When I was about 16, I bolted downstairs, very excited to open my (sizeable) present under the Christmas tree.

I had given my mother very clear instructions about what I wanted that year.

Perfume. Makeup. A scented candle. Clothes. Jewellery. Stationary.

But something about that big, rectangular box had me intrigued.

It felt heavy andexpensive.

As I ripped it open and saw what was inside, I think I might’ve gone into a state of… shock.

It was a blender. For, well, milkshakes.

I didn’t really like milkshakes. Never have.

But, my mother’s logic was that I’d recently started working at Boost so maybe I would like my own blender and… I still don’t fully understand.

LISTEN: What’s the perfect Christmas present?

Women have shared on Reddit the worst Christmas gifts they’ve ever received, and they make my stupid blender look like goddamn diamonds.

Here are the eight best.

From this list we can identify some basic Christmas presentrules.

Do not use a gift to tell someone that you think they are a) overweight or b) living with a mental illness. That is both unkind and unnecessary.

Furthermore, no one wants discounted supermarket items that were clearly purchased on the way to the event.

If, literally hours out from Christmas Day, you still haven’t bought someone a present, just jump onto Red Balloon or the like and buy them an experience.

There is no excuse for giving someone an M&Ms dispenser.

Ever.