Everyone thinks they know the best funny white elephant gifts. With the popularity of white elephant gift exchanges, there’s an endless lineup of inexpensive gifts around. But there’s a difference between funny and creative vs. tacky and typical.
Our thorough list of funny white elephant gift ideas is here to help. You’ll find gifts that’ll have them laughing but are still appropriate for co-workers, friends, and family alike. Yours may be the gift they fight over the most by the time the gift exchange gets going.
55 Best Funny White Elephant Gift Ideas
Be victorious in the challenge to bring the coolest funny white elephant gifts to the party.
Pizza Blanket
While pizza may not fit the food theme at the white elephant gift exchange, you can offer this funny but practical pizza-themed blanket. It’s silly enough for both adults and teens to cozy up to. The flannel blanket comes in handy for many occasions, the most important being to bask in the warmth of pizza.
Fake Beer Belly Fanny Pack
Heads may turn and inappropriate laughter may ensue when you give this beer belly fanny pack at the gift exchange. It’s a tough sell with its fake beer belly design, but it’s a quick and easy way to be different. Despite its appearance, the fanny pack is still a practical way to keep items safe while out and about.
Novelty Christmas Hat
Make Christmas a festive time with this novelty Christmas hat. It brings some merrymaking into any white elephant gift exchange. The red and green winter hat has six LED lights attached to iconic images of Santa, snowmen, snowflakes, and Christmas trees. It’ll keep your favorite person warm and ready to party come the holiday season.
Animal Paw Socks
These personalized animal paw socks are a great way to impress with a unisex gift that works for guys and gals. The custom socks have tons of choices for the perfect set of animal paws. From cats and dogs to tigers and fish, the socks are hilarious, even if the chosen animal doesn’t have paws.
Bathroom Guest Book
Very few funny gag gifts will inspire those who receive them to use them as much as this bathroom guest book. The book invites all those who use the bathroom as guests to record their names on the log. There’s space for all kinds of comments, notes, and reports on what went on there. Their friends will appreciate this DIY accessory, while you can appreciate its cheap cost most.
Car Dip Clip
This car dip clip is a clever find that becomes a car accessory people didn’t realize they needed. It neatly clips onto the air conditioning vent, so no sauce will spill during their next car ride. It’s a conversation starter and might be the thing that makes their car the most popular one around.
Urinal Shot Glasses
These urinal shot glasses may challenge the adult male you know. Does he have the guts to accept this strange white elephant gift once received? The set of two miniature glasses look like urinals. They still hold 1.5 ounces of whatever liquor they love that doesn’t look like the real thing.
Circular Saw Pizza Wheel
Men and women alike may fight to have this circular saw pizza wheel as a gift. It’s made with enough detail to look like the impressive power tool it represents. The saw easily cuts through pizza, so they will feel they’ve earned the right to dig into their favorite pizza pie. Plus, it looks awesome in any kitchen display.
Baguette Pillow
People may marvel at how soft and luxurious this unique baguette pillow looks on their couch. It appears exactly like the famous French bread but is the best way to relax. They can keep it at home or use it in the car or at the office to protect their back while working hard at work. The pillow may elicit questions, but it’s got answers in the form of cushiony comfort.
Emergency Underpants
People may scoff at the naughty ridiculousness of these emergency underpants. They may then find themselves in need while at work or somewhere else not convenient. The pair of underpants come in a cute vintage-style tin that fits in their purse, bag, or desk drawer. When they least expect it, the gift may pay for itself tenfold.
Glitter Hearts Toilet Bombs
It’s not toilet humor when you give these glitter hearts toilet bombs as a white elephant gift. They’ll come in handy right away when the bathroom is occupied. The mini bombs should be used beforehand, so the essential oil scents can work their magic before they’re needed. All that’s left afterward is the scent of cashmere and ginger lily and peace of mind.
Party Reindeer Mask
This party reindeer mask may look like an ordinary deer head, but it’s got offbeat holiday fun all over it. The latex mask is perfect for Christmas parties or anytime people need the means to creep everyone out. It has realistic detail and comfortably fits over the head, so Santa can pull his sleigh on Christmas Eve.
