20T01:16:06Z")

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Winter songs that do not mention any holiday

1. Winter Wonderland
2. Sleigh Ride
3. Jingle Bells
4. We Three Kings
5. Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
6. A Hazy Shade of Winter
7. Baby It’s Cold Outside
8. The Wassail Song
9. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Winter
10. Winter by Tori Amos
11. Over the River and Through the Woods
12. Gordon Lightfoot: Song For A Winter’s Night

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69653 "2019-12-20T12:06:18Z")

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Winter songs that do not mention any holiday

1. Winter Wonderland
2. Sleigh Ride
3. Jingle Bells
4. We Three Kings
5. Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
6. A Hazy Shade of Winter
7. Baby It’s Cold Outside
8. The Wassail Song
9. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Winter
10. Winter by Tori Amos
11. Over the River and Through the Woods
12. Gordon Lightfoot: Song For A Winter’s Night
13. Winter Song by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson

Christmas Ornaments with Pictures.

1. [The Powder Blue Oval](https://www.houzz.com/products/ornate-powder-blue-oval-ornament-prvw-vr~50571491)

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**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69654 "2019-12-20T14:25:03Z")

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Christmas Ornaments with Pictures.

1. [The Powder Blue Oval](https://www.houzz.com/products/ornate-powder-blue-oval-ornament-prvw-vr~50571491)
2. [St. Nicholas Cage](https://i.etsystatic.com/18008672/r/il/5dd61b/2089294108/il_794xN.2089294108_m951.jpg)

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**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69655 "2019-12-20T14:53:01Z")

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Christmas Ornaments with Pictures.

1. [The Powder Blue Oval](https://www.houzz.com/products/ornate-powder-blue-oval-ornament-prvw-vr~50571491)
2. [St. Nicholas Cage](https://i.etsystatic.com/18008672/r/il/5dd61b/2089294108/il_794xN.2089294108_m951.jpg)
3. [Boba Fett](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hallmark-Star-Wars-Boba-Fett-Ornament/54526051)

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69656 "2019-12-20T16:48:43Z")

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Christmas Ornaments with Pictures.

1. [The Powder Blue Oval](https://www.houzz.com/products/ornate-powder-blue-oval-ornament-prvw-vr~50571491)
2. [St. Nicholas Cage](https://i.etsystatic.com/18008672/r/il/5dd61b/2089294108/il_794xN.2089294108_m951.jpg)
3. [Boba Fett](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hallmark-Star-Wars-Boba-Fett-Ornament/54526051)
4. [Frank Lloyd Wright](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/2391/products/Frank_Lloyd_WrightSicle_set_4_large.jpg?v=1479747394)

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**Author:** ![SpoilerVirgin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69657 "2019-12-20T18:32:34Z")

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Christmas Ornaments with Pictures.

1. [The Powder Blue Oval](https://www.houzz.com/products/ornate-powder-blue-oval-ornament-prvw-vr~50571491)
2. [St. Nicholas Cage](https://i.etsystatic.com/18008672/r/il/5dd61b/2089294108/il_794xN.2089294108_m951.jpg)
3. [Boba Fett](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hallmark-Star-Wars-Boba-Fett-Ornament/54526051)
4. [Frank Lloyd Wright](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/2391/products/Frank_Lloyd_WrightSicle_set_4_large.jpg?v=1479747394)
5. [Diamonds and rubies](https://luxatic.com/the-top-10-most-expensive-christmas-decorations/most-expensive-christmas-bauble/)

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**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69658 "2019-12-20T22:36:27Z")

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Christmas Ornaments with Pictures.

