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The anticipation is in the air. The most wonderful time is upon us when families and friends gather to celebrate and exchange hugs, kisses, and gifts. If the task of finding a gift is one you struggle with, well, maybe it is time to go the funny route. Choosing a gift that's a bit less serious will lighten the mood for you and the person it is meant for. But just make sure that that person can take a joke, otherwise, it might become a bit awkward.

Gift-giving is all about relationships. It shows the other person that you think and care about them, and even a little gesture is enough. But due to the pressure of finding a perfect gift, we tend to overthink, and in the end, shopping can become an unpleasant experience. You would be amazed how many times people got an undeniably weird gift and felt like it was the best one of them all. That only proves that gifts are not only about the object but the emotional value it brings.

Luckily, this time of year, we at Bored Panda have prepared a list of the most hilarious gifts that have left a mark in hopes that it will make you feel less pressured, and maybe you will find an idea worth borrowing. For more hilarious gift content, feel free to visit our previous post here and here.

#1

My Uncle Pissed Me Off So I Made His 3 Young Sons Rubber Band Shooters For Christmas

My Uncle Pissed Me Off So I Made His 3 Young Sons Rubber Band Shooters For Christmas

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A Friend Got Our Cat A Tiny Poncho And Sombrero For Christmas And I Can't Handle It

A Friend Got Our Cat A Tiny Poncho And Sombrero For Christmas And I Can't Handle It

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Luckily Shyla isn't suicidal. If she tried to dress me up in that get up, she'd bleed to death.

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Simpsons Shoes I Painted For A Christmas Gift

Simpsons Shoes I Painted For A Christmas Gift

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Even though we are sure you have your Christmas gifts ready and wrapped, we still would like to share some tips and tricks for becoming a better gift giver. Maybe it will make you feel more prepared for the next year or even on occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or spontaneous gifts. Yes, exactly, spontaneous gifts. They are fun both to look for and receive. If that is not something you do, we highly advise trying it at least once.

The fun thing about spontaneous gifts is that you never know what you will find and when you will find them, which can conclude in fun stories. Besides that, being open and on the lookout makes you think about the people around you more frequently.

Some people even choose spontaneous gifts for Christmas, birthdays, and other celebrations. They buy gifts over the course of the year and then gift them during important occasions. In that case, you will not be spending a big amount of money once, but small amounts over the year, and the struggle of coming up with gift ideas will automatically go away.

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My Partner Knit Me A Giant Sock For Christmas

My Partner Knit Me A Giant Sock For Christmas

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Another great tip that is easy to incorporate into your gifts even today is adding a personal message. It could be anything, from saying ‘I love you’ to a poem or a mutual joke. It will add sentimental value to any gift, whether it is a big expensive or a smaller one.

Something to also keep in mind when stressing over your chosen gifts is that no receiver compares which gift was better or worse or whether it matters that much. The thought is what really counts, and your present is basically you saying that you cared to remember this person enough to add to your gift-giving list.

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Every Year I Get My Family Gag Gifts For Christmas That Involve My Dog. This Year, It's LEGO Penny

Every Year I Get My Family Gag Gifts For Christmas That Involve My Dog. This Year, It's LEGO Penny

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love rhis. I have bought my Dad, stepDad and my dog the same shirt this year. After my Dad and stepdad open theirs, I will show them a photo of my dog wearing his.😂

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#9

Just Opened My Lovely Gift Off Our Ethan's Lass And Laughed That Much Was Crying. Thanks Again Chloe... It's Those Little Things

Just Opened My Lovely Gift Off Our Ethan's Lass And Laughed That Much Was Crying. Thanks Again Chloe... It's Those Little Things

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But what you should add extra attention to is the presentation. I know it sounds weird to spend time and money on wrapping paper and extra ribbon, but the presentation is a part of a gift. So make some time and wrap your present thoughtfully. That will definitely add to the emotional part of the gift-receiving experience.

#10

Gave My Pirate-Loving Landlord His Christmas Gift Last Night: January's Rent. In Coins. His Response: "You're Both Awesome And Huge Jerks"

Gave My Pirate-Loving Landlord His Christmas Gift Last Night: January's Rent. In Coins. His Response: "You're Both Awesome And Huge Jerks"

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#11

Of Course, My 85-Year-Old Grandma Would Get My White Elephant

Of Course, My 85-Year-Old Grandma Would Get My White Elephant

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#12

I'm 24 And Still Living With My Parents. This Is What I Got For Christmas

I'm 24 And Still Living With My Parents. This Is What I Got For Christmas

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And last but not least, trust your gut. In case you see something that catches your attention while looking for gifts, it is your brain saying that that object reminded you of someone. That also works great for shopping off-season when you have a little bit more time. Just buy it and set it aside. Or at least write it down and make a list for later purchases, so you don’t forget it on your next last-minute gift shopping.

