Ugly, awkward, and all-around hilarious Christmas sweaters -

They're the disgusting guilty pleasure of many: ugly Christmas sweaters! Okay, maybe "disgusting" is too harsh a word, but it's not that far off the mark. For some inexplicable reason, the idea of these crimes against fashion is appealing to many folks. While many make their own creations at home, others actually purchase these monstrosities (we swear, we're not judging!). What's worse, they even drag their children and pets into this world of despicable design!

All kidding aside, ugly Christmas sweaters, vests, and the like are hilarious to look at, and we wouldn't want you to feel deprived. So without further ado, have a look at our curated collection of ugly, awkward, and all-around hilarious Christmas sweaters.

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Ugly, awkward, and all-around hilarious Christmas sweaters - That smile hides a secret: SpongeBob is clearly being held hostage.

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Christmas crime - Somehow the sweaters are the most underrated part of the looks we see here. Christmas leggings and drawn-on mustaches, anyone?

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Madness marathon - Nice guns, bro, but certainly you don't think that sleeveless sweater is keeping you warm this Christmas, right?

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Poor life choices -

Where do you even start with this picture? Between the drawn-on wrinkles, the VERY merry setup in the back, and these Christmas-inspired knits, there's no shortage of holiday cheer!

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All about the assets - No snarky comment: this doggo's just adorable!

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Frosty the Snowdog -

Pointing at Santa's butt like that shoots you right to the top of his naughty list, just so you know...

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Coal goals - Christmas ornaments standing in for Rudolph's red nose? Or are these two just straight-up clowns?

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Clowning around - FYI, gluing onto your sweater whatever you find in the Christmas section of discount stores won't have you winning any contests.

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Bad investments - What did we just say?! He's a kid, so we'll stop right here...

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The children pay - Oh, to meet the adorable tykes who are going to wear these!

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Too cute - This doggy's face says it all: "Why would you do this to me?"

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Poor puppy - When the kitchen dish towel becomes your Christmas vest.

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All washed up - Sorry folks, but people can still recognize you despite the disguises...

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Disappointment disguised - Whose bright idea was it to give Rudolph's red nose yet another red nose?

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Doubling up - This holiday season, be on the lookout for mobile Christmas trees.

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Childish innocence - This good boy does not deserve this kind of treatment! Look at those eyes!

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Doggy woes - This Rudolph somehow looks like he's staring straight into your soul.

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Rein it in! -

Let's end things on a positive note: this Christmas sweater isn't the absolute worst one we've seen!

Now that you're here, find out which office Christmas party stereotype you are.

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The sweater vest -

We are so sorry for this image.

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Christmas cringe -

Even celebrities get it wrong sometimes. Just look at Nick Lachey bringing the cringe!

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Dutch disasters -

The annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Run in Amsterdam is always an interesting spectacle! 

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Naughty or nice? -

Her face says it all...

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Inappropriate Christmas -

This one is not for the family Christmas party.

See also: DIY Christmas gifts everyone will love

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