夫や彼氏にもらって、一番嬉しくなかったプレゼントは何? 女性に聞いたら...

本音に、涙と笑いが止まらない。

「男性からもらった最悪のプレゼント」について女性たちが話し始めたら……涙と笑いが止まらないことになる。

イギリスの両親向け情報サイト「マムズネット」で、ユーザーLiz70さんが、自分の誕生日に起こった悲しい出来事を書き込んだ。

その日は自分の誕生日なのに、Liz70さんはほとんど他の人の世話をして過ごさなければいけなかった。そして、最後に夫から手渡されたプレゼントは、小さな袋に入った包装されていないチョコレートだった。

「私たちは、お金持ちではありません。だけど一文無しでもありません。住宅ローンはないし、割と貯金もあります」「今すごく、評価も感謝もされていないと感じています」とLiz70さんは綴っている。

この経験を読んだ大勢の女性たちが、今までで一番がっかりしたプレゼントのエピソードをシェアし始めた。その一部をご紹介しよう。プレゼント選びの参考になるかもしれない意見だ。

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忘れっぽい

「夫は、3年続けてクリスマスと誕生日に同じ本をくれました! 包みを開けるたびに嬉しそうに言うんです『君がリー・エヴァンスを好きだって知ってからね』。確かに好きです。だけどこんなにいらない! 6冊も持っています」 - ユーザー名:downinthedumps3さん

自分で食べる

「私の元夫は、バレンタインのプレゼントに、ガソリンスタンドで売っていたクリスマス売れ残りチョコレートを買ってくれました。しかも、帰宅途中でお腹が空いて食べてしまったんです。私には買ったことだけ報告してくれました」 - ユーザー名: Barksdalさん

それじゃない!

「ある年、誕生日の数週間前に『誕生日にはホットサンドが食べたい』と伝えました。そうしたらなんと、ホットサンドじゃなくてホットサンドメーカーをプレゼントしてくれたんです。ホットサンドメーカーは別に欲しくなかったのに!」- ユーザー名: Fitzsimmonsさん

常習犯

「電子レンジ卵調理器を、3年連続クリスマスにもらいました」- ユーザー名: HerdofAntilopさん

色々まざっている

「元夫がクリスマスプレゼントにくれたのは、お菓子とヘアブラシ。色々なものを買う人でした」 - ユーザー名: shopaholic999

夫の好きな物を買う

「息子を出産した後の最初の誕生日、『ザ・シンプソンズ(アメリカのアニメ)』のDVDセットをもらいました。今では、自分が何が好きかを、相手に正確に伝えるようにしています」- ユーザー名: rookiemereさん

はめられた?

「私のパートナーは、私の誕生日にプロポーズしました。ロマンチックに思えるでしょう? だけど、プロポーズの日を記念日にしたので、自分の誕生日に、彼にもプレゼントを買わなければいけなくなりました。しかも、私は誕生日と記念日が一緒なので、彼は1年に1つだけプレゼントを買えばいいんです。これって策略…?」- ユーザー名:ImNotJoeMyNameIsHarryさん

ギリギリに選ぶ

「昔付き合っていた彼は、誕生日の当日、仕事が終わった後にスーパーにプレゼントを買いに行きました。同じスーパーで私も買い物をしていたので、お店でばったり出会って気まずい思いをしました。それに、プレゼントがスーパーで買ったCDということにも腹が立ちました。何も無いよりは良かったけど…」- ユーザー名: Myusernameismyusernameさん

