The list of unwanted gifts

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Anonymous wrote:So my brother is brilliant and weird. Today he’d definitely be diagnosed on the spectrum, but we just see him as brilliant and weird. For years he has bought me weird gifts. Occasionally great, occasionally horrible, but always heartfelt and always him. I’ve learned about awesome folk music, horrible klezmer music, impenetrable times, life changing books. I’ve always tried to get him unique things I think he will like, and I recognize that I often fail, but figure he will take them in the spirit I have taken his gifts. BUT now he is married and his wife buys me gifts. None of them are things I would like and they don’t tell me anything about either of them, other than the fact that she likes gaudy home decor, scarf prints, and gift baskets. I donate all the stuff from her, but I would love a random CD that hurts my ears but is important to my brother!

I love you and your brother, PP.

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Anonymous wrote:Keeping it but got something called a "Ninja Creami" to make pints of ice cream or homemade blizzards. Not interested.

It’s to make healthy ice cream using fruits, etc. I don’t think it’s terrible at all.

Not just healthy ice cream or sorbets! This is the well-made, affordable, but not cheap ($200+) version of a Pacojet ($7k+). WTH is wrong with you that you look down on this gift or the giver? Do us all a favor and give it to a better human being.

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Anonymous wrote:GIANT blanket hoodies for each of the four members of our family. They are ENORMOUS and take up a whole drawer when folded. I don’t know what to do with them. We live in a small townhouse and I feel like there was malice behind giving them to us.

My SIL gave me one and I love it! I hang mine up in the closet when not in use.

I would love this!

Love mine - I put it on over pjs for quick morning errands, also leave hung by the door

[Anonymous]

Omg I was thinking of posting just this.
Hot wheels is the number one. But I hate the whole thing.
I would also rather no one give me anything ever again than ever have to write a handwritten thank you note. I do not have the time. If is negative worth it to me. Please save your money if you want to be thanked.

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Anonymous wrote:Oh man… I received alphabet blocks for our LO in my native language from SIL. They’re made by an American company and I first saw them online two years ago, but immediately noticed in the product photos that there were mistakes on some of the blocks, and more ridiculously, fully 1/3 of the alphabet was missing. I actually wrote to the company back then to let them know but never received a response. Since no one in DH’s family has any familiarity with my language, everyone raved about what an amazing and thoughtful gift it was, but sadly they’re unusable to me. Imagine if you received an ABC alphabet block set for your DC with only 17 blocks and some misshapen letters! I thanked her enthusiastically of course but I have to admit the whole thing was triggering some depressing 90’s childhood flashbacks that I won’t get into here. At any rate I know she tried to do something tailored and special, and I wouldn’t want her feelings to be hurt, so I guess there’s not much more to say on the matter—

Recontact the company and hold them accountable. If you have your old e-mail/letter send it again and say "NOW I'VE BEEN GIFTED THESE AND THEY ARE STILL WRONG!

I wouldn't usually recommend being so aggressive but it's infuriating to get half an alphabet with mistakes from an artisanal toy company. They should be ashamed.

Try sending to the CEO or other exec. Maybe if they finally fix them, they'll replace your set.

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Anonymous wrote:I have a neighbor who hosts a bad gift exchange just after Christmas every year so people have a chance to exchange with others...maybe ending up better or worsel

I have friends who are teachers and they host a party where they do an exchange with all their teacher gifts and dinner. The attendees don't bring gifts to exchange, instead we provide the drinks and desserts.

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-Ugly felt gnome filled with candy that expired in May 2023. I think this was a regift.
-Cheetos snuggie, like orange with black spots like the Cheetos character. Official Cheetos merch. It is hideous.

Gnome went straight in the trash. I’m debating whether to regift the snuggie or donate it to Goodwill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:-Ugly felt gnome filled with candy that expired in May 2023. I think this was a regift.
-Cheetos snuggie, like orange with black spots like the Cheetos character. Official Cheetos merch. It is hideous.

Gnome went straight in the trash. I’m debating whether to regift the snuggie or donate it to Goodwill.

Take snuggie to Walmart, ask for giftcard due to no receipt. That would be an awesome white elephant gift though.

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Anonymous wrote:It wasn't for me, but 7 yo was a witch for Halloween so our au pair got her a Wiccan bible so she can learn to be a real witch. That got recycled quickly.

Ha ha. I love this.

It's inappropriate, unless you're all in the same coven. That's like randomly giving someone a Bible or Quran.

It's wildly inappropriate for many, many reasons, least of which is that they're not in the same coven.

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand not liking candles. I wouldn’t give one because I think they’re generic but if I received one I would use it.

I hate candles because most smell awful, pollute the air and are a fire hazard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:-Ugly felt gnome filled with candy that expired in May 2023. I think this was a regift.
-Cheetos snuggie, like orange with black spots like the Cheetos character. Official Cheetos merch. It is hideous.

Gnome went straight in the trash. I’m debating whether to regift the snuggie or donate it to Goodwill.

If you put that Cheetos Snuggie on our neighborhood Buy Nothing Group, you'd have 100 replies!

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A harmonica (I'm a 44 yo woman with no musical interest).

My 15 yo DD got a Beanie that says "You go Grrl" on it.

My SIL received 1 taper candle from my MIL. 1.

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Anonymous wrote:Two years in a row MIL gave weird pajama sets I'd never wear (this year they looked like a santa costume). Year before was ugly orthopedic clogs.

Lol I thought you meant orthopedic dogs!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand not liking candles. I wouldn’t give one because I think they’re generic but if I received one I would use it.

I’m a teacher. I love candles but only certain ones that burn less toxic than others bc the environment and also I have a cat and I want to minimize the airborne toxins.

I know none of them are 100% great, but I will donate the ones that are obviously cheap.

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Anonymous wrote:We didn’t do presents this year, so for once, NOTHING!

I did receive a metric ton of cookies and fudge that I could never eat. Sampled each and threw it away.

People are putting this stuff on my local buy nothing group and there is actually a competition for it. You don't realize how many people here are living close to the edge and would like some treats or some nutritious food.

Really? Wish I had known. It’s too late now, sadly. It hadn’t even occurred to me to offer it up that way. I figured nobody would want partially enjoyed confectionery.

Someone took frozen lemon halfs from my buy nothing group. These people are scavengers.