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Who got the worst gift?

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arcticpandas · 25/12/2025 21:47

Very very lighthearted. Some people are starving so no whining about not getting the perfect gift. Instead looking at it from a humoristic perspective: who got the worst gift in our family? Please add yours as well..
In our family;

  1. DH got 200 ml cologne while he wanted/needed 100 ml to bring with him on airplane (travels every week).
  2. I got fine chocolate with alcohol from uncle again (everyone has told him I do not like it but he just can't get it). He even added "I know you can't get enough of those". Not passive aggressive- that would be sinister. He really likes me and is convinced I like them.

Also got a large hand bag from DH. Not wildly expensive but still- the cords are too thin- I keep loads of stuff in my handbag. He bought it 3 months ago so can't return it.

  1. DS1 got a sort of a travel bag for mobile Phone to attach on bike from an aunt. He hasn't been riding his bike for years.

4.DS2 got a shirt of his favourite team that was so large on him it looked like a dress. Can't return it. Bil said he will grow in it😅

  1. Dh got Mil a a stylish coat size L. It was too small. Yet Mil isn't a big woman. I'm a medium and it was perfect on me but she's got bigger breasts. She wasn't happy about large being too small.. didn't say anything because very polite but it was obvious she was unhappy.
  1. Aunt got a big box of chocolate. She's on wli and barely eats anything. Def not chocolate. She discreetly passed them on to dh.

So who wins?

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newyorkbreakfast · 26/12/2025 07:53

@arcticpandasand @Ineffable23i should have been clearer given how busy the thread is. Superdrug does a small perfume atomiser. So your partner can decant his 200mls!

Pinkwhales · 26/12/2025 07:52

Palaminoponyclub · 25/12/2025 22:01

My mil got me an old lady house coat. Akin to the picture attached. But it’s pink. 😶

You win, that is horrible

newyorkbreakfast · 26/12/2025 07:51

@Ineffable23thats a really good idea. Superdrug does a small one.

coolcahuna · 26/12/2025 07:50

Boogiemam · 25/12/2025 22:20

DH and I bought each other tickets to the same comedian, same date etc. Whoops. Will hopefully sell the spares 😂

My husband and I have done this 3 times now so we just tell each other now. Saved alot of money!

RegularNameSwitcher · 26/12/2025 07:49

My only gifts were from my husband this year. He got me a £7 hand cream and a body wash. I know he’ll end up using the body wash as he knows I prefer soap.

It’s like a gift for a distant aunt.

SoftBalletShoes · 26/12/2025 07:42

Justchilling07 · 26/12/2025 07:20

Brut 😂 I didn’t know they still made that, aw but yes, it’s on a rope…even better.

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I don't know why everyone laughs at soap on a rope, it's a brilliant and practical idea to hang your soap up so it doesn't slip out of your hand! I remember one time when I dropped the soap in the shower, I bent to pick it up and then flipped my head back up....and absolutely whacked it on the soap dish. Like, really hard. 🫨 THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED IF I HAD HAD SOAP ON A ROPE!!!!

DanceMumTaxi · 26/12/2025 07:30

Mil always buys clothes too small. I got a nightshirt in a size 12 (I’m an 18!) and dd got a jumper, which she loves but the arms are short. Last year she bought dh a jumper that was too small. She really does mean well but I wish she would check the sizes with us first or a least give us a gift receipt because it’s such a waste.

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arcticpandas · 26/12/2025 07:28

Zanatdy · 26/12/2025 05:33

A watercolours paint set and colouring book. I am the least arty person ever. Appreciate the thought, but it will be passed on! Also feel bad saying this but got a lovely bag, but not sure at all on the colour. Not cheap either, and I can see it comes in lots of other colours, which i’d have preferred. Going to give this new bold colour a go though, as never know I might start to like it. It is lovely.

You will get a consolation prize 🥈- not the worst gifts but you are the most gracious receiver of unwanted gifts.

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Catwalking · 26/12/2025 07:25

Nothing from DH, but that’s good as he only ever gives what’s he wants?!
DD got me a book I think is great, only it’s a beautiful heavy hardback illustrated version which I do love, but so large I can’t read it in bed😆😆.

notcomfortable · 26/12/2025 07:22

Me and my partner got each other the same book 🤣 its a Gavin & Stacey one.
But he saved the day because he booked me a holiday to New York 😱

Justchilling07 · 26/12/2025 07:20

WillowIvy · 25/12/2025 23:38

DH was gifted Brut soap on a rope.

Brut 😂 I didn’t know they still made that, aw but yes, it’s on a rope…even better.

