The Best Funny and Gag Gifts for a Secret Santa Exchange

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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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Richard Simmons 2022 Wall Calendar

$16 from Target

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Couldn’t we all use a little positive thinking in 2022? Our favorite fitness guru’s cheerful attitude is as infectious as ever in this sure-to-be-treasured wall calendar.

‘Fifty Shades of Chicken’ Cookbook

$14 from Amazon

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Ready to make someone deeply uncomfortable with scandalous images of raw chicken in compromising positions? Of course you are. Enjoy.

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Poo-Pourri in a Pinch Toilet Spray Gift Set

$26 from Amazon

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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.

Secret Santa T-Shirt

$16 and up from LookHuman

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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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Bath or Shower Wine Glass Holder

$10 and up from Amazon

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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.

‘I Saw That’ Jesus Mug

$15 from TeePublic

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Santa isn’t the only one who’s watching, and we’re sure you know someone who could use the reminder.

Mistaken Lyrics Coasters

$25 and up from Uncommon Goods

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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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‘Live. Laugh. Leave’ Doormat

$25 and up from Etsy

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This one’s for your favorite Karen. She’ll definitely love it — or leave it for you to use.

Cold Beer Coats

$13 from Uncommon Goods

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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.

Related: The Best Gifts for Beer Lovers

Snarky Cross-Stitch Kit

$14 from Amazon

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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.”

BioSwiss Bacon Bandages

$7 from Amazon

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Why? Why not? Bacon makes everything better, even cuts and scrapes.

Impossible Jigsaw Puzzle

$35 from Blue Kazoo

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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.

‘This Is the Worst’ Mask

$12 and up from TeePublic

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Leave it to Michael Scott to sum up the past couple years in a single meme.

Shakespearean Insults Chart

$25 from Uncommon Goods

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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.

Cat Butt Magnets

$13 from Bed Bath & Beyond

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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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Sunnydaze Cody the Garden Gnome on the Throne

$30 from Amazon

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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).

Dumpster Fire Candle

$27 from Etsy

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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?”

‘Per My Last Email’

$13 from Amazon

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Gifting a colleague? Give them plenty of alternatives to telling you they need to “circle back” on a project with this creative workplace thesaurus.

Rick Roll Pillow

$20 and up from Etsy

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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.

Bob Ross Chia Pet

$21 from Amazon

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These happy little chia seeds are just waiting to become the ultimate conversation piece.

‘Let Me Overthink This’ Tote

$20 from Society6

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Here’s the rare funny gift that will get a laugh and some actual use to boot. (Seriously. Don’t overthink it.)

Hutzler Banana Slicer

$5 from Amazon

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Just trust us on this one. Print out some of the reviews to go with it for the full effect.

Prank Pack Roto Wipe Gift Box

$8 from Amazon

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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.

Mermaker Burrito Blanket

$25 from Amazon

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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.

Golden Girls ‘Dirty/Clean’ Magnet

$10 from Etsy

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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.