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変わったクリスマスプレゼント 2015
The Cat Ball(01 of30)
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The Cat Ball serves two functions: It\'s a place for your lazy cat to while away some of the 20 hours it spends sleeping, and it\'s a way to teach kids about the food chain. ($99, TheCatBall.com) (credit:TheCatBall.com)
The Toilet Water Dish(02 of30)
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To badly paraphrase Jane Austen: \"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that dogs love drinking out of the toilet.\" This can lead to a mess for a variety of reasons, plus, it\'s just gross. The toilet-shaped dog water bowl allows Fido to get his potty water fix in a more socially acceptable manner. ($19.95, Stupid.com) (credit:Stupid.com)
Decorative Santa In The Out(03 of30)
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Santa is usually depicted on a sleigh or near a Christmas tree, but if he\'s like most men after the age of 50, he probably spends a substantial amount of time on the john. This statue honors Mr. Claus by depicting him in an outhouse. Jolly old elf, indeed. ($15.99, Menards.com) (credit:Menards.com)
Portrait Of Darth Vader Sipping Tea Amongst The Flowers(04 of30)
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Looking for a portrait that will brighten any wall in the house? This portrait of Darth Vader sipping tea amongst flowers certainly fills that need. \"Luke, I am your father. Pass the cream, please.\" ($25, Etsy.com) (credit:Etsy.com)
Bigfoot Garden Statue(05 of30)
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Garden gnomes are so passe, especially when your garden can have a Sasquatch statue near the roses. It\'s not as a big as a real Bigfoot, but, thankfully, it\'s not as smelly, either. ($156.95, Discovery Channel Store) (credit:Discovery.com)
Potty Piano(06 of30)
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Singing in the shower? Bah! Playing piano on the potty? Now that\'s special. Learn to play \"Jingle Bells\" on this 13-note keyboard and you will be a whiz to be reckoned with. Luckily it\'s battery-operated so you won\'t get electrocuted if you accidentally leak on the keyboard. ($39.99, Thegiftsformen.com) (credit:TheGiftsForMen.com)
"Personalized" David Hasselhoff Autographed Poster(07 of30)
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Want to get your loved ones a big gift of cheese that doesn\'t need refrigeration? This \"personalized\" David Hasselhoff autographed poster is just the ticket. The term \"personalized\" is in quotes because the \"Baywatch\" bohunk is not actually in a room signing these pics. A machine duplicates his autograph. However, that means you can have \"David\" write anything you want. Anything. Boggles the mind, don\'t it? ($19.95, StarGifts.com) (credit:Stargifts.com)
Krampus Christmas Demon Costume(08 of30)
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Santa Claus has a better press agent, but the Krampus is also a popular Christmas tradition in countries that speak German. The idea is that he punishes kids who\'ve been very naughty. Certainly, a costume like this will win hands down over any sweater at the holiday part. Even better: since the Krampus is supposed to punish the naughty, you can use this to your advantage, if you get my drift. ($84.99, HalloweenCostumes.com) (credit:HalloweenCostumes.com)
Gold-Plated Mako Shark Jaw(09 of30)
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If one of your relatives is a member of the One Percent, than you really need to go all out to get something special, something they\'d never buy for themselves. Something NO ONE would buy for themselves. That means a gold-plated mako shark jaw, which is a steal at $10,000 (although it\'s unlikely anyone would want to steal it). ($10,000, SWGRgallery.com) (credit:http://www.swgrgallery.com/artists/)
Santa's Not Real Sweatshirt(10 of30)
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Even buzz-killing bastards like to get in the Christmas spirit. Actually, they don\'t. That\'s why they are buzz-killing bastards. Still, this dark, depressing sweatshirt is a subtle way of ruining Christmas for young and old alike. ($24, DentzDenim.com) (credit:DentzDenim.com)
Nice And Naughty Two-Person Sweater(11 of30)
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Couples looking for a way to share their holiday spirit could do worse than this two-person sweater. The problem comes when the couple can\'t decide who is naughty and who is nice. ($89.95, TipsyElves.com) (credit:TipsyElves.com)
Hipster Recreation Of Hobo Sticks(12 of30)
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Everything old is new again and the Bindle is proof. It\'s basically a bandana on a stick much like the ones that are only used by cartoon hobos. The difference is, the Bindle is made by Brooklyn hipsters, so it costs as much as $350. Presumably, the sticks are artisan crafted. Or not. ($89-$350, BindleBros.com) (credit:bindlebros.com)
Drinking Game Christmas Sweater(13 of30)
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This ugly Christmas sweater will liven up any party. That is, if you don\'t mind being pelted with velcro balls. ($89.95, TipsyElves.com) (credit:TipsyElves.com)
Money Face Mask(14 of30)
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Do you dream of money? Sure you do, but your dreams of wealth can only be better if you\'re wearing a face mask filled with cut-up pieces of currency. Not only does it block out the sunlight, but also the reality of your precarious financial situation. ($13.99, MoneyNeverSleepz.com) (credit:MoneyNeverSleepz.com)
Slippers That Warm Via A USB Port(15 of30)
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Self-tying sneakers still haven\'t made it to the mass market, but these are almost as cool: Slippers that warm up when attached to a USB port. In the interest of your safety, you really should disconnect the slippers from your computer before walking away. ($39.95, ModCloth.com) (credit:ModCloth.com)
