Funny white elephant gift ideas < $25

Who has some good ideas?

Dh and I are going to a Christmas party with a white elephant gift swap. Idea is gifts should be more funny than desirable, but not inappropriately so. We need two ideas as it’s one per person, not one per couple.

These were a hot commodity at a white elephant exchange many years ago.

https://www.amazon.com/Freudian-Slippers-Comfy-Slip-Footwear/dp/B001PAVCCE?tag=hydsma-20&source=dsa&hvcampaign=beautym&gbraid=0AAAAA-byXLpiIVwdCnQwWUqvrAuJ2ysG3

Sorry. These are $30. Just now seeing you are looking for $25 or less.

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This one is funny, too.

Just saw it.

Everyone can use a blanket but this pizza blanket made me LOL.

https://www.amazon.com/Moonysweet-Blanket-Novelty-Realistic-Flannel/dp/B0B2172DBB/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=83044879899&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wS5qUwOUCvDy656xPGcpLRoSBR3v_2ffhpDjE_zXPc3o19Rpxwqhp2tcWC-7ksnJ2dPLoYf3_1NIC7TgwcXxjMM7SFbDWTDT95RXIa7aDGlfHLZ_rXcHux-vOKibP2aSDOH18s2O59QBUrFXjpgqHI8G-FqQBgTIL7i8QDoaNeYzHsd6mBiMxNjdDb9tAewqUo8cFU4elfNQ9a4gQTA8sg.99LyXwu0vpm-tzZxzXjD4AwX3fTmgCHoLC28QURTg2U&dib_tag=se&hvadid=631496333451&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1015067&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3159533613221370008&hvtargid=kwd-338574633483&hydadcr=11122_13568185&keywords=pizza+blanket+amazon&qid=1733009437&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

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I also think a huge package of TP will always be a now timeless White Elephant gift.

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LOVLOY Toilet Plunger with Holder, Plunger with Unique Holder, Plungers for Bathroom with Holder, Toilet Plunger Heavy Duty (1, Black) https://a.co/d/fv6rEJu

There’s a theme here, lol.

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Light saber chopsticks; sold on Amazon, Walmart, etc.

Bicycle pizza cutter

https://a.co/d/3HVehiJ

Sippy cup wine glasses

https://a.co/d/hQv0bXX

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I confirm that a tortilla blanket from this series was HUGE hit!

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How about lego flower kit
https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Maintenance-Artificial-Botanical-Collection/dp/B0CV2HGKDQ?crid=38JMNS9M8HRH6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.t4zzACv9FOGF0SgQuQa4pHb6FpantK0wWr-q7iBwV8CSHX4wGIPFqKE6Vcd6NMDnwhyEhyKfs4Rp_-tqywvALF0SlOjaQSmWGl25uqQtPIv6uX3L8sDxplkn8M785Q9AnKeWzWHy-W6BcX0iY9RfR1JVf_gVSqYnPLicD1LxWt9EVGlU-XVSx6RYgrhheTiidRmbSLuTuTu6eAeXlUJXI5K12W4tsbdHu2uCCYqes7zezulqLBvIX2Y2GjMAaQ4n_FJ4aGIKRsYZoJrwSVD45OknurUu6LljMlOAyjpQB9k.XaOzRgw3lK6FH1wzyqC_lFOo8NByew7NJvOguDyudeY&dib_tag=se&keywords=lego+flowers+25&qid=1733015781&sprefix=lego+flowers+25+%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-6

chia pet
https://www.amazon.com/Chia-CP438-01-Hedgehog-Decorative-Pottery/dp/B07X8QYXFH?crid=14OG803G213J2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BXf8Z1cu4abO2sfblRTyQ_vCMOO1xHzW3_JMkGj1iAnbuHEcjPUUQtbM-qDlqIeseP4i7Nh-V6pYo4QmbcrETHzQPYL5P5dfztJ2BAexQDZapvjOeOGPsIEtgvp8skBYtB1mA95iHKsxCMY8QRWFS5gH70cQ7HneQerpsEBF6kHbfvci_MRXtEn7BiNDAbe2zTfZZfbdAahQMvOkuwMXe2UvVHL7APttvH2a352HNBeAVfpc0VeOuHx7fT7alBu6qA32sQMI1ErEikNrGtI4MIohyV-TCSfZmADrV-rWAhA.EGJtazkpDwg8gcKi05VtAyDLp2CSab-vMLEQ6Bw-LHI&dib_tag=se&keywords=chia+pets&qid=1733015836&sprefix=chia+pets%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1

