70 Grandmas That Had Their Families Laughing At Their Terrible Gifts

Grandmas are the best. They always have candy, they are awesome cooks, and they say “yes” when mom and dad say “no.” They have a way of snuggling into grandkids hearts and give their unconditional love day in and day out. If there’s ever anyone on your side, grandma will be among the first to step up in line.

And then there’s the gifts. Most of the time, grandma nails it. If she can afford it, the grandchild’s wish is her command. But then there’s those grandmas that have a mind of their own. Whether they just don’t really understand what they are buying or they just misinterpret entirely the taste of their grandkids – sometimes these gifts leave their families with scratching their heads and bursting out in laughter.

We’ve collected 70 of the funniest “grandma fail” gifts ever given – get ready to laugh along with the grandkids who received them.

1. No One Is More Prepared For Winter

This sweet grandma is from Florida and therefore doesn’t experience harsh winters. She must be extra worried for her grandson who lives much farther north in Boston. Now, thanks to his thoughtful grandma, he is more than prepared for any cold weather that comes his way.

2. Grandma Knows What He Likes

Grandma wanted her grandson to have a new coffee mug for work. And she took some time to put extra thought into it telling him, “You know, because it looks like poop and I know you think that’s funny.” The look on his face says it all.

3. Baby, It’s Cold Outside

That is, if you consider 80 degrees to be cold. Perhaps at age 94, this great-grandma senses temperature differently than the rest of us. Whatever the case, she made it for her grandson because she said it was too cold. Perhaps she was thinking ahead for the season change, which in that case he will be quite stylish.

4. Jeep Accessory: Grandma Style

When you get a new jeep, naturally you want to find the coolest accessories around to add your own flair and style. Cue in grandma – she’s got you covered.

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5. What “Gaming” Means To Grandma

Grandma caught wind that her grandson was into gaming, so she’s got him covered. Personally, I think these slide puzzles are fun, but I’m guessing that’s not what this grandson had in mind.

6. Grandma Stress Reliever

This is one incredibly sweet grandma. When her grandchild briefly mentioned they were stressed about a money situation, she did what she could. While this $8 may not go far in today’s money, the sentiment behind it is priceless.

7. Looks Like We’ve Got Another Mystery On Our Hands

This grandma sent this as a birthday gift to their adult grandchild who gladly reports they plan on proudly taking it to work to carry their lunch. I think they will be the grooviest kid in the breakroom.

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8. When You Ask Grandma For A New Hat . . .

She does not disappoint. This talented grandma not only delivered a hat that exceeds all expectations, she even made a matching one for the baby. Though, we aren’t sure how impressed he is with that facial expression he’s sporting.

9. All The Love

Though this grandson thinks likely the present was meant for one of his girl cousins, he can’t be sure. But, what he is sure of – he decided to keep it. And, apparently his dog is a big fan too.

10. A Flattering Neckline

His 84-year-old grandma apologized for wearing her nightgown in front of the family. Naturally, being the good grandson he is he told her it was no problem and actually looked very comfortable. Not missing a beat, grandma went and fetched one for him to wear. Let’s give this grandson some high five points – and granny too. I mean, this nightgown does flatter his neckline after all.

11. Ready To Party

This stylish grandson is now ready for a night out on the town. He opened up a box that came in the mail from his 90-year-old grandma who had made him this vest that he could wear to parties. No doubt he will be the center of attention.

12. She Gets It, Man

It was his birthday and what better present could a grandson get from his loving grandma. He seems pretty pleased overall as he snaps this selfie with the caption, “She gets it, man.” Though it’s hard to put into words, we have to agree. If nothing else, it’s certainly an unforgettable present.

13. “Matching” Socks

Well . . . kind of. They do match in color and style, but everything else seems a little off. But it will work great if he’s the kind of person where one leg tends to get a little colder than the other.

14. A Guinea Pig Christmas

Nothing screams Christmas more than guinea pigs – at least according to this grandma. Though, we have to admit, they do look really cute in the Christmas hats.

15. Christmas Alligator

This granddaughter has a suspicion that her grandmother likes to give gag gifts on purpose but act innocently about it. It’s a creative gift where the alligator eyes light up in a swimming pool as it floats around. There’s just one problem, this granddaughter doesn’t own a pool . . .

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16. Snuggle Up

Though this grandson agrees this is an awesome birthday present, he questions how appropriate it is for a 26-year-old man. Thankfully it at least looks very soft and cozy.

17. A Not-So-Protective Helmet

But we will admit, extremely stylish. In the category of cool hats, this grandma nailed it.

18. Merry Vegetable Christmas

Grandma raided her daughter’s garden, found a cucumber, and then naturally put a bow on it and gave it for Christmas. At least the red and green do look very festive together.

19. Super Mario – Grandma Style

This grandma put her talents to use and meshed it with her grandson’s love for gaming. Not only is her workmanship beautiful, she gave a present that will be treasured for a lifetime.

