It's the time of year when you're, basically, forced into showing up to the company Christmas party and probably buy something for someone you don't really want to spend money on. These are some of the strangest gifts given to coworkers... you can pretty much tell these people didn't want to be there or maybe they just drew somebody's name they really don't like.

A new survey asked people to name the strangest gift they'd ever gotten from a coworker. Here are the best answers.

1. A box of Hot Pockets. (I would NEVER be disappointed in a box of Hot Pockets... well, unless it's ham and cheese flavor)

2. A chess piece . . . just one piece, not a set.

3. A fire extinguisher.

4. A coupon for a free lawn game the coworker had invented.

5. A turquoise leather vest.

6. A Ziploc bag with coffee . . . enough to make about one pot.

7. A "Gun of the Day" calendar.

8. A Christmas ornament with photos of the coworker and his wife on it.

Another little fun fact is... 20% of people say they plan on buying gifts for coworkers and their bosses this year. Of those people, 75% will spend less than $25.

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