Funny Sloth Coffee Mug
The adorable sloth featured on this coffee mug is an ideal companion to offer a friend or colleague. He delightfully peaks out over the top of the ceramic mug to keep anyone company. The mug also reads, “Today, I will do absolutely nothing.” It’s a good motto to have, especially around the holiday season.
Spider Prank Box
Funny white elephant gifts like this spider prank box have no real purpose but to bring smiles. It’s the best kind of pre-arranged gag gift that people will want to hang onto and use again. The wooden box contains a big black spider that leaps out at the unsuspecting hand that tries to open it.
Mini Desk Vacuum Cleaner
Chances are, folks you know will fight over this mini desk vacuum cleaner at the white elephant gathering. It’s a gender-neutral gift that cleans up small spaces well. It charges up to easily sort through hair, dust, and crumbs that are found on tabletops and work desks. The vacuum cleaner may become the thing they protect with their life, so they don’t lose it anytime soon.
Stress Relief Doll
The holidays can be stressful, which makes it the ideal time to add this stress relief doll to the gift pile. The red and white design makes him look like a candy cane that can be abused whenever needed. The doll is a wonderful way to release stress and find peace with tons of squeezes, slams, and tosses.
Toilet Night Light
Make someone’s home a happier one with this toilet night light. It looks like a goofy last-minute choice, but it is quite practical when using the bathroom in the wee hours. The small light attaches to the side of a toilet and automatically activates LED lights when motion is detected. They’ll have the pleasure of making it to and from the bathroom in one piece.
White Elephant T-Shirt
Why not go completely literal with your next gift gathering with this cool white elephant t-shirt? It features a funny elephant with two Santa hats on his floppy ears. The shirt says, “What did you expect for under $25.” The soft cotton shirt arrives with the hopes that someone will appreciate this modern take on the gift exchange itself.
Screaming Goat Game
This screaming goat game consists of a miniature goat and an accompanying book. It’s full of interesting facts about goats, which people can keep in mind when playing. The game consists of squeezing the little goat, only to hear a big scream every time. It’s cute, quirky, and certainly the most compact game there is.
Weird Al Chia Pet
This unique take on a Chia Pet uses the shape of Weird Al Yankovic’s famous hair to make it awesome. It allows the gardener you have in mind to grow the perfect head of hair on Weird Al’s head in no time. They’ll have this retro miniature green garden to spruce up a shelf, desk, or anywhere that needs something weird.
Building Blocks Drinking Game
There are plenty of drinking games out there, but this building blocks version may turn a few heads. Most of the 54 bamboo blocks have to be taken from the tower while adhering to the rule it may display. Things like “girls drink” and “tell embarrassing stories” can keep parties fresh and exciting. They may want to start playing it while still participating in the white elephant tradition.
Dehydrated Water Can
It may take a few turns for white elephant revelers to realize that this can of dehydrated water is a gag gift. It looks real, sounds real, and reveals all they need to do is “add water.” Now, they’re getting it. The metal can could still come in handy, but the message is the best part of this awesomely absurd gift.
Hangover Kit
When holiday parties get rough, this hangover kit is the thing to have the next day. Funny, yes, but it may become the most important white elephant gift you give this season. The “rally bag” has everything needed, from Emergen-C and antacid to eye masks and Tic-Tacs. You might be surprised as to how handy this little kit becomes.
Potty Putter Golf Game
The most relaxing game of golf you give someone may be the one they play while using the bathroom. This potty putter golf game is a novelty gift but turns out to be loads of fun. The set comes with a putting green, golf balls, a putter, a hole-in-one, and a “Do Not Disturb” sign. They may make their next trip to the bathroom the most successful game played yet.
Bluetooth Banana Phone
This Bluetooth banana phone may be one of the coolest funny white elephant gift ideas. It’s basically a giant yellow banana to be used as a headset for any smartphone. This banana has Bluetooth, so it connects wirelessly and easily recharges for continued comedic use. Chances are, no one else has one of these to use for their next phone call.
Headband Hoop Game
This headband hoop game was definitely created with party games in mind. The simplicity and fun it offers are what you want for the holidays. The set comes with two headband hoops and a bunch of plastic balls to use at play. You’d be surprised how competitive the game of headband hoops can get.
