40+ Funny Gifts That'll Get the Biggest Laughs From Friends, Family, and Coworkers
These clever ideas will liven up any White Elephant exchange or Christmas party.
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The holidays are a perfect time to reflect on all the ways your family, friends, and coworkers have been your side in the past year. While sentimental gifts are an obvious way to express your love, funny gifts may make more sense for your relationship. If pranks, gags, and funny antics are the foundation of your relationship, then give the gift of laughter this Christmas — arguably the best present, no? Browse through these hilarious, gag-worthy gift ideas until you find something for your White Elephant gift exchange, Dirty Santa swap, Secret Santa exchange, or other Christmas party. Choose between presents that highlight your guy's penchant for dad jokes, punny gifts for your wine-loving best friend, ultra-trendy pop culture finds for The Office and Golden Girls fans, and more. Luckily, all of these laugh-until-you-cry ideas are wacky, weird, and totally wonderful.
For more party-ready finds that will have everyone in stitches, check out our Secret Santa and White Elephant gift guides. Because humor is the way to the heart, especially during the chaos of Christmas.
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While they should use these notes sparingly, there will still be the occasional moment that they need to tell off your family and friends without being direct or confrontational.
Combine today's two biggest trends — fanny packs and dad bods — with this hairy-looking belt bag. Best of all: With this gift, the guy in your life won't actually have to grow a beer belly to get the body of his (um, your?) dreams.
Anyone that works with clients knows what it's like — and this glass says it all. If you have a friend who's a lawyer or a co-worker with a sense of humor, they'll appreciate this one!
Designing Moments Wine Workout Dish Towel
Here's a workout everyone — wine lovers, especially — can get behind. Give your Pinot-loving pal a good laugh with this decorative dish towel. (But if you really want to win them over, pair it with a bottle of vino.)
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Nothing compares to the horror of stepping into a public bathroom. This easy-to-carry kit, complete with a toilet seat cover, antiseptic wipe, and disposable gloves, has everything they need to make their experience as pleasant as possible. Well, as pleasant as it can be.
Smith Street Gift 'The Office' Jigsaw Puzzle
We can't put a finger on it, but there's something downright hilarious about The Office — Michael Scott's one-liners, Jim and Dwight's prank war, all of it. This 500-piece puzzle celebrates the show's hilarity in the best way possible.
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No cheesy nonsense here: These 50 affirmation cards lean on humor instead of self help clichés, which make them a no-brainer for anyone who needs a mood boost.
Watch Ya' Mouth The Authentic Mouthguard Party Game
When they stick these plastic mouth guards in their mouth, simple phrases like "warm beef meatballs" will sound like ... anything but that. Ten players can join in on the fun at any given time, making it a staple at their family's next game night.
Pick a LEGO doppelganger, and then customize its shirt with an inside joke or hilarious phrase. You can also send a funny photo or design to make a digitally printed tee.
If they're just as serious about their snacks as they are their shows, then this Friends-inspired bowl is the perfect gift. Personalize it with their name, so everyone knows that they mean business.
Commuting from Home Mug
Make light of the current times with this coffee mug, decorated with 2020's version of a subway map. It’s up to them whether or not they want to take the green line from the bedroom to the fridge, or the purple line from the TV to the chair.
Huebucket Inhale Exhale Unicorn Yoga Mat
Make their vinyasa more magical with this lightweight yoga mat. Plus, the funny design may even inspire them to loosen up during their practice.
Gift the Rose to your Blanche (or the Blanche to your Rose) this all-too-honest magnet, which will come in handy whenever they do the dishes.
No gift wrap necessary: You'll fool the gift recipient when they catch a glimpse of this pizza box under the tree. At least the four pairs of socks inside look like real pizza slices ...
For The Office fans who are still sulking over the fact that the show is leaving Netflix next year. Prison Mike feels your pain.
Remember the hilarious Screaming Goat from Doritos' Super Bowl commercial a few years ago? It's back in miniature form and ready to make some small (but mighty) noise on their desk, countertop, or wherever else they place it.
They can wear these PVC fish as slippers around the house, sandals during warm months, or as a way to attract fish when they're in the water. Any way they wear 'em, these shoes will make a statement.
Once she had kids, swearing became a no-no in her house. Since she can't cuss out loud, encourage her to discreetly let out her frustrations with this adult-friendly coloring book and market set.
Adulting is hard, which is why this pack of 100 stickers celebrates every teeny-tiny milestone in adulthood like going to the gym or keeping houseplants alive for 24 hours.
The greatest gift you can give your dad? Fifty pages of cheesy jokes that are so bad, they're good because, as you know, his favorite job is embarrassing you, your siblings, and everyone else in his life.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
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