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Buying the perfect gift is often a lot easier said than done, but buying a truly terrible, uniquely horrible gift is, in many ways, harder. Most folks can still make use of almost anything or, at the very least, sell what they don’t like. But getting someone an item that is actually insulting in its own special way takes talent.

A woman went viral after asking the internet what the worst Christmas gift people have gotten, so we gathered the best replies. Get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own tragic examples in the comments down below.

#1

Boy leaning on wooden surface looking sad and thoughtful, illustrating horrible gifts people have actually received. my catholic step-family was never good to me because I'm not catholic and was born out of wedlock. my first Christmas with them, they gave me a lump of coal. literally. in front of about 30 people. I was 10.

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Starbug
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4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, that's the christian spirit right there, humiliate a child

Peter Bear
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4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Christ was conceived out of wedlock too. Maybe these people should actually spend some time reading their book, eh?

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Michael Largey
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4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course they slight the child born out of wedlock, not the adult family member who had them out of wedlock. Kids, when you're born, be very particular about the parents you choose.

Wait, What?
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3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes I see things like this and I just want to say that not all of us Christians are like this. I think this is awful, and so do almost all the other Christians I know. We are not all like this.

Kate Johnson
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4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a excellent example of how vile religious people often are. They make God look about as attractive as a chronic yeast infection.

Emilu
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3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because it's the kid's fault that they were born out of wedlock. 🙄 These sorts of people are why some people hate religious people.

Ian Webling
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4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you use it to burn down their house?

Mike K
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2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is it that Christians are the biggest embarrassment to other Christians?

Beak Hookage
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3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Far too many bad people think merely professing to be religious means they are "good" and anything they do is justified. Up to and including harming children. It's sick.

sturmwesen
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3 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my verrry religious godmother once told me how many church goers are vile gossips full of spite and meaness. I love imagining her 1,50m frail and small frame cussing them out for their behaviour.

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    #2

    My family flew across the country to visit my aunt. I turned 8 during that trip. She gave me some used office supplies (a used legal pad, some post-its and a tape dispenser). I was a polite kid and just said thank you. Then she said “ok you passed the test, you’re grateful because it’s the thought that counts. Now give them back, I need them for work”. And no, there was no follow up gift.

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    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone badly failed a test here, as well.

    Kate Johnson
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd stay away from that aunt from that point forward.

    Anne Roberts
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. I can't even imagine doing that. 😒

    Riani Kivela
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The thought that counts"? What thought? That was powered by anti-thought.

    Beak Hookage
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was only one nasty brat here and it wasn't the kid.

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    #3

    Woman in white shirt holding tissue to face, expressing frustration over receiving horrible gifts described by 91 people. Worst Christmas we ever had, we were barely able to scrape together a couple gifts for each kid and nothing for each other. My brother and SIL sent us a book on how to manage debt. Not gonna lie, I cried off and on the whole day.....

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    Charlotte Ingle
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing worse than insults veiled as help. Some people need to be kept at arm's length

    Helena
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most pervasive, fitness advice and pointing out you're fat under the guise of 'help'.

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    Kate Johnson
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have sent them a book next Christmas "How Not to be a Complete AH".

    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or just Norman Vincent Peale's "How to in Friends and Influence People".

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    Beak Hookage
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you burned it and sent them the ashes in a box with the smelliest garbage you could find on top. How cruel can you get?

    les
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    post it back without a stamp

    #4

    Lit scented candle and brown dropper bottle on reflective surface, representing horrible gifts people have received. An essential oil candle making kit - I suffer from migraines and scents are a trigger, especially those. And the gift giver knew that.

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    Lukas (he/him, it/its)
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But!!! The essential oils will heal your migraines!!!! (heavy sarcasm)

    C .Hunger
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder if it was for a MLM on top of it?

    #5

    I got a hand and stone massage gift card to use on my birthday. Birthday came, and I was excited to use it after a summer of oncology treatment. The staff told me that the person that gave me the card had already redeemed it online.

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    Kate Johnson
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, that one I would have given some serious "feedback" the the grifter, no that wasn't a spelling error. They would be invited to f right off out of my life entirely for good.

    Robin Roper
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have called the gift giver right then and there and asked them why they gave me a gift card they had already used, called them cheap, then hung up and gone NC.

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    #6

    Yellow cleaning sponge with green and pink cloths representing horrible gifts people have actually received. was invited to participate in the $25.00 gift exchange game at work. I got stuck with a Walmart brand sponge that had a clearance sticker on it. im still bitter

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    Peripheral Visionary
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wth do companies make people celebrate things together FFS? It's time to end that s**t. Not everybody celebrates the same holidays or eats the same food. People are there for pay cheque, not to be forced to socialize with people they,'d never speak to if not forced to.

