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  • Treasures-By-Brenda Jan 1, 2012 @ 5:17 pm | delete
    I have a collection of items that I'll never use that I will be parting with.
  • Jolene_Belmain Dec 30, 2011 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    hahahahaha some people get some pretty bad gifts lol... I don't recall any gifts that i just thought were the worst gifts, but if I do I'll come back and let you know.

    Great lens, very cute :)
  • Haertevea Dec 25, 2011 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    I've never had a real Christmas gift under the Christmas tree but I had instead a worst gift on 6th of December when we tradionally put gifts in boots and one time I get only a twig. Well, i think message was: "you're a very naughty child":
  • baby-strollers Dec 15, 2011 @ 7:42 pm | delete
    lots of fun.
  • simona55 Dec 2, 2011 @ 5:56 pm | delete
    wow, fun lens! I received anti wrinkle cream from my cousin when i turned 21. now that was fun!
  • lisadh Dec 2, 2011 @ 1:16 pm | delete
    Fun idea for a lens! I really can't think of any horrible gifts I've received (perhaps they were so bad I've blocked them from my memory). But now I'm dying to know who added the bag of flour to your plexo. Now, THAT's a really bad gift!
  • Jodi_k Nov 24, 2011 @ 11:27 am | delete
    Ha ha! This is hysterical. The worst (off the top of my head) was the time my brother gave me... socks. But not just socks. It was a big box. Inside was a slightly smaller box, then another, then another, then another (like nesting Russian dolls). All wrapped. After all that effort, I got SOCKS. Then there were the earrings made out of electrical parts of some kind. Well, at least those got originally points.
  • LisaAuch Oct 17, 2011 @ 6:43 am | delete
    I am so letting my husband see this, I will leave it on the screen for him to READ!!!!!! here is hoping this year fingers crossed
  • nightbear Sep 21, 2011 @ 9:27 pm | delete
    Debbie, What a hysterical lens. I loved it. Anything that makes me laugh is so comforting. De-stressing, and oh, you are sooooo right. blessed!
  • vallain Jul 17, 2011 @ 9:24 pm | delete
    How fun! I could really relate to all the warnings on what not to give to men or to women. Nicely humorous, but all too true.
  • May 27, 2011 @ 3:23 am | delete
    Nice lens..
  • Tipi May 26, 2011 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    We can't always judge a book by its cover. --- Once upon a time I got a book as a gift, The Four Agreements. Lovely self help book that I cherish. The thing is that the guy who gave me the book didn't live by any of the words of wisdom in the book. Then, I got this same book given to me by another guy for Christmas. I asked if he had read it, no he had not. Later, I found out that he too, did not live by any of the wisdom in the book. --- Its been years, but I still shake my head over this. I do laugh about it now, and still live by the four agreements.
  • Sylvestermouse May 25, 2011 @ 2:31 pm | delete
    ROFLOL!!! Would you believe I received 4 irons as wedding gifts? Seriously! Irons! That is right up there with a Vacuum. However, I do use an iron and I did bring the last one out of the attic about 2 years ago. I was glad to have the replacement when needed, but as a new bride, ironing was not what was on my mind 27 years ago :)
  • Asimtotos Mar 17, 2011 @ 3:50 pm | delete
    You've touched on a very delicate subject here. My dad and I have tried for days to figure out what my mom would like as a present, only to end up giving her the money and taking her out to choose what she wants.
    The lists are incredibly amusing, especially the "gifts for men" one.
    Great lens!
  • tiff0315 Mar 13, 2011 @ 2:04 pm | delete
    LOL! I love it! Really awesome lens. Thanks for sharing your gifts ;)
  • LOLteez Dec 31, 2010 @ 7:25 am | delete
    LOL, love this lens! Especially the list of men's gifts - "Tell him the gas line leaks," LOL!! Excellent fun!
  • StephenC Nov 29, 2010 @ 10:28 am | delete
    Every year I got plaid flannel shirts as a kid from my grandma. Luckily, she always included the receipt and mom always exchanged them.
  • sukkran Nov 25, 2010 @ 2:14 am | delete
    really a interesting read
  • jjaysmoker Nov 19, 2010 @ 7:20 pm | delete
    The worst gift i ever received was, half of a race car track, my dad decided, back 30 years ago a thrift store was the place to buy a race car track, unfortunately he didn't bother to check the contents first, I opened the present and was excited, then realized something was very very wrong. only half the track was there, Honorable mention would go to a grab bag Christmas gift I received, {10 dollar limit} get this, A Box of Christmas cards , They weren't even Hallmark, it had the price on the box, 3 bucks ,ouch !
  • KimGiancaterino Jun 20, 2010 @ 1:00 pm | delete
    I never understand why people buy me gift certificates for facials, etc. Who relaxes when a technician is pushing their products on you? I once got a haircut certificate and the woman ruined my hair. It took nearly a year for her crazy stair-step layers to grow out. I love cards ... gifts aren't necessary. And as you point out, they are often a burden to the recipient.
  • jgelien Jan 6, 2010 @ 12:15 am | delete
    This is hilarious...and at the same time, so sad. I did not realized how truly 'gift-challenged' people can be. Thanks for a great lens. 5*
  • JustBon-Crochet-Designs Dec 31, 2009 @ 8:31 pm | delete
    I think I need to be printing out two copies of this for next year ;)

