Redditor Asks If She's An A**hole For Throwing An Inappropriate Birthday Gift In The Trash

"What were you supposed to do? Donate it to charity?"

Stephanie

• Published in Interesting
• August 9, 2023

Birthdays are special and fun, and so are gag gifts; but what happens when a gag gift is just plain inappropriate and gross? Reddit user u/Unable_Secretary8953 shared her experience with a rather problematic birthday gift in the AITA (Am I The A**hole?) subreddit.

The OP explained that she had invited some of her friends over for her birthday party recently. While they were having dinner, one of OP's friends announced that he wanted her to open his gift in front of everyone while they were still eating.

So, the OP waited until she had opened every other gift before doing that one. When the time came, she unwrapped the gift while everyone was still at the table.

To the OP's surprise, her friend had bought her a big black dildo! Everyone was in fits of laughter at the OP's embarrassment, so she angrily threw the dildo in the trash.

But the OP's friend was offended and told her he paid $60 for it as a joke. The OP told him she was embarrassed, and it wasn't as if she was going to use it.

Now the OP is wondering if she was the a**hole here since her friend is still angry with her. Keep scrolling to see how people reacted.

The OP asked if she's an a**hole for throwing a inappropriate birthday gift in the trash.

She explained that she invited some of her friends over for her birthday party recently.

While they were having dinner, one of OP's friends announced that he wanted her to open his gift in front of everyone while they were still eating.

The OP waited until she had opened every other gift before doing that one, and when the time came, she unwrapped the gift while everyone was still at the table. To the OP's surprise, her friend had bought her a big black dildo!

Everyone was in fits of laughter at the OP's embarrassment, so she angrily threw the dildo in the trash.

But the OP's friend was offended and told her he paid 50 pounds for it as a joke.

Now the OP is wondering if she was the a**hole here since her friend is still angry with her.

Here's how people reacted.

"They should be glad you simply threw it in the trash rather than directly at them."

"The gift was inappropriate."

"You have no reason to feel bad about someone's expensive taste in inappropriateness."

"It wasn't a gift for you, it was a gift for himself."

NTA.

"It was a waste of a gift."

"He knew you wouldn't use it."

"Why in the world would he spend so much money on a joke gift."

"He bought it for a joke, the joke was made."

"He's lucky you didn't chuck him out the door."

"What a jerk."

"Don't clown me. I'll clown you right back."

"He is welcome to fish it out of the trash and take it home."

What were you supposed to do?

What's your take on this situation? Do you think the OP overreacted and the gift was just a bit of fun, or do you think her friend was out of line?

We would love to hear your opinions on this. You can share your thoughts with us in the comment section.

Stephanie