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Picking the right, unique gift for someone you barely know or know too well, is probably the hardest task ever. And sometimes, after skipping through hundreds of gift ideas, you might just decide to go with some hilarious gag gift and end the struggles before you lose it completely. And if laughter is the best medicine, then the receivers of these Christmas gifts will probably never get sick.
Now, we can all agree that being presented with a well thought out, creative gift is a truly pleasurable experience, but not everyone gets what they expect! That's why Bored Panda decided to take a look at some of the most unexpected and funny gifts that people got this year.
From crazy packaging pranks to hilariously oversized clothes - this funny gift ideas list won't disappoint you. However, our personal favorite is the present consisting of two suitcases that a 24-year-old living with his parents got for Christmas. Ho ho ho!
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#1
My Friend's Sister Had Some Fun With His Gift Wrapping
AcousticGString 8 years ago
me toooo wtf to not tell us is cruel! CRUEL I SAY!
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#2
My Bro Told My Grandma, Jokingly, He Wanted 100 Things From The Dollar Store For Christmas, Grandma Doesnt Like Being Challenged
Jana Fuentes 8 years ago
Not only is it a terrific idea, put all of the person's gifts in a big red Santa gift bag.
Hellysal 5 years ago
Oh I'm like this too x'D I *may* know someone is joking, but I *may* not care : D So it's literally be careful what you wish for or you might get it : D Maybe it's cause a lot of people try to laugh something off when they're making a serious allusion and I couldn't be bothered with figuring out at what times they're hiding behind a joke and when they are actually joking. I don't have time for this, I'll let YOU be careful about what you say, not ME careful about what you say : D
#3
My Brother Never Fails To Disappoint With His Personalised Christmas Gifts - This Year He Made Me A Calendar
Chanya Roye 8 years ago
Wow! He put a lot of time and effort into a personalized present for you
#4
I'm 24 And Still Living With My Parents. This Is What I Got For Christmas
15 03 5 years ago
In myne you stay until the day you get married (or you have to study (temporary) or work in some other place), and sometimes they stay even after getting married, haha
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Patrick Schomburg 8 years ago
Probably want him to travel so he can utilize that art history degree they spent 60k on.
#5
Brother Killed It At Christmas Exchange
Finn Frankel 4 years ago
this is like knowing what you can get, but you have to wait for it to be available again...
#6
I Photoshopped Myself To Be My Own Awkward Family. Yes, They Are All Me (Bodies Included). Yes, I Did Go To The Beach And Take The Pictures. Yes People Did Stare. Yes, I Did Send This Out To My Family And Friends For The Holidays
Veronica Hufana 8 years ago
THAT is brilliant, then a lil sad, then f'n hilarious, aaaand back to brilliant.
Lydia Sugarman 8 years ago
Ocean Beach, San Francisco! Really? People stared? Must've been tourists.
Finn Frankel 4 years ago
when someone plays as the same character in super smash bros, but with a different skin
#7
Son Wanted Beats For Christmas. I Delivered
Luis Sancho 8 years ago
Amazingly the unfunniest and stupidest reply ever!
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Sophia Marotta 8 years ago
I think that it is a little mean if she put it in a beat's headphone box. :-(
#8
Our 8-Year-Old Son Woke Up Early This Morning To Put Together Stockings For Me And His Mom... Which Were Plastic Bags Full Of What You See Here
Marcia J. Downing 8 years ago
From the fridge !!!! This is so sweet, a lot of kids don't think of their parents, how nice1
Jana Fuentes 8 years ago
That's so amazingly sweet. He obviously did the best he could with what he had on hand. You all are obviously doing a great job raising that little guy. Bravo to you for him, and don't ever forget that when he was 8, he didn't forget and he loves you.
Puddin Tane 8 years ago
That's too sweet of a child to do that for his parents. He should not be criticized in any way! I would have been pleased to have received that from my child. It is the thought that counts!
Flora Polvado 8 years ago
Love your name, ask me again, and I will tell you the same;)
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#9
My Neighbor Brought Us A Plate Of Christmas Cookies. After Eating The Whole Plate, We Found This On The Bottom
#10
My Crooked Eyed Granny Knit Me Some Socks For Christmas
Veronique Anketier 8 years ago
Maybe one of your legs is longer than the other (ok guys, I'm trying to defend the granny!)
over opinionated 8 years ago
I'd still rock those socks. I've knitted many pairs they take about 2weeks of fairly constant work. She knit with love and apparently no pattern.
bron margaret 8 years ago
Most socks I cannot tell the left from the right, she sorted that for you ;)
Teresa Taylor 8 years ago
Awesome!!! These are going to be a treasure when your granny dies. As a knitter myself, I know exactly the time and love that went into every stitch. Wear them around the house and slouch them. Or save them for the day of her funeral. Granny won't be there forever, but her wonky socks just might be!! Best gift ever, in my opinion.