1. [The Powder Blue Oval](https://www.houzz.com/products/ornate-powder-blue-oval-ornament-prvw-vr~50571491)
2. [St. Nicholas Cage](https://i.etsystatic.com/18008672/r/il/5dd61b/2089294108/il_794xN.2089294108_m951.jpg)
3. [Boba Fett](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hallmark-Star-Wars-Boba-Fett-Ornament/54526051)
4. [Frank Lloyd Wright](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/2391/products/Frank_Lloyd_WrightSicle_set_4_large.jpg?v=1479747394)
5. [Diamonds and rubies](https://luxatic.com/the-top-10-most-expensive-christmas-decorations/most-expensive-christmas-bauble/)
6. [Faberge Miniature Christmas Bell Frame](http://www.fabergetheperfectgift.com/catalog/xmasbellframe.html)

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69659 "2019-12-20T23:57:44Z")

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Christmas Ornaments with Pictures.

1. [The Powder Blue Oval](https://www.houzz.com/products/ornate-powder-blue-oval-ornament-prvw-vr~50571491)
2. [St. Nicholas Cage](https://i.etsystatic.com/18008672/r/il/5dd61b/2089294108/il_794xN.2089294108_m951.jpg)
3. [Boba Fett](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hallmark-Star-Wars-Boba-Fett-Ornament/54526051)
4. [Frank Lloyd Wright](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/2391/products/Frank_Lloyd_WrightSicle_set_4_large.jpg?v=1479747394)
5. [Diamonds and rubies](https://luxatic.com/the-top-10-most-expensive-christmas-decorations/most-expensive-christmas-bauble/)
6. [Faberge Miniature Christmas Bell Frame](http://www.fabergetheperfectgift.com/catalog/xmasbellframe.html)
7. [Ayn Rand](https://www.cafepress.com/mf/81504260/yoursocietyisdoomedroundorname_?desired_product_type=709&pProductList=os&pClickTrack=1&pPosition=3)

[Secular] Christmas was Rand’s favorite holiday.

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69660 "2019-12-21T05:04:51Z")

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Christmas Ornaments with Pictures.

1. [The Powder Blue Oval](https://www.houzz.com/products/ornate-powder-blue-oval-ornament-prvw-vr~50571491)
2. [St. Nicholas Cage](https://i.etsystatic.com/18008672/r/il/5dd61b/2089294108/il_794xN.2089294108_m951.jpg)
3. [Boba Fett](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hallmark-Star-Wars-Boba-Fett-Ornament/54526051)
4. [Frank Lloyd Wright](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/2391/products/Frank_Lloyd_WrightSicle_set_4_large.jpg?v=1479747394)
5. [Diamonds and rubies](https://luxatic.com/the-top-10-most-expensive-christmas-decorations/most-expensive-christmas-bauble/)
6. [Faberge Miniature Christmas Bell Frame](http://www.fabergetheperfectgift.com/catalog/xmasbellframe.html)
7. [Ayn Rand](https://www.cafepress.com/mf/81504260/yoursocietyisdoomedroundorname_?desired_product_type=709&pProductList=os&pClickTrack=1&pPosition=3)
8. [Bo, the Obamas’ dog](https://shop.whitehousehistory.org/holidays/ornaments/bo-ornament)

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**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2019, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69661 "2019-12-21T05:50:14Z")

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Christmas Ornaments with Pictures.

1. [The Powder Blue Oval](https://www.houzz.com/products/ornate-powder-blue-oval-ornament-prvw-vr~50571491)
2. [St. Nicholas Cage](https://i.etsystatic.com/18008672/r/il/5dd61b/2089294108/il_794xN.2089294108_m951.jpg)
3. [Boba Fett](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hallmark-Star-Wars-Boba-Fett-Ornament/54526051)
4. [Frank Lloyd Wright](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/2391/products/Frank_Lloyd_WrightSicle_set_4_large.jpg?v=1479747394)
5. [Diamonds and rubies](https://luxatic.com/the-top-10-most-expensive-christmas-decorations/most-expensive-christmas-bauble/)
6. [Faberge Miniature Christmas Bell Frame](http://www.fabergetheperfectgift.com/catalog/xmasbellframe.html)
7. [Ayn Rand](https://www.cafepress.com/mf/81504260/yoursocietyisdoomedroundorname_?desired_product_type=709&pProductList=os&pClickTrack=1&pPosition=3)
8. [Bo, the Obamas’ dog](https://shop.whitehousehistory.org/holidays/ornaments/bo-ornament)
9. [The Grinch](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cD0AAOSwUP1ddYac/s-l300.jpg)

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69662 "2019-12-21T14:08:45Z")

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Christmas Ornaments with Pictures.

