What’s your weirdest Christmas tradition?
Whether it’s something pretty smart — like saran-wrapping your tree — or something a bit spicier, I bet nothing can top this one: a mom and daughter gifting each other the absolute ugliest ornaments they can find.
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From roosters in high heels to a faucet, Twitter user @juliamordaunt’s family definitely knows how to keep it weird.
And so it begins.
Meet Julia Mordaunt, the creator of the viral thread we’re about to explore. She’s the creative director for the band Phish, a graphic designer, and the proud family member to a mother and sister with a habit for buying very ugly ornaments.
However, this was the ornament that started it all.
Somehow, Julia’s sister thought this ornament would be hilarious to give to their mom. And she was damn right for that. This dog is so weird, yet so right. I’m really digging the polka dot top it’s wearing. Fashion!
Who was the target audience for this one?
I’m thinking this ornament with fluff for water was meant for…maybe a plumber? A tradesman of some kind? Someone who is really into home decor and has a small ornament of every appliance in their house? Who’s to say?
It’s serving Homer Simpson vibes.
My favorite thing about this ornament is obviously the little TV remote dangling from the arm rest. This thing was clearly meant to be given to dads and grandpas who grumble at how loud kids are and turn the volume on the news up higher.
I don’t even know what this is.
I sort of looks like a sloth, or maybe an octopus with lips? Then again… maybe it’s Jar-Jar Binks with pearls. You know what, I’m gonna go with that one.
For all the farmers out there.
Why not have an ornament of a cow riding a lawn mower? My favorite thing about these ornaments is their construction. Not a straight line or clean paint job in sight, just glitter and vibes.
I need to know who thought of this one.
Who decided to come up with an ornament that features a rooster wearing high heels? Who decided that needed to be made? And who was in charge of the color scheme, Scooby and the Gang?
I like this guy!
Honestly, this little professor panda brings me joy. I don’t quite understand why he exists, but I know I like him. And the quality of this ornament is actually pretty high
Her sister’s tree had some real gems.
Like this squirrel who looks like he’s high and has no clue what he’s looking at. It’s clear to me that their mom did an AMAZING job finding the ugliest, most poorly made ornaments from this squirrel alone.
Something dark happened to this cardinal.
Now why does this cardinal look like it had an allergic reaction?
I knew I was right about their mom finding the weirdest ornaments. Where does one procure an oddly misshapen bird ornament? Only mom knows. (Etsy.)
This half finished Santa has seen some things.
I love this ornament. I love how little sense it makes. I love that someone found a Santa head and decided to improvise a body out of sprigs of plastic foliage and some holly for the feet. This is art.
Now he’s fancy!
There is no reason for this seahorse to be so bedazzled, but I know I love it. Someone thought, “You know what this needs? Pearls.” And I love them for that. What an insane choice.
This cat is a masterpiece.
I absolutely agree that this cat is adorable, I just also understand nothing about it. The head makes sense, but why the human arms? Why the weird skirt with the tail poking out of it? Guess we’ll never know.
Egg.
I mean, why not? A devilled egg is a hilarious ornament to have. It shows a real dedication to the smelliest, worst appetizer known to man. YES, I’m a devilled egg hater. No, I will not apologize. Take your weird fart food elsewhere.
What will 2021 bring?
We’ll have to wait to find out! In the meantime, which one of the ornaments did you think was the most horrifying? I’m gonna go with that rooster in high heels. That was something else, you know?
