Yankee Swap Gag Gifts
Yankee swap is a gift-swapping game popular for group holiday parties and work events. In Yankee swap, each participant brings a wrapped present of a predetermined monetary value and players take turns either opening a present from the pile or stealing a present that was already opened by another player. Gag gifts are fun presents to bring to a Yankee swap because they can be enjoyed by anyone and give everyone playing a good laugh. Does this Spark an idea?
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Sleeved Blankets
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A sleeved blanket, like the Snuggie and the Slanket, is a popular gag gift that is guaranteed to not only inspire a smile but keep the receiver toasty on cold winter nights. A sleeved blanket is a funny gift because while it is entirely functional, it's a fashion faux paux that makes you look like a wizard or monk. You can buy sleeved blankets that have been adorned with the logo of a local professional or college sports team to ensure that even the grumpiest guy enjoys the present.
Gag Towels
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If you are going for funny in your Yankee swap gift, consider a present that is not only funny but purposeful. Useful at both the beach or pool, gag towels also come in handy when all of your good towels are in the wash. Classic gag gift towels include a towel that has been marked with "Top" and "Bottom" so you never confuse which end dries which body part or towels that have been printed to look like kilts when worn around your waist.
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Venus Fly Trap
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Gifts that grow, like sea monkey sets and plant pets, make fun gag gifts, but none of them will get quite the reaction that a Venus fly trap will. You can buy Venus fly trap-growing kits from your local party supply store or gag shop and give the receiver of this gift the opportunity to grow their own carnivorous monstrosities. Not only will a Venus fly trap garden look nice in a kitchen, office or living room, the receiver of the gift will find devilish delight in watching their new plant chomp on insects.
Gag Boxes
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If you want a funny but still thoughtful gift, enclose your Yankee swap gift in a gag box. These gift boxes make the person who opens the gift think that she is getting a useless item, like a USB-powered toaster, when a completely different gift is inside of the box. This is an especially fun prank to play in Yankee swap because if none of the players actually look inside the box, everyone will suspect it's a gag gift until the person who finally ends up with it receives a pleasant surprise.
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