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[–] Hikermick@lemmy.world 101 points 11 months ago (5 children)
[–] normalexit@lemmy.world 19 points 11 months ago

you win! those are spectacular

[–] agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works 18 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

Weird. I've only ever seen them the other way

[–] netburnr@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I got those for white elephant this year, gave em to the dog for a few minutes then into the trash.

[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 14 points 11 months ago

Such a waste of materials, time and shipping just to waste space in a landfill.

[–] agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works 9 points 11 months ago

Your loss, surprisingly comfortable.

[–] beansbeansbeans@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

I got this exact pair for my SIL two Christmases ago. She didn't like them at first, but they were such a hit at her Uni that she loves them now.

[–] milkytoast@kbin.social 12 points 11 months ago

they said goofiest not greatest

[–] Nomad@infosec.pub 4 points 11 months ago

Salt fat acid heat cook book

[–] ZeroZot@lemmynsfw.com 34 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

I tried to post a picture. Not sure why it didn’t work. Here’s an edit to try to make it work.

Dungeons & Dragons: Mini Dice Dungeon

[–] popekingjoe@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

That's super cool.

[–] smort@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

So this is where you put the dice that only roll 1s?

[–] mihnt@lemmy.world 32 points 11 months ago (5 children)

A pullover type hoodie with a kangaroo pocket that's actually like a real kangaroo pocket. Only has a zipper at the top.

[–] OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca 15 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

real kangaroo pocket
zipper at the top

I don't think real kangaroo pouches have a zipper. They lack an opposable digit to grab the zipper pull. Real kangaroos use snaps.

[–] helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

There was a test group a few years back for pockets with zippers...they were not well received, so they are preparing to make the switch to zippers in 2026.

[–] PlutoniumAcid@lemmy.world 12 points 11 months ago

We got a tiny hoodie for the car's gear shift lever.

[–] otter@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] mihnt@lemmy.world 12 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Yeah but I got a gut so it's like adding things to the top of the pile, lol.

Still comfortable as hell though.

[–] 9715698@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Kind of like an anorak? That would be a great design for a hoodie! I find hoodie pockets pretty useless for anything but your hands.

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world -2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

actually like a real kangaroo pocket.

OMG does it lead to your internal organs, to your womb? 😳

[–] Moghul@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Pretty sure a kangaroo's pocket doesn't lead to their womb either. The kangaroo moves to the pouch after birth to finish developing.

[–] RandomStickman@kbin.social 3 points 11 months ago

True. But it got nipples though.

[–] mihnt@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago
[–] brblitz@lemmy.world 29 points 11 months ago (2 children)

An emotional support pickle. I love it

[–] umulu@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] brblitz@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] umulu@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

That's pretty crafty. I love it!

[–] DwightAllRight@ttrpg.network 26 points 11 months ago

A bottle opener that captures and shoots the bottle caps out. Fun little gadget.

[–] DumbAceDragon@sh.itjust.works 25 points 11 months ago
[–] BurritoEater@lemmy.world 20 points 11 months ago

My 7 y/o got a yodeling pickle in white elephant Xmas. I can't wait for the batteries to run out. Lol.

[–] Index@lemmy.wtf 20 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Not really goofy per say, but I found it hilarious that my girlfriend got me a boo of dad jokes as a joke present, but then my ex girlfriend (we have a kid together, we're on very good terms) also got me a separate dad joke book as a joke present as well.

They know me so well.

[–] ook_the_librarian@lemmy.world 16 points 11 months ago

Oh no, you were double-booked!

[–] Thteven@lemmy.world 19 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I can never find a tape measure when my mom asks for measurements on something so she gave me a toilet plunger with one chained to it, a hammer with one chained to it, and one with a magnet in it that sticks on the fridge.

[–] helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Think she's trying to tell you something else with that plunger.

[–] Thteven@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

Yeah, she said I need a plunger to keep under the sink.

https://imgur.com/a/922bo6i

[–] Usernameblankface@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago

It seems the economy has hit my entire friend group to where spending money on a gift that is designed to be goofy didn't happen.

The goofiest gift was a candle with a snow globe on top. The snow globe had no liquid (seems it was made that way) and the candle was enormous and oddly scented.

[–] Very_Bad_Janet@kbin.social 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

A Battery Daddy, which stores batteries in a clear case and has its own battery tester inside. It'll probably end up being less goofy and more useful.

[–] MarioSpeedWagon@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

Got one last year. It’s verrry useful

[–] IronicDeadPan@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

https://mcphee.com/products/office-possum

It's going on/near my desktop dumpster (full of mints)

[–] garbagebagel@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

My sister got me these Tiny hands.

Turns out my mom is very very freaked out by them so I had a great time.

[–] mysoulishome@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

Maple bacon scented candle. It smells alright…I’ve gotten bacon scented/flavored stuff in the past that was awful. Back in the day my sis in law got me bacon flavored marshmallows that made our entire apartment smell like ass. Had to throw them away.

[–] jcrabapple@infosec.pub 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

As a joke gift my mother-in-law got me a cartoon sized Star Wars pen and a Star Wars activity book. I'm 41.

[–] SharkAttak@kbin.social 3 points 11 months ago

Joke's on her, that's the best gift.

[–] conciselyverbose@kbin.social 2 points 11 months ago

I got an axe throwing game (plastic axes, so reasonably safe, but surprisingly fun). I would rather the axes weigh a little more, but as is it means it can be put out with other lawn games when families come over without being nervous about kids.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 1 points 10 months ago