Funny Adult Coloring Book
Adult coloring books are super popular, so why not make the subject matter more interesting with this particular coloring book? The book is loaded with wine-centric images to color in, along with hilarious quotes about wine. There are over 30 pages for the ultimate de-stressor. With lines like “My birthstone is a wine cork,” a ton of fun is waiting for the right person.
Beer Mitten Glove
This beer mitten glove is creative enough to work for any cold beverages it comes into contact with. The knit glove looks like someone’s sweet grandma made it, but it’s actually made as a beer koozie. When the receiver wraps their hand around a cold drink, the glove keeps it cold and their hand warm.
Back Scratcher Set
The simplest functions are sometimes the best reason to fight for a white elephant gift. This set of two back scratchers may quickly become that gift. They extend from about eight inches to over two feet, so no itch will go unscratched. People can even keep one at home and one at work, so they’ve got help everywhere.
Tabletop Bowling Set
Setting up a bowling party for friends or colleagues isn’t easy, but they can still bowl anytime with this tabletop set. The wood set looks like a tiny reproduction of a bowling lane, down to the pins, bowling ball, and ramp. They can get their game on, even if working overtime or unable to find their way to the bowling alley.
Golf Pen Gift Set
Golf lovers will adore the miniature detail in this golf pen gift set. It doubles as a convenient golf green and comes with three golf club pens a hole-in-one, and a golf ball. When they’re not playing the world’s smallest game of golf, they can also use these golf clubs as pens. There’s always time in between games to get some work done.
Reindeer Poop Chocolate Gift Set
Your friend or colleague’s face may start out as shocked and disgusted when they see this canister of reindeer poop. They’ll quickly grow excited when they realize it’s not poop but delicious individually-wrapped chocolates. The reindeer treats are joined by a pack of chocolate-flavored snowballs, so there’s plenty of fun to go around.
Mermaid Tail Blanket
This mermaid tail blanket has all the whimsy of a mermaid costume without the embarrassment. It’s beautifully crocheted to achieve the magical detail of a mermaid’s fin. It’ll come in handy anytime some warmth is needed and stands out amongst ordinary blankets people use on the couch at home.
Useless Information Book
You never know what you might find in this book of “really interesting stuff you don’t need to know.” It’s the best way to think outside the box when buying for a white elephant gift exchange. The book easily makes the coffee table more interesting. People may love putting down their phones for once and checking out the fun facts this book has to offer.
Super-Sized Enter Key
This supersized enter key pillow saves the most overused button on a computer keyboard. Now, they can slam their fist into this stress-relieving pillow whenever the stress gets to them while typing. Their actual Enter key will thank them for getting their frustration out elsewhere. It’s bound to become a popular item in any office or work environment.
Funny Cutting Board
This humorous cutting board is ready to impress in someone’s kitchen. The bamboo board is a convenient size to have for slicing and dicing. It keeps the laughs coming with the dual knife design etched into the board. The words “This is where I murder vegetables” will tickle the funny bone of anyone who receives it.
Christmas Bottle Opener
‘Tis the Christmas season and the ideal time for giving this bottle opener as a white elephant gift. The metal opener is primed and ready for bottles of beer, soda, and flavored seltzer. The holiday-friendly design features Santa Claus with a big mug of beer. He’s joined by the wise words, “It’s the most wonderful time for a beer.”
Funny Grilling Apron
This isn’t just another apron made for guys who love to grill. It’s a fully loaded piece of military-inspired fashion that anyone who’s a fan of barbecue can enjoy. The apron includes a camouflage design and 15 pockets for all the extras needed. They’ll fit everything from BBQ bottles and tools to a bottle opener and beer cans in the special ammo belt.
Mistaken Lyrics Coasters
Coasters may seem overused as white elephant gifts, but these mistaken lyrics coasters will be sought after. The set includes six cork coasters that protect any coffee table from harm.
The coasters feature mistakenly heard lyrics from whatever cool genre you want to share most. You can choose from the 80s, 90s, classic rock, karaoke, love-themed, and greatest hits songs to get wrong.
Bad Parking Cards
The creativity and unique fun these bad parking cards have in store will make them popular as white elephant gifts. The pack includes 50 different note cards that can be lovingly left on a badly parked car. The messages include gems like “What has two thumbs and can’t park to save their life? You.”
