Summary
A Reddit user shared their frustration about receiving unwanted gifts from their grandmother, who did not listen to specific requests. The gifts included items like a hair drain cleaner and regular depth polyester sheets instead of the preferred items. The story resonated with many others who shared similar experiences.
Key Facts
- The Reddit user is a sourdough bread baker who received gifts that were not what they asked for.
- Instead of bread flour, their grandmother gave them all-purpose flour for Easter.
- On another occasion, the grandmother gave regular-depth polyester sheets instead of extra-deep cotton sheets.
- This post received 8,500 upvotes and nearly 1,000 comments from other users with similar experiences.
- Other commenters described getting gifts that were the opposite of what they requested.
- Some users noted that giving unwanted gifts might be a way to control or belittle the recipient.