I figure it’s about 50-50 for me. People buy some ridiculous things as gifts, mostly out of desperation to buy something.

These come in several categories:

• WTF: the giver is clueless or even malicious
• Other people’s aspirations: gifts they think will make you a different, “better”, person
• Meh: no explanation necessary
• Hmm: seems like a good idea, just not for you