So Bad They're Good (At Being Bad)

March 19, 2008 7:32 PM

Bad Gift Emporium. Can't stand to look at that glittery unicorn statue from Aunt Ethel any longer? Can't bear to wear the hand-knitted sweater from Grandma Agnes (made from her own cat's hair)? Want to offer your horrific gift items to people who can truly appreciate them, or just share the misery? The Bad Gift Emporium is for you.
posted by amyms (13 comments total)

Amusing, but I think flash was a bad choice of interface for this. You can't link to specific gifts and navigation is sluggish.
posted by demiurge at 7:41 PM on March 19, 2008

I agree that the interface is disappointing, demiurge. I wanted to link to specific gifts, but I thought it was fun to explore.
posted by amyms at 7:44 PM on March 19, 2008

I love it, but yes, Flash makes it hard to enjoy.
posted by Miko at 7:57 PM on March 19, 2008

Did somebody say unicorn?
posted by Unicorn on the cob at 8:19 PM on March 19, 2008 [1 favorite]

Aw, shit. A few years back, my wife was given a crystal unicorn mobile that was custom made for this site. She felt as though it would be rude to not put it up, so it was hung in the kitchen, where I silently prayed that no-one would a) notice it or b) more importantly, comment on it, until the blessed day arrived when she felt her familial obligations had been satisfied, and it was carted off to Value Village.
posted by The Card Cheat at 8:54 PM on March 19, 2008

Ungrateful retches.
posted by The Light Fantastic at 11:10 PM on March 19, 2008

ummm...wretches....
posted by The Light Fantastic at 11:37 PM on March 19, 2008

ok...actually...those gifts suck.
posted by The Light Fantastic at 11:41 PM on March 19, 2008

...except for the fiber-optic feather sculpture on page 26....God! I AM stoned!
posted by The Light Fantastic at 11:47 PM on March 19, 2008

Why are kittens submitted as "bad" gifts? Are they not adorable enough? Too full of love, perhaps? I mean, dang.
posted by the littlest brussels sprout at 2:06 AM on March 20, 2008

Bad navigation emporium. I flipped through 16 pages and couldn't find any glittery unicorn statues.
posted by Wolfdog at 4:25 AM on March 20, 2008

The Creepy Evil Octopus on page 7 was clearly submitted by someone who is boring and not fun, because that thing is incredible. I am heartbroken it is not AVAIL.
posted by louche mustachio at 4:49 AM on March 20, 2008

Somewhat related: Truly awful stuff. [via] [via]
posted by Dr-Baa at 6:26 AM on March 20, 2008