My 70-something mom has a group of girlfriends of varying ages. One hosted a birthday party for her in May. There is a younger woman about my age that my mom doesnt know well who is friendly with some of the group and was included in the party.
This woman gave my mom a green marshmallow and peppermint scented candle (looks like Yankee Candle but is off-brand and has decidedly Christmasy design). My mom doesnt use scented candles or really throw things (side issue) out so it sits on a shelf in her house and every time I see this pathetic candle it cracks me up. To me its the epitome of a backhanded, last-minute gift and reminds me of this SNL video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L5Xkb78KxY