Pasta Monster Serving Tongs
The tiniest items, like these pasta monster serving tongs, can make anyone’s kitchen a friendlier place. The spoon and fork set has long, curved handles that finish at the top with a pair of eyes. It’s a great choice when serving salads and pasta because they’ll always have a friend to help at the table.
Black Skull Waffle Maker
Help someone you know make the coolest waffles around with this skull-shaped waffle maker. It makes miniature waffles that manage to be badass and delicious at the same time. The accessory is easy to clean and creates fun in the kitchen whenever they want a skull with their breakfast.
Mop Slippers Set
This 10-pack of mop slippers delights in making the act of cleaning a good time. Each one slips on a hand or foot, so cleaning floors and windows using funky moves is suddenly acceptable. They’re a cool practical gift that’s still entertaining all at once. You might find more people want to get their hands and feet on these slippers than any other you offer for a white elephant gift.
White Elephant Notebook
Yes, this blank notebook really takes the idea of a white elephant gift literally. It proudly shows off the ridiculous title, “Worst $5 White Elephant Gift Ever.” The notebook can still come in handy anytime some extra paper is needed. It keeps the lighthearted spirit of the gift exchange alive while boasting a very affordable price tag.
Desktop Boxing Set
Work or a home office could be the best place to learn how to box and get out some stress. When you give them this boxing set, they’ll use miniature versions of boxing gloves and a bag to get started. The boxing gloves fit on their fingers while the punching bag stays in place via a suction cup base.
Giant Gummy Bear
Delicious gummy bears are a fun treat for a gift exchange, but it’s not as impressive as one giant gummy. This gummy bear should have its own entrance music; it’s that impressive. At five pounds, the bear may need to be cut with a fork and knife, but it’ll be ready to share.
Lightning Reaction Shocking Game
This lightning reaction shocking game is very simple. It’s an entertaining party game that continues to test each player’s reaction time. The available games either shock the person with the slowest reaction time or everyone who isn’t first. The shock game is an entertaining evening for people who want to have a shockingly good time together.
Lightsaber Chopsticks
The universe may never be the same when you bring these lightsaber chopsticks to a white elephant gathering. They use LED lights to glow with the power of science fiction while using them at dinner. The chopsticks are a fun combination of novelty tech and everyday practicality that anyone will adore.
Ultimate Wine Glass
This novelty wine glass is the best way to make drinking out of the bottle classy. It’s the latest funky innovation that funnels wine from a bottle into a wine glass while drinking. The wine gets some aeration in the process and makes this white elephant find one that will outlast many others.
Santa Stocking Flask
Embrace the holiday season’s festivities by giving this Santa stocking flask as a white elephant gift. The party flask can be hung up and ready to serve any number of people from Santa’s stocking. The easy-to-use flask could be the guest that everyone excitedly waits for to arrive at the next holiday party.
Novelty Toilet Paper
This novelty toilet paper may seem like one of those funny white elephant gifts with no purpose. It’s still usable toilet paper that may come in handy when the receiver least expects it. Until that moment, they can laugh at the Red Cross-inspired design that reads “Emergency Roll.”
Bob Ross Bobblehead
This Bob Ross miniature bobblehead may be small, but it’s packed with artistic inspiration. The little figure looks exactly like the famous artist and can improve the look of any desk or tabletop. He plays a selection of recognizable Bob Ross sayings and comes with a mini book of his most famous landscapes.
Keanu Celebrity Prayer Candle
The creativity you’ll show when you give someone this cool Keanu Reeves celebrity prayer candle is massive. The traditional candle features a colorfully detailed rendition of Saint Keanu, complete with a halo and robes. All their action movie prayers will have been answered with this unique white elephant pick in their gift stash.
Bath Glass Holder
You can find out what a popular gift looks like during your next white elephant exchange. This bath glass holder may look simple, but it promises more. It safely allows people to bring a glass of liquor, a can of beer, or a bottle of wine into the bathtub with them. Once they realize how awesome this idea is, they’ll be at each other’s throats to steal this inventive bath accessory.
Teeth Denture Ice Mold
Standard ice molds will work just as well to make drinks cold. But where would be the fun in that? You can share this novelty denture ice mold with people you know who need a laugh at home. Their holiday cocktails and cold beverages may never be as entertaining as they can be with these ice cubes.