Quick answer: The best White Elephant gift is funny the second it's unwrapped and good enough that someone steals it. A watercolor art print of a celeb on a sandwich does both. Bring Tim Robinson 55 Burgers for the biggest laugh, Danny Dorito for the weirdest one, and Michael Scott for the office crowd. Every print is 25% off sitewide right now.
White Elephant isn't Secret Santa. Nobody knows who's going home with what, so the gift has to work on the whole room, not one person. If you've drawn a name instead, the Secret Santa gift guide is the one you want.
Our picks
Tim Robinson 55 Burgers. 55 burgers, 55 fries, 55 tacos, 55 pies. The print people spot from across the room. Bring it for: any group with one I Think You Should Leave fan. They will start the stealing.
Tim Robinson Hot Dogs. Tim Robinson surrounded by hot dogs, still trying to find the guy who did this. Bring it for: the friend who quotes the sketches daily.
Kramer Turkey. Kramer as a Thanksgiving turkey. It needs no explanation, which is exactly what you want in round one. Bring it for: Friendsgiving, or any Seinfeld crowd.
Danny Dorito. Danny DeVito tucked inside a ham and cheese sandwich stuffed with nacho cheese Doritos. Bring it for: the Sunny fans, and whoever tells the story of this party next year.
George Costanza. George on pastrami on marble rye, the most sensual of all the salted, cured meats. Bring it for: a mixed room. Everyone has seen Seinfeld.
Jennifer Coolidge. Jennifer Coolidge on a hot dog. Bring it for: the loudest laugher at the party.
Michael Scott. Michael in his Prison Mike bandana, holding a World's Best Boss mug. Bring it for: the work exchange. Anyone who has had a boss gets it.
Ariana and Katie. Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney on a Something About Her Greek salad sandwich. Bring it for: the group chat that treats Vanderpump Rules like a second job.
Andy Cohen. Andy Cohen lounging on a loaded Italian sub. Bring it for: the Bravo fan who never misses Watch What Happens Live.
What to bring, by group
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Family: George Costanza. Every generation at the table knows him. Kramer Turkey is the backup.
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Coworkers: Michael Scott. It's the one most likely to change hands three times.
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Friendsgiving: Kramer Turkey, because he is literally a turkey. Danny Dorito if your friends are weirder than that.
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Your group chat: Ariana and Katie, with Andy Cohen as the second gift if you're bringing two.
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No idea who's coming: Tim Robinson 55 Burgers. It's funny even to people who haven't seen the show.
Does it fit the budget?
An 8x10 art print is $35, or $26.25 at 25% off. That fits a $30 limit, and it leaves room for wrapping paper under a $50 one.
Questions people ask
What makes a good White Elephant gift? It's funny on sight, the whole room understands it in five seconds, and someone wants to take it home. If a gift needs explaining, it won't get stolen.
What's a good White Elephant gift under $30? An 8x10 art print is $26.25 during the sale. Tim Robinson Hot Dogs and George Costanza are the safest bets at that price.
What's the best White Elephant gift for a comedy-loving group? Tim Robinson 55 Burgers. It's visual, quotable and recognizable from across the room.
Is an art print too nice for White Elephant? No. The gifts people fight over are the ones they'd keep. A print goes on a wall; a gag gift goes in a drawer.
When should I order? Every print is made to order, so order early to leave extra time for holiday shipping. US orders typically arrive in 7–10 business days and international orders in 12–15 business days, but holiday delays can happen. Expedited shipping isn’t available, so don’t wait until the last minute. Party coming up sooner? A digital gift card arrives instantly and never expires.
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Pick the print that fits your group and watch it get stolen. Shop all prints, or go straight to sets and packs if your exchange has a bigger budget.