Nehoslav Zombiš 8 years ago
she started with left one, and then he found that is not fast enough, so she hurried to finish it on time.
Richard Petch 8 years ago
Be thankful you got anything, I have a very sharp saw and could make your leg fit the other sock.
#11
Responsible Parents Inspect Their Children's Gifts
over opinionated 8 years ago
Nothing sexier then a hairy mustache guy wearing a giant kitty one peace.
Linda Roy 5 years ago
Don't ask unless you really wanna know the answer, js
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#12
I'm 24 And Do Not Live With My Parents And This Is What They Got Me
Stephanie Suzanne 8 years ago
And as we all know adulting sucks so you were probably happy as hell to not have to buy this stuff with your own money lol
Maggie Grover Bacher 8 years ago
was the tp open before or did you really need that part of the gift before you took the picture? hmmmm
Jon Kervin 8 years ago
I get something like this every year and im 30 married own my own home and haven't lived at home for 15 + years. I don't mind though makes my mom happy ♡
#13
Gave My Dad A Blanket With My Face On It, Because I've Always Wanted To Give Someone A Blanket With My Face On It
over opinionated 8 years ago
That's worth whatever you paid. That's amazing. And really creepy
Kevin Watson 5 years ago
!!! How weird - I JUST saw one that looked identical to that in the goodwill store!!! What a coincidence...
#14
I Ordered My Girlfriend A Collage Blanket Covered In Photos Of Myself, And They Sent Another Family's Blanket. Gave It To Her Anyway
Septia Yudhi Nugraha 8 years ago
I love the expression of the woman on the bottom right of the pic
Katie Valan 8 years ago
Same thing happened to me! I got a blanket of strangers faces too but we ended upbeing able to get the real blanket sent.
#15
I'm 28 And Still Living With My Parents. This Is What I Got For Christmas
Stephanie Oz 8 years ago
I am 28, not living with my parents, and that was on my Christmas list.
#16
When I'm In Charge Of Getting My Moms Christmas Gift
Amanda Cariker 8 years ago
Hands down my fave!!! We called my sister " Michelle my Belle" in the eyes of my mother lmao
#17
My Friend Got An Apple Watch For Christmas From His Wife
Origami Chik3n 8 years ago
Here's a hint for next Christmas present: "I have a watch, i have a pineapple"...
Samantha P 8 years ago
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#18
My Sister In Law Got Steve Buscemi Leggings For Christmas
Илья Берляев 8 years ago
Somewhere in China there is a factory, ok? So they are making some shirts or trousers or socks or whatever. Mostly they just go and by something of a popular brand then copy it. But one day they notice, that in western countries a T-shirt with a famous western actor or singer is very popular and they think: "BINGO! We will make THOSE!" And they go to the Internet and put in whatever search site they have something in Chinese, which translates to English something like "well-known western theatrical movie legend and superhero famous popular actor nice charming guy everybody love him and he is happy" And they see a list of actors and for some weird reason (like everything above is not weird enough) they see Buscemi pic on 1st place or they just peak him out of the bunch of the others. End of story.
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how dare you taunt us with this photo and not leave the url to buy them! good day sir! i said good day!
Rebecca Hartford 8 years ago
I would keep these and wear them every Christmas with the family.
#19
I Was Overjoyed With My Brother's Sweet Gift
EvieNiffler 7 years ago
Plot twist: the back of the frame has an engraving "Please return to [Brother's address]" ;P
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Sue Bentley 5 years ago
I love that sweater! Looks vintage from the color combination. I admire the skill of knitters.
#20
So It Took About 2.5 Hours To Open Everything Up... Thank You Very Much, Santa!
Stephanie Suzanne 8 years ago
At least there was cool stuff in there instead of like a $10 gift card lol
Beth McFadden 7 years ago
The bottle of Bulleit alone makes it worth it. Now if only they'd sent the rye instead of the bourbon...
#21
Morgan And Her Wonderful Brother
Maggie Grover Bacher 8 years ago
i would call them and let them know that a car was delivered to the wrong address and they need to pick it up. that will mean they have his driver's licence to track down and get their money out of him.