Optimus Prime Robe(16 of30)
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Dad will be transformed into something fine when he wears this Transformers robe. ($49.95, TVStoreOnline.com) (credit:TVStoreOnline.com)
Astronaut Flask(17 of30)
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If being on a spaceship for months at a time isn\'t a reason to drink, I don\'t know what is. This astronaut-themed flask is a good way for Earthlings to remember that NASA is also the initials for \"Nice Alcohol Stupor Asshat.\" ($39.95, HomeWetBar.com) (credit:HomeWetBar.com)
Clutch Bag That Looks Like A Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich(18 of30)
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Purses and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches have little in common other than being nouns that begin with the letter \"P.\" This clutch bag that resembles the popular schoolyard lunch goes a small way to reducing that divide. My dream is to see a female celebrity carry this at an awards show. I will probably dream for a long time. ($3.99, FunSlurp.com) (credit:DrunkMall.com)
Bracelet That Is Really A Flask(19 of30)
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Your fashion-conscious friends will say, \"Hmm, nice non-descript bracelet.\" Your alcoholic buddies will say, \"Oh, my God! That\'s a flask! Hey, look! She\'s got a flask on her hand! Oh, I need a drink. Can I take a sip? Please? Please? Seriously.\" You should be warned: It only holds barely a shot so you may want to wear a bunch of them and say you\'re doing a retro-Cyndi Lauper Madonna thing.\" ($39.99, ModCloth.com) (credit:ModCloth.com)
Male Stripper Wine Bottle Holder(20 of30)
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Surely, you\'ve thought, \"I wish my wine bottle holder was blatantly phallic.\" We all have, right? Thank goodness for this bottle holder. If I could, I\'d thank the creator of it by sticking a dollar in their underwear. ($24.99, AlwaysFits.com) (credit:AlwaysFits.com)
Dirt Of The Month Club(21 of30)
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Picture this: Your loved ones wake up Christmas morning and discover you got them a bag of dirt. Even better: The promise of more -- another bag of dirt each month for the rest of the year. Yeah, they may hate you, but then you\'ll point out that there is gold in the bags. They will love you -- until you tell them they have to pan for it. ($39.95-$299.95, PayDirtGold.com) (credit:PayDirtGold.com)
Fragile Leg Lamp Sweater That Lights Up(22 of30)
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Few Christmas movies are as beloved as \"A Christmas Story.\" Some people know the whole movie by heart. And you will meet all of them when you wear this ugly sweater memorializing one of the movie\'s scenes. \"It\'s a major award!\" ($65.99, UglyChristmasSweater.com) (credit:Ugly Christmas Sweater)
Bigfoot Kettlebell(23 of30)
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Kettlebells are a great way to build strength, but they lack personality. No one can say that about this one that looks like Bigfoot. It weighs 90 pounds, so you may want to start off with something less intimidating, like the one shaped like a howler monkey. ($204.20, Onnit.com) (credit:Onnit.com)
USS Enterprise Sushi Set(24 of30)
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Sushi: The final frontier? Maybe not, but the person who you give this \"Star Trek\" sushi set will definitely spend the next five years on a mission to find a gift as cool as this. ($34.99, ThinkGeek.com) (credit:ThinkGeek.com)
Stormtrooper Reindeer Sweater (25 of30)
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This year, \"Star Wars\" and Christmas are closely aligned, thanks to the release of \"The Force Awakens.\" This ugly sweater combines both holiday traditions in a way that ridicules both. Bravo! ($59.95, UglyChristmasSweater.com) (credit:UglyChristmasSweater.com)
Cheeseburger Ball Gag(26 of30)
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Christmas is all about giving and taking -- just like consensual BDSM. This cheeseburger ball gag is a perfect stocking stuffer for that naughty, naughty girl or boy in your life. ($49.95, GorgeOhwell.com) (credit:DrunkMall.com)
Hot Sauce Pong(27 of30)
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Beer pong is great for legal drinkers, but how is a person supposed to learn that all-important life skill when they\'re still in high school? By playing hot sauce pong. Instead of making your opponent drink booze, you make them drink hot sauce instead. Believe me, a few rounds of having your throat burned and you get pretty good pretty fast. ($179.99, Tabanero.com) (credit:Tabenero)
Happy Llamakkah(28 of30)
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Ugly sweaters may be associated with Christmas, but they are appropriate for other religions as well. I thought llamas were more likely to follow Buddhism, but hey, you learn something new every day. ($54.99, TipsyElves.com) (credit:TipsyElves.com)
Cricket Candy Bar(29 of30)
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Most candy bars are, by law, allowed to have a certain amount of insect parts in them. The Cricket Crunch Bar just makes it obvious. Crickets are a popular snack in many parts of the world, and have a texture like puffed rice. Plus, they have fiber and protein. And the look on the kids\' faces when they pull these out of their stockings will be priceless. ($7.95, Entomarket.com) (credit:Entomarket.com)
Pee And Poop Stuffed Toys(30 of30)
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Leave it to the Swedes. The country that gave the world IKEA, ABBA and really gassy meatballs has now turned defecation and urine into cuddly stuffed toys. This certainly is a better alternative than letting the kids play around with the real thing. ($39.95, SwedenToys.com) (credit:SwedenToys.com)

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