I would rather have had tea bags than the SS gift I got one year. It was a 'Sexy Mrs Santa' G-string and bra top- one size fits all. I could have got both of my 34As into one cup. I was so embarrassed when everyone had nice, normal presents and I had that.
Ex-H had a SS gift one year, and was supposed to open it on Christmas day (was given it 5 days before). I felt it when he bought it home, and it felt slightly squidgy and cold. I opened it, and it was a small joint of beef. We had it for dinner and it was very nice, but as the gift-giver didn't like DH, it was obviously meant to be sat under the tree for five days in the warmth
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We always do a jokey/crap SS with DH's family. Last year, FIL received a Fanny Mitt. How we laughed. This year, I drew SIL, who is a bit posh, only uses very expensive cosmetics, beauty products etc. She also has the same circle of friends as us, and whenever there is a children's party, she either forgets, turns up on the wrong day, or calls that morning in a panic asking for the time of the party. So I've bought a 2013 calendar, and written 'Children's Birthday Parties' on it. I've also been to the 99p shop, and bought some 'Nice Lady' perfume. While I was in there, two women were discussing its merits, "Once you get past the harsh smell at the beginning, it ain't too bad". 