#13

My Dad Thought He’d Given Me The Perfect Gift At An Early Christmas Gathering (He Did)

My Dad Thought He’d Given Me The Perfect Gift At An Early Christmas Gathering (He Did)

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ScarletRos
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A few years ago my mother in law gave my husband this huge box for Christmas and he was so excited to open it but it was just a box stuffed with paper and a Hot Firefighters calendar at the bottom.

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My Dog And I Got Matching Socks For Christmas

My Dog And I Got Matching Socks For Christmas

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your dog is very cooperative because the socks stayed on long enough for this picture.

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#15

My Girlfriend And I Fought And Didn't Talk For 3 Days So I Sent Her An Amazon Gift With This As The Message

My Girlfriend And I Fought And Didn't Talk For 3 Days So I Sent Her An Amazon Gift With This As The Message

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#16

My Friend Is A Paraplegic And Wore His Christmas Gift For The First Time. Everyone Seems To Approve Of It

My Friend Is A Paraplegic And Wore His Christmas Gift For The First Time. Everyone Seems To Approve Of It

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Don't you wish you knew
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's better if you click on the link and get to see the whole thing without BP blocking the word craps. Craps is the word you say in place of a curse word. Smh. Edit: had to add an "s" so I didn't get sensored.

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#17

Maybe Not The Smartest Secret Santa Gift For The Boss In A Recession Year

Maybe Not The Smartest Secret Santa Gift For The Boss In A Recession Year

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#18

My Son Just Wanted Gift Cards For Christmas. This Is How We Wrapped Them. Santa’s Reindeer

My Son Just Wanted Gift Cards For Christmas. This Is How We Wrapped Them. Santa’s Reindeer

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the small orange reindeer hidden between two of the bigger ones. 🐈

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#20

My Buddy Has Been An EMT For A Few Years. We Left Him A Gift Since He Hasn't Had A Lunch Box After An Accident And Was Happy To Have A New One

My Buddy Has Been An EMT For A Few Years. We Left Him A Gift Since He Hasn't Had A Lunch Box After An Accident And Was Happy To Have A New One

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I glad they clarified that it's for transplant in case he thought it was for something else.

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#22

The White Elephant Gift I Made For Work

The White Elephant Gift I Made For Work

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KittyGotClaws
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You need to get a raise because this is very clever, right down to the Reese's peanut butter cups!

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#23

This Office Themed Guess Who Game My Wife Made Me For Christmas

This Office Themed Guess Who Game My Wife Made Me For Christmas

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#24

I Ran Out Of Wrapping Paper For One Last Little Gift, But I Have A Printer And Paper So

I Ran Out Of Wrapping Paper For One Last Little Gift, But I Have A Printer And Paper So

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#25

This "Bottle Of Scotch" At My Office's White Elephant Gift Exchange Was Stolen Twice Before Anyone Opened It

This "Bottle Of Scotch" At My Office's White Elephant Gift Exchange Was Stolen Twice Before Anyone Opened It

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#26

How One Of My Coworkers Wrapped His Secret Santa Gift

How One Of My Coworkers Wrapped His Secret Santa Gift

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2WheelTravlr
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Must have been interesting pulling that out of his trunk and carrying it in to work.

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#27

I Won The White Elephant Gift Exchange

I Won The White Elephant Gift Exchange

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Full of Giggles
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used this as my white elephant gift a few years back. People were fighting for it.

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#28

Every Christmas I Give My Kids A Personalized Card. This Year I Decided To Mess With Them

Every Christmas I Give My Kids A Personalized Card. This Year I Decided To Mess With Them

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Paweł Duda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's evil and most loving thing you can do to a child at the same time. I loving it.

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#29

For Tonight's Christmas Gift Exchange, I Made My Own Cover Label On A Box Of Wine

For Tonight's Christmas Gift Exchange, I Made My Own Cover Label On A Box Of Wine

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#30

My Families Annual White Elephant Gift Exchange. Everything You See In This Picture Must Be Displayed In Our Homes For The Entire Year

My Families Annual White Elephant Gift Exchange. Everything You See In This Picture Must Be Displayed In Our Homes For The Entire Year

And yes - someone got a Christmas tree.

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#31

My Dad Always Guesses His Christmas Gift Before He Opens It. Think He'll Know He's Getting Wrenches?

My Dad Always Guesses His Christmas Gift Before He Opens It. Think He'll Know He's Getting Wrenches?

