You know you've got one -- the friend you have to buy for. Of course, you love the silly goose, but half the time he or she drives you crazy. Maybe it's your brother's annoying girlfriend (or just your plain old brother). Your BFF from the second grade who you no longer have anything in common with but still talk to for "old times' sake." The creepy guy who weirds you out but gets you into all the free concerts you want.
Having a frenemy can be tough, and buying for him or her even tougher. But there are gifts your friend will love -- and that might even benefit you (and your friendship!). Fortunately, we've mastered the art of serving up the perfect jab with a bow on top. Check out our suggestions to get started, then click here for more cool gift ideas.
Perfect Gifts for Your Frenemy
For the vegetarian (c'mon, it's hilarious!): Wacky bandages $9, Fred Flare.
http://www.fredflare.com
You can pretend it's because she's a chef, but everyone else knows it's because she's psycho: Chef's knife earrings $50, Uncommon Goods.
http://www.uncommongoods.com
For the brother who refuses to shave that thing off: Braun Series 7 electric shaver $289, Braun.
www.braun.com
For the one who's always asking to borrow a tampon: Womens Hand Made Retro "Mermaid" Personal Case $24.99, Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com
Just so everyone knows who they're dealing with: In One Ear, Out the Other earrings $36, Shadowbox Art.
http://www.shadowboxart.com
For the one who can't find Mr. Right: Kiss Me frog prince $54, Sundog Company.
http://www.sundogcompany.com
For the one who could use some good luck: Garden in a Bag: Good Luck Clover $7.95, ShopSCAD.
http://www.earthlygoods.com
For the one with the POS car: Bell Sports Inc. Bell Premium Roadside Emergency Kit $21.99 - $44.55, AOL Shopping.
http://www.shopping.aol.com
For the prickly one: Barbed wire dinnerware $10 - $14 each, ShopSCAD.
http://www.shopscadonline.com
Because the more time your roommate spends at yoga class, the less chance she has to hog the TV: Devi "Earth" Yoga Mat $119.95, Devi Mats.
http://devimats.com/
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Wednesday 26 November
By amyshannoncook
Who the hecks got that kind of money to blow for the ridiculous suggestions and way too pricey for non family members! You Can do similer shopping ALOT less costly at your neighborhood Target or Walmart! Get real AOL, the majority of people out here are not high income! Give us some realistic tips, not high end crap!
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Friday 28 November
By Hallissa
Amy, nothing they suggested was "high end" or even close to expensive for what they were selling, stop whining. Just because it's not "realistic" for you doesn't it isn't for everyone else.
Friday 28 November
By bret
amyshannoncook -- did you actually look at the price ranges. Looks to me like AOL had a little something for every budget. I saw several items under ten bucks, and one or two in the hundred-plus range. Everything else was somewhere in-between. I think you're just one of those anti-AOL types who never have anything good to say about AOL, but love to hang out there. Grow up, eh?
Friday 28 November
By bkbjones
Yes, there are much better gifts Amy...like spelling lessons so you don't embarrass yourself, your parents or your teachers with your horrendous spelling.
Thursday 25 December
By Glynn
dude some of them are pricy, some of them are under $30
And know what? Its not just about family. I dont like my family, infact were against each other. My friends are weird, but i love them more then my family.
Butif your seriously that cheep, get a life. i save up my money all yar to get my friends a gift.
Wednesday 26 November
By Eric
Agreed. Who the hell has money to waste money on their enemies?
Are you rude? Maybe you should think again
http://www.curiousread.com/2008/11/are-you-rude-maybe-you-should-think.html
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Wednesday 26 November
By Janet
How mean spirited can you get? I can't think why a pair of slippers would mean your feet stink! I hope the writer has some one in thier life to show them love, because they sure don't know what it is!
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Friday 28 November
By kim otterson
Well, my sister -in-law gave me a CAR FRESHENER for a gift and she told me she had been giving these to her childrens teachers! As gifts too. This is most offensive, I felt very sorry for my nieces and nephew. And sorrier for there
mother, This person has no grip on reality and has no idea what a true heartfelt gift is. If you can't afford a gift, a card is enough it is the thought that counts. I got a differnt "thought" on my gift. Even a hand made card would had ment more to me than the car freshner, but know she refuses to let the chld
Wednesday 26 November
By sprocketlaunch
I guess passive aggressive people need to shop too. If even your gifts need to be a jab, then you should seek help to restore your self esteem to a point where it no longer feels good to put other people low.
I guess that wouldn't make an exciting article, though.
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Wednesday 26 November
By Your Majesty
glad to know this whole thing was a big scam to promote the book in the last picture, the band aids are funny though i know a couple of vegetarians that will be getting those
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Wednesday 26 November
By NicoleMN
Uhh.... why would any one buy a "frenemy" an ipod dock or a vintage camera?? Wow, I might try and make a frenemy's if that's what is being handed out!!
But the knife earings- classic choice!
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Wednesday 26 November
By barbra
wow people...these gifts...at least the first 18 are meant to be funny! lighten up! the 2nd batch of gifts were not meant for the "frienemy catagory". anyway....the premis was humor. and, if you had a friend you "loved to hate" as the article implies....these gifts were pretty good choices. Merry Christmas to all
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Wednesday 26 November
By de
I DON'T BUY PRESENTS FOR PEOPLE I DON'T LIKE!
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Friday 28 November
By Donna
I couldn't agree more.
Wednesday 26 November
By myloanking
WOW LOOK at www.lilhookster.com
Perfect collectable gifts under $24.00
Women must have let me know if you like them/
smiles
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Wednesday 26 November
By Pickles
I wouldn't spend that much money on a friend. Forget spending it on someone who I don't even like! Who comes up with this stuff? They obviously are living in some sort of fantasy world.
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Wednesday 26 November
By Tink
Why is the multi media now shoving speciality stores down our throats? I like a good recommendation, but come on, are'nt we sensible enough to make our own decisions. It's time for everyone make up their own minds. If it were up to the media, you'd be only shopping at WalMart and eating nothing but pizza. Be careful what you see- it clouds your sense of reality. I don't buy gifts for people I don't like. It's mean.
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Wednesday 26 November
By Kenneth
The heck with the gift ideas......Why the hell can't AOL post pictures so that after the first picture you can actually see not only the whole picture but the caption?? No amount of sliding the screen around seems to fix this and it happens every damned day!!!!!!
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Wednesday 26 November
By get a life
For all those people that are complaing about not wanting to buy presents for people you dont like, get over it! The whole thing is a joke! I thought some of those gifts were hiarious!! I could think of a couple people to give those knife earrings to!
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Friday 28 November
By ddvwrght
1. I think it's a great idea if you have that kind of money to spend, especially in
your workplace, if you have to do one of those silly secret-santa things, then it's a great idea if you draw someone's name that you really don't care for, you can get some gift with a crappy hint to it.
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