Brandon Nolet 8 years ago
I call fake on this one. Mainly for the s****y job on the sign in front of the car
#22
Oh Man! I Hope It's A Puppy
Viktória Nagy 8 years ago
If you read the wrapping backwards it goes OH, OH, OH, OH, OH, OH, OH...
#23
For Christmas My Great Aunt Gifted Me Moisturiser That's Twelve Years Out Of Date
Veronique Anketier 8 years ago
Oh boy... I can relate to that. I have an aunt who loves grenadine. Once, I went to visit her and she offered me some. When I took a look at the bottle, that darn thing was like 15 years old. She looked at me and said: 'Grenadine NEVER expires'. True story. :-P
Greg Hoggarth 8 years ago
If it took her 15 years to get through one bottle, doors she really "love" it that much?
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Pat 8 years ago
Sounds like my mother-in-law. Found meds prescribed over 15 yrs ago. Food so old had no use by date. Foods 2-3 yrs past date she says is still good. No wonder she has diarrhea all the time. Don't know how she has survived to be 85. Doesn't know to stop a cut from bleeding. She is getting stupider the older she gets. She's nasty too.
Morgan the Manatee 8 years ago
Once, my cousins found a bottle of fudge or something at my great-grandma's house from 1997.
#24
Secret Santa Gift From Co-Worker Today. He Was Supposed To Keep It Under $20 But This Is Absolutely Priceless
#25
He Asked For A Kindle For Christmas. So, I Gave Him A Ken Doll... Then A Kindle
James Mills 5 years ago
should've taken two photo's one with his reaction of the ken doll and the other with the reaction of the kindle. missed opportunity there.
#26
My Stepson Has Had To "Secretly" Carry Around This Box And Hide It From Me For The Past Two Days, Not Knowing That It's Actually His New Xbox
Christine Bennett 5 years ago
We did that with a tv for my mum. Had to have it shipped to her house as we live 500 miles away and travel up to hers for Xmas so we told her that it was a present for my brother in law from my sister and that we were hiding it at her house. She spent days hiding it from him until Xmas morning when we gave it to her. Lol.
Patrick Schomburg 8 years ago
I don't get it. Did one parent tell him to hide it from the other? Most kids would probably peek. Or drop it.
#27
Couldn't Afford To Get My Wife A Lexus For Christmas So I Got Her One Of Their Bows Instead And Put It On Her Car
NQ L 8 years ago
They sell/give those away? My husband bought me a luxury car for Christmas with a giant red bow on. After they delivered the car, congrats us took a few photos & packed up that giant bow and left. 😂 they told me they only had 1 so I couldn't keep it.
Lola Wallace 8 years ago
They're super expensive, but yes you can buy them. Most dealerships only have a couple.
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Judy Semmens 7 years ago
Is anyone taking this seriously? The person who posted it is a stand-up comic and I'm sure that "number plate" isn't legal. :-D
Kaleigh Bryant 7 years ago
Um yeah it's legal. It depends on which state you live in. 2 out of 3 states I've lived in, only 1 requires an actual license plate on the front. The other 2 you do not put ome on the front and a lot of people have these "house divided" plates like I'm the picture.
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My Husband Loves His Christmas Present
#29
What Happens In My Family When You Simply Write "Amazon" On Your Christmas Wish List
#30
The Boyfriend Told Me He'd Get Me The Greatest Gift Ever For Christmas
James Mills 5 years ago
poor wrapping skills couldn't couldn't even do his whole body, now the present is spoiled.
#31
My Son Metal Detects And Got This Tee From His Sister's Boyfriend. ; )
Final score:
90points
#32
Here's My Brother's Present. It Was A Gift Card
over opinionated 8 years ago
Yes! My family does that. Usually in multiple wrapped boxes like Russian dolls, but really annoying.
Socially Awkward 8 years ago
One time, I had this really big present u dear the tree on Christmas. It had about ten more boxes inside if it. It was an iPod touch though, which I had wanted for a while, so it was worth it.
Sophia Cai 6 years ago
One time I overheard my parents talking about the prank and the day I unwrapped my presents I just whipped out a pocket knife. Yeah, failed prank.
#33
My Cousin Got A Drone For Christmas
Yugan Talovich 8 years ago
Her expression is priceless! Poor kid, though. But still priceless.
Judy Semmens 7 years ago
The problem is that her lovely, long hair is quite badly tangled up in the drone.