    ShortAttnSpanTheatre
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Invited means they were given the option to participate or not. No one was forced.

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    Charlotte Ingle
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The person didn't want to spend $ on a work gift exchange that they were probably pressured into participating in. I get that.

    GalPalAl
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the reason I DO NOT participate in gift exchanges anymore. Those people deserve to get dirty cat litter in their coffee

    #7

    Close-up of a brown leather Holy Bible cover, representing horrible gifts people have actually received. I was given a bible despite them knowing I’ve been pagan all my life. They said “I needdd guidance”

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    Emilu
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    4 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to say, I normally appreciate the sentiment behind getting a gift where someone could have got me nothing, etc, but if someone gave me a bible I'd bin it in front of them. Don't push your beliefs onto me. I dropped a previous best friend after she gave me a book called "God is Good". I bought a book titled "God is not Good" but couldn't bring myself to give it to her because, even though her 'gesture' was thoughtless (we'd discussed this previously and it hadn't been an issue until she got engaged), I knew it would hurt her. It's still on my shelf. However, I don't regret binning the book she gave me. It su‍cks because she was otherwise a beautiful friend, but... pushing against religious boundaries is one of my few limits. I like to think I'm fairly generous, but that's a massive no.

    Bec
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you, it is best to know your enemies so I will study it closely 😉

    CloPotato
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd give them each year the holy book of another religion and see how they'd react. I'd be insistant that these gifts followed my personal evolution towards spiritual enlightenment, started by the bible they'd got me.

    Robin Roper
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They were trying to "save" you. The proper response should have been to hand it back and say "Next time, save your self the time it took to think of this inappropriate gift. See it worked, something was saved."

    Peter Bear
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's some really good advice in there, especially from that JC guy. Take it at face value, and ignore all the parts that don't make sense. After all, the majority of so-called 'christians' wouldn't now their own rules if you slapped them with the New Testament, so if it's good enough for them it's good enough for you, right?

    Kate Johnson
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have burned it in front of them.

    Charlotte Ingle
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are the people who deserve to be asked difficult questions about all the places where their holy book contradicts itself

    Dirk Daring
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Thank you! I've been wanting to read these stories."

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    #8

    Close-up of a crock-pot slow cooker among other kitchen items, illustrating horrible gifts people have actually received. A brand new, super nice crockpot. I was then told that I didn’t really need that big crockpot, so here, you take our used one and we’ll keep the nice new one.

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    Charlotte Ingle
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not just give you the used one in the first place? Instead of being known as people who gift used items, now they're the people who take gifts back. I don't think I'm the only one who's consider.that worse

    Emilu
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are definitely not the only one!

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    #9

    Work gave me a gift card then said gift card was taken out of my next check.

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    DEE RAVEN
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Considered income listed for Taxes. Not much of a gift

    Maria Maria
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, l have never heard anything like that. Shame the company by naming it

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    #10

    Close-up of rough fabric texture showing frayed edges, illustrating the absolute horrible gifts some people have received. A yard of random fabric and a heart-shaped wreath made of straw when I was like 9. I had never shown interest in any fabric crafts, and I have no clue what the wreath had to do with it.

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    Helena
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the cloth goes on the straw wreath to make a fancy straw wreath

    les
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    older relative with dementia possibly

    #11

    For my quinceñera my godparents got my sister and I necklaces her name was spelled right my name was spelled Lisa ( my name is laisa)… my mom made me wear it for pictures, she didn’t want them to think I was ungrateful. So my quincena pictures the necklace is visible and so is my misspelled name 🤦🏻‍♀️

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    GalPalAl
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an adult, I decided if the happened to me, I would make a point of throwing it in the garbage in front of the gifter and walk away. You don't give insults as gifts.

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    #12

    The guy I was seeing, stopped by the liquor store before we were going to exchange gifts and picked me up a bottle of wine. I don’t drink wine. I got him a gift that I had bought months before that I knew he was going to love. Afterwards, I found out that the other woman he as seeing (unbeknownst to me) got some very special, heartfelt gifts. Still hurts when I think about it.

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    Lyoness
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As another comment said, you got the gift of a wake-up call.

    #13

    I don’t know if this is the worst, but it did kind of suck. I bought something for myself left it at someone’s house and months later after I had forgotten about it, they gifted it to me. I asked them if it was something I had left at their house and they said no. The receipt was in the bag and it had my credit card number on it.

