Kanin Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 We're having a Yankee Swap at work, and the limit is $10/gift. People at school have good senses of humor, and previous gifts have ranged from actually useful/wanted to just for fun. Any good ideas besides the banana slicer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I've been looking for an excuse to buy this, lol: https://www.amazon.com/Shakespeare-Insult-Generator-Match-Insults/dp/1452127751/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543447473&sr=8-1&keywords=shakespeare+insults 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I saw a gag gift list with pizza perfume, try amazon? I was considering it for our family white elephant fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 play-doh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 In another thread, somebody suggested toilet paper, and I'm suggesting that as a 'humorous' gift forevermore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) I'm convinced Archie McPhee exists mostly for White Elephant exchanges. Edited November 29, 2018 by MercyA 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Toilet repair kits. Very odd thing to get as a gift, but it comes in handy when you least expect to need it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 They have some funky flavored candy canes. My dd actually wants mac and cheese candy canes. I knew someone who got a very very large pair of grandma underpants (no offense meant to the actual grandmas on the board!). $10 worth of pennies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 We always go to $5 Below for these things. At prior swaps: opened bag of candy, live chicks, paper towel holder, Valentine candy & balloon, knit hat with ears, already burned candle, etc. Some people put in useful things and other pure junk. Our swap with the girls at church is tonight. For this my 13 yo dd picked up a tv remote. I got a t-shirt of a kitten riding a shark. I can report back what other things are there when I get home. Our price limit for the girls is $5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Arctic Mama said: Is a yankee swap the same as white elephant? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 My dd brought fried chicken to one. It was voted the best gift ever. Funny and yummy! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyLady Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 My limited experience with "hilarious" swap gifts is that no one else goes with a humorous gift, which makes me feel silly and the person who ends up with the funny gift feels bad about not getting a better gift. I also feel like no one else sticks to the $10 rule or else they all get killer clearance deals earlier in the year... I sort of hate gift swap activities, though the toilet paper is pretty genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 15 hours ago, Tanaqui said: In another thread, somebody suggested toilet paper, and I'm suggesting that as a 'humorous' gift forevermore. My late aunt gave toilet paper and Folgers coffee as actual gifts, not grab bags etc. It felt impersonal but at least consumable and useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 We do a Yankee Swap and one year I unrolled a roll of toilet paper and refilled it with money in the amount of the swap (folded up ones and fives) and wrapped candy pieces every few inches. I started with the money and ended with the candy, then wrapped the roll in toilet paper. It was clear to everyone it was a roll of toilet paper so no one wanted it. LOL The person who ended up with it started in unrolling it and people were laughing bc he kept saying... "Who likes this candy? OMG, it is awful!" It was peppermints and tootsie rolls, stuff from Brachs Pick a Mix. Then he got to the money! 🙂 you could put a gift card in, too, instead of the money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Gag gifts can be hit-or-miss. One at work was a HUGE hit. It looked like the EZ button. But when you pressed it, it said No in one of many creative ways. One that I thought would be a hit. The leader had officially stated in the email "And don't give your dirty socks". So, I bought a bottle of wine. Wrapped it to look like a bottle of wine. Then on the outside under the ribbon I attached one of DH's oldest socks which I had torn a hole into. I thought it was hilarious, but I was the only one. There were several others that were either badly received or gladly received and I was shocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Walmart has adult size elf and santa slippers with curly toes and jingle bells. Edited November 30, 2018 by ScoutTN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 These are great, thank you! I love the idea of using toilet paper in some way. Maybe I'll just wrap up a giant 24-roll pack or something 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I dare you to give a menstrual cup. I’ll bet most of the men will think it’s a shot glass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyDoodle Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I took a Chia Pet to a gift swap once. There are some funny ones with famous people's heads, as well as the old-fashioned ones. Last year dh took a fanny pack printed with a photo of a man's beer belly (so that it looked as if the belly belonged to the wearer. It went over pretty well, but that was an office of all men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I always attach a scratch lottery ticket to whatever gift I take to a white elephant exchange, just to make it interesting! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Last year, several of us unknowingly gave toilet inspired gifts.We gave toilet basketball, another did toilet fishing, one did poo pourri and the best was a squatty potty. The one gift I gave once I thought would be a hit was a bust. I did fuzzy socks, chocolates, hot cocoa and tea, and a some money for a movie rental. Edited November 30, 2018 by itsheresomewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 53 minutes ago, KungFuPanda said: I dare you to give a menstrual cup. I’ll bet most of the men will think it’s a shot glass. Maybe when I've been there for a few years 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, itsheresomewhere said: Last year, several of us gave toilet inspired gifts. We gave toilet basketball, another did toilet fishing, one did poo pourri and the best was a squatty potty. The one gift I gave once I thought would be a hit was a bust. I did fuzzy socks, chocolates, hot cocoa and tea, and a some money for a movie rental. Well that's a really thoughtful gift! I would love that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Mainer said: Well that's a really thoughtful gift! I would love that! I was surprised that it was such a busy especially since part of our group included several college aged kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 3 hours ago, happi duck said: My late aunt gave toilet paper and Folgers coffee as actual gifts, not grab bags etc. It felt impersonal but at least consumable and useful! It is the best part of waking up... Going to the bathroom. (Y'all were thinkin' I meant the Folgers.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Nose flute!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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