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#32

I Made My Own Gift For My Workplace Christmas Gift Swap. I'm Proud To Say It Was Stolen Repeatedly

I Made My Own Gift For My Workplace Christmas Gift Swap. I'm Proud To Say It Was Stolen Repeatedly

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#33

My Sister-In-Law Got Steve Buscemi Leggings For Christmas

My Sister-In-Law Got Steve Buscemi Leggings For Christmas

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#34

My Boyfriend Wanted To See An Insult Version Of Those "Why I Love You" Bottles. Here’s What I Made Him For Christmas

My Boyfriend Wanted To See An Insult Version Of Those "Why I Love You" Bottles. Here’s What I Made Him For Christmas

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#35

My Dad's Sisters Went On A Trip And Didn’t Invite Him. For Christmas My Dad Gave Them Both A Picture Of Himself Photoshopped Into A Picture Of Them Together From Their Trip

My Dad's Sisters Went On A Trip And Didn’t Invite Him. For Christmas My Dad Gave Them Both A Picture Of Himself Photoshopped Into A Picture Of Them Together From Their Trip

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#36

Yes, It Is Embroidered Toilet Paper. Great White Elephant Gift

Yes, It Is Embroidered Toilet Paper. Great White Elephant Gift

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#38

I Asked My Nephew What He Wanted For Christmas. His Only Answer Was Money. I Unwrapped 60 Rolls Of Pennies Into The Box

I Asked My Nephew What He Wanted For Christmas. His Only Answer Was Money. I Unwrapped 60 Rolls Of Pennies Into The Box

 He asked me how much was in there, I told him I didn't know.

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Full of Giggles
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There’s 6000 pennies or $60 USD. Each roll has 100 pennies and is worth $1.

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#39

Somehow I Get The Impression That My Dad's Girlfriend Doesn't Like Me. Evidence Of A Christmas Gift

Somehow I Get The Impression That My Dad's Girlfriend Doesn't Like Me. Evidence Of A Christmas Gift

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#40

My Sister’s BF Got Me 4 Gallons Of Ice Cream For Christmas (Pint For Comparison)

My Sister’s BF Got Me 4 Gallons Of Ice Cream For Christmas (Pint For Comparison)

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#41

Finished My Christmas Present For My Little Sister

Finished My Christmas Present For My Little Sister

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#42

My Dad Wrapped The Yard Tools He Got Me For Christmas

My Dad Wrapped The Yard Tools He Got Me For Christmas

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good thing he wrapped them. Otherwise you would have known what your presents were.

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#43

Replaced My Brother’s License Plate Frame As A Surprise Late Christmas Gift

Replaced My Brother’s License Plate Frame As A Surprise Late Christmas Gift

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#44

Gag Christmas Gift For My Brother-In-Law's Chickens

Gag Christmas Gift For My Brother-In-Law's Chickens

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is fantastic! I SO wish we could see these hats in action! 😁🤩

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#45

Welcome Back Chellsey. Look What Santa Got For You A Wii Extreme Chore Games

Welcome Back Chellsey. Look What Santa Got For You A Wii Extreme Chore Games

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Daughters Got Us These For Christmas. Decided To Put Them On The Bed For Us Since We Kept "Forgetting"

Daughters Got Us These For Christmas. Decided To Put Them On The Bed For Us Since We Kept "Forgetting"

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#49

My Friend Gifted Me This In Case My Minor Knee Surgery On Wednesday Has Complications

My Friend Gifted Me This In Case My Minor Knee Surgery On Wednesday Has Complications

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#50

My Mom Bought Me This As A Gag Gift. She's The Best. I'll Give An Update Later On How It Tastes

My Mom Bought Me This As A Gag Gift. She's The Best. I'll Give An Update Later On How It Tastes

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#51

Ready To Wrap My Christmas Gifts

Ready To Wrap My Christmas Gifts

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#52

Got A Bob Ross Rubik's Cube For Christmas, Thought I Had It Figured Out Until

 Got A Bob Ross Rubik's Cube For Christmas, Thought I Had It Figured Out Until

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#53

My Uncle Bought A Christmas Gift For Himself And Wrote This Tag Out Pretending It Was From My Grandparents, My Grandpa Read It Out Loud

My Uncle Bought A Christmas Gift For Himself And Wrote This Tag Out Pretending It Was From My Grandparents, My Grandpa Read It Out Loud

Everyone was confused then realized my uncle wrote it himself, it was funny.

