until one of us dies, leaving the other one old and $50 richer

The entire institution of gift-giving makes no sense.

Let's say I go out and I spend $50 on you.

It's a laborious activity because I have to imagine what you need where you know what you need.

I could simplify things, just give you the $50 directly..

and then you could give me $50 on my birthday and so on...

until one of us dies, leaving the other one old and $50 richer.

And I ask you, is it worth it?

<The big bang theory s01ep16, The peanut reaction>