Curious Gifts

LadyCG | 11:20 Mon 23rd Jul 2018 | ChatterBank

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Perhaps we need a little light entertainment on AB today.

So, what's the strangest, most useless or unwanted gift you've ever been given? My ex once got me excited all day saying he'd got a present back at his house for me. Imagine my disappointment when he gave me a Henry Hoover. He genuinely thought I'd be overjoyed with it. I could have wrapped it around his neck.

What about you?

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Samuraisan

Mr.Sam, many many years ago got me kitchen knife, albeit an expensive one. I nearly stabbed him in the back with it.

ummmm

I've never had one. Although if I needed a new hoover and he bought me one I'd be happy but he wouldn't get me excited about it.

murraymints

a braun mixer !..still have it..not him though..lol

LadyCG

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I remember once he gave me a really smutty card on Valentine's Day. I was mortified.

Sam, I can imagine your disappointment. My step-father got my mother an iron and a wax jacket for their first Christmas as man and wife.

It's my wedding anniversary this Thursday. I hope I don't get a kitchen appliance!

ummmm

We just don't do presents or cards. Can't go wrong that way.

LadyCG

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Not a useless gift then, Minty x

murraymints

lol..well used..but would have prefered a nice bit of sparkle !

pastafreak

My, then new, MIL gave me a red, lacey knicker and bra set. Eeeek!!!
Red is so NOT my colour.

pastafreak

Oh...and there was the jumper with a big cats face on the front...

MargoTester

My Mum once bought my Dad a load of horse *** for his birthday, as a bit of a joke. He was delighted!

Mamyalynne

My Mum once bought me a pair of pale lemon kitten heel shoes for Christmas - not a clue why.

Togo

"She who must be obeyed" once asked for a belt and a bag...…...The hoover went a treat after I fitted them.

Old_Geezer

0h ! A few years back I bought my woman and myself a Henry each. I don't recall either of us being underjoyed. Both been in regular use since (hers more than mine, naturally).

Samuraisan

What's a "Henry" ?

LadyCG

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Some of these replies have really brightened my day!

LadyCG

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It's a vacuum cleaner, Sam.

murraymints

a wee hover is a henry..wee round with a face and a hat !
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murraymints

hoover even