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The other "tree stand" is some sort of crappy tripod device meant to support a Christmas tree on the 86th of October.
I know what you mean, my wife was looking in the wardrobe mirror and said "I look fat, can you give me a compliment" so I said "You've got perfect eyesight".
D.B.
Just the other day I was in a similar situation. She was trying on a dress before we went out and said "Does my bum look big in this?" I said "Well, it is quite a small room."
Tell me; If I ask for a giant Lindor am I more likley to get it than a giant Toblerone?