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    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A welcome restoration, but not a gift.

    Maren Villadsen
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Credit card number on the receipt?? Why?? It is like when you give you credit card to a waiter. There must be so much identity theft in thoes countries

    nottheactualphoto
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where I live, they put the last few digits on the receipt; not the entire number.

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    #14

    Child coloring a cartoon rabbit with crayons, illustrating a story about horrible gifts people have actually received. A USED children’s coloring book. Received from my dad’s mother when I was in high school.

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    Starbug
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At this point (if they've forgotten or don't like the person) just give money in an envelope

    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since the coloring book was used, I doubt they paid any money for it. That was the point.

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    Kate Johnson
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and into the trash it goes along with any interest in that grandmother forever.

    #15

    Person using a sewing machine to work with fabric, illustrating one of the absolute horrible gifts described by 91 people. my ex gave me a bunch of fabric and said "I know you love to sew. you can make me clothes." 😭

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    Emilu
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poster's response should have been something like "I know you love food. *Slams down bread* Make me a sammich."

    #16

    When I was turning 15, my mom started asking me about two weeks before my birthday if I wanted an aquarium. I made it very clear. I did not want an aquarium because I did not want fish because I did not want pets because I did not want to take care of them. She asked me every day for two weeks and I very clearly said no. Guess what I got for my 15th birthday 🤦‍♀️it wasn’t the gift itself. It was the BS associated with it that makes it the worst.

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    goldenwood_cottage
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, god yes. Same, except I was about ten. They sat it up in my room ( I had very little space) then I was in constant trouble because I didn't take care of it

    CloPotato
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She was trying to work up a desire to get an aquarium she'd already bought... and her attempts were miserable.

    Kate Johnson
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and then I would have told her, "hope you're planning to take care of this, because I won't be. Let's just take it back to the store and forget about the gift".

    GalPalAl
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Narcissist and irresponsible. Sounds like a dream. Hope you don't talk to her anymore

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    #17

    When I received nothing on Christmas after gifting my family everything they wanted.

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    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP received the priceless gift of a wake-up call.

    Gingersnap In Iowa
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm disappointed today...I wrapped a pile of presents and I received nothing in return. 😕

    Kate Johnson
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lesson learned. Next year, and perhaps forever after, they get nothing from you. In fact I'd decline to even get together with them on the holidays entirely in future.

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    #18

    My then husband bought “me” 4 towels for Christmas. There were 5 of us in the family. Guess who didn’t get a new towel to dry off with..

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    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "then" indicates the number of towels is now correct.

    Angela C
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's your own fault you should have taken one off rip

    Emilu
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have been the husband.

    Bored Birgit
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    3 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got ONE towel from my MIL. Color was a sh.t green. I first used it for cleaning, then threw it away because it always reminded me of that special Christmas.

    Tyranamar Seuss
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, this is for sure your own fault. Hubby gets the old towel if he's the one who did this.

    #19

    Stylist using a round hairbrush and blow dryer on brown hair, illustrating horrible gifts related to hair styling tools. I received a curling brush that had hair stuck in it. From mil

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    Peripheral Visionary
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always the mother of the man who is unhinged.

    Charlotte Ingle
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was she in a difficult financial position?

    Tyranamar Seuss
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if you are, you can take the time to remove the old hair.

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    #20

    Im 48 and my mom got me Lincoln Logs for Christmas last year!

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    Kate Johnson
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next year I would have gotten her a book, "How to Survive Dementia"

    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Great mom, I'll use them to add on your room when you come live with us.

    Emilu
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Google them. They're a kids' toy that can be used to make buildings, etc. Primarily a US thing (not sure if you're from the US or not?).

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    #21

    Person using a copier machine, illustrating one of the horrible gifts people have actually received in an office setting. I copier/printer/fax machine. I didn’t have a computer at the time, but they had just bought one.

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    Emilu
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    4 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can still use a multifunction printer without a computer. Eg, the copier/fax functions.

    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the printer has wi-fi, you can print on it from a phone or tablet.

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    Charlotte Ingle
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe they genuinely though you'd get a computer at some point? It's not an unusual thing to own

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    #22

    an 0 balance gift card to Sephora. I told them it was empty and they didn't do anything either

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    Kate Johnson
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would never accept another gift from them. I'd just hand anything they tried to give back and say, "no thanks".

    Mike F
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've made it a point to also give the receipt for the card. I've given one (an Amazon gift card) and it was never activated. I was pi$$ed because I tossed the receipt. Never made that mistake again.

