Sometimes gift giving goes wrong. Not just I-missed-the-boat wrong, but I-don’t-even-know-where-the-ocean-is wrong. Kind of like that time my sister’s ex-FIL gave her toilet paper for the holidays. Sure, it was one of those 48-roll packages. Handy under certain circumstances, but toilet paper??
So today, I’ve hand-picked a few items you might want to think about at least twice before giving to anyone you care deeply for.
Shake Weight
Obscene at best and indicative of the need to lose weight at worst. Please stay away from these while you’re desperately doing last minute shopping at Office Max (where I took this picture some time ago).
Pickle Pops
Yes, some people have an unexplainable craving for pickle juice. In fact, I was known to drink it when I was a kid. But a popsicle? That seems like a cruel joke. On the other hand, I’ve heard pickle juice is the secret ingredient to a killer Bloody Mary. Maybe you could use one of these Pickle Pops as a stir stick. These pics taken at the Athens, Georgia, Wal-Mart.
My Pillow
Number one, by the name of the product, this guy seems a little protective of his sleep accoutrements. Number two, something about those pajamas and that mustache make me uneasy. I bet you can find your loved ones better gifts at Bed Bath & Beyond than the My Pillow.
Subtle Butt
Sales pitch from the Solutions catalog: “Never again be embarrassed by ‘escaped’ gas.” These attachable something-or-others apparently have a carbon layer to “neutralize” odors. People, whatever you do, do not be seduced into placing these in your spouse’s stocking. Nothing good can come of it. That being said, the product did receive over 70 reviews and scored 4.4 out of 5 stars!
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Brain Candy readers, what’s the worst gift you’ve ever received?
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Today is National Re-gifting Day, so perhaps if you receive one of my gifts-not-to-give, you could figure out a way to pass it on!
