Hence the Christmas gift troll.
Some people really enjoy holiday humor and have no sense of shame when it comes to handing out obnoxious Christmas gifts.
Sometimes they remind loved ones of bad times in the hopes of making light of formerly rotten moments. But other times, they build anticipation just to dash hopes or even start off as a nice gift thatโs given in such an inconvenient way as to make it barely worth receiving.
Check out 75 of the finest Christmas trolls we could find online, ranging from the rude to the riotously funny.
1. Always there for you
Then again, itโs also a reminder that he fell through a ceiling.
Guess heโll have mixed feelings about this gift.
2. Well, itโs what she asked for
But this woman asked for crap and got it! Quite literally.
We wonder what sheโll say to people who compliment her earrings.
3. That child
We donโt have how his parents reacted to his hilarious travel gift, but we are curious to know if they used it.
Itโs certainly a conversation piece!
4. A big surprise
We donโt know how his sister feels about power tools and if she dreaded the thought of opening her gift โ but we assume she was pleasantly surprised when she saw what was really inside.
5. Smells like disappointment
That means a lot of people ended up with gifts that acknowledged their Christmas wishes but didnโt deliver.
This candle is a pretty creative alternative.
6. Butt-erflies
While weโd always be happy with a gift from some cheeky little nieces, weโre not sure how weโd explain this work of art to people who asked.
Where exactly do you display such a piece?
7. Flirty
This awkward moment turned into a hilarious (and kind of romantic!) gift when her boyfriend reminded her of her slick pickup line.
But letโs be fair โ you need to know up from if youโre carb-compatible!
8. The greatest gift
Why send plastic when you can send cold, hard cash?
The fact that itโs the same gift every year is even funnier.
9. Happy little trees
But, hey, at least these sisters have a similar sense of humor.
And once again, we have to wonder where a person displays such a thing in their home.
10. Punny
But scent and a porpoise โ sure!
Hey, at least they tried.
11. Tradition
Weโve never spent 80 hours picking out a gift much less wrapping it.
But what was inside?!
12. Making parents proud
Would you even want to open it?
We imagine that youโd trust your kid not to get you something like this though.
13. At least theyโre not teeth
Thereโs something about the fact that theyโre unscented that somehow indicates even less effort on the gift giverโs part.
But as a gag gift, itโs perfect.
14. The reason for the season
Then again, our images of Jesus arenโt based on any facts. So maybe there is some resemblance to Steve Buscemi.
Weโll never know.
15. Crappy gift
It takes dedication, but at least you get to see the recipient try to put off opening it for fear of what it is.
A true sibling holiday troll.
16. Too soon?
We hope to never celebrate this kind of year again!
17. The gift that lasts a lifetime
Giving someone a skill as a gift is pretty clever.
We just hope that whatever was inside was worth it.


18. What could it be?
If he did, THATโS an epic troll.
19. Take me with you
Who doesnโt love to be reminded that their feline is probably flaying the curtains while they lay on the beach?


20. Through the eyes of a child
That kid is cold.
21. Sweet dreams
Itโs an interesting question considering this gift.
Be careful what you wish for.
22. Hobbits, not trolls
Itโs the perfect gift for anyone with the mid-morning munchies. Which is everyone, right?
23. Grandmaโs got a good sense of humor
Then again, batteries do come in pretty handy.
We just want to know if she liked the toy enough to keep it for herself.
24. High standards
We also think Professorly needs to be higher on the measuring stick.
25. Oh, brother
Can you imagine what a pain it was to open this?
We hope the gift was worth the frustration.
26. Sheโs had enough
But if thereโs something good in the ring box, then all can be forgiven.
27. DIY
How could you not laugh at these?
28. On the naughty list
Facing the delivery man is all part of the gift.
29. And your little dog too
How would you feel about walking around with a replica of your dog on your feet though?
The real troll would get if the dog really hated them.
30. Inedible
At least this partner got to point out the absurdity of the request while giving a real gift.
Unless, of course, thereโs also a burger inside.
31. Itโs on the Internet so it must be true
Buying a domain name just to troll your sister is pretty next level.
We commend this brother on his trolling creativity!
32. When the wrapping is better than the gift
We just hope they didnโt think there was new furniture under there.
33. So meta
Still, itโs always worth another look to appreciate all of the effort.
34. The Scream
Weโre not sure if thereโs a bigger story behind it, but weโre truly curious as to where all of these recipients of โartsyโ gifts are actually going to display them.
35. The old switcheroo
So instead people got gag gifts.
Just watch out, because next year the requests are going to be very specific!
36. Crafty
Any Gen-Xer is going to appreciate an Oregon Trail-themed gift, even if it is just a joke.
37. Good listener
But he was listening.
38. The (Andrew) Jackson 5
Too bad there werenโt more Jacksons in the band.
Itโs still a generous gift though!
39. Secret Satan
And this sweater does belong in Hell, so itโs perfect.
40. Concrete evidence
But if your holiday is frustrating enough, maybe thereโs nothing quite like taking a sledgehammer to a small piece of concrete at the end of the day.
41. What big eyes you have
It certainly is a creative gift, even if itโs not quite classy enough to wear out of the house.
Honestly, weโd be surprised if he wore it IN the house more than once.