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    #23

    Pink oversized t-shirt on hanger, representing horrible gifts people have actually received in a personal clothing item. My x mother in law got me maternity clothes. I was not pregnant 😬

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    Kate Johnson
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is another one who would get the book, "How to Survive Dementia"

    Peripheral Visionary
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always the mother of the man who is unhinged.

    #24

    Brown paper bag filled with flour and a metal scoop, illustrating a horrible gift received by 91 people. My sister in law gave me a bag of flour because “I loved biscuits so much”. I don’t even like biscuits. Still used the flour though

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    Charlotte Ingle
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it's a useful gift. Odd, but useful

    Khavrinen
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could have at least gotten a variety of them, and claimed it was a reference to Will Farrell's "bouquet of flours" line from "Stranger Than Fiction".

    #25

    I received a crock pot from my boss. I could tell it had been used cause it had dried food on the bottom if it. Yuck! I threw it away.

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    Tyranamar Seuss
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know you can wash Crock pots. And they stiff work. Right?

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    #26

    Told my ex how I’m EXTREMELY picky when it comes to perfumes and that I have to smell and choose them myself. Guess what he bought me for a bday gift?

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    Emilu
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfume is such a personal thing! I mean, the same perfume can smell completely different on different people. Your ex is a dumb-as‍s.

    Jane Doe-Doe
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter got her own perfume and I gave her the money and I wrapped it, that is the only present she knew, at least it was what she wanted it

    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never tell someone you don't like the scent of their perfume. They may not be wearing any.

    #27

    Person holding a white jar of cream with lid removed, illustrating horrible gifts people have actually received. an anti-aging cream for 60+ people while i’m 17💔

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    #28

    Black trash bin on floor with crumpled paper nearby, symbolizing horrible gifts people have actually received. I was once gifted a trash can. From my now ex-mother in law. Everyone else got iPads, video games, makeup, etc. I got a plastic black trash can with the goodwill sticker still stuck to the bottom. 😀

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    Apatheist
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rubbish, I refuse to believe it, such a waste.

    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've bin thinking the same thing. The mind pails at such a deed.

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    Matteic
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Thanks! Feel free to use it to put yourself in there"

    Kelly Scott
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the gift giver was watching, I'd walk some of these gifts over to the trash bin and dump them right then and there.

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    #29

    Black dumbbell lying on a textured mat representing one of the absolute horrible gifts people have actually received. My grandma gave me one pound weights and then asked for them back about six months later

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    Maren Villadsen
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell her you donated them to something

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    #30

    my mom tried to give me life insurance for my 27th bday, but with her as the beneficiary, not my wife... "happy birthday, if you die i get money" 🙃 i refused to sign the forms. so she gave me eagle-engraved real silver boullions instead. equally weird.

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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always...oh why do I bother anymore!?

    Peter Bear
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because you're full of irrational anger at men, and you're taking it out on their mothers?

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    #31

    Man in a suit holding a photo of a serious man, illustrating people describe horrible gifts they have received concept. a printed copy of his Facebook profile pic

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    Starbug
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Draw a moustache and give it back next year

    Emilu
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or circle perceived flaws in red and mark it high-school style.

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    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Thanks, but you should be aware that the toilet paper shortage is over."

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    #32

    my bf bought me king size sheets for my bed except I had a queen size bed. He had a king bed. He bought me sheets for his bed because I slept in it sometimes. 🤦🏻‍♀️Married him and accepted he is the worst gift giver ever

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    camomooey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully he was better in other ways.

    my sox are in flux
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know, if the sheets were not his style (thread count, material, etc), or were a color he didn't like, or if he thought they were uncomfortable or ugly or too "feminine", but bought them anyway because she slept there sometimes and he wanted her to feel comfortable and like the sheets even though they were at his place, it's actually a thoughtful gift. I mean, if someone lived with something they didn't like but they willingly did it because I liked it and I came over sometimes to see it, I would be touched.

    GalPalAl
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You married him after he bought a gift for himself and claimed it was for your benefit? SMH. Best of luck with that one.

    crazydogmama
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He knew what he was doing, totally a d**k move. Why marry him?

    #33

    My husband gave me a scale for Christmas

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    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope the OP gave him a banana for it.

    Lyoness
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was thinking maybe a hair restoration kit.

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    Emilu
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ex-husband?

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    #34

    Close-up of a vintage orange car's side mirror reflecting the window, illustrating a story about horrible gifts received. My ex gave me a chip of paint from a coach bus he was working on because it’s expensive paint and therefore expensive gift.