20. Embroidery + Meme = Awesome

This grandma must keep up on popular internet meme’s recreating Nyan Cat for her grandchild. No doubt every time these towels get used, a big smile will ensue. This grandma combined her old school talent with popular culture and won her grandchild’s heart.

21. Andrew Jackson Photo Album

At first glance, it appears this grandma took the time to make a memorable album for her granddaughter’s graduation. Imagine her surprise when she opens it up to find it full of identical “photos” of Andrew Jackson’s face on each page. I think this is a gift everyone of us would enjoy getting.

22. So Close, Yet So Far

What’s true is her 7-year-old granddaughter asked for fingerless gloves with flowers on them. Grandma fulfilled her request . . . not sure who’s going to tell her those aren’t appropriate “flowers” for a 7-year-old.

23. Traditional Grandma

When grandma found out her lovely granddaughter was planning on moving in with her boyfriend, she did what any grandmother would do. Find the most old fashioned, skin covering nightgown possible.

24. Cats Rule

Well, at least they do in whatever universe they are planning to take over in this shirt. At least this grandson will be warning everyone of the impending doom with his awesome space cat shirt whenever he is brave enough to wear it.

25. Not So Yeezy Shoes

This grandchild says, “When grandma gets you Yeezy’s for Christmas.” Though some would agree perhaps they can rival the style of the popular Yeezy shoe, all will agree she spent significantly less money on them.

26. Grandma’s Got Him Covered

Well, he is all covered from head-to-toe in these PJ’s, and they are very colorful to boot. But, the emblem on the front may not be what grandma thought it was.

27. Cool Grandson

Grandma is clearly a fan of her grandson and picked out this card because the inside said he was “cool.” Although it could be argued this is not the traditional card a grandson might receive from his grandma.

28. Miscalculated Height

Now, if her grandson only grows maybe 10 or so more feet in height, perhaps this scarf would be more proportionate. For now though, no one can deny how cozy it looks.

29. A Purrfect Night’s Sleep

This 24-year-old reports, “My grandma believes this is an ‘acceptable’ blanket for a man my age to sleep under. I’m totally cool with it.” And why not, when grandma gives you a blanket, the most appropriate response is to sleep with it.

30. Picture Message Snail Mail Edition

Grandma decided to send her granddaughter some pictures in the mail – that she took with her phone. Try to wrap your head around that one.

31. When Grandma Buys You A Shirt, You Wear The Shirt

Sure, you might be a grown 34-year-old man, but why not stay young at heart? Obviously this good-natured grandson feels the same way.

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32. Scrabbled Grandkids

What a talented and creative grandma. She took her grandkids’ names and made a Scrabble quilt from them. So, I wonder whose name earned the highest points?

33. Tuna Can Christmas

This grandson is confused as the the rest of us. But, at least his pantry will be a little fuller, so why not?

34. Turkey Day Has Never Been So Stylish

I don’t know if anyone is more ready for Thanksgiving than this stylin’ grandson. Something tells me that his hat will be the talk of the day – as it very well should be.

35. Think Twice Before You Challenge This Grandma

Grandma asked her grandson what he wanted for Christmas. Being the humorous guy he is, he answers “100 things from the Dollar Store.” Now, everyone knows he didn’t literally mean it. But . . . his wish is grandma’s command.

36. Frugality At Its Best

Though it’s a bit untraditional to give used soap as a gift, it is useful, so we will give granny credit for that.

37. Coolest.Grandma. Ever

She’s sassy, she’s stylish, she’s got a great smile . . . and she really knows how to decorate a frame. Who wouldn’t love a grandma like this?

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38. We’ll Say The Reindeer Are Dancing

When this granddaughter got this “educational” vest as a gift, why let it be a lesson in nature? Let’s just say the reindeer are dancing.

39. Takes One To Know One

Clearly, this grandma has a great sense of humor. We can only wonder what great gift is inside when she picks out awesome wrapping paper like that.

40. Misguided Interpretation

This grandson says, “My grandma got me this shirt, I don’t think she gets it.” We are guessing she doesn’t either, but it will certainly be a gift this grandson will never forget once he gets over the shock of receiving it.

41. “I Made It Myself”

At least that’s the claim this grandma gave her granddaughter when giving this new towel to her. And we say new, because see the little plastic tag holder on it? Hmm, we’ll let her granddaughter be the judge of this situation.

42. Proof You Are Never Too Old For A Monster Truck

Sure, this grandson may be 29-years-old. Sure, he’s on his own buying his own groceries and all. But why rush this whole growing up thing?

43. Next Time Think Twice Before Asking Grandma To Order The Cake

Or . . . maybe not. It was time for the baby shower and grandma got nominated to be on cake duty. She certainly delivered in hilarious fashion.

44. When You Need A Curtain, Just Ask Grandma

This home decorating grandma chips in her expertise but has her grandson reporting, “Came home to find my grandma bought me this flag and hung it from my window. I’m not gay.” Perhaps grandma just thought his room needed a little more color added to it.

45. Who Doesn’t Love A Kitty In Suspenders?

Sure, we all agree this little kitten is as cute as a button. But, what might be questionable is why this grandma bought the shirt for her grandson in the first place. If nothing else, it will be quite the conversation starter.

