Christmas of 89. All I wanted was Mega Man 2. We had just purchased our NES that summer and only had Mario/Duck Hunt, Mario 2 and LJN's MLB (a favorite of mine because my Dad and I played the hell out of it). We rented games here and there but I was desperate for a new game. After playing MM2, I was instantly smitten; love at first play. I begged and pleaded with my parents for it during the holiday season. Even going as far as to "Smile like the Joker" if they purchased it for me. (Hey. it was 1989. Batman was huge.)
I ended up getting the game and cheered and danced like a goon. As well as Joker smiles all around.
My parents have it all on video and love to show it. Every. Freaking. Christmas.