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Terrible Christmas present ideas.

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samidolls · 29/10/2021 15:10

Every year my cousin and I try to buy each other the worst Christmas presents we can think of. It all started about 15 years ago with a calendar - her majesty's prisons of Great Britain.

Since then there have been many others:
Nicholas cage cushion
Pat butcher wall clock
A vomit scented candle
A giant wearable pugs head
A membership to a dogging club (fake!) to welcome his new wife to the family
Reindeer threesome hat
Eagle/wolf underwear
Etc

Anyway I need inspiration this year! We all have kids now so I'm trying to stay on the clean side of things, but anything weird or wonderful you could recommend?!

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Pumpkinsondisplay · 29/10/2021 15:32

Fur trimmed rubber gloves..
Canny good actually!!

ChilliChaos · 29/10/2021 15:33

Inspired by a currently running thread

Terrible Christmas present ideas.
NoLongerATeacher · 29/10/2021 15:34

We’ve just ordered our friend an Hawaiian shirt with his picture on 😁

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ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 29/10/2021 15:34

a years' subscription of "Emu Today" magazine

Walesrecommendations · 29/10/2021 15:35

My SIL once gave me a wrapped up pocket packet of kleenex -amongst other small items she had probably sourced from the bottom of her handbag/kitchen drawer -- how about going one better and wrapping a bog roll?

PinkMoon22 · 29/10/2021 15:36

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ActonBell · 29/10/2021 15:37

Trump toilet brush
Join the crap you find in charity shops fb group for more inspiration!

Nowisthemonthofmaying · 29/10/2021 15:37

A MAGA cap? Some festive bleach?

mayblossominapril · 29/10/2021 15:43

You can wrap up a loo roll and put on it "in case you have crap christmas"
Its on pinterest

ODFOgrinch · 29/10/2021 15:44

Merry Christmas

Terrible Christmas present ideas.
Ormally · 29/10/2021 15:45

These are something I have a fascination with

thecaravangallery.squarespace.com/postcards-general
You might get lucky with the regional selection too.

WowIlikereallyhateyou · 29/10/2021 15:47

@wtfisthatspiderdoing

One of those horrendous fleece jackets that have a picture of a wolf and forest scene on.. usually found on markets to be bought
YES! My friend and i have a fleece wolf spotting club going on,😂🤣😂
ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 29/10/2021 15:48

old, stuck together hard candy cover in pocket lint and animal fur

WowIlikereallyhateyou · 29/10/2021 15:48

Socks with pictures of you on them!

MarshmallowsOnToast · 29/10/2021 15:50

@wtfisthatspiderdoing

One of those horrendous fleece jackets that have a picture of a wolf and forest scene on.. usually found on markets to be bought
You stole my answer!
WarmSausageTea · 29/10/2021 15:50

I was given a glass eye as a birthday present. I don’t need a glass eye.

I wouldn’t say it’s the worst present I’ve ever received, but it was certainly the most unexpected.

MarshmallowsOnToast · 29/10/2021 15:51

@ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba

a years' subscription of "Emu Today" magazine
Brilliant! 🤣
Snowisfallinghere · 29/10/2021 15:51

Oh yeah I love the idea @ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba suggested. The personalised name mug. But it could also be any really naff mug or ornament from a charity shop. A tacky souvenir from a holiday you haven't been on, a commemorative teapot from a royal wedding, etc. It's also more eco friendly to get your gag gifts from a charity shop like this too Grin

Twinstudy · 29/10/2021 15:52

Pretty much anything off Facebook marketplace should do. A beautiful glittered wine glass that you can neither drink from nor wash with a small glittered bottle of blossom hill rose maybe. Should only set you back about 30 quid or so.

Maireas · 29/10/2021 15:52

@Tittyfilarious81

Cliff Richard calender Grin
Beat me to it! Grin I give one to my friend every year, they never disappoint!
ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 29/10/2021 15:55

@Snowisfallinghere

mugs with "World's greatest grandma" or "Best Dad" would also be good if the recipient isn't those things.

Elllicam · 29/10/2021 15:56

I love the dashboard Jesus

Jaxhog · 29/10/2021 15:56

Some of the ones I've had:

Readers Digest DIY Manual
Sprout flavoured chocolate (twice)
Mad Penguin lady mug (liked that one)
Plastic glass 'jewels'