1. [The Powder Blue Oval](https://www.houzz.com/products/ornate-powder-blue-oval-ornament-prvw-vr~50571491)
2. [St. Nicholas Cage](https://i.etsystatic.com/18008672/r/il/5dd61b/2089294108/il_794xN.2089294108_m951.jpg)
3. [Boba Fett](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hallmark-Star-Wars-Boba-Fett-Ornament/54526051)
4. [Frank Lloyd Wright](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/2391/products/Frank_Lloyd_WrightSicle_set_4_large.jpg?v=1479747394)
5. [Diamonds and rubies](https://luxatic.com/the-top-10-most-expensive-christmas-decorations/most-expensive-christmas-bauble/)
6. [Faberge Miniature Christmas Bell Frame](http://www.fabergetheperfectgift.com/catalog/xmasbellframe.html)
7. [Ayn Rand](https://www.cafepress.com/mf/81504260/yoursocietyisdoomedroundorname_?desired_product_type=709&pProductList=os&pClickTrack=1&pPosition=3)
8. [Bo, the Obamas’ dog](https://shop.whitehousehistory.org/holidays/ornaments/bo-ornament)
9. [The Grinch](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cD0AAOSwUP1ddYac/s-l300.jpg)
10. [Angry cat, who learned nothing](https://www.zazzle.com/angry_cat_and_the_christmas_tree_ceramic_ornament-175973345217216351)

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69663 "2019-12-22T06:05:09Z")

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Christmas Ornaments with Pictures.

1. [The Powder Blue Oval](https://www.houzz.com/products/ornate-powder-blue-oval-ornament-prvw-vr~50571491)
2. [St. Nicholas Cage](https://i.etsystatic.com/18008672/r/il/5dd61b/2089294108/il_794xN.2089294108_m951.jpg)
3. [Boba Fett](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hallmark-Star-Wars-Boba-Fett-Ornament/54526051)
4. [Frank Lloyd Wright](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/2391/products/Frank_Lloyd_WrightSicle_set_4_large.jpg?v=1479747394)
5. [Diamonds and rubies](https://luxatic.com/the-top-10-most-expensive-christmas-decorations/most-expensive-christmas-bauble/)
6. [Faberge Miniature Christmas Bell Frame](http://www.fabergetheperfectgift.com/catalog/xmasbellframe.html)
7. [Ayn Rand](https://www.cafepress.com/mf/81504260/yoursocietyisdoomedroundorname_?desired_product_type=709&pProductList=os&pClickTrack=1&pPosition=3)
8. [Bo, the Obamas’ dog](https://shop.whitehousehistory.org/holidays/ornaments/bo-ornament)
9. [The Grinch](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cD0AAOSwUP1ddYac/s-l300.jpg)
10. [Angry cat, who learned nothing](https://www.zazzle.com/angry_cat_and_the_christmas_tree_ceramic_ornament-175973345217216351)
11. [United States Capitol](http://www.uschscatalog.org/prod-31-1-1301-26/marble-capitol-building-ornament.htm)

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**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2019, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69664 "2019-12-23T14:56:40Z")

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Christmas Ornaments with Pictures.

