I fall into the latter category. At one point while I was growing up my dad gave my recently-divorced aunt a glow-in-the-dark vibrator for Christmas and everyone thought it was hilarious. My sister and I had to pretend we didn’t understand what it was. I definitely also have known people who would be mortified to hear that story, much less have it happen to them. It really does just depend on the dynamic.
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MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
It’s entirely possible for a mother & son to have a loving, honest, and very Open relationship. They can discuss anything and be supportive.
Giving that kind of gift could fit right in with the dynamic. Or, a family could enjoy giving “gag gifts” and it could be one of those.
It does not have to be a weird or bizarre gift.
slackassassin@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
True, fair, and open minded. But if that were the case, though, then the question wouldn’t need to be asked.
warm@kbin.earth 3 weeks ago
Yeah, context is very important. It goes from fucking weird, to funny depending.