Engraving a gift can add an extra layer of meaning, transforming a good gift into a perfect one. Nevertheless, there are occasions when these engravings may have unintended consequences and detract from the gift’s overall appeal.
Keeping this concept in mind, here are some innovative gift engravings that had a significant impact, altering the experience for everyone involved!
“Personalised wine glass. It did not turn up on time.”
The inclusion of “nice one” at the conclusion adds a touch of tragic irony to this message. Hopefully, the recipient will find humor in it despite the mishap!
“Got my mom an iPad, had it engraved.”
The suitability of this side depends on its intended use. While it may not be ideal for a tablet, it could serve well as a chopping board!
“For years, my dad put a pizza pan on his Christmas list, and I refused to get it because it was too boring. This year, I finally broke down and got him one.”
The concept of this person consistently giving their father incredibly extravagant and expensive gifts, while the father quietly longs for a simple pizza pan, resonates with humor and irony.
“So my engraved spoon arrived today…”
I couldn’t possibly use this without feeling like my brain might burst into flames. What kind of creature would even consider such a thing? They can go fork themselves.
“When siblings give gifts.”
The classics never lose their charm! Writing “fart” on something that belongs to your sibling is a timeless prank.
“My sister bought me this ring with our birthstones for my birthday with a super sentimental message engraved on the inside.”
Why label them as the “best” sibling? That might make them too comfortable, and that’s definitely not what you want!
Found Buried In The Soil…
Given that these appear to be off-brand AirPod clones, it’s not surprising to encounter such issues, is it?
“So I donated some money to my alma mater to personalize a brick. Success?”
Personally, I believe turning this brick into something else is the best option, but I’m unsure if the school will share the same sentiment! It’s also impressive that it only cost them around $11. What a steal!
“Must’ve wanted a different game.”
It’s hard to say what’s sadder: the fact that they traded this in or that someone actually bought them this low-quality game in the first place.
“Free Laser engraving from Apple… why not!”
The fact that this picture was taken on a Samsung Galaxy just adds to the whole scenario, making it even more amusing!
“Engraving fail.”
This would make the perfect gift for someone who is very particular about language, as seeing them wear it out of politeness would be absolutely priceless!
Not Exactly What They Had In Mind…
I can envision the person who requested this struggling to articulate it via email. It’s reminiscent of something Mr. Peanutbutter would do, and I’m curious to see who gets that reference!
“My new brother-in-law got us a wedding present, engraved with a personal touch.”
If they choose to resell it, it might give the impression that the marriage ended on a rather sour note, to say the least!
“A friend told me to post this here, my new birth control comes in a plain white container and I had to decorate it.”
That’s a pretty clear indicator of what’s inside, to be fair! Also, the drawing is incredibly well done!
“I received this gift from my crush.”
I can’t imagine a gift that is both well-intentioned and simultaneously heart-wrenching like this little trophy!
“Bought an iPod on eBay a while ago. Poor Joe…”
If the person who received this iPod treated their relationship the same way they treated the back of the device, it’s no surprise that things ended in disaster!
“Engraved the iPod, boss!”
I have a feeling this might be an automated system! Let’s cut the machines some slack; they thought they were doing a good job and are just trying their best!
“First attempt at embroidering. Present for friends with young kids.”
I’m confident they’ll adore this gift, and their expression of appreciation might involve ripping out chunks of their own hair!
“My girlfriend let me engrave our kitten’s tag.”
It definitely gets the message across! I just hope you also engraved your contact information.
“I asked for a nice razor for my birthday from my boyfriend, engraving was a free optional extra!”
When I saw this, I initially thought it was a straight razor, and I couldn’t help but admire the bravery required to shave with such a razor.
“After being turned down by his dream school, my friend laser engraved the rejection letter.”
This serves as a physical reminder that you can strive for better, they’ll regret rejecting you, and you’ll prove yourself to everyone!
“This person’s awesome solution to covering up a large dent on their car.”
I wouldn’t necessarily call this “covering up,” but it’s definitely a clever way to turn a negative into a positive.
“Bought a watch for my girlfriend’s birthday, Engraving it with her favorite phrase.”
You had the opportunity to take the high road and engrave something sweet or loving, but instead, you chose to stoop to her level.
“This was engraved into a bench I found on one of my walks.”
This statement seems ambiguous and lacking context. Without further information, it’s difficult to interpret who “them” refers to or how this action could be helpful.
“The person who numbered the rooms in this building is a pro.”
I’m also puzzled by the numbering convention for this building. “800B” would seem more logical, but now I’m curious about the organization of this place.
“[…] I asked my sister what she wanted engraved on her iPad for her birthday.”
This is a classic example of “technically doing what you said,” and it’s executed quite effectively as well.
“I just engraved this name on an urn for a cat.”
An urn and a conveniently labeled container! Also, is it just me, or does this urn resemble an Etch A Sketch?
“Someone paid $100 for me to engrave this for them.”
I have a feeling I know what drink will go in here, but I’d rather not say it out loud because I hope I’m wrong.
“My personality.”
That’s relatable—I think most people share that personality trait. In a way, all humans are motivated by food to some extent.
“My dad got me a ‘personalized engraved bowl’ for christmas.”
Modern engravings do have a peculiar look to them, almost resembling markers in some cases!
“You can get your glasses engraved for only $3.”
Even at the cost of your priceless friendship with Scott.
“I recently sold my iPod Classic for £150. Not bad considering what I had engraved on it.”
I’m starting to agree with that guy’s sister from earlier. If you put a case on it, the engraving doesn’t really matter.
“Got my dad a pocket watch for my wedding at the weekend. Asked for an engraved capital R at the top. They took the instruction a bit too literally…”
Someone inquired whether they returned it for a replacement or kept it as a joke. Their response was, “I did both! I got it replaced, but they didn’t ask for this one back.”
“Why is the person on the back of the cinnamon toast crunch box eating cereal with a fork.”
Alright, it’s not technically an engraving, but it’s a permanent addition to a branded item that remains incredibly odd.
“My best friend’s wife had this engraved into his ring.”
This type of humor is what keeps a marriage fun and lively. Let’s hope it was intended as a lighthearted joke!
