Funny gifts
A funny gift can be the highlight of a Secret Santa exchange, as long as the joke is shared by the whole room. The best ones are playful rather than rude, and silly rather than pointed: something that makes everyone laugh when it is unwrapped, and that the recipient is happy to take home. Steer clear of jokes about age, weight or looks, and keep office draws suitable for everyone. The ideas below are chosen to raise a smile across generations. Many are also genuinely useful, which means the gift keeps making its owner laugh long after the party is over.
- Rubber duck for thinking out loud Programmers explain their bugs to a duck; everyone else can too. A silly desk companion with a surprisingly useful job. See ideas on Amazon.ca
- Toilet golf A tiny putting green for the bathroom. Ridiculous, harmless and guaranteed to make the room laugh. See ideas on Amazon.ca
- Fake moustache set A set of stick-on moustaches for photos at the party. The gift that the whole group gets to enjoy. See ideas on Amazon.ca
- Desk punching bag A mini punching bag for Monday mornings. Funny to open and oddly satisfying to use. See ideas on Amazon.ca
- Pizza socks Socks folded to look like slices in a pizza box. Looks like a joke, turns out to be a real present. See ideas on Amazon.ca
- Decision dice Dice that decide lunch, the next task or who makes the coffee. A fun way to settle small arguments. See ideas on Amazon.ca
- Sloth mug A mug for slow mornings, featuring the slowest animal of all. Cheerful and useful at the same time. See ideas on Amazon.ca
- Bread-shaped pillow A cushion shaped like a slice of bread. Soft, absurd and much loved by anyone with a sense of humour. See ideas on Amazon.ca
- Desk basketball A tiny hoop for the bin or the desk. Turns every scrap of paper into a shot at glory. See ideas on Amazon.ca
- Horse head mask The classic party prop. Best for a group that enjoys a bit of harmless chaos in the photos. See ideas on Amazon.ca
Updated September 30, 2026