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So I Asked For A Taylor Acoustic Guitar For Christmas And My Sister Delivered
#35
A Few Years Ago My Son Asked For An Xbox 360. My Dad Delivered...
Final score:
67points
#36
My Stepmom Got Me The Shirt I Was Wearing!
Final score:
62points
Tricia De Groot (Submission author) 8 years ago
I laughed so hard when I opened it but she didn't even realize it!
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Katherine Bartlette 8 years ago
I got the same sweater two years in a row from my in-laws. Lol!
#37
My Brother Gave Me The Most Hilarious Christmas Gift I've Ever Received
#38
Thanks For The Marble Paper Towel Holder, Grandma
Septia Yudhi Nugraha 8 years ago
Are you sure it's a paper towel holder? By the looks on the girl's face, I might think of another purpose of the thing.
minerva15 7 years ago
Might wanna use a condom on that....might not be made of body safe materials....Dont ask how I know this.
Long Joan Silver 8 years ago
For some reason, I thought it was, you know, something else LOL! Awkward!
#39
My Daughter And I Together Have 15 Cats ......and She's Very Creative. Perfect Gift For Her!
Final score:
54points
Rebecca Jones-Grooms (Submission author) 8 years ago
I should add, we live on a farm and raise fiber animals (alpacas) and all the cats DO Not live in the house! :)
Shari H 8 years ago
15 cats in the house wouldn't be a big deal. I have crazy cat people in my family and they would think 15 was a vacation :-)
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#40
What Are These? Mom Got Them For Me For Christmas. Garlic For Scale
Septia Yudhi Nugraha 8 years ago
They're pans for traditional rice-pancake from my country. Try it out: Ingredients: 2 cups of Rice Flour 1 cup of coconut milk 1/2 cup of brown sugar 2 tbsp of melted butter 1/4 tsp or salt Mix Rice flour with butter, salt, and coconut milk, then divide it into two. Add brown sugar to one of them. Heat the pans stove top, cover with butter thinly or baking spray. Apply 4 tbsp of the white mix, followed by 4 tbsp of the brown mix in the center. Cover the pans, cook for about 3 to 5 minutes.
over opinionated 8 years ago
Now I want the pans that sounds really good.
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Константин Жирмунский 8 years ago
Maybe this means, time to go cooking, dear, start small then go big
Magi Luna 8 years ago
Indonesia but you can also find similar ones in other Asian countries.
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I'm A Senior In High School And This Is What My Uncle Got Me For Christmas
Bridget Smith 8 years ago
I wish I had something like this when I was a senior in high school! Applying for scholarships takes so much time. But any money you can receive is worth it! Take advantage of this gift!!
#42
I'm 28 And I Live With My Parents Too And This Is What They Got Me For Christmas. I Don't Smoke Weed
Dee Denise 8 years ago
And this item is sold at the Dollar Tree... Wow, your parents spare no expense.
Cathy Binder 8 years ago
is the 2% inaccuracy mean it gives false negatives or false positives?
over opinionated 8 years ago
If you're still living at home at 28 I'd assume that you smoked something.
#43
My Kids Got The Biggest, My Bf The Middle One. I Got The Small. I'm Fcked
Final score:
47points
Julie Cocaigne 8 years ago
Crickets (the small ones' nickname) are very reliable and extremely accurate, more than the other two ;)
Francisco Gomes 8 years ago
Yup those are so accurate, it's more concealable has well if you need to infiltrate rooms
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#44
Ordered A Necklace With "julia" And They Asked What I Want Inscribed. I Wrote, "love, Rick". This Is What I Got.
Final score:
43points
#45
My Mom Owed Me Some Money. This Was Her Christmas Gift To Me
bron margaret 8 years ago
She is trying her best, obviously in difficult times
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#46
When Asked What I Wanted I Said A Boat And A Bag Full Of Money. I Don't Know What I Enjoy More
#47
I Have My Brother A Welding Mask For Christmas
Patrick Schomburg 8 years ago
That's not just a welding mask, it's a welding mask of freedom! 'Murica!
bron margaret 8 years ago
Wow! cool welding mask, when did they invent them ? not just a boring steel bucket style.
#48
I Made My Sister A Family And Friends Version Of Guess Who.
Final score:
34points
#49
My Cousin Got My Bf For Secret Santa. She Made Him A Calendar Of All My Most Memorable Snapchats.