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    #35

    A old used beanie baby and a card from my mother in law that said “sorry I disappoint you”

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    Kate Johnson
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd say, "Well at least you're consistent".

    Emilu
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welp, at least she recognises her flaws?

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    It's always the mother of the man who is unhinged.

    #36

    A handmade coupon for a homemade dinner once a month, from my mother, for Christmas, for both me and my wife. I was in my 40s. Didn’t even get one. She claimed it was because she was broke. Turns out she was giving money to her drunkard, deadbeat neighbors.

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    Angela C
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would have been a nice gift had she actually followed through

    Bonesko
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I made a coupon book for my boyfriend's birthday this year since I lost my job and money's tight. But I'm starting to regret some of the things I put in there haha. But, he likes it.

    #37

    The year my parents forgot to get me xmas gifts and just retagged some gifts very obviously meant for my sister.

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    BrownEyedGrrl
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does someone forget about a child?

    Liz Rutherford
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    S/he's not the favorite one. I'm treated the same way. Actually cried yesterday.

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    #38

    My aunt gave my brother a tv and me a box of chocolates

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    #39

    I once got hair clips and slippers. They were cool but I wear a size 10 and the slippers were 7s. And I’ve never worn hair clips in my entire life 🙃 pretty sure they were extra pieces of junk my mom got with her shopping addiction

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    #40

    Hands scratching off lottery tickets, illustrating one of the absolute horrible gifts people have actually received. Losing lotto scratchers .. there is no way to tell, I get it. But the 30 second scratch thrill is meh.

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    Sarah Belt
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to sell those at work and sometimes I feel like offering to bin their money instead to save time.

    Tyranamar Seuss
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My great uncle used to always give us scratchers. Like $5 worth a person. It was fun and I loved it!

    Charlotte Ingle
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have included these in stockings. I don't see a big issue, as long as the recipient hasn't expressed anti gambling views or has a gambling a*******n

    Kelly Scott
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, but if they were winners, you'd have been happy.

    Huddo's sister
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My aunts always used to send scratchies in our birthday cards, rather than money (which you technically aren't allowed to send). I don't think I ever won. Good early introduction to why gambolling doesn't pay off. I didn't mind, I just liked getting the cards.

    Robin Roper
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've gone to parties and these were favors, that is fun. A gift of a scratch off is not meaningful.

    my sox are in flux
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband's late stepmonster used to gift us scratchoffs for Christmas. I always thought it was dumb. I mean, if we had hit a big prize, she would absolutely have wanted a big cut, the ignorant cow.

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    #42

    Yellow Best Buy store sign on glass building, illustrating horrible gifts people have actually received stories. I had three separate people go in on a five dollar gift card from Best Buy for my Birthday.

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    nottheactualphoto
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What can you even get for $5 at Best Buy? One-fifth of a USB cable?

    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder how much of the $5 credit had already been used when the OP got it?

    #43

    my grandmother gifted my dad the sleep apnea mask my grandfather was wearing when he passed away in his sleep. 😆 🤣 😂 only because my dad also uses sleep apnea thought he could use it.

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    Robin Roper
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is disturbing. I have 2 cochlear implants and an uncles who recently passed had 1, both of us had the implants made by the same company. I gladly took his extra parts but it wasn't a Christmas gift, it was just "Can you use these?" offer.

    Nikki Sevven
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A used mask? They're not permanent; you replace them frequently.

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    #44

    My mil got me a gift of tea light candles and incense because she wanted more grandchildren and that was supposed to be ambiance to get my husband and I “in the mood” to make that happen.

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    CloPotato
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, a parent thinking of how to make their child h***y is definitely too much for me

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    It's always the mother of the man who is unhinged

    #45

    My ex’s wealthy grandma regifted me an old lady moo moo nightgown that had a collar and cows on it. Everyone else got gift cards to restaurants or stores. There was also slippers she had already worn that had foot crust in them. Yes, foot crust.

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    CloPotato
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤢 at least if you believe in black magic you have sthg to work with. If you don't, well, you can plant her DNA on a crime scene.

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    #46

    My grandma was a doozy when it came to gift giving. For one birthday, she gave my mom (her daughter in law) a menopause pamphlet from her doctor’s office. For one Christmas, she gave me a single mitten. Just one, and I never received the other one. Meanwhile, she always gave elaborate, lavish gifts to the relatives she liked more. We could always tell which people were her favorites. 😐

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    #47

    My ex bought me decorative table napkins 😒 for my birthday our THIRD year together. And they had sunflowers on them. I hate sunflowers.

