Gift exchanges can be awkward when you try to play it straight. Our advice? It’s better to go for the cheap laugh instead. Here are some of our favorite guffaw-worthy gifts for your next Secret Santa party.
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$12 from Amazon
Ready to make someone deeply uncomfortable with scandalous images of raw chicken in compromising positions? Of course you are. Enjoy.
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$44 from Amazon
Whether you drew the name of that coworker who smells up the office bathroom or just need an easy laugh, these odor-trapping fragrances can help everyone’s holidays stink a little less.
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$23 and up from LookHuman
Step away from the scented candle. Instead, take ownership of your ineptitude and indifference by getting your giftee this refreshingly honest T-shirt.
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$15 from Amazon
We all know someone who likes their wine — like, really likes it. Help them take unwinding to a boozy new level with this silicone wine-glass holder for the bath or shower.
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$12 from TeePublic
Santa isn’t the only one who’s watching, and we’re sure you know someone who could use the reminder.
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$32 from Uncommon Goods
Sweet dreams are made of cheese. Also, you’ll never convince us that there wasn’t a bathroom on the right.
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$25 and up from Etsy
This one’s for your favorite Karen. She’ll definitely love it — or leave it for you to use.
$12 from Uncommon Goods
Why should someone settle for a beer koozie when they can outfit their favorite brew in its own puffer jacket? Bonus points if you can track down a tiny Patagonia beanie to complete the look.
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$18 from Amazon
We’ll just let this gem of a review speak for itself: “I got this for my mother as a joke. It made her cry and pray for my soul.”
$7 from Amazon
Why? Why not? Bacon makes everything better, even cuts and scrapes.
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$37 from Blue Kazoo
If you’re buying for someone you really, really dislike, we can’t recommend this sadistic jigsaw puzzle enough. Choose from solid black, white, or red — regardless, “relentless torment and anguish” awaits.
$25 from Uncommon Goods
Are you buying for a wretched rampallian? A penurious and indubitate beggar? Here’s your chance to lob a ton of devastating insults that will sail right over their head.
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$14 from Bed Bath & Beyond
You heard it here first: The only thing funnier than cats is a refrigerator that has been festooned with cat-butt magnets.
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$23 from Amazon
Garden gnomes — they’re just like us! This one in particular is taking forever in the bathroom because he won’t stop scrolling on his phone (been there).
$25 from Etsy
Honestly, after the past couple of years, who wouldn’t appreciate a dumpster fire candle? As the product description rightly asks: “Wouldn’t it look great in the background of your next conference call?”
$13 from Amazon
Gifting a colleague? Give them plenty of alternatives to telling you they need to “circle back” on a project with this creative workplace thesaurus.
$42 from Etsy
Pro tip: Make sure the sequins are in their proper places before giving this as a gift. Dare we say, the lucky recipient is never gonna give it up.
$26 from Amazon
These happy little chia seeds are just waiting to become the ultimate conversation piece.
$34 and up from Society6
Here’s the rare funny gift that will get a laugh and some actual use to boot. (Seriously. Don’t overthink it.)
$6 from Amazon
Just trust us on this one. Print out some of the reviews to go with it for the full effect.
$9 from Amazon
The beauty of prank boxes is that you can fill them with something they actually want — or, even better, a rock, or absolutely nothing at all. If toilet humor isn’t your thing, be sure to check out the other options.
$25 from Amazon
It’s getting cold out, and this zany blanket can help someone wrap up like a, well, you know. Bonus points if you present it in a foil sleeve.
$9 from Etsy
They won’t have any more excuses to ignore the dishwasher now that Blanche and Rose are on the case. And if they crowd the silverware, it’s off to Shady Pines with 'em.
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