    Happy New Year! Squid Angel blessed.
  • kimmanleyort Aug 16, 2009 @ 9:03 pm | delete
    Listed as a quality lens at http://www.squidoo.com/50qualitylenses
  • Ramkitten Jun 5, 2009 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    I saw QUITE a few things on your lens that I've received and had to do the ol' fake smile and squirm. I especially dreaded the annual office party. My boss would give me clothing every year, and every year, I basically hated every piece and would have to figure out how to exchange it all. (She'd take off the tags.) I felt so badly, because she'd spend so much money on the stuff. So finally I just out and out had to tell her. She took it well, but still ... you're right. For the most part, don't buy people clothes.
  • JaguarJulie Apr 15, 2009 @ 7:16 am | delete
    Deb -- you know, I'm thinking it's time for another lens about the BEST gifts I ever received -- and thinking about your engagement and that beautiful trilogy ring. ;)
  • nutuba Mar 6, 2009 @ 6:37 am | delete
    What a great lens! Funny and very well done!
  • KarateKatGraphics Feb 18, 2009 @ 12:03 am | delete
    Everyone can relate to this topic! Great info & advice, 5*****
  • boshemia Jan 9, 2009 @ 9:56 am | delete
    For ten years I got a bottle of Stetson for Christmas from my grandmother. Not lady stetson, but men's stetson. I never said a word, just smiled and quietly handed it to my husband. It wasn't until the first Christmas after our divorce that she finally found out... I took one look at it and burst into tears. The silly thing is, I miss that bottle of Stetson. Wonderful lens, humor is always good.
  • boshemia Jan 9, 2009 @ 9:56 am | delete
    For ten years I got a bottle of Stetson for Christmas from my grandmother. Not lady stetson, but men's stetson. I never said a word, just smiled and quietly handed it to my husband. It wasn't until the first Christmas after our divorce that she finally found out... I took one look at it and burst into tears. The silly thing is, I miss that bottle of Stetson. Wonderful lens, humor is always good.
  • poutine Dec 13, 2008 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    It goes to tell you that adults should not be given Christmas gifts.
    It's not for them, it's for children.
  • poutine Dec 13, 2008 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    It goes to tell you that adults should not be given Christmas gifts.
    It's not for them, it's for children.
  • dannystaple Dec 3, 2008 @ 1:37 am | delete
    Love the gifts for men - although you missed one - for some men, you could substitute "buy him anything for his car" with "buy him anything for his computer". I have had some pretty odd gifts before. It feels even worse when you can see it was not cheap at all, but is definitely not really going to be used.
  • alteredkat Dec 2, 2008 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    too funny!...my worst gift ever (poor DH...) he bought me the "tester" of lotion...from a dept.store and the cashier didn't even notice the HUGE "TESTER" sticker on the front...so when I opened it for Christmas what's the 1st thing I see?..."TESTER"...opened it up...and ewwwww...everyone had already had their hands in the lotion...LOL....1/2 of it was gone!...there's one for your list!

    Thanks for the lensrolls...I'm rolling right back and for commenting on my Christmas gift guide...I would have added my Etsy shop (cause you can only add 1 shop) but Canadian shipping cut off for Christmas is quickly approaching and I don't need that pressure ;o)

    Thanks Deb!...I still have to tagfoot...on the to do list!
    Kat
  • Tracy-B Nov 29, 2008 @ 2:53 am | delete
    Best topic...and funny too!

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  • Nov 26, 2008 @ 5:46 am | delete
    My kids try hard but they don't have a clue. Its been better since they started dating. They ask their girlfriends for help.
    Great lens
    Bj
  • AndyPo Nov 24, 2008 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    Very funny. Excellent idea for a lens.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Nov 17, 2008 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    Thanks for the memories?