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Funny - this four pack of “fart ninjas”. (they are light sensitive, and when someone walks by, they make fart noises. We put these in our kids stockings a few years ago and the whole family laughed about them for months. The best was when my husband was pacing while on the phone with verizon arguing about a bill and he kept walking past it. I was dying laughing, wondering if the person on the phone could hear.)

https://www.amazon.com/Fart-Ninja-Styles-Shown-Multicolor/dp/B07Q34WDDY

Not particularly funny - I’ve got to bring a gift to my office gift swap. I’m bringing a bunch of fun spices and hot chocolate mix and other goodies from Trader Joe’s in a basket.

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That Lego kit is cool!

Dh nixed any chia pets. I had found a Bob Ross one - lol

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Whatever you get, make sure to wrap it in a prank box, like one of these:

Pet Butler, Serving Vest for Animals

Roto Wipe “Say Goodbye to Costly Toilet Paper”

Shower Margarita Machine

Or, this set of 4 which includes a Plant Urinal

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This (Outrage of Love | Penzeys) …. the Outrage and Justice jars were HUGE hits at my ….all on the same page politically ….Friendsgiving white elephant. I wouldn’t do it in “mixed” company though.

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How about a silly jigsaw puzzle
https://www.amazon.com/Puzzles-Pooping-Colorful-Elephant-Kingdom/dp/B0D2KF42WY?crid=2DDDGF5DI1BZL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-DzNV-sG6MTr24A52xRyAoMweVpzbJjFnm6L28q35V7-zpb5kD_Jn9kKiYUyYqCG2xh1pef01DCpB9POquMCrN87jy5zzNpiVzQnK-EkqBAvNWVXBShjP_qdz1SKtXVq9x7LVZ6EtnHQiVllHC_MxA_74WCxigcIpOuVJJVbG2gTpALn0zfu6kn2y0Bd4d6UG0d8HR7nUnQVaciuXM7TLmMktThLIAjcZBoZOGW7G4R1PdlPGjH5hAsOR8SiW2suT3raUhC5zxe_gisQZOG5XjZmkqrj33W_xTPA9ICFvb4.RrLXHBbbg1a3_dfMIbsJWYwvd4Wd4dBhlrRoyRWkFcM&dib_tag=se&keywords=funny+jigsaw+puzzle&qid=1733020470&sprefix=funny+jigsaw+puzzl%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-18
https://www.amazon.com/Kitty-Throne-Heffernan-500Piece-Puzzle/dp/B07MP7QRNZ?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-DzNV-sG6MTr24A52xRyAg8GSNQt9k46Rdc3N4e8fu_DGWUzJTMfUhc7KEgW3v5rpIaBfkN_QnCMCqBV8zfOgwHNgV-NEzGSxSzJnH6eMXcLL173dDvGmxpIi49EAZb2B_2xgFjyRnvnj2lCnB_G9wqYZH0kiKUWZoEFZPWeTX6gsI0U6yG8TZbPKsmpeiotSDGfx8M41-tZsfueV_8adFLKqs734-OyETxZIKUPcP4KolULaKGhVzFdzkaLsyyIlx0bQmr0jvmejVgOtlyjwsRf2dl0tNozRsm9R5NczDU.lIVLE3BLlnoAjACHWUkDSXVOsdj3ld0Q_5ydANmHhAA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Puzzle%2BFunny&qid=1733020593&sr=8-60&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Funwares-Hoarding-Toilet-Puzzle-Jigsaw/dp/B087N383X7?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tdnE4Y3xWzg8bX-3eVA31aATc4_5EjjIYCsPaIceABvWYSBCVRiYmjM1KsxNJDnPXDbux_BpfZlC8GDeRXrkIJiVn6s0R0tHP5klRWKVt7c.EhfXdFFZNMj4wvxWEA2JxbUTrDzqEDTiViB0-61nyUk&dib_tag=se&keywords=Puzzle+Funny&qid=1733020634&sr=8-55