Justchilling07 · 26/12/2025 07:14

arcticpandas · 26/12/2025 06:58

😂 sorry but that one was funny
He will have to use his brain to sort that one out cause we're almost in ltb territory

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Aw @GrinchoftheNorth that cracked me up😂
I bet you, just didn’t know what to say, l would of said, you really shouldn’t have…no really😂
Yes thank goodness for the combination lock, so at least you’ll be…safe!!❤️

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arcticpandas · 26/12/2025 07:11

RaisinRainbow · 26/12/2025 05:22

This thread is hilarious. I received a used 2 foot tall Balinese style wooden cat statue, with two chipped ears. It was crudely wrapped in a (second hand) orange gingham tablecloth. The giver is extremely wealthy and knows my decor style, which this is clearly incompatible with.

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Congratulations, so far you are on top 3 (if I'm the judge) with the London capsule hotel and the ashtray for the non smoker.🏆

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Namechangedasouting987 · 26/12/2025 07:10

My DS2 gave me scabies.
The scabies Christmas has been interesting....

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arcticpandas · 26/12/2025 07:09

d317 · 26/12/2025 04:49

A pair of Ugg type boots that I cannot even get on my feet !! There’s no zip on the side, the top is too narrow, but ‘“they are my size” he said. Yes but I can’t get my foot in them. My feet are slim and narrow, but the top of the boots are narrow funnels.

Also got so many chocolates it’s ridiculous.

Oh, I got very large feet but I'll happily take some of your chocolates 😊

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ThatWildMintSloth · 26/12/2025 07:07

GrinchoftheNorth · 25/12/2025 23:43

A romantic weekend away in London with partner, lovely I thought, because I usually have to take charge of booking everything when we go away.

Turns out he's booked us in a 'capsule hotel'. So separate rooms, in separate areas of the building. The room itself is actually just a bed you crawl into and a shutter you pull down. Like sleeping in a self storage facility. Don't worry though, apparently he'll buy me a combination lock so I can lock myself in and feel safe...... FML

😂This is hilarious!

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arcticpandas · 26/12/2025 07:05

Auntiebenita · 26/12/2025 04:17

Aunt is on wli. What is "wli"please?

Weight loss injections ; Mounjaro

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Justchilling07 · 26/12/2025 07:05

Muddlethroughmam · 25/12/2025 22:24

A family member was gifted a 'Winter Gift Set' smellies, frosted candle etc' and messaged me at the time saying who would want this shit... 😂 Well apparently me! As I unwrapped it this morning 🤣

😂

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arcticpandas · 26/12/2025 07:04

Chickychickybye · 26/12/2025 03:09

So ungrateful OP! I hope one day I am in the position to be moaning about such gifts!

Not moaning. This is a humoristic thread. Sorry you missed that info- it's in the OP.

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arcticpandas · 26/12/2025 07:02

Mum2Fergus · 26/12/2025 00:35

Old coffee jar containing a (used) pen and open packet of Post-it notes…it’s a memory jar apparently.

Ouch... are you a Mil?

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Dogaredabomb · 26/12/2025 07:02

Palaminoponyclub · 25/12/2025 22:01

My mil got me an old lady house coat. Akin to the picture attached. But it’s pink. 😶

Oh that looks great!

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arcticpandas · 26/12/2025 07:02

GroundControlToMajorTomCat · 26/12/2025 00:27

I got a £15 gift voucher to Just Eat from my DH. I got him a £400 game console so we’re basically equal.

Wow. Bet he wanted you to spend the 15£ on him while his gaming. No, seriously how embarrassing for him. Bet he will go out and get you something soon. If not there is a good second market for gaming consoles...Just saying..

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arcticpandas · 26/12/2025 06:59

OSTMusTisNT · 25/12/2025 23:47

Size 18 PJ's from DH - I'm a 12.

He's usually spot on with gifts and was a genuine mistake 🙈. Unfortunately they were Xmas ones though so doubt I'll get a straight swap.

Hope he didn't add "you'll grow into them" as Bil did with ds2 shirt aka dress 😅

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arcticpandas · 26/12/2025 06:58

GrinchoftheNorth · 25/12/2025 23:43

A romantic weekend away in London with partner, lovely I thought, because I usually have to take charge of booking everything when we go away.

Turns out he's booked us in a 'capsule hotel'. So separate rooms, in separate areas of the building. The room itself is actually just a bed you crawl into and a shutter you pull down. Like sleeping in a self storage facility. Don't worry though, apparently he'll buy me a combination lock so I can lock myself in and feel safe...... FML

😂 sorry but that one was funny
He will have to use his brain to sort that one out cause we're almost in ltb territory

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SparklyGlitterballs · 26/12/2025 06:53

Palaminoponyclub · 25/12/2025 22:01

My mil got me an old lady house coat. Akin to the picture attached. But it’s pink. 😶

I'm sitting wearing my cozy housecoat that my DDs got me a couple of weeks ago for my birthday (Matalans). It's a cable effect and so warm. I much prefer it to a traditional dressing gown, but them I'm an old fogey of 62 😂

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