White elephant gift exchange is all about making people smile and chuckle. But sparking a laugh on a limited budget is hard, and under $10 might seem impossible unless you go full homemade. A limited budget is often set as a rule among friends and coworkers to avoid overspending considering most white elephant gifts are given out based on the luck of the draw or friendly stealing.
A tighter budget like $10 is okay if you are ready for cool gag gifts that are not in the best build quality but are still impressive. If you want to go a little over the budget, we also have a list of white elephant gifts under $20 and $30.
While the gift ideas in this list are not known for their longevity, you can quote me that these gifts are guaranteed to make at least your friends smile, if not laugh. Now that I have mentioned what you are getting in this budget, here’s a list of 30 hilarious gift ideas under $10 for your next white elephant gift exchange.
Note: At the time of writing this article, all the products mentioned here were under $10. If the price of any product increases in the future, we will try our best to remove such products and replace them with new products.
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White Elephant Gifts Under $10:
1. Nose Pencil Sharpener
Giving someone a sharpener would not seem like the best idea in the world. But what if the sharpener has a unique shape and the shape offers an important feature? Here enters the Nose Pencil Sharpener. While its shape may appeal to kids. Adults can also use it, and the best part is its full proof of petty office stealing. I mean, who would in their right mind ever think of taking a nose-shaped sharpener from someone’s desk? And even if they did, there are still two more left as it comes in a set of 3.
2. Old Age Survival Chain
Is the gift exchange between a group of older adults? Well, then it’s time for some friendly fire. To which I mean gifting someone this Old Age Survival Chain. It has five charms on it. Each reminds the receivers that they are either super old or about to get old enough that these charms might start feeling relatable.
3. Rubber Chicken Slingshot
Need a good laugh? Who doesn’t, and what if it costs a flying chicken? I mean, chickens are not meant to fly, so seeing one is always funny. These Rubber Chicken Slingshots are not good as the real chickens but are certainly fun to throw and watch. The slingshots can also turn into fun party activities or a way to annoy someone by slinging at them. In any case, slinging a rubber chicken is surely a fun way to pass few minutes.
4. Portable Pizza Pouch
Pizza is meant to be shared equally. And there is always one friend who gets angry when someone grabs the last piece of pizza that supposedly and rightfully belongs to them. Well, to avoid such “intense clashes” between friends, I recommend gifting them a Portable Pizza Pouch. Now they can stash their share of pizza and display it proudly and savor it after some time.
5. Cat Finger Puppet
Even if you are not a cat person, chances are you had a good laugh watching some cat videos. So what if I tell you you can mimic a cat and achieve at least 10% of the funniness of a cat? Just put on these Cat Finger Puppets and start making odd finger movements. The chances are that you are probably close to mimicking a cat.
6. Inflatable Cane
Poking fun at someone’s age in a friendly roast is a good way to make people laugh as long as you hold back on the roast. This Inflatable Cane as a gift is the perfect way to crack a joke about getting old without hurting the person.
7. Instant Underpants
Everyone has a friend who had an embarrassing experience where they couldn’t hold nature’s calling. If someone ever decides to create a survey, the chances are that most people also had the same experience. So use that fake survey as the tagline and gift them these Instant Underpants because they never know when nature calls next time.
8. Wooden Frog Noise Maker
If you use TikTok, you might have stumbled upon a video of this cute Wooden Frog Noise Maker. Excellent gift choice for a friend group that enjoys music and even better if they are musicians. Not a professional musical instrument, but good enough to make a soothing rasp.
9. Grow a Boyfriend
Grow a Boyfriend is a novelty item with no actual promises of growing a real boyfriend. Just clearing things out before someone calls me out. Grow a Boyfriend is like those grow your animal toys packed in kids cereals. The difference is it’s made for adults to jab some jokes about breakups and how finding a good guy is hard.
10. Grow a Girlfriend
Grow a Girlfriend, a perfect novelty item to escape from those lonely nights without the added expense of joining a bunch of dating sites. It’s a paraphrase I took from one of the reviews of the product on Amazon. Very poetic marketing material that could even convince a person who is already in a relationship.
11. Bullet Ice Cube Tray
Bullet Ice Cube Tray is a delight for any military buff. Even if chances of perfect ice cubes coming out of the mold are low, it’s still worth it. Plus, according to most reviews on Amazon, the ice cube tray also acts as a mold for creating homemade suppositories. So you can take a bullet from top and bottom.
12. Weener Kleener Soap
Personal hygiene is how you care for your body. So why not add some fun to the shower time with this Weener Kleener Soap. The soap gives pleasure and cleans junk at the same time. A quick disclaimer, the soap requires some awkward hip thrusts to achieve the cleaning motion.
13. Finger Hand
Ever got tired of having only ten fingers or ever felt like getting some extra hands for the increasing workload? Well, with these Finger Hands, you can add five more fingers to your hand. The potentials are unlimited. Perfect for brightening the mood at party and weddings, but would not recommend wearing at funerals and court hearings.
