Dec 10th 2009 By Emily Tan
Christmas may be the time for laughter and joy. However, it's also been the holiday where some of the strangest -- and, many times, ugliest -- things have been created. From
crazy Christmas light displays to
the infamous bad holiday sweater, there's no denying that Dec. 25 can really bring the ugly.
While it wouldn't be Christmas without a tree, there are some that we wish never existed. We've already showed you
a group of trees that definitely make the "worst" list, but here are some more that have made Lemondrop's ugly list.
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Christmas Tree Disasters
Christmas trees that may make you rethink how you're decorating yours this holiday season.
waltarrrrr, Flickr
Phil Walter, Getty Images
Christmas may be the time for laughter and joy. However, it's also been the holiday where some of the strangest (and many times ugliest) things have been created. From crazy Christmas light displays to the infamous bad holiday sweater, there's no denying that December 25th can also bring the ugly.
While it wouldn't be Christmas without a tree, there are some that we wish never existed. Here are some of the trees that made Lemondrop's ugly list.
Dolls may still be a popular Christmas present, but we're sure that no one will ever want to see doll heads replace those colorful shiny ball ornaments.
Brandon Cirillo, Flickr
Tin foil, streamers and even a big red bow couldn't help this poor tree out.
waltarrrrr, Flickr
These trees are a perfect Christmas centerpiece -- if you lived in outer space.
Carol Browne, Flickr
Not only would PETA be mad at this, but Yetis would be in uproar if they knew their coats were being used as Christmas decorations.
several_bees, Flickr
Pepto Bismol meets "White Christmas."
xcode, Flickr
Coke can make lots of things better. Unfortunately, this isn't one of them.
Anders Ljungberg, Flickr
Who knew tinsel could actually be the tree opposed to just decoration for one?
elston, Flickr
The Green Movement may have gone a little too far with this one.
zen, Flickr
This phantom should have probably been left at the opera.
mygothlaundry, Flickr
When the Christmas lights don't work or all the ornaments broke, stuffed monsters and a John Malkovich name tag will always save the day.
Vidiot, Flickr
More Good Stuff on the Web
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Retailers must be getting desperate...shop at this store, get a free side of bacon?! (Burbia)
22 awesomely terrible Christmas Sweaters (Maxim)
Inner monologue of a Twilight fan (HolyTaco) (site NSFW)
Awkward Holiday Dinners -- how to cope (Lemondrop)
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Saturday 12 December
By solomeeo
The second looks like an elk rack
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Saturday 12 December
By Lawrence Cox
I thought the comments were SUPPOSED to be about the CHRISTMAS TREES! Anyways, I remember when I was a kid my parents bought this stupid aluminum tree and you had this box that sat in front of it. It had a light bulb in it and a motor and a when turned on it would spin this circle that had a red, blue, yellow and green shades on it.. The tree was already decorated so I guess you'd call it the first artificial Christmas tree.
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Monday 14 December
By Kate
That "stupid" aluminum Christmas tree is selling on Ebay for anywhere from $100.00 to $2000.00!
Monday 14 December
By Steven Mark Pilling
I had one of those too, Lawrence. According to what Kate posted, I sure wish my parents had kept it! I can only assume that that horrible pasty pink monstrosity of a Christmas tree was photoed in Dakota Fanning's house!!
Monday 14 December
By icetease24
Those "stupid" aluminum trees are NOW worth big bucks!
Saturday 12 December
By Minday
okay cool, I just don't understand who these AOL workers think they are. So they have different tastes!! Big deal!! I don't understand why these people take the time to make a news page to show trees they don't like, and make fun of them to the world. What productive comes out of that? Nothing. I know that people will say that if I don't like it, don't look at it, but I just want to say that I didn't look at those pictures, I saw this link and since it's for the public eyes, I would say what I think about it. Freedom of speech, right? Or has that been taken away too?
Seriously people, first the basic liberties of life are taken away. Now AOL workers making fun of people's taste is entertainment. What has this country come to?
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Monday 14 December
By rachael
I agree FREEDOM OF SPEECH, do you think your the only one with that right, so what if they commented on a few christmas trees that they didnt find appealing, its not like they were making fun of ugly kids or ugly people, they are trees!!! the trees have no rights but aol does the freedom of speech applies to everyone not just some!!
Monday 14 December
By Sandee
I think all the Christmas trees are beautiful in their own way. Its Christmas, remember why we are celebrating. Its Jesus birthday. Jesus is the reason for the season. Lets all give each other a break and be nice for a change. The world needs peace and Jesus more and more. God bless us all.
Monday 14 December
By Joe Papierz Jr
I'm sure youv'e noticed that in the last few years it has become good sport to make fun of people and call them names anonomously on the Internet. It's become the fastest growing hobby in the world.
Monday 14 December
By Ann
I have two this year. One is in my living room's by the front window and the other one is in my bedroom. And....And....the one inside my bedroom looks just like photo number 5! I am not kidding! And I love it! I am happy with the end results and I am very proud of my little,white, bedroom, christmas tree. Last yr I decorated it white, with blue and silver. So, this yr I felt like decorating in purple. And oh, my what a great resemblance that is from photo number 5! Cheers!
Saturday 12 December
By jbjg24m
damn spammers ! they're everywhere, they're everywhere!
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Monday 14 December
By mike
Who wrote this atrocious article? Why did nobody proofread it? My developmentally-impaired son writes better than this! And why is it that spammers are all you see in AOL comments anymore? Did they chase everyone else away with warning letters and threats so peddlers of viruses and photoshopped pics could take over? Shameless and detestible, AOL!
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Thursday 17 December
By Brandon
This goes to Minday. Miday i rather have a enjoying story about cool ,and ugly trees then hearing the REAL news about Iraq and al that shit. And if you don't like the stories they posted than switch to something ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!
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Monday 14 December
By scout
The 8th picture has the wrong "too" it says "to" should be "too"I would figure AOL of all people would spell check.
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Monday 14 December
By bob
they are hidius
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Monday 14 December
By kat
Actually i dont even think those christmas trees are ugly probably people dont have MONEY to decorate them like they want them too. They are acutally pretty CREATIVE TO ME! lol i like em.
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Monday 14 December
By Kristi
Right on! People should be admired for their creativity..not put down. As a floral designer, I can tell you that it takes courage to express any such level of creativity. I always remind myself ,though, that beauty is truly is in the eye of the beholder.
Monday 14 December
By shar
Well...I see these tress as someones idea of a "Joke Tree"... and a few were display trees in a store not really decorated completely. Anyway...I've seen worse displays in Large office buildings and Hotels that paid a professional to decorate. ....But as they say "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
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Monday 14 December
By Positive
Lemondrop, how about a UNIQUE spin for this article: write something POSITIVE, instead of critical? These trees are the expression of someone who wanted to be creative for whatever reason. Some of them might be a spoof, so what? It could be that some folks don't have money to hire a designer to trim thier trees? Some looked FINE to me, like the outer space one. Some are very clever. I'm surprised that you didn't pick on Charlie Brown's Christmas tree!
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Monday 14 December
By Linda
CREATIVE??? more like the work of someone who has NO creative bent at all.