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Those are hysterical

Squatty potty got a big laugh at one of our holiday party gift swap:

https://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Original-Bathroom-Toilet/dp/B00ESKVN7W/ref=sr_1_7

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That’s hilarious!

how about silly kitchen towels?
https://www.amazon.com/Funwares-Hoarding-Toilet-Puzzle-Jigsaw/dp/B087N383X7?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tdnE4Y3xWzg8bX-3eVA31aATc4_5EjjIYCsPaIceABvWYSBCVRiYmjM1KsxNJDnPXDbux_BpfZlC8GDeRXrkIJiVn6s0R0tHP5klRWKVt7c.EhfXdFFZNMj4wvxWEA2JxbUTrDzqEDTiViB0-61nyUk&dib_tag=se&keywords=Puzzle+Funny&qid=1733020634&sr=8-55

https://www.amazon.com/TecUnite-Kitchen-Decorative-Cleaning-Housewarming/dp/B0CTGV99TK?crid=12LH0W8CA072M&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AmmzSQAyXcUznHogX206xhxWccWGMrtlUBuvJtdZrrzMSPvLoWXrpTHBZGhdZtU1Hr4JI6sxsDvUxg10bhB9oPV0eGWgu4rl-TJbj5UIFZFds4UMiDqZQrQZ0sUAqwxH20j3RAY8sxXiAHNMju1q5MdGlzkUIa6kTCe0ZLDXhURk7lKEbIVNTufFHc0JAcG873RaC7yoJlMXfPyh6d-FHGS7rAgWyojdJ4Iw4Rg5MUUgm3W2ckrb0BcLgunCh8iRXVrP7kjLz46ADQqyxhYnuNmHP5foa6QSrRAkui5IbRY.dDEIiJvQNxeVX5Dean7x0EzYPoahUZJ5ALkrcI3NDLs&dib_tag=se&keywords=funny+tea+towels&qid=1733022853&sprefix=funny+tea+towels%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-66

https://www.amazon.com/FuWeave-Kitchen-Christian-Farmhouse-Bathroom/dp/B0D69QTRHQ?crid=1TIO1XZ9W1P3W&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cpMYtghdseApqGwn9BTJp26S7tSEeQW9mbVbkRP1b_QrLc9CMEBBrYxdBTLMzp0xaggEfDWW5hW_Go-VMMYRt0QwC0PZ3WpLG2rULhlB_jsRd64T4jfGDqUGcFYG7cvTUCBV52hmOC7_WwVI9E8ZGh20UqnDGfALwzYK3gQPzZqgXFCLs7GyikgwGy2CZ8fqDN2dxIOYij3pnsZdfhdjoZHhd2r39pE8j6KdBKYSEQIka0Z0I81bF2ktnOwe9wonDPw2EGU7HWFeKiJYogqPRlpAydjivkapdBhlvL8w3nQ.u2e2p4lun5PXFSU-E28nH5ypu7bBHyHlgeDMilc2-PU&dib_tag=se&keywords=pizza+tea+towels&qid=1733022915&sprefix=pizza+tea+towels%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-17

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There’s a bunch of these some more funny/inappropriate than others. https://wtfnotebooks.com/products/things-id-like-to-tell-my-boss-but-would-get-me-fired

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Archie McPhee https://mcphee.com/ always has the best stuff. It’s local, so we don’t have to deal with shipping.

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That is a funny but also very practical gift! :+1:

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