Quote Originally Posted by Kitsune06 View Post
I suppose I need to preface this post with the statement that this is my personal opinion. Nothing more, nothing less. The gift should be taken with the sincerity with which it was given. If he really, genuinely expected you to love and adore that basket, then the basket itself is not the gift- it's merely a physical manifestation of that very real love for you. However, if it was a fun gag gift, then sure, play along, give it away, use it as a white elephant gift, whatever... :
I hestitated posting to this one, but I agree. I also find it interesting that you are over-reacting so much. I think what's got your gourd is that he doesn't get why you prefer a lugged steel rivendell over a carbon racing bike. But part of not getting it is thinking the basket suits the bike. But I don't think he is trying to put you down, I think he is just doing his best to give you a gift he thought you would like. I second the idea of making it into a decoration, it could hold flowers, mail, all sorts of things. Just my 2 cents.