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    #48

    When I was 12 my grandma gave me a 4XL neon yellow men’s polo 👕. My other gram gave me a pair of hot pink and zebra print 6 inch heels (also at 12).

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    CloPotato
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. Maybe they can be combined in a fun unserious outfit for costume parties, but the second one especially is trashy.

    les
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is that you big bird?

    Mike F
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wear them for the Christmas pics.

    #49

    Man in blue shirt covering face with hand, expressing regret after receiving horrible gifts shared by 91 people. Guy at work gave me a taxedermy bass fish mounted to a piece of wood. lol

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    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if it seems fishy, a gift is nothing to carp about. There's a whale of a difference between giving a gift and not giving one, so no floundering about when it comes to it.

    Jane
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 Take me to the river... 🎶

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    #50

    A new toilet! Literally wrapped up with a red bow and put under the tree!

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    Tam Clark
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got a bidet toilet for my birthday. Best. Present. EVER. NGL

    MeFromTheFBI
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lucky, my dad already destroyed our toilet.

    #51

    My aunt very proudly gave me “something so meaningful, handmade and thoughtful” from a mission trip to a country in South America ? Maybe central? I don’t remember. But I was maybe 12 at the time and the gift was quite literally a domino on a string. To this day my mom and I joke about it. I’m 31 now

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    #52

    Person holding an unwanted gift, highlighting the theme of horrible gifts actually received by 91 people. MIL buys me clothes she would wear 😅

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    Søs, a danish woman
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then regift to her next birthday or christmas

    Paul C.
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a large XXL guy, my SIL bought me a white medium t-shirt, barely went over my head.

    Charlotte Ingle
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Advice to buy people something you would like to receive always seemed suspicious to me

    Talis
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Merry Christmas - Bob"

    Peripheral Visionary
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always the mother of the men who are unhinged.

    #53

    Worn vintage handbag with gold clasp and strap, representing horrible gifts people have actually received. My sister gave me a purse with trash in it, guess she was done with it

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    Kelly Scott
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have raved on and on about the $300 I found in it.

    Lyoness
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the trash passed on her trash. Nice.

    Emilu
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no no no no. That's... no.

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    #54

    Somewhere between eight and twelve I was gifted a mop head for my birthday

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    #55

    It was 1989, I was goth, my brother gave me a new kids on the block cd. I skipped it like a rock down the street.

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    Mike F
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never been goth but I would have done the same thing. I despised nkotb.

    #56

    An unfinished bathroom door

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a gift, an unfinished bathroom door is preferable to an unfinished bathroom visit.

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What makes it specifically a bathroom door?

    Mike F
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The width of the bathroom doors in my last 3 homes were narrower than the others in the house.

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    #57

    Funko Pop collectibles displayed in boxes representing popular music and movie characters as unusual gift ideas. I don't collect pops. one year my only 2 relatives both got me the same pop because one of the only things they knew about me was I liked the show. they went shopping together and knowingly both got the same one and just insisted they were copied by the other.

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    Huddo's sister
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just because you don't collect them, doesn't mean they knew you didn't like them. Collections have to start somewhere and even if it doesn't make you start collecting, doesn't mean you can't own one. Sounds like they were trying to be thoughtful by getting something related to a show you like. I don't collect them, but wouldn't be offended if someone got me one of a character from something I like, because it shows they know something about my interests.

    Tyranamar Seuss
    Community Member
    4 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you know they went shopping together and both decided to get the same one? That would be weird and I can't see the advantage of it.

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    #58

    Person with dreadlocks covering face with hand, expressing frustration over horrible gifts they have actually received. My sister got me face wipes, weird bug and moth notecards, and a free bag of coffee. I was trying to repair our relationship at the time….

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    Starbug
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be very happy with face wipes and coffee!

    Daisydaisy
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TBH "weird bug and moth notecards" sound rather quirky and lovely! This doesn't sound a bad collection of little gifts!

    #59

    Manicure set with scissors, nail clippers, file, and buffer in a red case, representing horrible gifts people describe receiving. my boyfrind of 3 yrs Mom gave me a manicure kit. She worked for Avon and it was a party gift she got free from Avon. i was 18. i saved up and bought her an expensive sweater

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    Missy Moo Moo
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My auntie once got me a nail file for Christmas… a cardboard one

    CloPotato
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did she hate you, was she clueless, or in the worst pits of poverty?

