Whether it is a gift or anything like that, have you received something you didn't like, couldn't use, etc?

Yesterday my son received a belated birthday gift from my dear friend. I love her to death. However, for the second time my son received a gift that I would never buy him. It is one of those Nerf guns that shoots nerf-type bullets at this target. I never ever bought my kids any type of gun-type toy. I didn't want my kids to think it was ok that guns can be perceived as toys. Not to mention the danger of hurting someone with a projectile. OUCH!:eek: My son had received from his half-sister last Christmas this similar toy gun that had these rubber-type bullets. I hid that toy one day until my son forgot abt it and then I threw it away. I guess I will have to do that again for this toy. :crazy:

I've recieved clothes & books that I don't like.

My sister got my daughter a Bratz toy, I just gave it to the Goodwill.

for gifts I just ask for money .

Years ago, someone bought me a perfume called 'Youth Dew' and I wasn't even old enough to wear stuff like that!
Anyways, I ended up giving it to mom so she could take a sniff and it made her:barf: so out the door it went.

Yes, i've had quite a few things given me that i didn't like, i wouldn't of told the person that though, its the thought that counts afterall. ;)

Perfumes, candles and scented bath oils. I never use them.

A tie. The typical easy gift to give to a man.
It's hard to buy for a man...seriously!!!! I have no idea what to buy my guy for Christmas. I bought him lots of shirts last year and to be honest, I don't want to buy more clothes for him because I have to wash them, fold them and put them away. :crazy:

A tie. The typical easy gift to give to a man.
You forgot to mention socks. :lol:

You forgot to mention socks. :lol:
How abt those useless pajamas? :lol:

Some type of cotton candy and gummy bear sprays... uh it was so sweet smelling and gave me the worst headache. Plus I'm not one for smelling like carnival food. I tossed those.



In past few years I haven't gotten any useless gifts so I can't really complain :)

How abt those useless pajamas? :lol:
Yeah, I forgot about those. :rofl:

Clothes from relatives mostly. Some crappy CDs.

Yes, i've had quite a few things given me that i didn't like, i wouldn't of told the person that though, its the thought that counts afterall. ;)
That's pretty much been my philosophy, too. Unless the gift is something I already have, then I'll tell the gift-giver so we can work out some kind of exchange.

Whether it is a gift or anything like that, have you received something you didn't like, couldn't use, etc?

Yesterday my son received a belated birthday gift from my dear friend. I love her to death. However, for the second time my son received a gift that I would never buy him. It is one of those Nerf guns that shoots nerf-type bullets at this target. I never ever bought my kids any type of gun-type toy. I didn't want my kids to think it was ok that guns can be perceived as toys. Not to mention the danger of hurting someone with a projectile. OUCH!:eek: My son had received from his half-sister last Christmas this similar toy gun that had these rubber-type bullets. I hid that toy one day until my son forgot abt it and then I threw it away. I guess I will have to do that again for this toy. :crazy:


The same thing kinda happened at my daughters birthday party. A friend of our bought those big water guns to their birthday party, and I hid those from everyone and at the end of the night I threw them away. Like you I don't like any kind of gun toy.

Also one of our wedding presents was this huge ugly green and red vase, I returned it and bought some nice flatware.

Yesterday my son received a belated birthday gift from my dear friend. I love her to death. However, for the second time my son received a gift that I would never buy him. It is one of those Nerf guns that shoots nerf-type bullets at this target. I never ever bought my kids any type of gun-type toy. I didn't want my kids to think it was ok that guns can be perceived as toys. Not to mention the danger of hurting someone with a projectile. OUCH!:eek: My son had received from his half-sister last Christmas this similar toy gun that had these rubber-type bullets. I hid that toy one day until my son forgot abt it and then I threw it away. I guess I will have to do that again for this toy. :crazy:
Is it rude to let people know what you will not allow your kids to have? I didn't think it was, but maybe that's because I have several friends and my sister who do that. I actually appreciate it, because I don't want to waste my money on something they're going to throw away...it is the thought that counts, but I'd like to get the kids something they can have and that they'll like.

