Bad Christmas presents!

[Miriel]

The worst present I ever got, I don't even know what the hell it was. It was like this weird purse-like thing (but it wasn't actually a purse) that was made out of felt paper. With designs of hearts and stuff on it. And I recieved this "gift" when I was like, 18 years old. I didn't know wtf I was supposed to do with it so I threw it away. I had no idea what it's function was, I have no idea why my Aunt thought it would appeal to me. And it frustrated me because that year, I had babysat my Aunt's children for free countless times. Literally, I was picking them up from school and tutoring them and entertaining them afterschool for like 2 months straight. So it pissed me off that my present that year was this weird thing that my Aunt must have picked up at the 99 cent store when for my brother (who hasn't done anything for my cousins but make them cry) was given a lovely stripped scarf and beanie set from The Gap.

Seriously, wtf?

I was really pissed off with that. I would have considered no gift better than a gift that was so thoroughly thoughtless that it was insulting.

[The New Kid]

I think I've had generally good presents, considering I always tell my family what I want straight up, and they do the same with me. I just tell my friends to get me gift cards because I don't consider them a bad present at all.

The closest thing would have to be one christmas where I opened up a assortment of PlayStation 2 paraphenalia (controllers, memory card, games), but I didn't open the actual PS2 until last. That would've been a kick in the teeth had I gotten every accessory for the PS2 but the PS2 itself.

[Meat Puppet]

I hate getting video games for Christmas. I would rather get nothing. That way nobody gets upset.

EDIT: Wow, I just realized how bad that is.

[Levian]

A statue of a troll. Who would think a 15 year old boy would be interested in that? I set his hair on fire and gave it to my dog (after putting the fire out, of course), which was kinda fun. It was from my aunt, though, so I didn't expect anything at all really. I never have high expectations so I'm never really disappointed. It would be much worse if my family was unable to get together on Christmas.

[rubah]

The title of this thread makes me think of a production "Bad Christmas Presents: The Story of Santa"

also, clothes

[Araciel]

clothes that don't fit...thanks grandma but i need an XLT this year

...just like last year...and the year before that...

[Venom]

Clothes.

[Disco Potato]

Well, this technically wasn't a Christmas present, but when I was in 5th grade we had a Secret Santa thing, and one day my Secret Santa gave me a pencil o_O

As for actual Christmas presents, I have very...frugal...friends, and last Christmas one of them gave me a plain, black candleholder (with no candles), and another gave me a plain wooden picture frame. I mean, the thought was nice, and I didn't give them any presents (I don't celebrate Christmas, and I tend to forget about the gift-giving part of it -_-), but they made such a big deal out of the gifts when I have a strong feeling that the gifts were recycled

[Shlup]

I can't think of one for Christmas, but here's one for my birthday.

Growing up, for everyone's birthday we'd always have a dinner at my Nana's house. One year my dad comes back from his "walk" with a bag from the Thirfty's across the street, containing a chess set from their toy aisle and a can of Silly String.

I was like "Hey, look, my dad is an inconsiderate testicle."

[dodhungry]

I got weights once. That was so pointless. I was 13 at the time. Oh and those old gigapets or whatever those were.

[Shlup]

Oo, I just remembered!

One year my great aunt made me a blue super fuzzy tissue box cover with a baby doll face on it. WTF is that? I was like seven.

But now that I'm older I totally wish I still had it. xD

[The Summoner of Leviathan]

For Christmas I get clothes from my parents then one or two things not clothes, lately it has been books. I seriously need to give my mom a list of books that I want. It is kinda hard to buy me things, but Santa usually gets me a video game or something.

I in particular do not care if I get clothes or not. In the end it is the thought that counts. It doesn't matter what I get, it is the fact that you thought. So yeah, in the end I cannot really get disappointed.

I hate it when I know everything I am getting though. -__-;

[KentaRawr!]

I can't think of one for Christmas, but here's one for my birthday.

Growing up, for everyone's birthday we'd always have a dinner at my Nana's house. One year my dad comes back from his "walk" with a bag from the Thirfty's across the street, containing a chess set from their toy aisle and a can of Silly String.

I was like "Hey, look, my dad is an amazing guy for getting me a chess set."

Chess sets are not to be taken for granted. It can be quite a fun game. I hope you didn't throw that away. >_>

As to stay on topic, one year of Christmas I recieved tic-tacs. It was a stocking stuffer, yes, but a candy besides tic-tacs would seem less insulting.

[Polnareff]

My worst presents have always been Sonic the Hedgehog games. Before I get people going off on me, let me explain.

You see, everytime I've asked for a Sonic game for Christmas, my mom goes out and buys the game. But, my dad, being the forgetful guy he is sometimes, goes out and buys the same exact one. Then, come Christmas, I have two copies of the same Sonic game I asked for. When I try to sell one off, I get very little trade value for it.

This has happened to me the last few times I've gotten a Sonic game for Christmas. First time it happened was when I got Sonic Adventure. I like to call it the "Sonic Curse."

Clothes are also a pretty boring present to get, as I buy new clothes every few months.

[Shaun]

Yeah, I used to hate it when my relatives got my chavvy deodorants or clothing and I used to think: "Urgh, when will you get it through your thick skulls that I'll never use that stuff!?"

The clothes ended up staying in my cupboard for years. Sure, like most guys I use deodorant. I just don't use certain brands which I hate.