Who got the worst gift?

[arcticpandas]

Very very lighthearted. Some people are starving so no whining about not getting the perfect gift. Instead looking at it from a humoristic perspective: who got the worst gift in our family? Please add yours as well..
In our family;

1. DH got 200 ml cologne while he wanted/needed 100 ml to bring with him on airplane (travels every week).
2. I got fine chocolate with alcohol from uncle again (everyone has told him I do not like it but he just can't get it). He even added "I know you can't get enough of those". Not passive aggressive- that would be sinister. He really likes me and is convinced I like them.

Also got a large hand bag from DH. Not wildly expensive but still- the cords are too thin- I keep loads of stuff in my handbag. He bought it 3 months ago so can't return it.

1. DS1 got a sort of a travel bag for mobile Phone to attach on bike from an aunt. He hasn't been riding his bike for years.

4.DS2 got a shirt of his favourite team that was so large on him it looked like a dress. Can't return it. Bil said he will grow in it😅

1. Dh got Mil a a stylish coat size L. It was too small. Yet Mil isn't a big woman. I'm a medium and it was perfect on me but she's got bigger breasts. She wasn't happy about large being too small.. didn't say anything because very polite but it was obvious she was unhappy.

1. Aunt got a big box of chocolate. She's on wli and barely eats anything. Def not chocolate. She discreetly passed them on to dh.

So who wins?

My MIL bought me some bathroom scales despite us already having a perfectly good set. Oh and I was 7 months pregnant (and huge) at the time...

@NeverDropYourMooncup She likes cats and dogs, she just doesn’t see cows, pigs, sheep etc in the same way. Her choice. I’m not interested in pissing her off and joining in with her pathetic games and passive aggressiveness. Anyway, lighthearted thread, let’s not derail further. Voucher will be binned, that won’t be changing.

The 200 ml cologne for someone who flies every week wins for me. That’s pure chaos energy. Runner up is the bike phone bag for someone who doesn’t ride anymore. At least the chocolate can be re gifted and the coat might fit someone else. The cologne is just aggressively impractical.

I got chocolates with nuts in them from two different people. I am allergic to most nuts. They were from close family members who really should know better 😂

So much to unpack here ...😬

Yes. Did they ask for the 100ml? Pretty shit if they were then bought the 200ml if the gift giver knew it was for travelling, 😬

Does it show a brand? I'd love to know how it's listed online.
Could it be from Temu?

No it isn't !!

My birthday is a few days after Christmas and one year my sister gave me a cuticle set which had been given to HER as a present. And she was very proud to tell me that too! ( which is one reason why I didn't go stay with her for Christmas, especially as they don't ' do ' presents anymore).

So I saved the money on the train fare and yesterday bought myself a lovely dress in the Monsoon sale!😂

Ooh that sounds really interesting! Could you share the name of that podcast please?

That’s really tough on you @HopelesslyNaive98 It really brings home the realities of parenting autism and PDA. Perhaps in time your son will get used to the guitar that fits him

Homedics

https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/homedics-bubble-bliss-deluxe-foot-spa-gift-set-fb-54-au?utm_pmaxpaidsearch&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18560418690&gbraid=0AAAAACuCjWVcVIapDEh2AKY87z-JWdnfh&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvMef5s_bkQMV-8wWBR3PIAvyEAQYCCABEgJt1vD_BwE

I just had a look and you can buy ones with actual massage functions. This is a bucket.

I got a 2 ft inflatable velociraptor… with a slow puncture 😐😂

Please say it wasn’t 🍿

Jesus @PeeledOranges are you alright?

I hope you have the best year moving forward

We didn't do presents for adults this year on my side. MIL normally gets some bonkers gifts for us adults though, wind up robot toy, tiny bongo drum, a lint roller, a pack of serviettes 😄

Oh bore off

Ha- I got a whole thread on that subject titled "DH and entitled brat" because he got very upset receiving this. He hadn't specified why he wanted 100 ml and it wasn't bought maliciously. Mil is generous so wanted to get him 200 ml instead of 100. Plenty of posters talked about decanting so I will try to find a nice bottle to decant.

MIL gave us charcuterie.

we have hosted Christmas. It included an extensive charcuterie board. I never want to see charcuterie again and it all goes off next week.

That’s funny. Patch him up and give him pride of place in the hallway to greet visitors. 🦖 😂

My 7 year old got me a packet of supermarket napkins, no idea why! Bless her🤣

I think Old Spice is somewhat in fashion?!

😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Does it not go against your principles giving the chocolate to your children?

Auntie told me my hair was thinning at the beginning of the year
opened Xmas present to a set of thickening hair shampoo lol

Keep them, and the next time you pull off a rather high price tag, cover the £5 tag and give them back to her next year.