    Great lens!
  • Mayflowerblood Nov 9, 2008 @ 7:03 am | delete
    lol, I enjoyed this lens =]
  • papawu Oct 26, 2008 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    Don't mean to laugh, but some of those gifts were simply laughable. Very entertaining lens.
  • jasmineann Sep 26, 2008 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    Very funny lens. Love the lists of worst gifts and gifts to give. Everyone should have a copy of those !! Giving you 5 stars !
  • WendyKrick Sep 24, 2008 @ 1:19 pm | delete
    Very funny lens. I'm glad I stopped by. Wendy
  • Stazjia Sep 24, 2008 @ 12:12 pm | delete
    This made me laugh so much. One of the worst gifts I've received I got for last Christmas - a pair of very mumsy slippers. Nice and warm, it's true, but I'm not 85 years old so looks are more important than warm!
  • vbright105 Sep 23, 2008 @ 7:49 pm | delete
    Great lens. Some people just really don't know how to give gifts. Really, I think there is a knack to it. I love Gift Baskets, you can make them so personal.
    Great read, thanks!
  • eccles1 Sep 21, 2008 @ 8:32 pm | delete
    how funny I was tring to pick the one I loved the best but they are all good!!
  • WritingforYourWealth Sep 13, 2008 @ 8:48 pm | delete
    Ok, I'll get my dad some rope for Christmas. ;)

    I think the secret to getting good gifts is to have hobbies you're passionate about and to let everybody know about them. I love wine and outdoorsy stuff and am always getting bottles of wine and gift certificates to REI for gifts. It's hard to shop for people who don't let you know what they love!
  • ELuna Sep 9, 2008 @ 5:47 pm | delete
    Ha Ha
    Great lens!
    Us guys are lucky ladies put up with us sometimes.
  • CleanerLife Sep 7, 2008 @ 8:20 am | delete
    If it was Christmas, I'd give you 5 *s... I'll give you 5 *s anyway!
  • Pastiche Sep 3, 2008 @ 6:52 pm | delete
    Oooo, you hit two #1s from my lists-never give a household appliance gift to a woman (unless she ASKS for it specifically) and DO give a cordless drill to a man. My DH loses tools continually - he has now lost most of MY tools somewhere in the house, cellar, yard, workshop or garage. LOVE THIS LENS - 5*s.
  • OhMe Aug 28, 2008 @ 2:59 pm | delete
    Very clever and a fun read. 5*
  • Rya Aug 24, 2008 @ 9:31 pm | delete
    Very funny lens--especially the gifts for men bit about the sockets--too true ;)
  • poutine Aug 23, 2008 @ 10:43 am | delete
    Very funny lens.
  • JaguarJulie Aug 22, 2008 @ 3:32 pm | delete
    Hilarious lens! And the rules modules are too cool and so true. Probably one of my more uncool gift was the TENS unit that I got for Christmas -- and then he used it on his furry/hairy back. No thank you, it's yours now! My mother once received an electric shaver -- for her hairy legs from my stepfather. Glad you've written such a lens to help out the guys! 5*****
  • lisadh Aug 19, 2008 @ 11:29 am | delete
    I love the worst gifts for women list. Very funny!
  • Pamela2Heaven Aug 10, 2008 @ 10:13 pm | delete
    Really cute...
  • mulberry Jul 30, 2008 @ 9:17 pm | delete
    I can't count how many gifts I've opened and immediately knew they were destined for "re-gifting". Fun Lens!
  • kiwisoutback Jul 30, 2008 @ 6:16 pm | delete
    "Do not buy a man any of those fancy liqueurs. If you
    do, it will sit in a cupboard for 23 years. Real men drink
    whiskey or beer."

