38 Hilarious Gag Gifts for a Prank-Filled Holiday Gift Exchange

Amanda Garrity, Cameron Jenkins

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Squat & Trot Prank Gift Box

OK, so let’s say you actually bought them something they wanted. Up the fun factor by putting it in this gift box, which displays a totally wild fake product that will throw them off.

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Emotional Support Fries

These punny fries give a new meaning to the term “comfort food.” Five soft plushie fries come in this adorable container and are sure to make them laugh. However, if you want to be a bit more festive, you could opt for emotional support gingerbread instead.

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Viral on TikTok

Face Money Eating Box

Why would you get them a piggy bank when you can get them this extremely disturbing face bank that actually moves its mouth to “eat” your money? Exactly, you wouldn’t.

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The Book of Unusual Knowledge

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This book is actually a best-seller on Amazon, the name is really the only “gag” part about it. People love the information and trivia that’s inside. It covers entertainment, politics, art and so much more, so they come off as very well-read.

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Mini Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy

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It’s only natural to chuckle when you see a red tube guy waving in the wind. This mini version will bring the laughs in any home office or cubicle.

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Fake Poop Soap-Turd-Bar

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You may get a little nauseous when you look at this, but that’s probably a good thing right? They’ll open the box to find the most realistic poop we’ve ever seen, but will be delighted to discover it is soap with a lovely vanilla scent.

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Top Gag Gift on Amazon

Fish Flip Flops

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The Coddies fish flip flops have been all over social media — they might just be the most popular (and useful) gag gift we can think of. They come in seven colors, fit everyone in the family and have over 7,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. It’s hard to go wrong.

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Emergency Underpants

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Funny Animal Paw Socks

Socks are a classic Christmas present, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. Take these “paw” socks for example, that come in prints like the dog seen here, as well as dinosaur and zebra.

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Toilet Timer

You know, spending too much time on the toilet isn’t good at all, so you’re actually doing them a favor here by gifting them this best-selling gadget.

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Shakespeare Insults Poster

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The next time they want to diss their friend or partner (lovingly, of course), they can turn to this poster with burns inspired by one of literature’s most influential wordsmiths. Find insults straight from Shakespeare’s work like “stuffed cloak-bag of guts.”

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Bread Shape Pillow

If they’ve been a little naughty this year, teach ’em a lesson. Instead of finding coal in the morning, they’ll get this giant piece of bread, which is actually a very realistic looking, very comfy, pillow, which they will love once you give ’em their real present.

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Wine Bottle Puzzle

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It’ll be hilarious how mad they get while trying to solve the puzzle to get to their favorite bottle of wine. But don’t worry, there is a way to get to it, so in the end, they’ll be happy.

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#1 White Elephant Gift

Shot Glass Roulette

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When it came to white elephant gifts last year, Good Housekeeping readers bought this novelty game in droves. It’s completely functional to play, and you can actually drink from the glasses.

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The Original Toilet Night Light

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If midnight bathroom runs are part of their evening routine, then light their way to the throne with this motion-activated night light. That way they can go to the bathroom in peace without turning on the bright overhead light.

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Dumpster Fire Pencil Holder

Things are rough in the office these days, no doubt. At least their desk decor can match the mood with this clever pencil holder that comes with flame sticky-notes.

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Miniature Violin

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Parents will appreciate this one: When kids start whining, they can pull out this three-inch violin and start playing to offer their deepest sympathies. It’ll drive the kids up the wall.

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Drawing Without Dignity

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This Pictionary game isn’t for the faint of heart: Once a player picks a card, they’ll have to draw whatever it says — no matter how cringe-worthy it may be.

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When They Say They Want Nothing

Useless Box

Good for kids, teenagers, your stubborn spouse — it is what it is, just an empty box filed with what they wanted: nothing.

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The Perfect Pizza Pack

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If pizza is always on their brain, you can’t really go wrong with this unexpected, yet practical gift that will help them store each leftover slice perfectly. It’s also completely microwaveable for easy re-heating.

Headshot of Amanda Garrity

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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Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.

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