This is the most random, possibly passive-aggressive birthday gift I’ve ever received…

[MonicaFaloolaGeller]

It was my birthday yesterday. I’m 36 and not particularly hairy of face.

This arrived in the post today from my Mother.

I mean I hate to sound ungrateful, I know it’s the thought that counts and all but… WTF?!

Reckon she bought it for herself initially if it's a shopping channel thing, hence the tear - then had brainwave that "oh it's Monica's birthday soon, she can have that".

So probably not thinking Monica has very hairy face I'll get her that, just not very thoughtful that'll do type gift.

Shes trying to say you look like Chewbacka op

@MonicaFaloolaGeller

It would be a useful gift if I had a hairy face… but I really don’t. This is not a problem I need to solve. And being preggo I can barely be arsed to shave the parts of me that are hairy!

Congrats on your pregnancy! Could it be that she thought you might need it after having the baby? Don't want to scare you but I too was fuzz free, until a few months after my second was born. Then there was a real WTF moment when I sprouted a chin hair, promptly followed by 3 more. Maybe shes remembering similar happening to her and thinking she'd get you prepared!

Or maybe she didn't realise it was for the face? Can you use it anywhere else? Might be useful on the old bikini line maybe, although I've no idea what it actually does, the Lumia swiftly sorted my brief encounter with face fuzz.
Don't throw it out just yet though!

As it was your mum that got that for you @MonicaFaloolaGeller, I'd have to return it, in person, to her and say "I don't know if you realised that you gave me a facial razor here but I have no requirement for it. Please return it and get your money back. Oh, and it's not the sort of thing you give to anyone, family or not as a gift. If you're stuck for ideas on what to get me, you only had to ask. I could have pointed you in the direction of something that I want/need instead of wasting your money on this."
Then I'd wait to see what her response would be to that.

@MonicaFaloolaGeller

She has form for buying stuff that’s not at all to my taste but she’s upped her game recently… I’m six months pregnant and last time I saw her she gave me two dresses she picked up in a charity shop. One was a size 22 (I’m an 8-10) and the other was this massive white floral lace thing with huge shoulder pads that I would only wear to a Halloween party dressed as a pregnant 80’s corpse bride.

HA! Is she related to MY Mother, perhaps? clothes more than 5 sizes out are not a mistake imo. she has form OP. I think you can have fun with the PA 'reply' gift. (or just give it to Oxfam and ignore the silly mare)

Haha! Maybe someone gave it to her and she just wanted to get rid of it? Just re-wrap it and give it back to her when she has her next birthday.

Please don’t regift shit you don’t want yourself. Just bin it and buy people nice presents they actually want

For fucks sake, do NOT bin perfectly useable stuff just because you're offended, you ecological nightmare. Sell it, regift it, give it to a charity shop, but do not throw it in the bloody bin

Have you actually looked inside the box? As you say, you can see it has been opened before. Are you sure she has not re-used the box (having bought the hair remover for herself previously) to send you something delightful?

This has given me a good laugh as, among other bits and pieces, my mum gifted me the exact same thing at Christmas Difference being I genuinely liked it. It even has a little torch on it. I didn't think I had much in the way of facial hair either until I turned that on. Turns out I'm the missing member of zz top.

I might want one tbf...does it work to tidy up eyebrow are after plucking (mine are thick and very annoying to keep on top of the maintenance)?

If that was my mother (and to be honest I think we may be siblings) I’d say no more about that gift but I would greet her every time I see her from now on with an entirely straight face and a series of increasingly bizarre comedy moustaches. If she asks why I have a moustache I’d just say “are you saying I’ve got a facial hair problem???” and continue to wear it. This sort of carry on is the only way I can manage mine and get some entertainment out of the avalanche of bizarre personal care objects and charity finds.

If she bought it from the Patron Saint of Shopping Channels QVC ( I looked they have a leg hair one same brand ) she'll have watched the endless whittering in the presentation that will convince her its a great gift , so discreet and 60 Day Money Back Guarentee so you cannot go wrong .

Actually , I have a similar gadget , recharges via charger cable . Bought it for my DS for doing the edges of his beard and brows there were 2 in the pack so I have one
Bought it from QVC , obvs !

My friend’s then boyfriend bought her cilit bang, an igniter for the oven and a subscription to the adult channel. So it could be worse.

It’s a bit ignorant and a waste. Definitely regift or sell and buy yourself something you want. I’ve got tons of hand cream/bath/shower sets that I can’t use because I’m allergic to them.

I have a knock off one of those. Although, being middle aged and perimenopausal I'll have more need of it than you, OP. My chin is smooth and my hobbit feet toe hair no longer glints and catches my eye when it's sunny. A handy gadget for those who need it, but in your position I'd return it to your DM with a wtf look.

@santabetterwashhishands

My mil bought me a bath duck with a huge penis for Christmas one year 😩 I just thought wtf possessed her to think I'd actually want that 😳

I was given a jacket several sizes too small and a diet book one year from a close relative. I was unreasonable apparently to raise an issue with it as they claimed they thought I’d like the recipes in the book. I’ll never understand some people
It’s understandable to be upset/hurt op but don’t let it get you down.

I can beat that!!

Back story. My mum loves writing and receiving letters. When D.C. went to uni she would write to him every day. I told mum that was overdoing it and the D.C. couldn't respond to every letter and was feeling bad about not replying but she persisted saying she didn't expect replies. . The D.C. felt terrible but I assured him that a few texts a week and a letter or postcard every couple of weeks was more than enough contact with their granny. It was more than I expected and I 'm his mum!

When Christmas rolled around his granny gave him several small gifts plus a pack of 100 notelets and envelopes and 100 stamps. We all burst out laughing and we're telling him "no pressure' whilst my furiously protested that it wasn't a hint and she didn't expect him to write to her at all.

Luckily his younger sister went to uni overseas which cost a lot more in postage so only got a weekly letter.

Honestly it’s great for down below regrowth. Best little gadget I’ve bought, the batteries last forever and it’s so easy to use in awkward to reach places.

My mum gave me chub rub shorts for my last birthday …. Thanks, what are you trying to tell me??

These passive aggressive stories are amazing. @Bloatstoat's scales story is my favourite.

@Ninkanink

I might want one tbf...does it work to tidy up eyebrow are after plucking (mine are thick and very annoying to keep on top of the maintenance)?

There's a thinner one for eyebrows, I actually have one and it's great

www.boots.com/jml-finishing-touch-flawless-brows-10262001p?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc--PLAs_HeroCompare--Electrical+Beauty-_-UK_Brand_Shopping_Electrical+Beauty+SSC&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhabmkYDj8gIVgsLtCh0OhAG7EAQYASABEgLlkPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I'd be sending her brochures for the local nursing homes...

@ManifestDestinee

Please don’t regift shit you don’t want yourself. Just bin it and buy people nice presents they actually want

For fucks sake, do NOT bin perfectly useable stuff just because you're offended, you ecological nightmare. Sell it, regift it, give it to a charity shop, but do not throw it in the bloody bin

We'd be chuffed to find this amongst our donations at our shop! Please don't bin!

My mother bought something similar for my sister. My sister is a bit shallow and was only concerned with what the thing had cost (it was expensive, so fine). She completely missed the fact that my mother had bought it as a slightly spiteful hint that she was getting a bit of a bristly chin (mother was very frank about telling me this). I don't like my sister at all, but I did tell our mother that I thought it was a nasty thing to do, and other people's chins are their own business.