Since Trend Hunter is all about innovation, we see a lot of incredibly unique gift ideas. In reality, however, good gifts are hard to come by.
On that note, have you ever received a really bad Christmas present? One where you just knew the horror was showing in your eyes when you grinned, grinding your teeth in an attempted polite smile, as you thanked the generous gifter? Yah, so have I. It’s tough because I am so grateful when people think of me, but honestly, sometimes a card or a nice afternoon stroll with a cup of coffee would be giving me so much more.
Everyone has a different definition of cringe-worthy gifts, but when I was given the ones below, I fear that I was unable to disguise a nasty smirk, or that a nose wrinkle may have given away my disbelief.
1. A set of 4 coffee mugs that I’d spotted the week before at the dollar store, for a special of 50 cents a pop.
2. A cheesy picture frame with metal hearts and a photo of myself and an admirer… who I’d kindly been trying to give the message to.
3. A really tacky jewelry box, given to me right as I was about to leave on a flight, so there was no leaving it behind.
4. A Christmas pajama that reeked of moth balls, which family members insisted I wear that night.
5. A dustbuster… from my ex boyfriend.
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