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142 Times People Found Stuff In Their Parents’ Houses That Was Too Weird For Them To Handle
Your parents house can be an absolute goldmine when it comes to odd and random trinkets. We all collect things over the years, a lot of it crap. But amongst it all there are some gems, weird objects that have an interesting background story and add to the rich tapestry of your family story.
With the holiday season upon us and family visits aplenty, we at Bored Panda have decided to compile a list of the strangest things that people have come across when catching up with the old folks.
It all kicked off on Twitter during thanksgiving when someone tweeted out a request for the oddest things found at their parents place. People responded with glee, sending in pictures by their thousands. Here is a selection of the best, don't forget to vote for your favourite and feel free to add your own!
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logical fallacy 8 years ago
I wonder how they explain this to the guests. Like, it was a gift from Captain Jack Sparrow?
#13
Desiré Yen 8 years ago
The eye is making sure no one steals the teeth. His watching yr every move!
#17
Iris Omri-Engler 8 years ago
I rather prefer to see an uncovered toilet paper than that creepy thing
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Amanda Thornhill 8 years ago
This doll is from the mid-60's, I think. Her name is "Little Miss No-Name". Although, I'm not sure if this one is an original because it looks like she's missing the painted tear from her face.
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Ok Ha-Neul 8 years ago
that thing is butt ugly like it's seriously ugly U.G.L.Y you ain't got no alibi but i mean its the thought that counts?
#40
Pi... 8 years ago
Need something for scale... or they just look like regular anvils... which is still a weird collection to have... unless they're blacksmith descendants... or have some weird horse shoe fetishes....or have horses.... or make jewellery... or remove handcuffs.... On second thought, maybe not so weird
#42
Ok Ha-Neul 8 years ago
i wouldn't feel comfortable doing my business with that thing watching me
#46
Melissa Kennedy 8 years ago
This and a few others are like a museum like pulic displayed house. You can tell
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#52
Steve Bowman 8 years ago
No. It looks like you had a fatal accident with a unicycle while you were juggling those clubs.
#54
Final score:
45points
Carole Strawn 8 years ago
This is quite literally the creepiest thing I've ever seen. And half of them are hanging upside down.
#56
John Dunshee 8 years ago
I think the figures are the shrunken and mummified remains of people who took things from the drawer.
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Christina Cordova 8 years ago
Totally have one of these in our living room...positioned to creep out whoever sits on the love seat. It works.
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Debbie Palmer 8 years ago
All of the items in this picture are VERY OLD including the doll. My three older sisters had dolls like this. They are in there 60s to 70s now. One of my sisters still has hers.
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#91
Master Markus 8 years ago
Most of the guys who wrote the U.S. Constitution would be very offended by the idea of using Jesus to heal the country, or any such thing.
#100
Final score:
20points
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#105
JillVille Child Care 8 years ago
We have that same phone on our wall! Also with a new phone line running to it! Seriously, who cares about the faceless penguin on top? This phone is where it's at!
#106
Final score:
18points
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#121
Final score:
13points
#122
Final score:
13points
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#127
Final score:
10points
#128
BoredBirgit 8 years ago
That's FurReal Friends Cat Lulu from Hasbro. She purrs when she gets scritches, rolls on her side and grooms herself. Kids like it to have when they don't get a real cat. 😺
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#134
Final score:
8points
#135
Final score:
8points
#136
Final score:
6points
#138
Final score:
4points
Bettye McKee 7 years ago
Granny, that's not how you're supposed to patch my clothes. Let me take them off first, please!
#139
Final score:
4points
#140
Final score:
3points
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Ok Ha-Neul 8 years ago
what thrift shop do you people go to? where are you finding these things??this is hoarding level 2000
Stephen Treffman 8 years ago
How do folks who collect such delightful memorabilia manage to find spouses who will tolerate them in their home?
H4unt3dF0r3sts 8 years ago
There was an alarming amount of these on this list that I would actually buy.
Kira Thesloth 8 years ago
I'm probably never going to have kids, but I want one of everything here (except thant dang ventriloquist doll). I want to decorate my house with all of it & make my nephew visit me with his new sweetheart when he's old enough. Should be awesome.
Elaine Van Zon 8 years ago
this is fascinating- it's the first post I've read right through for a while. I wonder what I have in my house that people would consider weird , I bet there is something.
Melissa Kellner 6 years ago
I'd love to interview you about this item for a new TV show I'm casting: CASTING NATIONWIDE: Non-airing pilot for major network executives. We are looking for funny or strange menentos with a story behind it, and if your item is chosen you could get up to $1,000, and $100 at minimum. Do you own anything with a funny story about it? Does it have history and meaning? This TV show about mementos is like a comedic "Show and Tell" game show, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in sharing your story about your memento for this non-airing pilot. It shoots on July 12th in LA, and pay would pay $100 - $1,000. Top pay is if your item is chosen for the show. Minimum pay is $100. If you are interested in being considered for this special opportunity, email me ASAP: MelKelCasting@Gmail.com
Joanne Hudson 7 years ago
There was a time and mind set when whatever you were given as a gift, you kept and displayed. Unfortunately, often, others saw those and bought you more. Some of the items I recognized and being seen somewhere in my own environment as mementos.
Bettye McKee 7 years ago
This is a very disturbing list. I wanted to leave the site, but I had to see it through to the end.
Mal Speranza 8 years ago
Someone actually designed all those hideous ceramic planters and figurines, which is a horrifying thought. But all the White Jesuses seem to have been painted by one person ... someone with a thing for the young Brad Pitt.
Ok Ha-Neul 8 years ago
what thrift shop do you people go to? where are you finding these things??this is hoarding level 2000
Stephen Treffman 8 years ago
How do folks who collect such delightful memorabilia manage to find spouses who will tolerate them in their home?
H4unt3dF0r3sts 8 years ago
There was an alarming amount of these on this list that I would actually buy.
Kira Thesloth 8 years ago
I'm probably never going to have kids, but I want one of everything here (except thant dang ventriloquist doll). I want to decorate my house with all of it & make my nephew visit me with his new sweetheart when he's old enough. Should be awesome.
Elaine Van Zon 8 years ago
this is fascinating- it's the first post I've read right through for a while. I wonder what I have in my house that people would consider weird , I bet there is something.
Melissa Kellner 6 years ago
I'd love to interview you about this item for a new TV show I'm casting: CASTING NATIONWIDE: Non-airing pilot for major network executives. We are looking for funny or strange menentos with a story behind it, and if your item is chosen you could get up to $1,000, and $100 at minimum. Do you own anything with a funny story about it? Does it have history and meaning? This TV show about mementos is like a comedic "Show and Tell" game show, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in sharing your story about your memento for this non-airing pilot. It shoots on July 12th in LA, and pay would pay $100 - $1,000. Top pay is if your item is chosen for the show. Minimum pay is $100. If you are interested in being considered for this special opportunity, email me ASAP: MelKelCasting@Gmail.com
Joanne Hudson 7 years ago
There was a time and mind set when whatever you were given as a gift, you kept and displayed. Unfortunately, often, others saw those and bought you more. Some of the items I recognized and being seen somewhere in my own environment as mementos.
Bettye McKee 7 years ago
This is a very disturbing list. I wanted to leave the site, but I had to see it through to the end.
Mal Speranza 8 years ago
Someone actually designed all those hideous ceramic planters and figurines, which is a horrifying thought. But all the White Jesuses seem to have been painted by one person ... someone with a thing for the young Brad Pitt.
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