49 Best Funny White Elephant Gifts That Will Make You the Star of Holiday Swap—for Under $30

Umm, how cute are these?! Perfect for LEGO lover, plant parents, and really anyone with a sense of humor.

When your to-do list feels like a disaster, jot it down on these Dumpster Fire stickies. They perfectly capture frenetic energy of Q4 and will def get a laugh at the office holiday gift exchange. Everything’s fine!!!

The gift that’s suitable for everyone—because we’ve all had a dumpster fire of a year, right??

You can’t go wrong with a pair of cozy socks, but a pair of cozy socks in the form of a snuggly sloth? Now that is elite white elephant status.

Cute and funny, these tiny “people” planters look like they’re just hanging out—literally. Bonus: they make any plant—or desktop—instantly cuter.

This cat mug set keeps your drink cozy and your desk adorable. Purr-fect for anyone who secretly wishes they were working from home with 12 cats.

For the person who’s in charge of the aux card, these vinyl coasters will get a giggle (and will probably get stolen, too).

Because adulthood is hard and sometimes you just need to nap on a giant chicken nugget. This plush, nostalgic pillow pack is both hilarious and weirdly cozy.

Strap in (literally) for a game of monkey business. It’s loud, hilarious, and guaranteed to make the office holiday party a lot less boring.

You don’t need to be a professional home chef to enjoy this spoon rest. It’s cute and kitschy—bound to get you an invite to their next dinner party.

Give the parents in the swap a good laugh. This cheeky little book proves everyone’s doing fine, even if breakfast was a Poptart.

Sometimes, a silly goose is all we need. This tiny goose figurine can be dressed up with the included accessories, like, hats, scarves, even glasses. It’s ridiculous—but that’s the point.

Nessie exists every time they pour themselves a cup of tea with this adorable tea infuser. Trust me—even skeptics will love it.

For the friend whose desk is a rat’s nest of charging cables, cords, and everything in between. Give ’em a hand—literally.

A literal computer mouse shaped like a hamster. That’s it, that’s the gift. You’re welcome!

Whoever opens this will get a giggle next time they pour themselves a cold one, whether it’s a frosty beer or glass of rosé. A lil’ spooky, a lot hilarious.

If they do stick to wine, they’ll swoon over these cozy beanie stoppers. They’re tiny hats for your bottle. Functional and fabulous.

We all have that one person who loves a bad joke, and this is the gift for them. Apologies to all your coworkers in advance, though—365 days of groan-worthy humor in one glorious pad.

Okay, who wouldn’t want a whacky inflatable guy in their home?! It’s silly—but that’s the point.

Wrap yourself up like a cozy breakfast burrito with this hyper-realistic waffle blanket. Butter and syrup not included.

For tighter budgets, like $10 and under, these chicken-leg socks go a long way. The optical illusion will get a laugh each time they put them on. Plus, they’re super warm.

A classic. Ask it if this is the best gift at the party—it’ll say, “Without a doubt.”

A silly gift that smells delicious?! Yes, please. This iconic can comes filled with cherry-scented wax that smells like the real thing. Yum.

Tiny, portable, and way cuter than it needs to be. This LED gaslamp lamp adds a vintage flair wherever it goes.

Channel your inner Jedi while slurping noodles with glowing lightsaber chopsticks. The Force (and your soy sauce) is strong with this one.

Forget regular UNO—this is ruthless UNO. It’s perfect for bringing out at already-testy family functions (heh). Just some friendly competition :).

If the holiday swap is also an ugly sweater party, this mug is bound to do numbers. Yes, the sweater is removable, and yes, there is a hairy, naked chest under there. The perfect funny white elephant gift.

Be warned—if there’s a cat lover in the group, they will try to steal these oven mitts to make their own biscuits.

Adults can color too! Unwind by shading in “crimes” like stealing fries or jaywalking. It’s a stress-relieving gift that’s a tad goofy.

These slippers are sure to be the catch of the swap—and get an LOL. They’re weird and wonderful at the same time.

This mini bowling set is oddly addictive and perfect for procrastination. Strike out—in the best way.

This lil’ donut lamp is so sweet, we just want to set him up in the corner of our desk and let him glow. There’s pizza, toast, and even a cake slice, too.

Let Master Yoda guard your novels and self-help guides alike. Read you must.

Add a pinch of salt—and Grinch— to your dinner table. It is the holidays, after all.

Cooking’s never been this chill. Snoop’s recipes bring flavor and swagger to the kitchen. Fo’ shizzle, this one’s a crowd-pleaser.

We all need an emotional support nugget, whether we like it or not. Wrap these up for the White Elephant, and watch your friends fight over their cuteness.

No, it’s not a real saw, but it sure looks like one, This pizza saw slices through crust with hilarious precision and will get a laugh each and every time a host whips it out.

Add a little bite to the gift swap. These shark-shaped ice cubes look like they’re circling your drink and will be used over and over again, well after Shark Week ends.

For the guy or gal in the office who always has their Diet Coke handy. (You know the one).

Birds are funny and this book proves it. This silly, colorful guide looks great on a coffee table and will get a laugh every time it’s picked up.

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Your houseplant, if you get this gift. It comes in other shapes and iconic characters, too.

This is another great one for office swaps. We’ve all had to send this at one point or another—and this flipbook says it all.

Whether they work in an office or have a desk at home, this goofy garbage-bin pen holder is as functional as it is funny.

This mug is your daily dose of “medicine” without the co-pay. A perfect gag-gift for the coffee addict who can’t even think about working without their coffee.

These cute cat-shaped hand towels hang in a very funny (and maybe slightly creepy) shape. You’ll laugh every time you dry your hands.

Think Pictionary, but with way more yelling and questionable drawings. Doodle Heist turns bad art into good fun—and exposes who really can’t draw to save their life.

This little llama is your desk’s new MVP—squeeze, stretch, throw, and repeat until your stress finally goes “baa-bye.” It’s cute, quirky, and oddly therapeutic:

There’s nothing like gifting someone a pillow with their own face on it. It’s ridiculous, personal, and slightly haunting—a true White Elephant masterpiece.