    I disagree! A real man will chase whatever swill you give him, as long as it's alcohol, with some hard alcohol or beer. Just kidding, I've had some putrid liquers sitting in my cabinet for a while too. Nice work!
  • badmsm Jul 29, 2008 @ 10:55 pm | delete
    Wow, this hits a nerve with lots of people. Makes you wonder what some people REALLY think of you!
  • badmsm Jul 29, 2008 @ 10:54 pm | delete
    Wow, this hits a nerve with lots of people. Makes you wonder what some people REALLY think of you!
  • tdove Jul 28, 2008 @ 2:59 pm | delete
    Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
  • aj2008 Jul 28, 2008 @ 9:07 am | delete
    Another great lens Debnet. A welcome distraction from all the Affiliate Marketing research I have been doing!
  • Webcodes Jul 23, 2008 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    Great lens 5* . I've once gotten some candies and chocolates but it was stuffed inside an empty toilet paper carboard tube... needless to say, I threw it away.
  • Joan4 Jul 17, 2008 @ 5:19 am | delete
    What a fun lens to start the day! You are a great writer! I smiled as I read -- that's always a good sign at 6:00 in the morning!
  • CliveAnderson Jul 12, 2008 @ 6:51 am | delete
    Hi Debnet, This really is a very interesting and also amusing lens, love it. Having looked at your other details and lenses it seems you have had a very interesting past with some great interests, in fact looking through your material you could almost be the female version of myself: I love F1 and most other motorsports come to that especially MotoGT and Superbikes. Big Brother is a great favorite too, your choice in music is also one of mine, in fact when I started reading your bits and bobs it was kind of weird in a good sort of way, plus I also live in the south of England.

    Anyway I think this is an excellent lens and gave it 5 stars .

    Wishing you every success

    Kind Regards
    Clive Anderson
  • LauraMarie Jul 10, 2008 @ 5:43 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens. I hate those presents you get that go to straight to the bin. I seem to get a few each year!!
  • lifelongfitness Jul 8, 2008 @ 1:53 pm | delete
    Heh very informative and entertaining lens. Hey - it wouldn't mind if someone bought me exercise equipment, especially if it's quality equipment :) 5*
  • debnet Jul 8, 2008 @ 6:06 am | delete
    Thanks for all the great comments! You're right about thinking of the best gift we received too & that'll be one of my next lenses :)
  • richgerman Jul 7, 2008 @ 10:31 pm | delete
    hahhaha... thats really funny video and a funny gift he ever had.. well thats why we dont expect whats inside of the gift. but maybe its important to have best gift we could give so it would be memorable for the receiver. nice lens anyway 5 stars!

    do you also believe in the law of attraction? thanks
  • RyanRE Jul 7, 2008 @ 5:54 pm | delete
    Great lens. I had some rough gifts this Christmas myself. Let's just say that I am calling it the "year of the sweater". Nice work and ***** to ya!
  • Jul 7, 2008 @ 12:17 am | delete
    Hi Deb Great Lens. I can see that you are a very happy lady and love to share joy and happyness. In everything you do your LOVE shines through. Gracias Robert
  • Susan52 Jul 6, 2008 @ 12:06 pm | delete
    This is great! I think I've blocked out the bad gifts I've received, though I'm sure there have been a few. Never did get ramen noodles, though, and thank goodness for that. I'm sorry to say that I've probably given some gifts that might show up on your list above. (What was I thinking?) Thanks for your great comment on my Plain Brown Wrappers lens!
  • ShannonC Jul 2, 2008 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    funny lens...we all get those bad gifts
  • Xpectmorefreedom Jul 2, 2008 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    I really think that those horrible, cheap cheeses and sausages are the worst ever. I really enjoyed this lens.
    XpectMore
  • tinachunks Jul 1, 2008 @ 11:43 am | delete
    some very truthful observations there, and very funny too. fantastic
  • chefkeem Jun 27, 2008 @ 1:24 pm | delete
    You keep on going like this and soon you'll be a great candidate for my "Funniest Squidoo Lensmasters" showcase lens. Great job! 5*s
  • debnet Jun 27, 2008 @ 11:59 am | delete
    Thank you all for your comments! Lizzy, you sent me into a Tizzy when Ir ead about 'lensroll' but now I've learnt what it is & returned the compliment ;)
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Jun 26, 2008 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    Great lens. I love the humor.
    5* and lensroll to My Mother's Shoes
    Lizzy
  • InspiredWritingResearch Jun 26, 2008 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    Hi Deb - soooooo.... you obviously have a gift for humourous writing! Well done - it's really funny and I look forward to reading more! (Faved)
    PS Chefkeem is making a collection of funny lenses to lensroll.
  • imagineit Jun 23, 2008 @ 10:06 pm | delete
    Great Lens Fellow Squidder!
    I hope you'll add more and add more lenses too!
    Sounds like you'll have a blast in Florida this year.
    Cheers
    Cris
  • WinnieKenney Jun 23, 2008 @ 9:57 am | delete
    Hi Debnet,

    I really enjoyed reading your article about gifts.
    It truly made me laugh!! Look forward to more.

    Warm regards,
    Winnie
  • poddys Jun 22, 2008 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    Nice lens, welcome to Squidoo. 5 stars for starting what will hopefully become a long list of weird and wonderful gifts.

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