1. [The Powder Blue Oval](https://www.houzz.com/products/ornate-powder-blue-oval-ornament-prvw-vr~50571491)
2. [St. Nicholas Cage](https://i.etsystatic.com/18008672/r/il/5dd61b/2089294108/il_794xN.2089294108_m951.jpg)
3. [Boba Fett](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hallmark-Star-Wars-Boba-Fett-Ornament/54526051)
4. [Frank Lloyd Wright](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/2391/products/Frank_Lloyd_WrightSicle_set_4_large.jpg?v=1479747394)
5. [Diamonds and rubies](https://luxatic.com/the-top-10-most-expensive-christmas-decorations/most-expensive-christmas-bauble/)
6. [Faberge Miniature Christmas Bell Frame](http://www.fabergetheperfectgift.com/catalog/xmasbellframe.html)
7. [Ayn Rand](https://www.cafepress.com/mf/81504260/yoursocietyisdoomedroundorname_?desired_product_type=709&pProductList=os&pClickTrack=1&pPosition=3)
8. [Bo, the Obamas’ dog](https://shop.whitehousehistory.org/holidays/ornaments/bo-ornament)
9. [The Grinch](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cD0AAOSwUP1ddYac/s-l300.jpg)
10. [Angry cat, who learned nothing](https://www.zazzle.com/angry_cat_and_the_christmas_tree_ceramic_ornament-175973345217216351)
11. [United States Capitol](http://www.uschscatalog.org/prod-31-1-1301-26/marble-capitol-building-ornament.htm)
12. [Beer - It cures what ales you](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51nsUiy2JdL._SX425_.jpg)

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**Author:** ![Personal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Personal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Personal)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69665 "2019-12-23T17:27:06Z")

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Christmas Ornaments with Pictures.

1. [The Powder Blue Oval](https://www.houzz.com/products/ornate-powder-blue-oval-ornament-prvw-vr~50571491)
2. [St. Nicholas Cage](https://i.etsystatic.com/18008672/r/il/5dd61b/2089294108/il_794xN.2089294108_m951.jpg)
3. [Boba Fett](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hallmark-Star-Wars-Boba-Fett-Ornament/54526051)
4. [Frank Lloyd Wright](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/2391/products/Frank_Lloyd_WrightSicle_set_4_large.jpg?v=1479747394)
5. [Diamonds and rubies](https://luxatic.com/the-top-10-most-expensive-christmas-decorations/most-expensive-christmas-bauble/)
6. [Faberge Miniature Christmas Bell Frame](http://www.fabergetheperfectgift.com/catalog/xmasbellframe.html)
7. [Ayn Rand](https://www.cafepress.com/mf/81504260/yoursocietyisdoomedroundorname_?desired_product_type=709&pProductList=os&pClickTrack=1&pPosition=3)
8. [Bo, the Obamas’ dog](https://shop.whitehousehistory.org/holidays/ornaments/bo-ornament)
9. [The Grinch](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cD0AAOSwUP1ddYac/s-l300.jpg)
10. [Angry cat, who learned nothing](https://www.zazzle.com/angry_cat_and_the_christmas_tree_ceramic_ornament-175973345217216351)
11. [United States Capitol](http://www.uschscatalog.org/prod-31-1-1301-26/marble-capitol-building-ornament.htm)
12. [Beer - It cures what ales you](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51nsUiy2JdL._SX425_.jpg)
13. [Kirk and Spock on the Bridge](https://i1.wp.com/theverybesttop10.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Top-10-Weird-Christmas-Tree-Ornaments-9.jpg?w=436&ssl=1)

The phrases that hurt

1. “It’s not you - it’s me.”

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**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69666 "2019-12-23T17:30:52Z")

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The phrases that hurt

1. “It’s not you - it’s me.”
2. “I’m telling you this for your own good.”

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69667 "2019-12-23T17:39:35Z")

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The phrases that hurt

1. “It’s not you - it’s me.”
2. “I’m telling you this for your own good.”
3. “This hurts me more than it hurts you.”

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**Author:** ![atimnie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atimnie/32/11_2.png) [@atimnie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/atimnie)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/69668 "2019-12-23T17:51:51Z")

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The phrases that hurt

1. “It’s not you - it’s me.”
2. “I’m telling you this for your own good.”
3. “This hurts me more than it hurts you.”
4. “We need to talk…”

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