'The guy is a manbaby': Man gets coworker the wrong candy for Secret Santa despite coworker saying he liked 'anything sweet,' faces the disdain of the entire office

The point of Secret Santa is that it's low-key. It's not a formal gift exchange, but rather a fun way to exchange (usually small) gifts and add a little bit of mystery to it. I used to do one with my high school friend group, and we'd usually give each other gag gifts, just so we could all have a laugh together when we exchanged them. But things can get a little trickier when it comes to gift-giving in the workplace. You have to be extra sure not to offend anyone, or else you might face professional repercussions. 

This is what one worker had in mind when choosing his Secret Santa gift for his coworker. But when he opened it, there was a whole other reality in store for him. His anger and disappointment seemed outrageous, and commenters were quick to come in with ideas to help him keep the peace. Read on for the story. 

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