5 Worst Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Valentine's Day is this Tuesday, and if you haven't gotten a gift yet, don't get anything on this list. We found the five worst gift suggestions, and they're all from actual places. Here they are:

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John Gichigi - Getty Images
1
Scrabble
"Cosmo" says: "Put a naughty twist on this crossword game by playing only suggestive words, or turn it into a game of strip-Scrabble."

Why it's lame: If you need Scrabble to spice up your sex life, a board game on Valentine's Day won't fix it.
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Tim Boyle - Getty Images
2
Costco Samples
SmartMarriages.com says: "[If] you're a member of a wholesale club, have fun eating all the free samples! Then fill in any empty holes left in your stomach by going out to lunch."
Why it's lame: It's hard to think of something less-romantic than wading through a crowded warehouse store to get a few Bagel Bites.
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flickr user tom.arthur
3
Dog Treats
AskMen.com says: "When you've first met a girl, you're unlikely to know her likes, dislikes, and diet restrictions. You always, however, know what kind of treats her dog will appreciate."
Why it's lame: Why would you know more about your girlfriend's dog than your actual girlfriend? On the other hand, throwing in a gift for her pet in ADDITION to her gift isn't a bad idea.
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flickr user fortuneless_cookie
4
Tools
"Seventeen" magazine says: "Guys like useful gifts. Things like fifteen-in-one screwdrivers, duct tape, and towropes are always good ideas."
Why it's lame: Guys don't really want romantic gifts, and tools are a "manly" choice, but there's just something that feels "serial killer" about giving him rope and duct tape as a gift.
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Dan Kitwood - Getty Images
5
Selling Yourself on eBay
"Cosmo" says: "Create a listing on eBay.com for your love and let your sweetie win the auction."
Why it's lame: Do I even need to explain this one? It's creative, but calm down: If you're struggling with what to give someone - guys can't go wrong with a massage or a spa treatment. And ladies, all your guy really wants is...well, you know.

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