46. A Sticky Situation

Typically, 12-year-old girls like to craft. In this particular case, this young girl enjoys making duct tape crafts. Not to be left out of her contribution, grandma gets her some tape. I think it’s safe to say she didn’t take time to read the packaging.

47. So, Grandma Heard I Liked Computers . . .

First, it must be cleared up that surely this grandma doesn’t mean to insinuate her grandson is an “idiot.” Second, with the generation he’s in, it’s safe to say he probably is quite knowledgeable with computer skills. But, when grandma heard he liked computers, she wanted to make sure he’s getting all the help available to him and for that reason, it’s quite a sweet gesture.

48. Hawaii To The Rescue

Who wouldn’t want to take a vacation to Hawaii? And if you can’t, the next best thing is to wear a “Hawaiian print T-shirt.” We can only imagine the look on the face of the sales associate that sold it to her – and the look on her grandson’s face when he received it.

49. Grandma’s Gift Was On Point

At least that’s what her loving son wrote about it. What’s clear is this grandma must know her grandson very well and found a shirt that he would appreciate – though might not expect from his very own grandma.

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50. A Shirt Everyone Would Love

This isn’t a bad fail gift at all because probably everyone would love to receive a gift like this. But we will give this grandma credit for not being generic about it. Most certainly, her grandchild will have to think a little harder before spending it with a “shirt” that looks that cool.

51. Never Too Old For Barney

Sure, she just turned 19-years-old, but who says you ever have to outgrow Barney? On another note, it really does look delicious, so she at least has that to look forward to.

52. A Not-So Positive Outlook

Sure, there’s the typical stereotype we have in our minds about how grandmas should be. But who says they have to fit that mold? Certainly not this grandma who apparently has a great sense of humor with her granddaughter.

53. Way Over Her Head

Grandma bought this for her 2-year-old grandson. First, it’s quite obvious she either didn’t read the bell or the saying went over her head. Second, is giving a two-year-old a bell a great idea anyhow? All I can imagine is the child ringing the bell all day long . . .

54. Nothing Says I Love You Like A Homemade Card

Sure, it looks like something for a toddler and it’s hard to understand why it would be given to anyone older. But you still have to appreciate the time and effort this grandma put into it.

55. On First Appearance, It Looks Sweet . . .

We’d like to hope grandma didn’t notice the inside, and perhaps that’s entirely possible, for the sentiment on the outside is the sweetest. Or, is she a very ornery grandma that likes to catch her grandchild off guard?

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56. It’s The Thought That Counts

Perhaps this granddaughter was truly in need of a marble paper towel holder, which if is the case, that’s very thoughtful of grandma. But, something tells us it was a random gift that leaves everyone feeling a little confused.

57. Pikachu Awesomeness

One thing is for sure, this grandma is overflowing with talent. One can only imagine the hours it took to create, and thankfully this grandchild will have the memory of the gift to last a lifetime.

58. How Many Sexy Guys Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb?

This grandson writes, “The fact I got this from my 78-year-old grandma is the best gift of the year.” It certainly does leave one scratching their head why she chose it, but one thing is for sure, he will never forget receiving it.

59. Not So Innocent Frogs

The recipient of this gift writes, “Opened our gift from Mike’s grandmother . . . no words.” I can’t agree more. One can only wonder where she will decide to put them on display . . . or on second thought, perhaps she shouldn’t.

60. Money Cake

Now, that’s a fun way to give $60 in one dollar bills. Grandma certainly took time to put this together and even added the bright red bow to complete the wonderful package.

61. Perhaps It’s A Hint To Go To Bible School?

By now we know grandmas think outside the box and this grandma is no exception. While we don’t know her exact motives for buying the backback, it certainly makes a statement.

62. Hear My Prayer

It’s time for Easter, and what says Easter more than chocolate praying hands?

63. Time To Make A Statement

Not sure if this young man will walk into the room first, or his belt buckle. But thanks to grandma, he will certainly make a statement with his new gift.

64. Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness

Grandma heard her grandson with into gaming, so grandma to the rescue. Perhaps she knows something the rest of us don’t and this will help his game performance to increase.

65. Not The Easter Grandma Was Thinking Of

Just imagine this family’s surprise when grandma showed up with the Easter Cake . . .

66. She Had No Idea

Grandma got her 12-year-old grandson this “fun” game for Christmas. Someone is going to have to explain to her it’s definitely not age appropriate.

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67. Untraditional Advent Calendar

Sure, this might be a fun gift from just about anyone else . . . except your grandma.

68. This Is Not A McDonald’s Shirt

Perhaps grandma knows her 11-year-old grandson likes McDonald’s, but this most certainly is a gift gone very wrong.

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69. Slight Misspelling

It appears the “L” and the “I” ran into each other. It’s supposed to say, “Happy Birthday Clint.”

70. Caught Grandma’s Eye

The recipient of this card says, “Grandma gave me this card for my bday. I’m a straight male.”

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