14. Inflatable Pickle
Ever found yourself in a pickle? If you didn’t, then here’s one giant Inflatable Pickle, the funniest thing you’ll ever see. You can bonk someone’s head with this, and in return, expect big belly laughs. Im telling you, just carrying one will max out your charisma level.
15. Over The Hill Exerciser
You can always train your biceps, chest, and other normal muscles at any gym, but what about the muscle down there that requires real attention. You don’t want the stiffness to lose after just one set. Well then, this Over The Hill Exerciser is what you need to make sure your little guy is always ready to lift the weight of your partner’s expectations.
16. Senior Citizen Safety Vest
Have a friend or family member who is approaching their senior years? Well, gift them this Senior Citizen Safety Vest and let them have some laughs about the natural phase of old age. It’s a brightly colored vest with some appropriate joke-filled safety signs. Other than a white elephant gift, it’s also a great and funny retirement gift for a parent from their children.
17. Bacon Bandage
A small skin cut only requires a bit of cleaning with water and a bandage. But plain old bandages are what boring people put on. So fun people put on these Bacon Bandages. Who doesn’t like Bacon? Plus, these bandages would look super cool and make you feel like you are healing your flesh by putting on another flesh.
18. Telescopic Extendable Fork
Ordinary cutlery is for normal people. Amaze people by stealing food from their plates with this Telescopic Extendable Fork. It can stretch up to 64cm. With that length, no food is safe from your hands, and you can even use it as a pointer to assert dominance. I mean, who wouldn’t listen to someone carrying a long fork?
19. Beer Belly Fanny Pack
Need a gross gift that is also a great gift? Well, this Beer Belly Fanny Pack would take the first price in that category. It’s such a bizarre gift because it almost looks real, especially the hairs. It also makes a squeaky sound when you press the belly button, a good way to make an entrance if the audience is kids.
20. Silly Straw Glasses
Slurping your favorite drink with a straw has become a mundane action that you do without giving a second thought. To spice up the slurping action, try these Silly Straw Glasses. Now you can follow your drink swirl through the straw and around your eyes with every sip.
21. Beer & Soda Can Belt
Know someone who loves to drink beer out of a can or bottle? Well, then give them a helping hand by gifting them a Beer & Soda Can Belt. With this belt, they can always be intoxicated or hydrated in case of cold drinks without the hassle of looking for the next drink. It can hold up to six cans and has a camouflage design.
22. Muscle Man Apron
Trimming a beer belly requires a rigorous diet and an exercise routine. But you can always skip that and achieve perfect abs by wearing this Muscle Man Apron. So lighten up the mood at the next BBQ party by showing off the body you worked hard for.
23. Christmas Decor Beard Ornament
Beard enthusiasts are known for grooming their beards with special oil and wax. If you know a beard enthusiast, then Christmas Decor Beard Ornament is an obvious gag gift for them. The ornament pack comes with 20 pieces, and 6 out of them even have a jingle bell sound. Each ornament has a mini-clip on the end that fits comfortably on hair
24. Fake Gold Bar
Know a finance person who is always talking about the economy? Surprise them with this Fake Gold Bar, it’s the perfect gift if they are betting against gold or think gold is the future. In any way, this Fake Gold Bar will either act as a trophy against their bet or a reminder of their faith. But in the end, it will remain an object with no value, a flawless white elephant gift.
25. Tabletop Mini Bowling Game
Desk games will always have a special place at the office white elephant gift exchange. There is bound to be one person who gifts a desk game, so why not select this Tabletop Mini Bowling Game. It is made out of high-quality wood and has a good paint job. Best way to pass the time after a few drinks.
26. Water Proof Note Pad
Shower thoughts, its a thing every person experiences when taking a shower. But have you ever thought about writing down your shower thoughts? Maybe you had your next billion-dollar business idea or came up with a funny joke. It is best to note it down on this Water Proof Note Pad before you forget or move on to the next shower thought.
27. Fifty Shades of Chicken: A Parody in a Cookbook
Fifty Shades is one of the most successful erotic romance novels. Of course, you can gift someone the real copies of Fifty Shades as a white elephant gift if they are not a fan of the genre, but what’s the fun in it? Here enter the Fifty Shades of Chicken: A Parody in a Cookbook. It’s a real cookbook that features real recipes with raunchy names and well-put-together images of half-naked male models.
28. Miniature Handheld Violin
There is a hand gesture trope in movies called World’s Smallest Violin. It is used to respond to people who exaggerate their predicament to gain sympathy. So if you know someone who likes to exaggerate, gift them this Miniature Handheld Violin. They will probably not get the message, but they will love it, considering how cute it would look on a desk as a showpiece.
29. Animal Paws Socks
Know someone who likes to collect socks and is also an animal lover? I know that’s a very specific description of a person, but I mean, who doesn’t love animals and wears comfy socks. These Animal Paws Socks are a perfect gift for such a person. The socks are bright in color and have realistic print.
30. Fake $100 Bill Tissues
Why should only the actors have all the fun of destroying all the fake dollar bills in movies? You can up the game by wiping your mouth with these Fake $100 Bill Tissues. It is an excellent gift for someone who likes visiting casinos.
