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Pissed off with reaction to present?

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LolitaChi · 03/02/2018 18:37

Bought friend birthday present. She opened it and literally looked at it in disgust and just muttered thanks and shoved it back in the bag.

Genuinely thought I’d bought her something she would like - obviously not. Which is fine and you can’t help what you like or dislike but surely most people would at least pretend to like it?

It’s annoyed me so much that I’ve text her to apologise. Aibu?

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Grilledaubergines · 03/02/2018 22:46

It’s like this but with a mechanism at the side which winds to pull you in.

It not really a gift is it? Or was I expecting too much?

Primarkismyonlyoption · 03/02/2018 22:47

Grille not buying it Grin

Mrsmadevans · 03/02/2018 22:54

I am so intrigued to what the present was I have stalked researched the OP's previous posts , please forgive me OP but I want to go to bed and couldn't go without some resolution to this . OP has recently lost weight well done I think if I read it right, so I think she may have given her friend her old clothes mwahahahaha

Grilledaubergines · 03/02/2018 22:55

It’s all True Primark.

Grin

Anyway, I replied to the text. I’m not THAT rude! I’ve agreed with OP that I’ll pop in to Damart and exchanged it for some lovely peep toe slippers.

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Muddlewitch · 03/02/2018 22:57

I'm fascinated by the side winding mechanism. What kind of a mechanism? What if you set it off accidentally when you're walking round Tesco and it squeezes the life out of you?

Primarkismyonlyoption · 03/02/2018 22:57

Fucking hell stunning. Well jealous Grin

nakedscientist · 03/02/2018 23:00

Was it a locked off bottle of men's Ferrari aftershave, an avocado green nylon sheet and pillowcase set, pooh knife, wooden egg slice, pound shop Christmas crackers, Durian fruit flavoured pink wafter biscuits or a voucher for upper lip laser hair removal?

Mailawaymailawaymailaway · 03/02/2018 23:00

OP, was it a 'normal' present or a joke-y present?

nakedscientist · 03/02/2018 23:00

knocked off not locked off!

QueenArseClangers · 03/02/2018 23:00

Are you the ghost of Victoria Wood grilled? Grin

Grilledaubergines · 03/02/2018 23:01

muddlewitch

Here’s the rub. The mechanism is made of reinforced steel. It’s bulky and means I have to stand up all day whilst wearing it. It’s just not conducive to my life style. I thought my friend who know this.

Plus it shows terribly under my baby pink leggings when I tried it for size.

Grilledaubergines · 03/02/2018 23:02

“Queen” well I actually sent her one and it inspired her sketch on the subject.

Bobbiepin · 03/02/2018 23:03

OP please come back and confirm!

tattyrose567 · 03/02/2018 23:05

was it something that was made from fur or leather and she's a strict vegan ? or maybe recent convert?

WitchIwasaWitch18 · 03/02/2018 23:05

grilled if you don't want it then I'll have it. I'll swap it for the verruca strips I got from my MIL. (I don't have corns, bunions or verrucas).

Grilledaubergines · 03/02/2018 23:08

Deal witch. It’ll cost quite a lost to post because of the amount of steel (8.6 lbs) but I’ll be happy your using it and will treat myself to the slippers as a birthday gift to myself. Combined with the verruca strips, my feet will be like those of a goddess.

Grilledaubergines · 03/02/2018 23:08

you’re

hungryhenryshouldeatelsewhere · 03/02/2018 23:12

OMG just tell us what the present was

Gabilan · 03/02/2018 23:13

Was it a locked off bottle of men's Ferrari aftershave, an avocado green nylon sheet and pillowcase set, pooh knife, wooden egg slice, pound shop Christmas crackers, Durian fruit flavoured pink wafter biscuits or a voucher for upper lip laser hair removal?

Worst Generation Game conveyor belt ever.

WitchIwasaWitch18 · 03/02/2018 23:13

Oh grille thank you. the extra steel is well needed. I would hate to explode in an inappropriate way at the wrong time. Twas a thoughtful gift. I don't know what OP was thinking but it was thoughtful.

Mrstumbletap · 03/02/2018 23:14

Is this your friend with her look of disgust?

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WellThisIsShit · 03/02/2018 23:18

Oh dear, poor you. Weird rudey friend!

FucksakeCuntingFuckingTwats · 03/02/2018 23:20

Wondering if you are the girl in a restaurant in Glasgow today with another friend and birthday girl about 3.45 I seen them opening presents and commented to my friend they'd filled the two gift bags with LOADS and she looked completely elated with one bag and gutted and awkwardly laughed at the second!

FucksakeCuntingFuckingTwats · 03/02/2018 23:20

Commented to my husband not my friend. Was there with my three kids and husband. Too many cocktails tonight.

nakedscientist · 03/02/2018 23:51

Was it a second hand game of Mouse trap with a crucial bit missing, a betamax video cassette on the making of CEFAX, your granny's spare set of false teeth, a opened pack of Tenna Lady together with a size 24 pair of incontinence knickers, a ticket for Barnet FC vs Bolton Wonderers, a bottle of wine (empty)?