She didn’t understand why her friend gifted an open bag of chips on her b’day — until the snack inside revealed how deep their bond was
Not all birthday gifts are about price tags; some are about personal bonds. For Kinnie Marie, her birthday gift looked like one of the strangest gifts someone could ever receive. In a YouTube short, Marie shared how her friend handed her an already-opened bag of chips as her birthday present. She was a little shocked and slightly annoyed, but when she looked at her friend closely, Marie realized how perfectly her friend knew her. According to the video, which has received over 9.2 million views, her first reaction was: “Why would you do that?” But the reason behind it soon made everything click.
Marie revealed that her favorite chips aren’t just any chips but the “folded ones.” The oddly shaped, rare chips that usually appear only once or twice in a bag. Her friend knew a very small detail and decided to make the gift special in her own way. “I guess she bought a bunch of bags of Kettle chips and then picked out all the folded chips out of those bags to throw them into this bag. So every chip that I eat out of here is folded,” she explained.
What initially felt confusing to Marie turned into one of the most thoughtful gestures. Not only Marie, but even viewers found the gift wholesome. “Bro, that’s not a friend, that’s a freakin soul mate,” wrote @SlayerisGOAT. “Perfect proof that gifts don't need to be expensive, but thoughtful and personal. You got a great friend, girl!” commented @sushmagrace6231. @kellyb850 exclaimed, “That’s the weirdest yet extremely thoughtful gift ever! You’ve got a great friend!”
According to a study, "Behavioral Scientist’s Guide to Gift-Giving" by Yale School of Management, people appreciate gifts that feel personal to them more than generic, fancy items. In a research paper published by SCIRP, expensive gifts do not lead to greater appreciation, but emotionally meaningful or thoughtful gifts can be more loved regardless of the cost. The study pointed out that recipients praise gifts that show genuine thought and consideration.
The best gifts are all about emotions and how well you know somebody. In another story, a couple gifted their little boy “a puppy,” for which he waited for six years. Logan, on his birthday, opened his present and found a stuffed toy with a dog collar. Just when he was excitedly looking at his present, his parents asked him if it wouldn't be better if it were a real one. The boy, who had been waiting for it for the last six years, agreed, completely unaware that his long-awaited wish was about to come true. His parents gave him another box to open. The moment he opened the box, he started crying, overwhelmed with emotions, as it had a real puppy.
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