Awkward Gifts From Grandmas Who Meant Well (35 Photos)

They say grandmas spoil their grandkids even more than parents do. They’ll happily grant any wish—even if that wish happens to be a toilet-shaped mug or a trippy psychedelic t-shirt. On top of that, grandmas love overflowing your wardrobe with hand-knitted creations: endless scarves, goofy sweaters, and even nose warmers. You never quite know what Grandma has up her sleeve, but one thing is for sure: whatever it is, it will be both hilarious and heartfelt.







“I asked for some new hats, and Grandma did not disappoint.”





“My 90-year-old grandma made me a vest ‘to wear to parties.’”



“My 84-year-old grandma apologized for walking around in her nightgown in front of us. I told her not to worry, it looked super comfy. Right then and there, she offered to let me wear a matching one. I couldn't say no to such a generous gift.”



“When Grandma buys you accessories for your Jeep.”



“My friend got this gift from his grandma.”



“Grandma gave me this photo album for graduation.”



“Grandma knitted us a shark blanket.”



“A birthday present from my grandma. She totally gets it!”



“My grandma gave me a coffee mug for work. She said, ‘Look, it looks like a toilet! I thought you’d get a kick out of it.’”



“My grandma is the absolute best!”



“Grandma mailed me this printed photo. Slowest picture message ever!”



“I showed my grandma a photo of a knitted helmet, and she made one just like it for me!”



“My seven-year-old daughter asked for fingerless floral gloves. Grandma delivered.”



“Grandma gave me this shirt today. I’m 34 years old.”



“Got this T-shirt from my grandma. She really knows how to pick 'em.”



“Grandma thought this was an appropriate blanket for a 24-year-old guy.”



“A friend jokingly told his grandma he wanted 100 items from the dollar store for Christmas. Grandma accepted the challenge.”



Grandma gave me a shirt that says, “I only go lower if you trim the lawn.” Pretty sure she had no idea what it actually meant.



“My friend’s grandma—G-Ma—gave him a framed picture of herself for Christmas.”



“I’m a middle-aged professional who eats out every day and never brings a packed lunch. My grandma has Alzheimer’s and gave me this lunchbox for my birthday. Thanks, Grandma! Looking forward to eating lunch with the Scooby-Doo gang tomorrow.”



“My conservative grandma found out my boyfriend and I moved in together and gave me this for Christmas.”



“Pretty sure this gift from Grandma was meant for one of my female cousins, but I’m holding onto it anyway.”



“Grandma was right!” The shirt reads: “All I care about is my beard. And maybe like three people and beer.”



“My great-aunt has a pillow made from my grandma’s old T-shirts.” The inscription reads: “This is a shirt I used to wear. Whenever you hold it, know I am there. Love, Grandma Rose.”



“Grandma made a quilt with a crossword puzzle featuring all of our names.”



“Grandma gave me a set of 1940s risqué playing cards. My apologies in advance if you spot your own grandma on one of them.”



“My brother trying on a gift from Grandma.”



“My grandma is 94 years old. She knitted me a nose warmer so I wouldn’t freeze. It’s 80 degrees outside.”



“Grandma knitted a scarf for me.”



“Grandma gave my brother a Twilight card because it said ‘cool’ on it.”



“Grandma gave me this mug that says ‘Best Friend.’”



“Grandma gave me her old TV so I could ‘finally play video games.’”



“I once mentioned to my grandma that I was worried about money. She sent me eight dollars.”



“Grandma knitted me a beanie.”