Shit gift

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Just had my 50th birthday and my twin brother got me one of these

funblueplaques.co.uk/shop/blue-plaque/

I spent ages to find someone that could recreate a picture taken of us as children and then had it mounted and framed. It was his wife’s 50th a couple of months ago and I went halves with our other brother to get her a nice bracelet. I feel for a milestone birthday he’s got it so wrong, it’s like he doesn’t know me at all.

AIBU?

Should I say something or will the fact that it won’t be mounted anywhere say it all?

Is it definitely one he has had made for you or do you share initials and it says A.Smith and he's passed on a rubbish gift he was given himself?

what were you expecting though?

I like that, its different

I kind of like it too!

Now I've got a gift idea

I would think that was a great gift!!

Oh indoor use only

Ah that's very thoughtful and unusual, I like it!

I'd also think it's a great gift. Couldn't it go up at the back of your house at least?

Aw I understand it's not your cup of tea and maybe it's hurtful he doesn't know that but I know lots of people that would like that!

It's such a shame you don't love it - I think it's a brilliant gift!

A woman down our street has one of these. I've never met her and don't know what she looks like, but I do know her full name and her birth date (and obviously address).

I wince every time I go past, as it seems like an identity fraudster's dream come true. At least, with the famous ones, the person commemorated is usually dead (and has a distinctive name that might make you stop and think), so ID theft is much less likely.

Even discounting crime/fraud, I'm a real introvert and would hate the idea of having a mini biog displayed on the side of our house - far too personal to just advertise to everybody who walks past.

Think its pretty thoughtful actually. Are you annoyed your twin doesn't know you better, to realise you would dislike it?

It’s different. Perfect for someone who has everything, could afford to buy anything they particularly want, or is fussy!

@CannaBelieve

what were you expecting though?

I like that, its different

I wasn’t expecting a plaque that usually honours dead people @CannaBelieve Any one of the following would have been lovely, I’m easy to buy for: An autobiography of someone I like A framed picture of us or our family Fancy candle I like heart shaped ornaments L’occitane toiletries Cookbooks

Oh, I think it's a nice gift. He would have had to personalise it so it wasn't done without any thought.

Perhaps stick it in the downstairs lioo or garden shed.

I’d love it as a gift, but its not something I’d actually put on my house though. I don’t think many people would. It’s more of a keepsake.

@NerrSnerr

I'd also think it's a great gift. Couldn't it go up at the back of your house at least?

The thing is, even if I did want to put it up it’s not for external use.

Everyone who thinks it’s great, would you put it up and where?

I know what you mean OP, it’s ugly. It’d be going straight into storage in the cellar and wouldn’t ever see the light of day again.

It’s nice - he probably thought he’d found something quite clever, even if he clearly got it wrong.

To me it's just clutter. Why would anyone want their name and date of birth on the wall? I hate these personalised gifts. I really don't understand the point. I'm with you OP.

I think his sentiment was sound…I wouldn’t want one but would appreciate the thought.

Does it matter? Most men are rubbish at gifts, siblings even more so. If you want things, buy them yourself. Surprises are often duds.

Personally I'd still put it up outside for as long as it lasts. I would put it in the back garden.

It's funny and personal even if it isn't completely to your taste.
Stick it up in the downstairs loo or on the back of the kitchen door above the hook with your apron on.

He might be posting: For my fiftieth my twin sister got me a shit photo of us recreating a picture when we were young. I look hideous! AIBU to be sad she didn’t spend more money on something nice?