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The Worst Gift Ever
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Worst Gift You Ever Got
Your mother-in-law doesn't like you, does she? That explains why she bought you a comb, but everyone else an iPod.
We asked AOL users to share their stories of the worst gifts they ever got, and boy, some were doozies.
Click through our gallery to see our favorite "worst gifts."
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One Stick of Gum
Reader Elf Chimera says:
My mom grew up in a small town in Ohio ... Her friend has always been a bit loopy. She is known for buying cheap things at a garage sale, claiming she made the things herself. The worst gift she got me was a packet of cherry Kool-Aid. The worst thing she got my mom was one stick out of a five pack of chewing gum. No joke.
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Anybody Listening?
Reader SHELTONW3 says:
The worst gift I ever got was one out of a 5-pack of VHS tapes! A year later after I was running out of socks, I asked for socks and got duct tape!
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Next: No Tea Party -
No Tea Party
Reader Catbloom says:
The worst Christmas gift I received was an almost empty box containing only 3 bags (instead of 12) of tea that had expiration dates showing that the tea had expired several months before.
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With Love From Granny
Reader IXChihiroXI says:
My grandmother ... gave my sister this beautiful leather jacket and top of the line baby clothes ... she gave me a box of black hair dye. She said, "Red is such an ugly color for hair. I know you were born with that deformity, but at least you can fix it and have beautiful black hair like your sister." My mom slapped her. Read Full Post
Next: I See London ... -
I See London ...
Reader Soapbabie says:
When I was in 4th grade I was allowed to have a birthday party and everyone gave me white cotton underwear.
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Next: No Jewels for You -
No Jewels for You
Reader HHandSM says:
My husband's grandmother owned three jewelry stores in West Palm Beach, Fla. For Christmas, my first year as a member of the family, everyone received rings, diamonds, watches, gold chains ... I received one tube of lip gloss. Go figure!
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It Still Hurts
Reader Edentwo says:
My aunt and uncle doted on my older sister and always gave her the best of everything ... When my sister graduated from high school, they gave her a new car. Three years later, I got a beautiful card with $50 in it. I'm not saying $50 is a crappy gift ... but compared to a car?
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Next: Welcome to Mickey D's -
Welcome to Mickey D's
Reader Catmanct99 says:
One Christmas, my cousin who married money, gave everyone at the party a gift card for 100 dollars. I got the card and I opened it, and to my wonderful surprise ... it was a $5.00 gift coupon to McDonald's.
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Next: And the Gift Is? -
And the Gift Is?
Reader Stephsaks says:
It's true. My ex-girlfriend gave me an empty shoe box. She knew that I liked shoes. Passive-aggressive, no? I was speechless.
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Cassandra Shie, AOL
Mama Loves Freebies
Reader ItsMelodie says:
My mother-in-law ... sent presents over ... I received a small sample bottle of hairspray, two wicker coasters and a sample pack of two maxi pads! The look on my husband's face Christmas morning was priceless!
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At Least It's Enriched
Reader Kadeesmith says:
I mentioned I liked the brand of white bread (my grandparents) were serving ... Months later ... a FedEx box arrived containing 2 loaves of the bread ... there was no birthday card or note ... My dad called to make sure my grandmother was okay and then the reason behind the gift was explained. It was a very sweet sentiment ... weird to get bread for your 15th birthday. Full Post
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Re-gift Gaffe
Reader BAREBEAR19 says:
Yes, we received a toaster as a wedding gift. To our surprise we received an extra bonus -- a wedding card to the people who gave us the toaster!
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Cassandra Shie, AOL
Stocking Stinkers
Reader Yfp924 says:
One year I stuffed the kids stockings with their favorite DVDs and latest PS2 games. My husband's stocking contained a new wristwatch, cuff links and socks. My stocking contained pantyhose -- beige and size A (I'm 5'10, 180 lbs.) and a miniature screw driver set to repair eyeglasses. I don't wear glasses. Full Post
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Nice, Schmice
Reader AliciaDFord says:
A friend bragged about all the nice gifts she bought me, so in turn I went and bought a nice gift for her. I can't recall what I got her but at that time (10 years ago) I spent about $20 for people not in my family. I got a 50 cent eyeshadow with the sale sticker still on it.
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Cassandra Shie, AOL
Rock Bottom
Reader JanetBooboos says:
The first Christmas after we married, my mother-in-law gave me a gorgeous 4-piece outfit from a very exclusive store. My husband got a rock out of her backyard. Pet rocks were "in" but she didn't want to spend money on something she could get out of her yard.
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Painful Pork
Reader Rikinstl says:
My mother loved "practical jokes." One Christmas when I was very young and a bit on the pudgy side, she decided to theme all my presents with pigs. The "big" present was a case of pork and beans. I can't stand the sight of pork and beans, or anything with a pig on it. Therapy here I come.
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Next: Passive Aggressive? -
Passive Aggressive?
Reader WickedYup says:
One year for Christmas, I received a dead lady's fur stole. The stole was complete with the dead fox's head and dead lady initials inside. I am an animal welfare sort of gal and absolutely opposed to wearing fur. Do you think my passive aggressive sister was trying to tell me something? Full Post
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Two Too Many
Reader Imawildspud says:
We all know the repeat bad gift givers in our lives -- I've got two. One is a very close friend who knows I don't drink alcohol, but bought me a martini shaker and decorative stirrers. Another is a very well-off friend who ... wrapped a tissue box for me -- because it "had my favorite flower on it."
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A Warm Christmas
Reader Sweet37Coupe says:
My aunt bought me a dickie for Christmas. For those who don't know what one is, it is a fake turtleneck to wear under a sweater so you look like you are wearing one. I didn't know what to say! LOL!
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