The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value. 

– Charles Dudley Warner 

My grandma (on my mom’s side) was always eccentric. She was an opera singer, a circus performer, a hairstylist, and many many other strange and interesting side hustles. She loved cats, Betty Boop, and baking. She was also extremely liberal and open with nudity. 

Therefore she was always embarrassing me as a young teen. ☺️

Once, mentioning casually, in front of my friends (male and female) that someday I’ll be featured in Playboy.

(Don’t spend your time looking. I didn’t live up to her expectations in this regard. 😆)  

Christmas was no exception to my grandma’s eccentricities. When I was 12 or 13, we were celebrating Christmas Eve with family and friends. (As we usually did.) I was opening my gifts, sitting in front of the tree, and generally having a happy Christmas. I spot a brightly wrapped box with my name on it and innocently tear into the wrapping. Upon opening the box, I pull out….

Black lace lingerie. 🤦🏼‍♀️

My eyes dart around hoping no one has seen the gift. I quickly shove it back in the box as my cheeks turn as bright as a tourist with a sunburn. 😬My face gave me away! Someone asked with jest in their voice and a twinkle in their eye “show us what your grandma gave you.” I shyly express that I’d rather not but it’s too late. All eyes are on me and someone is pulling the black lace bodysuit out of its box. 

I turn even brighter red. 🥴

Looking back it’s a funny memory that I have of my audacious grandma.  Who knows maybe someday I’ll give my son a jockstrap for Christmas. 🤷🏼‍♀️😆

What is the most inappropriate or funniest gift you’ve ever received? Let me know in the comments! 

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