For many years, my Granman would give all her Grandsons an "Old Spice" gift pack, which i would ultimately give to my Dad because.......Im deathly allergic to the stuff! This went on every Xmas for maybe 6 years, before I finally had mom explain that i cant use the stuff! :lol:

Then there was the UGGGGGGLY shirt my Dad gave me one year, it was multicoloured on a red background......looked as if someone had thrown up a large pizza with all the toppings, onto it.....Since my Dad picked it out, and loved it, he had himself a new shirt that Xmas! :rolleyes:

Perfumes, candles and scented bath oils. I never use them.
Exactly. And lotion. I never use that either, and those four things always seem to be such popular gifts.
So does anyone ever "re-gift?" C'mon be honest now...:lol: I don't for most people but I do for my sister because she does it to me all the time. I've gotten opened and used things from her before, so I don't feel one bit bad about doing it right back to her. I'm not all that fond of her either, so it doesn't really bother me much. :lol:

The same thing kinda happened at my daughters birthday party. A friend of our bought those big water guns to their birthday party, and I hid those from everyone and at the end of the night I threw them away. Like you I don't like any kind of gun toy.

Also one of our wedding presents was this huge ugly green and red vase, I returned it and bought some nice flatware.
:thumbsup: Good to know other parents feel like that abt toy guns.


You receiving that ugly vase proves that gift registries are good ideas, especially for weddings. ;)

I have "re-gifted", I'll admit it. :o But if it's for someone who will actually use the stuff, than so what?

I have "re-gifted", I'll admit it. :o But if it's for someone who will actually use the stuff, than so what?
As long as it isn't fruitcake. :eek: :lol:

As long as it isn't fruitcake. :eek: :lol:
Or eggnog. puke:

Or eggnog. puke:
As a kid I loved that stuff. Now...puke:

:thumbsup: Good to know other parents feel like that abt toy guns.


You receiving that ugly vase proves that gift registries are good ideas, especially for weddings. ;)

Yeah I cringe every time I see a parent buy their kids toy guns in the store.

I know this is off topic, but I also cringe when I see little girls in adult type clothing. The other day I was in Toys R Us and this little girl (who looked all of 5 yrs old) was in High Heels. They were see thru little high heel shoes, I was shocked.

Yeah I cringe every time I see a parent buy their kids toy guns in the store.

I know this is off topic, but I also cringe when I see little girls in adult type clothing. The other day I was in Toys R Us and this little girl (who looked all of 5 yrs old) was in High Heels. They were see thru little high heel shoes, I was shocked.
Oh God yes. I can't stand seeing little girls wearing half-shirts and these sandals that are really high heels. They try to market them as low-heeled sandals, or whatever. :rolleyes: I have seen little girls wearing jewelry like they were Elizabeth Taylor! The worst thing though, in my eyes, are the little girls who wear those levi skirts or any short skirt that covers NOTHING. You can clearly see their panties and I can only imagine a bunch of sickos out there with their camera phones or any camera taking pics of their behinds for their perverted pleasure. puke:

I wouldnt let MY daughter wear anything like that.....ifi HAD a daughter, that is

Oh God yes. I can't stand seeing little girls wearing half-shirts and these sandals that are really high heels. They try to market them as low-heeled sandals, or whatever. :rolleyes: I have seen little girls wearing jewelry like they were Elizabeth Taylor! The worst thing though, in my eyes, are the little girls who wear those levi skirts or any short skirt that covers NOTHING. You can clearly see their panties and I can only imagine a bunch of sickos out there with their camera phones or any camera taking pics of their behinds for their perverted pleasure. puke:


Exactly, I don't know what goes through some parents heads. I want my little ones to stay little as long as possible. I don't want them wearing anything that's short or low cut, or anything with lettering on seat of their pants.

Sometimes I think the people behind the manufacturing of those little girls' clothes ARE PERVERTS. :crazy:

Sometimes I think the people behind the manufacturing of those little girls' clothes ARE PERVERTS. :crazy:


:lol: could be, and what's sad is some of the designers are women.

:lol: could be, and what's sad is some of the designers are women.
Oy vey...exactly! :crazy:

Whether it is a gift or anything like that, have you received something you didn't like, couldn't use, etc?

Yesterday my son received a belated birthday gift from my dear friend. I love her to death. However, for the second time my son received a gift that I would never buy him. It is one of those Nerf guns that shoots nerf-type bullets at this target. I never ever bought my kids any type of gun-type toy. I didn't want my kids to think it was ok that guns can be perceived as toys. Not to mention the danger of hurting someone with a projectile. OUCH!:eek: My son had received from his half-sister last Christmas this similar toy gun that had these rubber-type bullets. I hid that toy one day until my son forgot abt it and then I threw it away. I guess I will have to do that again for this toy. :crazy:

Yes, I'm totally against toy guns as gifts for kids. Very inappropriate, IMO.

