Yes! In the early 70’s when crock pots were first becoming popular, I decided to get one for my Mom for Mother’s Day. My friend and I went shopping for it, and ran into my Mom shopping for a bridal shower gift. I was able to conceal her gift by having my friend stand between my Mom and the cart.. whew!!
Later that day, I wrapped it in a very nice lavander paper with a big purple bow. Just as I finished it, my Mom knocked on my door, so I hid it quickly, then opened the door to see what she wanted.
She asked me if I would wrap the shower gift she bought while she got dressed. My friend and I just about fainted when she handed me the gift. It was a crock pot, and the wrapping paper was exactly the same as what I used for hers!!
My Mom thought we were nuts, and had no idea why we laughed so hard when we saw the gift she bought. I just told her something like we were laughing because the paper was hideous.
While my Mom was getting ready, I wrapped the gift exactly as I had hers, then set the two of them side by side on the kitchen table. When she came into the room, I simply said: “Take your pick”! She looked dumbfounded, and then I explained that we were both buying the same thing, at the same store, at the same time!!