20 Hilarious White Elephant Gifts That'll Get Fought Over (2025)
Win your gift exchange with these crowd-pleasing picks. Funny enough to get laughs, useful enough that people actually want them.
The best white elephant gifts walk the line between hilarious and actually desirable. These picks get laughs when unwrapped AND stolen repeatedly.
Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers
Yodeling Pickle - $15
A pickle that yodels when you press it. Absurd? Yes. Will people fight over it? Also yes.
Squatty Potty - $25
The viral toilet stool. It’s funny AND it actually works. Gift that keeps on giving.
Emergency Clown Nose - $8
Glass case, tiny clown nose. “In case of emergency, break glass.” Simple, hilarious.
Funny But Useful
Nicolas Cage Sequin Pillow - $16
Flip the sequins to reveal Nic Cage’s face. The gift that haunts you from your couch.
Hand Sanitizer Holder with Googly Eyes - $12
Makes sanitizing hilarious. Stares at you while you clean your hands.
”I’m Not Lazy” Blanket with Sleeves - $25
A wearable blanket with the perfect excuse. Cozy AND funny.
Toilet Night Light - $14
Motion-activated LED that lights up the bowl. Practical and gets laughs.
Food & Drink
Hot Sauce Challenge Set - $30
Collection of increasingly painful hot sauces. Great for the office daredevil.
Giant Coffee Mug (64 oz) - $18
Because a normal mug doesn’t hold enough. Absurdly large and very practical.
Wine Condoms - $12
Resealable wine caps that look like condoms. Inappropriate? Absolutely. Useful? Also yes.
Sriracha Keychain - $8
Tiny refillable Sriracha for your keys. For the hot sauce addict.
Desk & Office
Desktop Punching Bag - $20
Stress relief with sound effects. Every office worker needs this.
”World’s Okayest Employee” Mug - $15
Self-deprecating humor for the coffee break. Relatable office gift.
Tiny Hands on Sticks - $10
Wear them on your fingers for meetings. Absolutely cursed, absolutely hilarious.
Novelty Wearables
Banana Socks - $12
Realistic banana print. Pairs well with sandals for maximum effect.
LED Light-Up Gloves - $15
Fingertips light up in multiple colors. Perfect for raves or confusing your pets.
White Elephant Strategy
To win:
- Wrap it beautifully - Mystery increases desire
- Keep price in the sweet spot - $15-30 works best
- Balance funny with useful - People steal practical items
- Avoid inside jokes - Group-wide humor works better
- Food is always safe - Everyone likes snacks
Pro tip: The Squatty Potty is consistently the most-stolen item at white elephants. It’s funny to give, but people genuinely want it.