What is a decent, low-key white elephant gift?

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HamburgerBoy

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I may be forced into a work Christmas event and I'm supposed to bring something. I understand the basic principles behind a white elephant exchange and all, but am trying to think of something that is as unnoticeable as possible. I don't want the receiver to walk away feeling ripped off, but at the same time I want minimal attention towards the item and myself. Last year someone apparently brought a set of porcelain bunny-shaped cookie jars, which would probably be a decent starting point for what I'm trying to find. Nothing humorous.
 

DigDog

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i bought my secret santa, never spoke to him before coworker a children's lights-and-sound plastic AK 47, from eBay.

go big or go home, i say.
 

herm0016

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nothing humorous? i think you are missing the point.

just go to goodwill and get something random.
 

jaedaliu

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Edible underwear gets a good laugh. Walgreens has some funny electronics/appliances. Bottles of alcohol do well.

I've gotten stupid but interesting things at the 99 cent store that were gobbled up.
 

Harrod

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I've done a 10 dollar starbucks card, inside a box that was wrapped in duct tape and then wrapped in wrapping paper. This box was in another 2 boxes wrapped the same way.
 

sdifox

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I may be forced into a work Christmas event and I'm supposed to bring something. I understand the basic principles behind a white elephant exchange and all, but am trying to think of something that is as unnoticeable as possible. I don't want the receiver to walk away feeling ripped off, but at the same time I want minimal attention towards the item and myself. Last year someone apparently brought a set of porcelain bunny-shaped cookie jars, which would probably be a decent starting point for what I'm trying to find. Nothing humorous.

You are wrecking white elephant gift...:colbert:
 

Scotteq

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Mandatory 'Fleshlight' comment....

I usually it up www.stupid.com for random gifts: 'Hillary Clinton Nut~crackers' or 'Santa Farting Butt Pillows' are always good for a laugh. But you said you don't want to be noticed...

For the office... Try www.thinkgeek.com and go for something like one of those hard rubber cable organizers.
 

_Rick_

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Some nice handcream in a dispenser.
Smooth skin is the greatest gift.
 
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