As for gifts I don't like, think are cheesy etc. ...I look at it this way...the gift the giver's giving me is the gift of charity...I just leave the unwanted item for a homeless person or take it to Goodwill--either way it'll end up with someone who'll appreciate it...and that makes me feel good.

Yes, I'm totally against toy guns as gifts for kids. Very inappropriate, IMO.

As for gifts I don't like, think are cheesy etc. ...I look at it this way...the gift the giver's giving me is the gift of charity...I just leave the unwanted item for a homeless person or take it to Goodwill--either way it'll end up with someone who'll appreciate it...and that makes me feel good.
:thumbsup:

:lol: could be, and what's sad is some of the designers are women.
That's VERY sad. I know MY mother would never let me leave the house dressed (or NOT dressed) like Britney or Christina. :eek:

My sister is always buying me useless stuff. Last year she bought me potpourri. Even though she knows that it makes me sick. I am allergic to the stuff. I think she does it to torture me. LOL! I just gave it to my mother-in-law. She loves the stuff.

I also got a clock that makes bird calls every hour on the hour. Talk about annoying. LOL!

I also got a clock that makes bird calls every hour on the hour.
:rofl:

My sister is always buying me useless stuff. Last year she bought me potpourri. Even though she knows that it makes me sick. I am allergic to the stuff. I think she does it to torture me. LOL! I just gave it to my mother-in-law. She loves the stuff.

I also got a clock that makes bird calls every hour on the hour. Talk about annoying. LOL!
:brent

I also cringe when I see little girls in adult type clothing. The other day I was in Toys R Us and this little girl (who looked all of 5 yrs old) was in High Heels. They were see thru little high heel shoes, I was shocked.The media has come up with a term for little girls in slutty clothes...prostitots :crazy:

The media has come up with a term for little girls in slutty clothes...prostitots :crazy:
:rotflmao:

The media has come up with a term for little girls in slutty clothes...prostitots :crazy:
:rofl:


Every Christmas it never fails, I see those commercials for THE CHIA PET!!!!:eek: :crazy:
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blchia.htm

:rofl:


Every Christmas it never fails, I see those commercials for THE CHIA PET!!!!:eek: :crazy:
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blchia.htm
I saw one for a chia Scooby Doo and Shaggy and laughed my ass off while going WHAT THE....?

Yeah I cringe every time I see a parent buy their kids toy guns in the store.

I know this is off topic, but I also cringe when I see little girls in adult type clothing. The other day I was in Toys R Us and this little girl (who looked all of 5 yrs old) was in High Heels. They were see thru little high heel shoes, I was shocked.
This post just reminded me... At work, I end up in the hosiery department towards the end of my shift. They have PURSES there for lil girls! I'm confused by that, because when you're 10 years old, what could you possibly have that you need to carry around all the time? Lip gloss? They aren't old enough to work yet so they don't need a wallet or a checkbook. And they are far too young for perfume and makeup. :faint:

I saw one for a chia Scooby Doo and Shaggy and laughed my ass off while going WHAT THE....?
Here ya go :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: WHO THE HELL WANTS THOSE UGLY THINGS!!???? LOOK AT THE SHREK ONE:

Here ya go :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: WHO THE HELL WANTS THOSE UGLY THINGS!!???? LOOK AT THE SHREK ONE:
LMAO WTF? :rotflmao: Whats next Chia STEWIE? ( actually Id like to see that)

I wonder whatd happen if you accidentally washed your hair/head with Chia?

LMAO WTF? :rotflmao: Whats next Chia STEWIE? ( actually Id like to see that)
I WOULD BUY THAT IF THEY HAD IT!!! Me love Stewie. ;) :lol:

How abt for you thugs...SADDAM CHIA PET:

I WOULD BUY THAT IF THEY HAD IT!!! Me love Stewie. ;) :lol:

How abt for you thugs...SADDAM CHIA PET:

LOL yeah I would just to sya I had it
LOL :rotflmao:

Here ya go :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: WHO THE HELL WANTS THOSE UGLY THINGS!!???? LOOK AT THE SHREK ONE:
I remember seeing Chia Pets on a list of "TOP TEN XMAS GIFTS FOR PEOPLE YOU DONT LIKE!" :rofl:

I remember seeing Chia Pets on a list of "TOP TEN XMAS GIFTS FOR PEOPLE YOU DONT LIKE!" :rofl:
Was first Entenmann's Pie? :rotflmao:

Here ya go :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: WHO THE HELL WANTS THOSE UGLY THINGS!!???? LOOK AT THE SHREK ONE:
Oh man those are awful. Actually I think that Shaggy one is the creepiest (besides the Chia Thug)

You never see commercials for Chia any other time of the year. Ever seen one in May or June?? Didn't think so. :rofl:

We can't mention Chia Pets here without mentioning its first cousin: The Clapper!! All together now: CLAP ON, CLAP OFF...:brent

:lol:

Was first Entenmann's PieWhat the heck is THAT?

