FATHERS. They are notoriously difficult to shop for because even if they do have a hobby, they have either bought everything for themselves already or their hobby-related items are so ridiculously expensive, you’d have to borrow money from your dad just to buy the present for your dad.
And while socks and jocks might be fairly monotonous gifts, at least they’re somewhat useful.
Sometimes, however, kids attempt to veer away from the tried-and-tested undergarments and get something really meaningful for dad.
But it doesn’t always go well.
Here are a few fantastic Fathers’ Day gifting fails.
1. Retirement home welcome mat.
No matter what age, a dad doesn’t want to consider he’s nearing retirement.
Even if he’s in a retirement home, he will not accept that he’s reached retirement age.
So, anything related to retirement – mats, hats, coffee mugs – will probably not be well-received.
2. Best grandpa T-shirt
If you want to see your dad break down and cry on Father’s Day, then hand him this T-shirt.
This is particularly disappointing if the gift giver is a teenage daughter.
3. Braai-scented cologne
Who doesn’t want to smell like a braai all the time? Just think of it, your dad wakes up, showers, sprays on his eau-de-braai and heads off to his morning meeting where he’s greeted with a room full of gagging colleagues.
Nothing says love like this bottle of meat.
4. Cap hair
For the balding father, you could consider the cap that comes with its own ‘not-incredibly-realistic-looking’ hair.
This is a lovely way to accentuate his embarrassing feature while providing some important sun protection.
5. Sandal socks
When your dad is walking around the house, he needs to keep his feet warm but he’d look silly just wearing socks, right?
This is the perfect solution, socks with the illusion of sandals being worn can make dad feel sophisticated, but comfortable as well.
6. Fart filters
Rather than constantly buying new jocks for dad every year, these fart filters will not only freshen the room, but protect his undergarments for that much longer!
7. Hug coupons
While this might be sweet from a 5-year-old, it starts getting a bit old when a 15-year-old son is still regurgitating this insanely cheap gift.
8. Beer-scented soap
Just like the braai-scented cologne, while the taste of beer might be really appealing, smelling like a brewery when going about your day-to-day activities might not be ideal. Particularly if your dad is a teacher or police officer.
9. Rock pets
Again, sweet from a five-year-old… possibly less so from a teenager. Although at least it won’t poo on the rug.
While these gift ideas might not be helpful, at least you won’t feel so bad giving dad those jocks and socks again this year!
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