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#54

I’m 46 (M). For All My Adult Life My Dad Has Been The Most Random Gift Giver You Could Imagine. I Present This Year’s Christmas Gift

I’m 46 (M). For All My Adult Life My Dad Has Been The Most Random Gift Giver You Could Imagine. I Present This Year’s Christmas Gift

Spicy Corn Relish, Mexican Vanilla Flavoring, plastic mask inserts (5ea), and… My favorite this year, a werewolf clawback scratcher. I love you Dad, never change.

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#58

My Farmer Grandpa Loved His Christmas Gift

My Farmer Grandpa Loved His Christmas Gift

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to get up at 5:30in the morning so I could can peaches before the little ones got up.

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#59

Our Friend Just Gave Us A Housewarming Gift

Our Friend Just Gave Us A Housewarming Gift

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#60

I Made Some Joke Gifts For Friends

I Made Some Joke Gifts For Friends

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#61

I Got A Cardboard Cutout Of Nicolas Cage For Christmas

I Got A Cardboard Cutout Of Nicolas Cage For Christmas

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#62

This Christmas, My Parents Got A Roman Wine Bottle Holder As A Gift

This Christmas, My Parents Got A Roman Wine Bottle Holder As A Gift

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A "knight" Wine Bottle Holder -> French Wine : Chevalier de Fauvert du Pays d'Oc

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#63

My Son Gave Me The Best Christmas Present Ever

My Son Gave Me The Best Christmas Present Ever

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#64

Having A White Elephant Exchange With My Friends Tomorrow, So I Made This Shirt As My Contribution

Having A White Elephant Exchange With My Friends Tomorrow, So I Made This Shirt As My Contribution

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Satisfactory! It's a really fun game and can confirm Lizard Doggos are ADORABLE <3

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#66

Grow A Boyfriend The Perfect Gag Gift Or Stocking Stuffer

Grow A Boyfriend The Perfect Gag Gift Or Stocking Stuffer

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#68

Every Christmas My Family Does A Tacky Sweater Party With A White Elephant Gift Exchange

Every Christmas My Family Does A Tacky Sweater Party With A White Elephant Gift Exchange

It has become something of a competition for the weirdest, most intentionally awful gift. For $2 I may have just found this year's winner.

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Got This For A White Elephant And Ended Taking It Home Cause My Friends Suck

Got This For A White Elephant And Ended Taking It Home Cause My Friends Suck

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#71

Married People Will Appreciate The Socks I Received For Christmas

Married People Will Appreciate The Socks I Received For Christmas

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A family member recently got hearing aids, and we realized that being hard of hearing is probably what kept their marriage together all these years.

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#72

Made This For An Office White Elephant Last Month And It Was A Huge Hit. Sorta Wish I Had Kept It For Myself, Tho

Made This For An Office White Elephant Last Month And It Was A Huge Hit. Sorta Wish I Had Kept It For Myself, Tho

Pattern by AltionEmbroidery on Etsy, but I modified the colors.

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This Is My Christmas Present From My Boss. I'm A 41-Year-Old Man, And Neither My First Nor Last Names Start With A Letter T

This Is My Christmas Present From My Boss. I'm A 41-Year-Old Man, And Neither My First Nor Last Names Start With A Letter T

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#74

Best Christmas Family Tradition Ever. 11 Years. And I Finally Gifted It Back To My Uncle

Best Christmas Family Tradition Ever. 11 Years. And I Finally Gifted It Back To My Uncle

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#75

My Buddy Welded This Up For Me To Give Away At A White Elephant Gift Exchange Along With The Homemade Saw

My Buddy Welded This Up For Me To Give Away At A White Elephant Gift Exchange Along With The Homemade Saw

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2WheelTravlr
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's just evil. BRB, gonna fire up the wire feed and finish "wrapping" gifts.

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#76

So My Family Does "Gag Gifts" On Christmas Eve. And I Am Now The Owner Of A $70 Lifesize Cutout Of Jungkook

So My Family Does "Gag Gifts" On Christmas Eve. And I Am Now The Owner Of A $70 Lifesize Cutout Of Jungkook

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bought my daughter the Margaret Thatcher life size cardboard cutout and she wants me to send it back. Kids are so f*****g ungrateful.

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#77

My Girlfriend Made A Danny DeVito Collage As A Christmas Gift

My Girlfriend Made A Danny DeVito Collage As A Christmas Gift

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#78

My Favorite Christmas Present I Made This Year

My Favorite Christmas Present I Made This Year

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently every one missed the original of this picture so here https://images.app.goo.gl/qkNvKW7KMm7JEo297

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My Husband Will Never Guess What I Got Him For Christmas

My Husband Will Never Guess What I Got Him For Christmas

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An Older Member Of My Wife's Church Gave My Kids A 21-Year-Old Pack Of Gum As A Gift