About 1970, my mother “won” a free record by calling in to a contest at the local radio station. She received a 45-RPM single, but at least it was something that she liked: King of the Road by Roger Miller. The record was clearly marked “Promotional use only”; it was obviously an extra the the radio station just had laying around.
So back to the OP, not a present that sucked, but a prize that sucked.
well, and if they used it in a contest, it was used “promotionally” only … albeit slightly off-label use 
I once acquired a promotional record by winning it as a door prize at a school dance. It actually wasn’t bad, for a bar band that was one of hundreds trying to be the E Street Band.
I won an lp of the Godspell soundtrack and tickets to the movie on a radio call-in. I enjoyed both.
I won the 2 CD set of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, and a chunk of the actual Berlin wall (wrapped in German Newspaper) that had just been torn down.
The Giant Hoodie Co is online only. No brick and Mortar.
They only have one size. Altho’ they recently added a kids one.
They will print anything but emojis.
They have some preprinted ones and picture ones.
Few color choices. Added some new colors last year. Tie-dyes and such.
I like to buy the mistake ones. You get no choice. It’s random what you get. They are half the price.
They are absolutely the best hoodies I’ve ever owned. I have these freakishly long arms and I’ve never had a hoodie before that didn’t turn out to be mid-forearm after the first wash. These ones are comfy around the neck. No bunchy feeling.
I think the “Go Away” was ordered to say that. It was clearly a little off center in its placement. Like I said a mistake they felt needed re-doing.
Go look at their site. It’s great.
For reasons I still don’t understand, this Christmas my FIL bought me, my husband, and my son Spider-Man costumes. Miles Morales, Peter Parker and Ghost Spider, respectively. I guess we maybe have Halloween costumes come this October?
He wasn’t home for Christmas so we just got these in the mail, his only comment being a directive for me to “keep those boys in line!” Which is stupid and sexist.
Why is that sexist? I say it all the time to my daughter. She has two boys. I say “keep those boys in line” or “keep those boys safe” She’s the boss of them. It’s her job.
Perfectly cromulent thing to say. IMO
ETA…I also say “keep those boys on a short leash” no disrespect to dogs. I don’t literally mean put a leash on them, I mean keep them close to you in that situation.
He was telling me to keep my son and my husband in line. I am not my husband’s keeper, and it’s not my responsibility to manage his behavior.
Ok. I don’t know your FILs and your relationship.
So I suppose it was not a good thing for him to say to you.
I thought it something I didn’t know about that phrase.
So sorry.
Are these the Mystery Boxes?
Back to failed presents, my daughter gifted me a blanket for Christmas this year.
We live in the tropics, where blankets are mostly superfluous to need. We currently have the aircons going 24/7, and even in winter, the temp rarely gets below 24c.
Now admittedly, it IS a nice blanket, made from the shaved hair of pre-pubescent llamas by pre-pubescent villagers in Outer Kazfuckistan or somewhere.
But it’s a fucking blanket.
I’ll take it. Yay!
Always wanted a fucking blanket.
Speaking of fucking ‘things’, have you seen that (I think it might be tiktok or whatever) clip of a little girl seeing a goat in her backyard?? I have no idea how to embed links here but here is teh url: G-Spot on Instagram: "No, it’s a FUCKING goat. #goat #fuckinggoat #childrenswear Repost from @dj_fattony_ • jonnyimnotsorry"
just go to show how important the “llamas” is in your sentence …
ahhh … back on topic:
wifey got gifted a “vibrating platform” (as seen on TV, need I say more) to stand on and burn those pesky calories …
I have a hard time selling it unused for 20% of its original price
can I interst you in a straight-trade? (j/k)