I came across an article earlier this week about bad Christmas gifts and it got me thinking about lame gifts.  I came up with a list of things I think would be lame but don't mistake those lame thoughts as me being ungrateful. A gift is just that and really, it's the thought that counts.

This article I found claims things like picture frames, ties, perfume and socks are really bad gifts.  While I'm inclined to agree with most of those, I think there's a few other things that can be added to the list.

 


 

Personal Hygiene Products

 

 

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The holidays are all about being kind to one another but nothing screams 'you need to shower!' more than getting shampoo, conditioner, body wash or soap for Christmas. Same goes for dental hygiene products. There's a time and a place for those things and Christmas is not it.

 



Underwear

 

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No, just don't even go there. It's wrong on so many levels! The only person you're going to buy underwear for is someone you know well enough to be comfortable buying them in the first place. My advice: get a little more creative!

 



Office Supplies

 

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Don't do this, not even as a stocking stuffer or gag gift. I can think of no acceptable reason for you to gift someone a box of pens, a stapler or a tape dispenser. I don't care how cute or pretty it is because it's not cool!

 


 

Kitchen Gadgets

 

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Guys, I'm telling you this for your safety more than anything else. Just because you're cool with getting power tools and such doesn't mean she's okay with getting kitchen gadgets. I mean think about what that says -- 'honey, here's something to improve your cooking' or 'now you can make me this.' Don't do it. Ever!

 


 

Exercise Equipment

 

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Your heart is totally in the right place with this one if it's something they've been wanting but I would wait. The holidays are grossly unhealthy and I wouldn't want one of those staring at me as I'm chowing down on Christmas cookies. Total buzzkill.

 


 

What do you consider to be a totally lame gift?

 

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