Everybody loves their grandmother. Maybe yours is a sweet old lady who loves to feed people and crochet. Or perhaps she’s the kind of grandma with a wicked sense of humor who always livens up the dance floor.
No matter what kind of grandmother you have, you can’t help but love her. After all, she loves you. Your parents probably think she loves you a little too much.
If you’re like most people, you probably have fond memories of being spoiled rotten at your grandparents’ house. Grandmothers are especially known for giving their grandchildren too many sweets and being way too liberal with those Saturday morning cartoons. Parents love when their kids go to Grandma’s house. But they dread when they come home because they’re always wired and full of energy (probably from eating too much sugar).
The adorable thing is that grandmas don’t change as their grandkids grow up. They still love to shower them with gifts. But sometimes, those gifts are a little out of touch…bless their hearts, they try.
Some gifts are outdated, some wildly inappropriate, and then some are just plain confusing. But no matter how strange the gift, we’ll always say “Thank you” and pretend we love it. What else are you going to do to Grandma?
1. She knows he appreciates toilet humor
One grandma heard that her grandson makes too many potty jokes. When she saw a mug for coffee shaped like a toilet, she just had to buy it for him. “Get it? Because it looks like poop.”
Grandmas are always on the lookout for gifts for their grandchildren. While they know what they liked 30 years ago, they have no idea what they enjoy today. If you liked Scooby Doo back in the day, who knows, you might get a Scooby Doo lunchbox.
Try as they might, grandmas don’t always have a grasp on what their grandchildren like. After hearing her grandchild was into “gaming,” this is what she bought. That’s what this is, right?
Grandma might be losing her eyesight if she didn’t notice what’s really on this shirt. She remembered her grandson liked McDonald’s, so she got him a McDonald’s shirt …sort of.
It doesn’t matter how old you get — to your grandmother, you’ll always be a little kid. So, she might get you a card like this for your 29th birthday. After all, you liked trucks 25 years ago.
Grandmothers aren’t always great at keeping up with the fashion trends of young people. I guess she thought this oversized belt buckle was a cool statement piece. Which, to be fair, it is.
I’m not sure if Grandma was too naive to realize what this means or if she has a dirty mind and knows exactly what it means. I can’t decide which option is funnier.
Awe, Grandma bought us a couple of cute frog figurines. Of course, when you turn them over, you realize they have some kind of inaccurate anatomical parts. Are these human-frog hybrids?
Her grandson’s name is Brodie Jonas Dean. So, Grandma was thrilled to find a T-shirt with his initials on it. Unfortunately, she didn’t understand why he didn’t want to go out in public wearing a shirt that said: “I love BJ.”
Grandma heard about these things called “selfies” that all the kids are doing. Hilariously, she only understands the basics of the trend. It usually doesn’t involve mailing a selfie in an envelope.
One grandma remembered her grandson used to love those Ninja Turtles, so she had to grab this T-shirt for him. Of course, that was 30 years ago, but that’s okay.
When you’re choosing a blanket for your adult grandson, make sure you select one in pink and that it’s covered in the cutest animals. It’ll help him get in touch with his softer side.
While some grandmothers knit sweaters, others buy ones they think you’ll like. This grandma just had to get her granddaughter a sweater with some reindeer, um – “playing” with their friends.
After getting some seeds for Christmas, Grandma was thrilled to produce her first garden cucumber. She was so excited, she wrapped it up in a gift bow to share with her daughter.
Knitting socks by hand is a long and difficult process, and it takes a lot of skill. Homemade socks from Grandma should be treasured…even if they’re a little bit crooked.
Grandma heard that her granddaughter enjoyed making crafts out of duct tape, so she decided to get her some. Well, she tried, but this is what she produced. What kind of shops is Grandma going to?
As we get older, we have a harder time staying warm. So, when the temperature dropped to a freezing 80 degrees Fahrenheit, Grandma had to knit a “nose warmer” for her grandson.
Grandma wasn’t exactly pleased to learn her granddaughter had moved in with her boyfriend. She gave her this beautiful nightgown. Something tells me there’s a message here.
When her 7-year-old granddaughter asked for some gloves with flowers, Grandma was happy to oblige. I don’t think she’ll be wearing them very much, unfortunately.
Either Grandma has a really dirty sense of humor or she didn’t read the shirt at all. Either way, isn’t it nice that this shirt made her think of her grandson?
Something tells me that Grandma doesn’t have a lot of experience with drugs. But she knew her grandson would enjoy this adult onesie with, um, “leaves” on it.
Grandmas are always good for a birthday card, usually with a few bucks tucked inside. Of course, you might get a Twilight-themed card that says “Hope your birthday is hot, hot, hot and cool, cool, cool.”
Grandmas are used to taking care of their kids and grandkids. And that means making delicious homemade birthday cakes. But it also means they’re too preoccupied to watch their piped lettering of words like “Clint.”
Many grandparents grew up during the Great Depression so they know all about reducing waste. Sometimes, that means giving their grandkids hand-me-downs…like a bag full of half-used soap.
Something tells me that Grandma thought these were actual long johns or long underwear. If she opened the box, she would have found a “coat” for…a very specific part of the body.
Learning details about your parents and grandparents is often awkward. Sometimes, they share just a little too much information — like this grandma with her “special” wrapping paper.
Grandma took it upon herself to buy her grandson this colorful flag to hang it up in his room. Of course, her grandson is straight, but details, details.
Grandma heard that all the kids love these Xbox gadgets, so she wanted to get her grandchild one, too. Unfortunately, she was about 20 years behind the times. But it’s the thought that counts.
After telling his grandmother he’d been having neck problems, this grandson received a very thoughtful gift. Clearly, grandma thought it was a neck massager, but it’s definitely not.
A Florida grandmother was deeply concerned about the news of cold winter temperatures in Boston where her grandson lived. So, she went to great lengths to make sure he was bundled up warm and cozy.
One grandma must’ve been highly concerned about her grandchild’s social standing when she bought them a book of text abbreviations. She was adamant these were accurate.
I’m not sure what it means when your grandma gets you a pair of sausage boxers. It’s a little too suggestive for comfort. Can we choose a different pattern next time, Gran?
Grandma vaguely understood that her grandchild was into science. So it made perfect sense to get this science-like T-shirt. Unfortunately, that sexual innuendo just flew right over her head.
37. This seems like something a grown man would wear
Buying gifts for people can be hard. It’s no wonder grandmothers struggle to know what their grandchildren will find appealing. Sometimes, they settle on gifts like, well, this.
Ah, grandmas and their complete inability to recognize pictures of cannabis. He might not want to wear this shirt out and about unless he lives in a state where weed’s legal.
39. G.G. saw cute animals but didn’t read the card
Awe, a cute puppy, and kitty. Surely there’s nothing inappropriate about this card. With a cover like that, it’s sure to be something as sweet and innocent as G.G. herself.
Grandma might not know what kids are into these days, but she does know there’s no way she’ll go wrong buying a Jesus backpack. Especially if Jesus has intensely blue eyes and lots of mascara.
Grandmas always seem to have interesting taste in clothing. It helps to remember they were young in the 60s and 70s, eras when fashion was as questionable as this T-shirt.
