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?

More likely she’s been stressed and busy and forgot to get you a present so grabbed a bottle last minute from her own supply - I know I’ve done this too many times to mention.

If she’s a good friend don’t overthink this ❤️

I spent about £3k on the ‘perfect’ Christmas; trips to see Santa, decorations, food, gifts (probably more for his side than mine), organised 95% of what needed to be done, who was getting what etc etc and got him a lovely gift from our DC. I got nothing.
I also work FT and pay 90% of all household costs.
Feeling so miserable I could cry.

Oh ffs. She did say lighthearted! Catch yourself on.

Not this year but 14 years ago my then partner decided to get me what he thought was a great gift. A bath mat, an old record of a song I’d never heard of (and didn’t like), and a thong that was far far far too big. Like a 5XL. Everything except the bath mat went in the bin soon after we split about six months later but I still use the bath mat under the cat box as my cats are messy little chaps and have a tendency to pee out of the box onto the floor.

What was the pathetic specimens excuse?

My mother excelled herself with her charity shop finds this year - all flamingo themed.
I got a flamingo bag (i shall use it with joy in the summer as a dog walking bag)
My DS 18 and 15 got plastic double walled flamingo themed pint glasses
Totally wacky, but i'd rather her crazy gifts than the generic TEN boxes of shit chocolate selection boxes i got. Love chocolate but despise selection boxes. No thought whatsoever

The actual gift here is the clarity to see what a fucking ridiculous relationship you are in, allowing you to get the hell out in the new year.

My Dad got three different scarves 😄

I got some lovely present - only one thing I don’t really like - some gloves that don’t fit me.

I’m so sorry. This is awful.

I was given a handmade shit-brown cosmetic bag with brown cats on it, filled with dollar-store hand-creams and body washes that I can’t use. Also gifted the same terrible book I was given last year, that I haven’t read 🙂

or just book a hotel near the venue and let you MIL look after the kids

My DS got a bath bomb. Firstly, he has severe eczema. Secondly, he’s 3. Who buys a bath bomb for a 3yr old boy? 🙄

Come on - what’s the book? 😂

Oh please can I win this thread…? My boyfriend gave me a set of smart/body composition scales for Christmas!

I wouldn’t want to shame the author. I’m sure they worked hard on it, but we don’t all have the same taste.

Oh NO!!!!!! Has he got a death wish?? 🤣 Clearly he does not value his life.

Well if you haven't read it, how do you know that it's terrible???

Did they know about the eczema? I can see how they thought a toddler might be entertained by a bath bomb, with the colours and the fizzing and the smell.

A very sweet person bought my milk and soy allergic toddler a chocolate advent calendar for Christmas (received as a present). Bit awkward. No one said anything and we will probably just decant the chocolates into a bowl.

My DH would love that , as he uses the body spray. he prefers soap than shower gel. i need to get him one lol.

Happy with gifts this year, But in previous years one of my Sisters gave late husband an air freshener (because he smoked) and my eldest went shopping with my sil to buy presents for first time. I got a totally rubbish make up bag, while my mother in law got a beautiful musical jewllery box 😪

I got a pair of white shoelaces that may/may not be luminous and a bottle of black charcoal toothpaste tablets from our refugee house guest. I think these came from temu.

Some olives too. Not complaining, lovely really, it’s just another bizarre event.

John Lewis sell them so do Penhaligon. Bought for my daughters who both travel extensively.

@SoftBalletShoes yes, they’re a very close relative and we’ve spoken at length about the eczema. They have young children of their own who I can’t imagine would use these at the same age.
But I do remember them buying DS a large selection box for his first Christmas 🤯 so maybe they’re just a bit crap at gifts.

They like to make themselves victims so it’s not worth mentioning as they’ve already cut off several family members for perceived slights.

Your family should knock gift giving on the head. At least for adults