Top 10 Worst Gifts

We all know receiving gifts  are awesome;  but some as much as others and this is that unfortunate list of the not- so- awesome ones that just sit next to the Nintendo 64, old floppy disc PC, and old tv in the closet in descending order from worse to worst.

10. The Wii – Let’s go Back to the past November 19,2006. The Wii launches midnight with record sales becoming the fast selling console to ever hit the market with 33 games at launch.  World-Wide almost 1 million had been sold within the first eight days. The launch almost went without a hitch. However, the infamous Wii Remote scandal was prominent throughout the media after the launch,as it was here to stay until the recall happened and it was fixed.  The Wii was an anomaly in the industry for so many months that demand couldn’t keep up with supply. However, in 2009 the shortage broke and it ended. The Wii’s catalog of games are mediocre at best with only the best being from the 1st party sources. The rest are mainly advertising upcoming movies such as Alvin and the Chipmunks, MIB3 , even one for The Adventures of Tin Tin. The only notable 3rd party game I can think of is Rayman Raving Rabbids and that is just another party game. Another major flaw of the Wii is the 720p while all the other systems have upgraded to 1080p the Wii is still 720p, this is 2012 and my eyes are hurting. The Wii is just another dust collector.

9. Clothes – We’ve had them , we’ve received them, we’ve bought them, we’ve given them away, and they are what keep us a society.  Without cotton or fabric we’d all go insane and the world would end. I’ve heard a pretty wise saying one time that ,” It’s better to give than to receive,” for clothes that is very true. Clothes go out of fashion very easily. Nobody knows when style changes in and out. They just happen.  Have you ever opened that gift box and were thinking moments earlier with a smile,” I can’t wait to see what this is,” until BAM! You see that long sleeve GAP sweater and feel so let down. Then, two gifts later an Old Navy graphic tees sleepwear with something along the lines with Can’t Stop the Rock, Hockey All Stars, or maybe even Old Navy Est. 1984 sprawled across the top of the tee appears . It makes you seem like a walking advertisement. Or maybe that’s just me.

8. Gifts with the Price Tag still Attached – It’s cool in general for the gifter to leave the giftee the price tag to admire but do they have to really? Now the giftee has to look at it and realize Oh! Wow! One Buck! Uncle Jim..But you know what it’s the thought that counts but is it really?

7. Money – This was a hard one because seriously, money does make the world go round. It really does, but as a gift card or anything in the monetary form it’s a really doozy. Let’s Think about it. It just ruins the entire experience of the idea of giving. What is the point? Shouldn’t you give something meaningful? Money just says “I don’t know you at all, here’s some dough.”

6. A GPS/Satellite Radio Subscription – So many things are wrong with this gift.  What if you already have a GPS in your car, want to upgrade to a new car, or have a smart phone? When buying a GPS, you also need a subscription. Gifters beware, if you are prepared to buy a GPS then be prepared to also pay for the GPS service for the entire cartime of their car. Forever. This goes for the Satellite Radio Subscription as well.

5. Cousin George’s  Gift , the Gift with the Obvious Giftwrapping, or Last Year’s Gift– Explanation Not Necessary

  4. Infomercial Products – Have you ever seen the show,    “Pitchmen?”You know that one show with Billy Mays and  OxyClean along with all those random products that you wish you had? So now you’re asking why are infomercial products bad?  Well I’ll tell you. Have you ever seen the Hawaii Chair Infomercial? It’s that one where you sit on that chair that does 2800 RPM and makes you lose pounds. Yeah Right ,and supposedly you’re going to sit on that while your watching T.V or working?  Then, there’s the SlapChop. You want fruits and veggies with that Mister? Don’t forget Snuggie for Dogs.

3. Toys from Relatives – There comes a time when the Barbies or the next Power Rangers just has to cease. Toys in general, when you were upwards to age eleven were awesome but then they were mainly display pieces for your shelf to just ogle at and what point is there at that? Unless you have something super-collectible, toys are up to a certain age,frankly, not that special. It is only special in the eye of the beholder.

2. In-Store Pre-Wrapped Gifts – They will know you bought a Pre-Wrapped gift. Nobody wraps anything like Macy can. Nobody can do a bow tie like Nordstrom can.  Nobody can make a pretty box like Bloomingdale’s can. Do not buy In-Store Pre-Wrapped Gifts.

1. Big Mouth Billy Bass – This list wouldn’t be complete without the animatronic singing fish, rubberized over a metal frame, what more could we want in a gift? Yes, truly, there is nothing more.