For many, the highlight of Christmas is the joy of gift exchange—but there's also the dread of faking gratitude for a disappointing present.
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Recently, netizens have been sharing their worst gifts online, sparking heated discussions about one item in particular: rice. Some hail it as brilliantly practical, while others warn it could end a friendship.
It started when a netizen, who received 30 oranges last Christmas, posted a photo on Threads from a supermarket rice aisle.
He captioned it: “I have found the perfect HK$100 gift for this year’s exchange!” Clearly plotting some lighthearted revenge.
Reactions poured in. Many joked, “This is it, we’re breaking up!” or “Are you ready to end the friendship?”
Yet others defended the choice: “Honestly, this is better than what I would pick!” and “This gift isn’t just a joke; it’s practical and won’t end up in the trash.”
With the support of others, the original poster confidently commented, “Those who give mugs and picture frames should reflect on themselves,” and described this gift as one that truly carries meaning.
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Supporters agreed, calling it “incredibly useful” and “something every household needs.” One admitted, “I might be getting old, but if there’s a gift exchange, I would love to receive rice!” Another was inspired to buy some, imagining the funny scene of a recipient lugging a bag home after school.
Some netizens suggested sharing the joy by proposing, “How about giving everyone 50 grains of rice each so there’s enough left over for me?” Others opted for smaller one-kilogram bags, cleverly wrapping them in newspaper and disguising them in headphone boxes. One joked, “White rice is nice, but what about brown rice or sticky rice?”
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Soon, others shared their own bizarre gift stories, turning the discussion into a collection of outlandish presents. Among the tales were vitamin C supplements hidden in a headphone box, a 15-kilogram bag of laundry detergent, a broom, a spatula and even someone recalling the time they sent cement as a present.