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    Maggie Fulton
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    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom gave me a manicure kit once, then observed “Oh, you don’t have nice long fingernails like I do!”

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    #60

    Ex Bf gave me dollar store candle. He came from a wealthy family. I threw it away.

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    #61

    My MIL gifted me a pair of olive green polyester western pants. One Christmas she got me a mop bucket!

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    CloPotato
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh you could pair up with the kid who got a mop head!

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    #62

    Plain black T-shirt hanging on a white wall with shadows, illustrating horrible gifts people have actually received. 5 dollar Walmart t-shirt... I knew they were 5 bucks because I was wearing the same one they bought me 😁

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    Charlotte Ingle
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not a bad gift - it's a gift you obviously can use. It's just inexpensive. Nothing wrong with that, there's no minimum entitlement for gifts.

    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's ok to give a cheap gift if you would be satisfied with receiving one just as cheap.

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    #63

    A curling iron when I have naturally curly hair 👩‍🦱

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    #64

    My great aunt gifted me old lady shirts from thrift shops on sizes L and XL. Had me try them on after I told her I was a size Medium. Told me I look bigger than that and was surprised when the shirts she gave me did not fit.

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    CloPotato
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than the other way around, you can wear them to be comfy at home and maybe as an additional layer when it's cold.

    Bertha Madott
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, a great-aunt may be old and out of touch!?! Ps. I am a great aunt F77 and gave all the kids $$$ this ywar

    #65

    secret Santa, there were 3, 1 was a tiny glass box you would get from the dollar tree, 2 was a glass piece of corn decor from Thanksgiving and the 3rd was a ugly brown glass vase. I was absolutely horrified that someone would think its ok to give trash as presents

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    Beak Hookage
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This person just comes off as a stuck-up ingrate.

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    #66

    My mom promised a month in advance to take me to a rage room for my birthday. It was all I wanted, I didn't want gifts or cake. my birthday comes, it's ten pm, when she says "Oh yeah, it's your birthday. Do you wanna get some food?"

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    Robin Roper
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After that, OP really needed the rage room.

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really wanted to go to a rage room but found out apparently you need to take your own stuff to break... at least the one we looked at. Incredibly disappointing...

    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A rage room provides a safe, controlled environment where individuals can release pent-up aggression by smashing objects with various tools.

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    #67

    lol, at Christmas with my in-laws and my MIL opens a gift from my FIL. It is a gaudy gold necklace. She barely comments on it and turns and then gives it to me. Like now if I accept it, I am adding to my MIL's gesture of disdain towards my FIL, but if I decline it I insult her generosity!

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    Michael Largey
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It wasn't anything like generosity she was displaying.

    Robin Roper
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Thank you the generous offer but dear FIL gave that to you. That you would give it away would probably hurt his feelings. I'm sure he wants to see you wearing it."

    Peripheral Visionary
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    It's always the mother of the man who is unhinged.

    Peter Bear
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not always. My mother loves my wife nearly as much as I do. Her mom, on the other hand, well... best left unsaid.

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    #68

    When I was 12, I was gifted a pajama shirt with Santa Claus’ body on it. My bday’s in February 😒

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    Vibrant Bead
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Likely a regift. They must have gotten it for Christmas, and then gave it to you in February for your birthday?.

    nottheactualphoto
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Santa Claus' body! I had no idea he was dead. Did you call the cops?

    #69

    My ex’s dad’s girlfriend got me an XXXL jacket from J Crew. She “thought it would fit me.” I was a size 6.

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    Robin Roper
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it did fit OP as well as 5 other friends all at the same time.

    Mike F
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You (theoretically) could sneak in friends to the movies.

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    Emilu
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read that as "my ex dad's girlfriend" and was like "heh?"

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    #71

    My first Christmas dating my yt husband, his mom gave me a Native American ceramic doll because “she has black hair and dark skin” just like me. I’m Mexican. Another year my MIL gave me a used electric foot bath/spa that she bought on ebay and it only worked on one side.

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    Khavrinen
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    White. I've seen it used that way just enough to have guessed at it from context.

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    It's always the mother of the man who is unhinged

    #72

    One Christmas I thought I was getting getting a ring 💍 for by boyfriend , instead a got a radar detector for my car..he said I wanted to get you a “practical “ gift

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    #73

    Scattered jigsaw puzzle pieces representing the concept of horrible gifts people have actually received. my dad and his wife gave me a puzzle from a library sale- oh yeah and they aren't sure if all the pieces are there. ALSO, a 100 things to do when you retire book... this was last xmas gift

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    #74

    my own grandma once bought me a necklace with my birthstone! it wasn’t even my birthstone…

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    PunchinelloTX
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You’re allowed to wear a gemstone that isn’t your birthstone. Geez.

