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What Your Last Minute Christmas Gift Really Says (PHOTOS)

What Your Last Minute Christmas Gift REALLY Says
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Senior Comedy & Viral Editor, The Huffington Post

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Christmas Eve is less than 24 hours away, so if you haven't gotten all your gifts by now, you're probably Googling "last minute gifts" as you read this. Don't panic -- there's still time to get an acceptable gift for everyone on your list. But while you're shuffling around the mall in a frenzy today, don't forget to think about what you're really saying with what you buy. Take these 13 typical last-minute gifts for example. You may think you're fooling the recipient into thinking you shopped for weeks, but many last minute gifts reveal just how little you know or care about the person it's for. See what we mean below and vote for the funniest last-minute gift.

What Your Last Minute Christmas Gift REALLY Says (PICTURES)
Nondescript Scarf(01 of11)
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What It Really Says: I didn't know your name until I drew you in Secret Santa. (Via Amazon)
Overly Complicated/Unnecessary Thing(02 of11)
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What It Really Says:: I didn't know what to get you so I decided to "wow" you with technology that you will never, ever use. (Via Sharper Image)
Soap/Perfume/Lotion Gift Sets(03 of11)
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What It Really Says: You are the least important female relationship I have. (via Bath And Body Collector)
Calendar(04 of11)
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What It Really Says: I got you the one thing no one can refuse this time of year, despite having one on their cell phone, computer, watch and just about everywhere else. (Via Hot Guys And Baby Animals)
Cheap Giftcard For An Expensive Store(05 of11)
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What It Really Says: I was buying something big here for someone more important than you, and then remembered you on the way out. (Via Brookstone)
Pajamagram(06 of11)
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What It Really Says: The only thing I really know about you for sure is that you will go to sleep. And this place had overnight delivery. (Via Pajamagram)
Kindle(07 of11)
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What It Really Says: Sorry, you're not getting a bonus this year. (Via Amazon)
Ed Hardy Shirt(08 of11)
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What It Really Says: I'm your aunt/mom/grandma and I think this is what the kids are wearing these days. (Via Macy's)
Man Toiletries(09 of11)
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What It Really Says: You are definitely not the most important male relationship in my life, and you might smell bad. (Via Perfumezilla)
2D DVD Of A 3D Movie(10 of11)
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What It Really Says: This was that big popular movie this year, right? But only because it looked amazing in 3D? Enjoy watching it on your 27" dorm TV. (Via RTVChannel)
Snuggie(11 of11)
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What It Really Means: I either got this for you ironically and therefore your gift is a joke, or I actually got you a Snuggie and now you have to own a Snuggie. (Via As Seen On TV)

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