:lol:

What the heck is THAT?
Some pie brand, I bet Solomon wishes he was in your posituion of not knowing what it was

Oh goodness not to be rude but I've gotten very ugly sweaters stripes and all, ugly shirts long sleeved ones. But really as long as the intention is good I really don't care about the gift.

Has anyone here actually received a Chia Pet or a Clapper? My sister got one from a good friend as a gag gift a few Christmases ago. :lol:

Some pie brand, I bet Solomon wishes he was in your posituion of not knowing what it was
:brent Oh man, you are killing me here. :rofl:

Has anyone here actually received a Chia Pet or a Clapper? My sister got one from a good friend as a gag gift a few Christmases ago. :lol:
:brent there is a joke here...ok I will go ahead and post it...tee hee :rofl:


I am sure many people after a drunken Christmas Eve party got "the clap." :clap: :rofl:

:rolleyes:

:brent there is a joke here...ok I will go ahead and post it...tee hee :rofl:


I am sure many people after a drunken Christmas Eve party got "the clap." :clap: :rofl:
Oh man, THAT'S a new one. :rofl:

:brent Oh man, you are killing me here. :rofl:
LOL

Has anyone here actually received a Chia Pet or a Clapper? My sister got one from a good friend as a gag gift a few Christmases ago. :lol:

Not yet, but when I do it's getting donated--so someone who likes these (I don't) can enjoy them.

:brent there is a joke here...ok I will go ahead and post it...tee hee :rofl:


I am sure many people after a drunken Christmas Eve party got "the clap." :clap: :rofl:
:rolleyes: *groan* Irene, you've been hanging around Mikey too much. :lol:

:rolleyes: *groan* Irene, you've been hanging around Mikey too much. :lol:
Hey Cat.....I resemble that remark! :mad: :lol: ;)

^^^^ You two are hilarious...:rofl:

Ok, back to bad gifts...

Well, its not a received gift but, when i was about 8, I bought my Granma (Who loved perfume) a bottle of what *I* thought must have been the very best.....it was blue (the liquid itself) and came in a bottle about the size of one of those old "small" pop bottles from the 60s (later replaced by pop cans) and had a big blue many pointed plastic star on the stopper! Well, it just HAD to be good, right? Of course, Granma always used TOO MUCH perfume, so for many years thereafter (big bottle, lasted a long time), on all special occasions, Granma wore the "special" perfume given to her by a devoted grandson...much to no one's delight.....but mine!!! :lol: (I wish I had the bottle now, to remember her, and that Xmas so long ago, but, apparently, one of my aunts threw it away the SECOND it was finally empty! ) :lol:

Well, its not a received gift but, when i was about 8, I bought my Granma (Who loved perfume) a bottle of what *I* thought must have been the very best.....it was blue (the liquid itself) and came in a bottle about the size of one of those old "small" pop bottles from the 60s (later replaced by pop cans) and had a big blue many pointed plastic star on the stopper! Well, it just HAD to be good, right? Of course, Granma always used TOO MUCH perfume, so for many years thereafter (big bottle, lasted a long time), on all special occasions, Granma wore the "special" perfume given to her by a devoted grandson...much to no one's delight.....but mine!!! :lol: (I wish I had the bottle now, to remember her, and that Xmas so long ago, but, apparently, one of my aunts threw it away the SECOND it was finally empty! ) :lol:
Awwwwww what a sweet story. What a memory you have of your grandma.;) :D

Awwwwww what a sweet story. What a memory you have of your grandma.;) :D
She was the most important person in my life for almost 45 years (I have felt the void in my life, for the last 2 years without her :( )

Mikey<Granma's Boy! #@_@#

She was the most important person in my life for almost 45 years (I have felt the void in my life, for the last 2 years without her :( )

Mikey<Granma's Boy! #@_@#
Oh boy, if anyone can understand abt a void in one's life, it is me. I know there are many here on the board who can also identify with what you feel. :( :bighug: