"Gun Rack" moments

[Valkysas]

named for the scene in wayne's world when wayne recieves a gun rack as a gift, and then goes into a rant about how he doesnt need it, because he doesnt own a gun, let alone enough guns to facilitate the use of a gun rack.

these are what I call the times someone recieves a gift that makes no sense. "Gun Rack Moments"

and everyone has these moments, what are some of yours?

my first would be when my grandma had this obsession with buying me hot wheels, which I absolutely hated. later she bought be a red T shirt with the word "GNARLY" (in caps) printed on it in black.

my brother, thinking I was into anything anime related, once bought me a sailor moon video.

my mom bought me sonic 2 before I ever had a genesis.

[Riotsword]

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I have Columbus Blue Jackets apparel... despite the fact that there's no hockey.

I've also bought strategy guides for games I've never owned... for Enter The Matrix and Star Ocean, among others.

I also bought the FF9 Official Strategy Guide. Now THAT was a useless piece of crap. It kept referring you to PlayOnline's strategy guide on the net. How pointless.

[Adam Ferrell]

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My friend in Connecticut got a box of condoms for his birthday once.I was laughing and told him it'll come in handy when he goes to Vietnam and needs to keep the barrel of his M-16 dry.

[Crustyrailgun]

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I always get cologne from my aunt for Christmas... I can never quite figure if shes simply being nice or if shes trying to tell me something...

[Caciss]

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My Uncle is well known for his crazy gifts, like last year, I recieved some used soap and a "Get Well Soon Grandma Card," for Christmas.

Once, when I was 7, he got me a Johnny Firestarter Kit: Including Matches and Lighter Fluid!

[Manyak]

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My uncle and grandpa teamed up and gave me a bottle of liquor and skateboard trucks. I am a minor, and I've never skateboarded in my life.

[Crustyrailgun]

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My Uncle is well known for his crazy gifts, like last year, I recieved some used soap and a "Get Well Soon Grandma Card," for Christmas.

Once, when I was 7, he got me a Johnny Firestarter Kit: Including Matches and Lighter Fluid!

Dude your uncle kicks ass!

[Caciss]

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Well, the best gift I think he's ever gotten anyone, was an empty Tickle Me Elmo box, with a broken clock in its place, during the Tickle Me Elmo craze.

My five year old cousin was crying.

[The Toecutter]

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Well, the best gift I think he's ever gotten anyone, was an empty Tickle Me Elmo box, with a broken clock in its place, during the Tickle Me Elmo craze.

My five year old cousin was crying.

That's hilariously mean. I like it.

[jvrlopez]

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Anything GI JOE after my 10th birthday.



I was still getting those dollar store knock offs well into my 15 birthday.

[Ryner]

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Well, the best gift I think he's ever gotten anyone, was an empty Tickle Me Elmo box, with a broken clock in its place, during the Tickle Me Elmo craze.

That's terrible

[DarkwingChuck]

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I once got an Atari Jaguar with an unadaptable foreign plug for Xmas. I mean, the Jaguar was pretty damn useless in and of itself but one that I couldn't even plug in? WTF? I think my mom bought it off a crackhead or something.

[Fushigi na Renamon]

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For a while there, my Dad used to buy me a nightgown every year at Christmas.

While there's normally no problem with new pajamas... they were GRANNY nightgowns. I'm talking flannel, long-sleeved, frilly-necked things that looked like they belonged on a 90-year-old woman.

Thankfully, he always enclosed a gift receipt.

[Vonwert]

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I still get crappy presents from my Grandmother and other family.

Usually cheap, ugly puzzles that I don't like.

Black socks (I don't wear black socks)

A shower radio (Who can hear music with the shower going on at the same time?)

A actual useful light for the car, but....no batteries for it....

Yet....through all the years...my parents don't have the courage to tell any of my other family, that I either like certain things....or just send money....ugh....