25 White elephant gift exchange ideas no one will be embarrassed by

The holiday season is prime time for funny gag gift exchanges. But finding the perfect gag gift for coworkers or others that aren’t inappropriate or embarrassing can be difficult. 

Whether you’re shopping for a funny coworker gift or your teen’s secret Santa gift exchange or a family member, I’ve got  the best gag gifts for you!

Many times, funny Christmas gifts tend to be more on the adult side of things. But, some of the best prank gifts are also incredibly funny holiday gifts! 

There’s a fine line between appropriate and inappropriate. We’ve found a slew of options for the ultimate gag gift that won’t embarrass anyone.

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Animal themed hilarious gifts

Animals are always popular. Whether you’re a dog lover or cat lover, this wide array of silly gifts is animal themed and will give you a good reason to giggle!

This snail soap dispenser makes me smile. It is a bit on the gross side to think of using snail snot as a soap dispenser, but a good gag gift is allowed to make you gag, right?!

Animal lovers are sure to love this four-pack of animal socks to make your feet look like a dog’s, cat’s or tigers. Funny socks are a terrific and cheap coworker gift.

I’m pretty sure almost all of us have seen the screaming goat videos. Bring the screaming goat to a tabletop near you with this funny screaming goat figure as a humorous way to make hard work at the office a bit easier. 

It comes with a small paperback book to give you ideas of when you just might need to hear the goat scream. It’s a unique gift that will keep on giving to your team members long after the tinsel is put away!

This gift sounds gross, but it’s an ideal gift for juvenile humor and tasty, too. This reindeer barf is actually colorful, chewy strings of licorice. I’d give it a try!

As one of the most inexpensive gifts on the list, this squirrel hand puppet is a perfect way to make everyone laugh. It’s a small gift that packs a big smile!

More for decoration than use, this hanging cat washcloth is certainly the perfect gift for cat lovers. It comes in a variety of different cats.

These cat paw oven mitts are so adorable whoever you give them to will want to start baking right away! They’re a great gift for your best friend or co-worker who either loves to bake or loves cats or both!

Food themed coworker gifts

Along with animals, everyone loves food. This Christmas season, a variety of funny gifts make the best stocking stuffers or secret Santa gifts you can find. Let the good times roll!

Even if your recipient doesn’t like pickles, they’re sure to love this fun yodeling pickle! You really can’t play it without having a good laugh.

Everyone knows someone who loves pickles. But would they love pickle cotton candy as a Christmas present? It’s worth a try — and at least you’ll get credit for having the best sense of humor!

I mean, bacon is delicious. Embrace your inner bacon lover self — and big sense of humor — with this bacon flavored toothpaste.

If you love bacon, but toothpaste isn’t quite your thing, check out these bacon bandages! Bandages are usually a practical gift, but these are great choice for a gag gift exchange.

Who can resist cheesy jokes? I am a huge fan of cheesy, dad-type jokes. This stack of cheesy joke cards look like cheese slices and are a great addition to your favorite comedians repertoire.

Of all the gag gift ideas I came across in working on Christmas gift guides, this one intrigues me the most. I can’t help but to be curious how these Lester’s Fixins outrageous flavor sodas taste.

They come in a pack of six bottles that include soda flavors like ranch dressing, pumpkin pie and bacon.

I love chocolate. These “If you can read this, bring me chocolate” socks are one of those cheap gifts I relate to so much!

Toy and other novelty funny office gifts

The good news is that you’re never too old for toys! These toys and other novelty gifts can be great stress relievers and are sure to be a hit at your Christmas party.

Gag gift ideas that are annoying and funny work well. And this voice changer offers a great way to fit into both categories.

If you’re looking for a gag gift that might take a second before you get it (unless you are faster than I am), check out this can of dehydrated water. I love playful pranks that aren’t incredibly obvious about it. All you need to do to have water is add water! 

There’s not a more classic gag gift idea than the good ol’ snake in a can. What looks like a can of chips is really a snake ready to spring out when you pop the top. Classics are classics for a reason!

This desktop boxing set, complete with a rule book, is a perfect present for an office party. Help your co-worker take out frustration at their desk in a creative way!

The best thing about this talking Bob Ross bobblehead, which comes with a small book of some of his paintings, is it’s a gag gift that gives back. Next time you need a pep talk or soothing voice to calm you down, just press the button!

I’m not sure what to say about these, except that as a child of the 1980s, these mullet socks crack me up! What better way to show some retro spirit?

Bonus points for gifting this to someone over age 40 who’d really get a kick out of them!

I LOVE Mad Libs, oftentimes even more than playing a board game. And I actually have these very Mad Libs. You can’t go wrong combining The Golden Girls with Mad Libs! 

While these record coasters are effective and nostalgic, they’re also hilarious with song titles offering a variety of options like “Don’t spill the tea,” “Protect the surface” and “Rest on me.”

Who said that funny Christmas gift ideas for coworkers can’t be educational? Check out “The Book of Unusual Knowledge.” It’s full of random, interesting and fun facts that can make for great conversation starters!

This Christmas hat will keep your head warm and light up. Easily get into the holiday spirit with this festive headpiece!

Wrap it up

To wrap it all up, these funny gift bags are a great idea to wrap your gag gift. They have funny sayings like, “Remember it’s the thought that counts,” “Just act like you love it” and “Definitely not regifted as far as you know.” 

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