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White elephant gift exchanges are getting super popular in the workplace, but not every gift that you see recommended is appropriate for work. Whether you want to be sure you don’t ruffle any feathers or have a conservative workplace, these SFW white elephant gifts are totally safe for the office Christmas party, but still hilarious.
SFW White Elephant Gifts That Won’t Offend Anyone
It’s important to know your audience when making a joke. Is your boss going to appreciate a cutting board shaped like male genitalia? Even if they do, will HR? These gifts help take that guessing out of the equation. No offensive gifts – just fun and funny SFW white elephant gifts!
They’re also mostly gender-neutral, perfect for all kinds of gift exchanges at work.
Bicycle Pizza Cutter
Drive that bike right over the pizza! It’s just practical enough to not be totally useless, but super silly as a SFW office white elephant gift too.
Bacon Bandages
You never know when you might need a bandage! Besides, bacon solves everything.
Jar of Ducks
They can keep it on their desk. Or, they can share ducks with everyone. They can even laugh about getting a jar of ducks at the office Christmas party. So many possibilities will be theirs once you gift them a jar of ducks.
Mini Desktop Vacuum
This is actually kind of useful! Great for that coworker who always has crumbs or other debris on their desk. Or the one who likes to keep things clean.
Toilet Paper Puzzle
Ah, toilet paper. The best puzzle motif! Actually, this would be pretty tough to be honest – so much white.
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White Elephant Gift Mug
Sometimes you just don’t know what to get! This mug understood the assignment.
Car French Fry Holder
OK this is another practical and safe for work white elephant gift that’s great for the office gift exchange! Anyone who’s been through the drive through knows the struggle of finding the perfect place to put their fries. Pair it with a gift card if you can.
Funny Animal Paw Socks
Imagine some of your coworkers wearing these!
Demotivational Pens
Too much positivity these days. Instead, gift your colleagues these hilarious DE-motivational pens this Christmas. Bonus points if they reflect the workplace you’re in.
Let Me Overthink This Notebook
Finally a notebook that accurately displays its intended purpose.
Mini Fingertip Boxing Gloves
You could even give two sets so the lucky recipient can pick a sparring partner to help burn off some steam. So funny.
Mini Desktop Kids’ Sandbox
Remember these as a kid? Well now that childlike zen can be yours with your very own desktop version! It even comes with sand and tiny toys.
Novelty Pizza Blanket
Warm and cozy, just like a pizza. Great easy white elephant gift that pretty much anyone will like.
Silly Sticky Notes
Themed sticky notes can brighten up the office and be fun around the home. From apples to Finding Nemo, there are lots of options.
Positive Potato
Gotta stay positive! This potato can help with that. (Almost) totally useless gifts like this perfectly embody the white elephant gift spirit.
Funny Oven Mitts
Oven mitts are boring and practical But these ones? Hilarious.
Chicken Wing Soaps
No, that’s not a tasty bucket of chicken. These soaps are designed to look like fried chicken, which is both funny and also kind of useful. Give someone this gift and they’ll be able to say “get out the fancy soaps!” with confidence.
White Elephant Gift Candle
Another gift that understood the assignment. This one’s great for even the most conservative of offices, perfect if you want something silly and not too provocative.
Dino Nuggies Pillows
These pillows are super trendy right now and are sure to be hit a at white elephant gift parties, especially in the office. So cute too!
Nicholas Cage Pillow
Ah, Nicholas Cage. This pillow will never not be funny. If you have a younger workplace or are gifting to a young person, they’ll definitely appreciate this hilarious gift.
The best office White Elephant advice seems to be know your audience (a little research goes a long way) and combinations of different items often cover your bases if you are really stuck.
