The 7 best white elephant gifts worth stealing

The best white elephant gifts are the ones that create a little intrigue as soon as they enter the gift pile. And a full-size, 4.3-pound firelog wrapped in holiday paper is impossible no to notice It will almost certainly dwarf any other gift that is in the bargain, and will raise endless questions and speculation about what might be in the strange and surprisingly heavy box.

The fact that the comic-large box contains a KFC Fried Chicken Flavored Firelog makes the whole gag even funnier. I have a gas fireplace at home, so, unfortunately, I have no idea what the KFC 11 Herbs and Spices fire smells like. Many online reviews say it smells “exactly” like the inside of a KFC. Whether or not this appeals to you probably depends on your affinity for the Colonel. But I can’t think of a nicer gift to give someone who really wanted to see what was in the big, heavy box. – Karissa Bell, Senior Reporter

Is there really a point to sushi or noodle night if you don’t consume your food with Force-protected utensils? No. The answer is no. These lightsaber wands it shines in different colors with just a press of a button and comes with batteries included so that your giftee can get right to protect his dishes from the forces of evil. Of course, they will be a hit among Star Wars fanatics, but anyone can find joy in a pair of extra-powerful chopsticks with which to have impromptu “food fights” between bites of sashimi. — Valentina Palladino, deputy editor

Who doesn’t want their living room to look like a galaxy far, far away? Your giftee might have to beat their children (or others in your gift exchange) for this galaxy projectorwhich shines different light effects on the ceiling with adjustable brightness and speed. They can use it to get the perfect atmosphere for their next Star Wars wake-up party, or to gently send them to sleep each night. In addition to an included remote and a companion app, the projector also has a timer so you can set it to turn off when you fall asleep. The mobile app will allow you to customize every aspect of your personal space field, from its nebula and sparkling effects, to swirling colors, to the music that pairs with it (yes, there’s also a built-in speaker). Forget those boring old ones smart light bulbs – this galaxy projector is the smart device that will level up anyone’s home environment. — VP

If the purpose of a White Elephant gift is to be a form of low-key torture, then it Clock Alarm Clock on Wheels it might be the greatest white elephant gift of all time. (Well, except for those weirdos who wake up at 4:30 AM every day bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.) It’s an alarm clock that, if your giftee tries to hit the snooze button, escapes them by continuing to beep, telling them in no uncertain terms that it’s time to get up. And every morning, they stumble out of bed, cursing your name. – Terrence O’Brien, Senior Managing Editor

U Phone Banana it’s exactly what you’d expect it to be – a banana that’s also a phone. It might not have a SIM card or a service plan attached to it, but your gift can pair with their smartphone via Bluetooth so they can ditch the tired, $1,000+ phone and start taking calls the right way – with a piece of fruit. In addition to taking and making calls, they can also use the Banana Phone with Google Assistant and Siri, to ask for the weather or say “Play Cruel Summer by Bananarama”. Yes, the Banana Phone also works as a Bluetooth speaker and has a 30-foot range, so it can play tunes whenever you’re not using it to do official business. — VP

So maybe your recipient could easily throw this in a junk drawer, but we don’t think they want to. Apple’s stupid polishing cloth, at a ridiculous price It might actually be a white elephant gift that people want to receive. Is it excessive for what it is? Probably. Is it useful for almost everyone, since we all have dozens of screens, big and small, in our lives now? For sure. Apparently, a lot of people saw the use in this thing since there were weeks of waiting to get it back when the first time in 2021. Now, luckily, it’s more readily available — which might be the most important thing to you if you find yourself walking through the mall or scrolling through Amazon trying to find the perfect white elephant gift. — VP

IRL weapons are lame – unless the ammo is sugar based. U MMX Marshmallow Crossbow it shoots “slightly dry” marshmallows up to 60 feet, so think of it as a much tastier version of a Nerf gun. Imagine: a person with this crossbow and a bag of Jet Puffed can deliver sugar bombs to everyone in the room without ever getting out of bed. If that’s not a storybook vacation scenario, I don’t know what is. The launcher itself is preciously handcrafted: made of copper, aluminum, natural rubber and North American hardwood, and each one is machined and assembled by hand. In Canada, no less. – Amy Skorheim, Reporter