    Maria Maria
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So what as long as it was pretty? Who the heck knows about birthstones anyway?

    #75

    My brother gave me his old retainer wrapped up so pretty one Christmas. I was so excited he actually got me something because he never did and then the let down. I’ll never forget it. 😂

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    Vibrant Bead
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You guys are probably buddies at least? Like that's pretty funny!!

    les
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i gave my nieces 2 s***s for christmas.

    #76

    My ex husband bought me some fancy ramen noodles for my birthday…So I could make ramen for him. I didn’t even eat ramen.

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    #77

    ironing board for 🎄

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    Peripheral Visionary
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    Let me guess...from HIS mother!

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    #78

    for our first wedding anniversary my now ex husband got me lightbulbs

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    CloPotato
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a bright idea

    Cheryl May
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the first anniversary gift was supposed to be glass, that might actually be an idea. But the first anniversary is supposed to be paper...

    #79

    A stress ball from my mother in law on my birthday….

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    Lyoness
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She gave you the solution to your problem. Pretend it's her head.

    #80

    A large freaking TEDDY BEAR—as a 34 year old woman—for Valentine’s Day, from my husband, who was “influenced” by a radio commercial, and who knew I don’t care for Teddy Bears. Terrible Gift. He was more into the radio station than me. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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    Lady Eowyn
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 71 and I still like teddies and stuffies.

    BookFanatic
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My BF found one of those gigantic realistic stuffed tigers while cleaning out his parents' basement and gave it to me for my birthday. Best part was the big dummy positioned it so the head was sticking out the window as he was driving and a cop pulled him over thinking it was real.

    Murph
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What kind of person "doesn't care" for teddy bears? Monster.

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    #81

    Close-up of colorful sharpened pencils arranged in a row, illustrating unusual or horrible gifts received by people. for a secret santa i was given a pack of pencils… to give to her… because she would “borrow” my pencils in first period so she could have a pencil for the rest of the day

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    Liz Rutherford
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd throw them mf'ers away just to be spiteful.

    Mik
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could have been an attempt at flirting?

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    #82

    Literally the other day someone gifted me a Jo Malone gift with purchase, like with the small samples! I was utterly confused like why? 😂😂😂

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    Lyoness
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than some of the other garbage on this list.

    #83

    My kid sister got a pair of boots, my younger brother got an expensive bathrobe from our mom and I… got a bathrobe and two used DVDs that didn’t work.

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    Maria Maria
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get it. Can't native English speakers try to master grammar rules in the only language they speak? I think this is the 3rd or 4th time in this post that the OP does not know how when to use "I" and when I to use "me."

    nottheactualphoto
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Third or fourth? It seems to me like it's the 512th time. Or more; I've lost track.

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    #84

    fish covered toilet seat for Christmas

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    azubi
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This leaves me with questions.

    nottheactualphoto
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet that smelled pretty bad after a few days.

    #85

    a Homer Simpson chia pet. it was a bday gift from my ex. (I never watched the Simpsons or expressed any interest in owning a chia pet)

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    Tyranamar Seuss
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You get chia pets bc it's what you can pick up at Walgreen's the day of.

    Tropical Tarot
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I won one of those for a Halloween costume contest. I went as Medusa.

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    #86

    My aunt gave me a sweater that was gifted to her that she didn’t want but was too small for me.

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    #87

    My ex sister in law wrapped up about 8 tea bags and gave them to me

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    Khavrinen
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could have at least got you a full box. It would've been easier to wrap, too.

    #88

    Used Christmas tea towels for a wedding gift. It was August.

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    #89

    1. Camping equipment. I hate camping! 2. Clothes that were tried on my short, fat, mousy cousin and never fit tall, thin, redheaded me.

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    #90

    One year my aunt gave me beautiful gold hoop earings, the next year i was given a decorative bar of soap. thats it.

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    Daisydaisy
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love fancy soaps! People can't always afford lavish gifts

    #91

    Close-up of a wrinkled 20-dollar bill representing the concept of horrible gifts people have actually received. when I was 15, for my birthday, my aunt gave me 20 dollars. twenty whole dolleridoos. and told me "here. not even my grandkids get that".... 2 weeks later, she gave me cousin(her grandkid), 100 dollars total, combined with my uncles money for my cousin, and she loved and doted all over him.... he was turning 9. and got 2 or 3 $30+ action figures of wrestlers.

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