Final score:
22points
#50
Got This Lunchbox For My Husband For Christmas
Final score:
19points
#51
Flashback Gift: Found This Hai Karate Gift Set At Our House And Knew It Was The Perfect Gift For My Brother. "be Careful How You Use It" Was The Tagline In The Hai Karate Commercials.
Final score:
13points
#52
I'm A Single 28 Years Old Girl. My Parents Gave Me A Car For Christmas But Under The Tree, I Got This.
Final score:
13points
Sorina Zidaru 8 years ago
A Hyundai Elantra. Yep hard core gamer till probably death
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#53
Our 22 Yr Old Daughter Thought She Was Getting A New I-phone... She Got A Gift Card For An Oil Change... We Laughed & Laughed.
Final score:
10points
Sweep the Leg 8 years ago
A free oil change is a good gift! Maybe not to a 22-year old, but to a 32-year-old, yes please! I got a tin of popcorn for Christmas, and just dropped $50 on an oil change and tire rotation yesterday.
#54
My Hubby Got Me A Toaster For Christmas, I Haven't Had One In Over 10yrs I Was Actually Really Excited
Final score:
9points
#55
My Mom Didn't Have A Clue Thst I'd Get Her The Best Gift Of The Day
Final score:
7points
Samantha Rodriguez 8 years ago
I think they're referring to the grown woman in the unicorn onesie lol
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Ellen McKnight 8 years ago
Maybe it's a pic of an ultrasound... new grand baby?? Too much to imagine from this pic of a spacious room and a person in an animal suit ..
#56
I Got This Minion Outfit From My Bf, Because I Always Say. It Wasn't Me. Even If It Was Lol
Final score:
6points
#59
Someone Put A Blowup Doll In The White Elephant Exchange... There Were Kids Present So We Put Her In The Bunny Suit From A Christmas Story.
Final score:
5points
#61
This Was Mine 35 Years Ago... And Hubby Made It Better Than Before...
Final score:
4points
#62
My Brother Got Me An M&m's Selection Box, I Opened It And It Was Empty
Final score:
4points
#63
I Think My Parents Want Me To Open Up My Own Gas Station!
Final score:
4points
#64
My Brother 'wrapped' My Mom's Gift In 450+ Rubber Bands. Took 45 Minutes To Dismantle. It Was A Half Bent Gift Card.
Final score:
3points
#65
Christmas Present From My Parents.
Final score:
2points
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Abi Setzer 5 years ago
My brother left me a really nasty review about me at the restaurant I worked at, I never discussed it with him. It could have gotten me fired, like three weeks before Christmas. My mother still invited him over for Christmas and we had to awkwardly exchange gifts. I printed his review, put in a gift card to the restaurant, then wrapped it up in a really hard to open package covered in zip ties, then wrapped it really fancy. It took him like 20mins to open, he was clearly intrigued and getting excited about what might be inside. Finally he opens it then he got real quiet and didn't say anything when he saw what was in the box, and didn't want to address it with my mother because it would reveal what an ass he was. Best part? The gift card in the box, with $25 written on it, was totally blank and empty, so it was as worthless as his opinions. Best gift I have ever given lol
Socially Awkward 8 years ago
For Christmas last year I got my dad a doll, a night light, flower stickers, and other stuff for little girls from the dollar store. His reaction to it mad eme laugh so hard I cried 😂
Maryann Fenton 5 years ago
My sister-in-law gifted me with a lollipop that contains a real scorpion.
Abi Setzer 5 years ago
My brother left me a really nasty review about me at the restaurant I worked at, I never discussed it with him. It could have gotten me fired, like three weeks before Christmas. My mother still invited him over for Christmas and we had to awkwardly exchange gifts. I printed his review, put in a gift card to the restaurant, then wrapped it up in a really hard to open package covered in zip ties, then wrapped it really fancy. It took him like 20mins to open, he was clearly intrigued and getting excited about what might be inside. Finally he opens it then he got real quiet and didn't say anything when he saw what was in the box, and didn't want to address it with my mother because it would reveal what an ass he was. Best part? The gift card in the box, with $25 written on it, was totally blank and empty, so it was as worthless as his opinions. Best gift I have ever given lol
Socially Awkward 8 years ago
For Christmas last year I got my dad a doll, a night light, flower stickers, and other stuff for little girls from the dollar store. His reaction to it mad eme laugh so hard I cried 😂
Maryann Fenton 5 years ago
My sister-in-law gifted me with a lollipop that contains a real scorpion.
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