42. Cozy
Frankly, we think these are pretty brilliant โ especially considering how freely cats flaunt their back ends.
43. Identification
But if you fart enough to warrant personally embroidered clothing, maybe people should get a warning as you approach.
44. A mug with a mug
Sure, theyโre a pain, but can you count on anyone else to make you a mug with the worst picture ever on it?
Just donโt let them be the ones to fill it up.
45. Wrap star
If you put someone in charge of wrapping gifts who doesnโt relish the opportunity, then hereโs what you end up with.
But at least theyโre arranged nicely!
46. A sweater?!
Where do people get these ideas?
Is there a tutorial we can access somewhere?
47. Pain in the cash
On the bright side, itโs nice to get 100 presents.
Then again, itโs less exciting when you know what they all are.
48. The big letdown
One minute they think theyโre getting a Mercedes, but the next minute they see theyโre just getting an obsolete storage option.
49. Reading is fundamental
It seems like the recipient is trolling the gift-givers in this case, refusing to look up until heโs done โreading.โ
Do you think this is what he was doing in every Christmas photo that year?
50. Body bag
Weโre not sure how weโd feel about opening this gift.
To be fair, weโd be pretty stoked about the cast iron skillets inside, but the single Ferrero Rocher candy in the mouth is something that would creep us out just enough to force us to give it away.
51. At least the dogโs behaving
Speaking of juvenile, what you can expect is a totally obnoxious photo.
On the bright side, at least the dog still takes these things seriously.
52. The worst friend
Then again, the troll is that you either get it out or you have a completely useless steel cage of undrinkable rum to display somewhere.
Choicesโฆ
53. Getting your wish
Do you think those bills are at least wrapped in plastic? Or are you getting soggy dollars when this is over?
54. Thatโs the bomb
Frankly, we hope they left those on there to serve as a bow.
55. Good luck, buddy
But what you need to remember is that you have to actually let your loved one unwrap it on Christmas. Is that not going to be awkward?
Letโs just hope the following gift was something really awesome (and that she even agrees to open it).
56. You really can get anything on the Internet
Honestly, we kind of wish they sold these in stores, just so we could shake our heads.
Alas, we think this is a special order.
The best troll is hanging it up for the recipient and then telling them their gift is in the bathroom โ just a suggestion.
57. Keeping the holidays safe
The helmet is a good troll, but itโs even better when he agrees to wear it.
Hey
58. Classic Christmas disappointment
โThe face of a teenager who thought he had received an iPhone for Christmas and then realized it was only a chocolate one!!! but donโt worry, he wasnโt really mad, that kid has a good sense of humor.โ
Ok, if you insist.
59. She actually did it!
Scroll through these photos to watch two kids who misbehaved, but woke up on Christmas expecting to be lavished with gifts anyway, get a little holiday troll before they got their real gifts.
They really did get broccoli.
60. Constant companion
But the real key to understanding this troll is knowing that he and the dog donโt even get along.
61. The 2020-est gift
If people keep greedily hoarding it like itโs going out of style, weโll all be looking for alternatives.
62. Dad pranks
It looks like sheโs getting $2k. And while we think $200 is still pretty generous, it is a letdown.
Leave it to dad to make cash into a gag gift.
63. Test โem all
Now the recipient has to go online, call, or even visit the store for each of these gift cards to see which one has money on it.
Isntโ the point of a gift that you donโt have to work for it?
64. Christmas breakfast
Do you just skip the milk? Or do you dive in and start unwrapping โgiftsโ that you already bought?
65. She should know by now
But nope.
The poster said this was a full troll. Momโs going to have to take up home improvement.
We just hope dad enjoys getting jewelry every Christmas for the rest of his life after this.
66. Sike!
Nelson thinks so too.
Alas, heโs here to mock your ambitions.
67. Thereโs no such thing as a bad box of cash
While weโre sure a box of dollar bills might be a little awkward to unfold and carry around, itโs still money!
68. Investment strategy
Weโre pretty sure this isnโt even legal, but thatโs not going to stop anyone from following through with the joke.
And some years, this is roughly what Bitcoin is worth.
Alas, this year they probably wish their cash was virtual.
69. Happy Birthday, Obi-Wan
Keep your eyes peeled for a photo of Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi amongst the Jesus iconography at grandmaโs house the next time youโre there.
70. Happy whatever
Sometimes itโs just easier to be vague with your winter greetings.
Other times, you can get away with wishing everyone a happy everything.
71. Super sensitive
It takes a certain kind of friend to buy a person without an ear a plastic ear gag gift for Christmas.
72. The gift that lasts a lifetime
Maybe itโs a pony. Maybe itโs a million dollars.
Technically, itโs a box of nothingโฆbut not if you use your imagination.
This years Christmas gift from my brother ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/gjAgigCBkc
โ Ileana (@heyileana) December 24, 2020
73. Thanks, mom
You probably donโt need a remind over the holidays. And you probably donโt want advice from a self-help book. And you most certainly donโt want your mom to give you that book.
74. Cutting out the middle man
Itโs the perfect prank for the person who doesnโt expect anything.
And at least thereโs money in the card!
75. The ladder to success
At least it makes the gift-giving portion of the holiday interesting when you see the expression on a personโs face after an expert trolling.
Whatโs the best gag gift youโve ever given someone?
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