Silly gift to raise a smile ideas?

vikki_louise

With grandparents failing health we could no longer carry on our traditional Christmas so I decided to start a new tradition of swapping a cheap gift on Christmas eve, if possible one that creates a laugh. 2 years ago I got tired eye cream in crackers (v.over priced but great asos discount) and I was given velvet knickers-I have a phobia of velvet! Last year I got over the hill magnifying geek glasses which were worn by all visitors and caused a lot of amusement but I'm utterly stuck for ideas this year. Does anyone have one?

whitewing

Made me laugh but I wouldn't buy one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cat-Bum-Towel-Holder-White/dp/B000U537PU/ref=cm_lmf_tit_15

Sagz_2

We used to have a family challenge of who could buy the worst dress or ornament we could find at the local charity shops (if you are gonna waste money might as well help the charity!).

The one that sticks in my memory is the bunch of VERY plastic, light-up, flowers. They were a sight to behold!

Grimbal

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gift-novelty/moustache-straws/10592548.html

mummypops

This is a great fun idea and we do this in our family too.
I have received a pair of extremely large knickers, on! size fits all the family. A pair of floral brightly coloured sandals that seems to get passed around each Xmas and some sterident denture tablets. These are all things i really really wouldnt be seen buying. ive purchased things like a cheap plastic mac, pet toys/food, french dictionary, etc but the gift must be appropriate to the receiver.Our one rule, max spend £5.

This year i also have some cheap wind up toys. They will be wrapped ready for boxing day when there will be a lucky dip to pick your toy and then we will race them on the dining table. So far i have a wind up pair of teeth, a racing granny with zimmer frame, a duck and a couple of mcdonalds toys!!! Cant wait for a bit of competitve spirit.

moonpenny

mummypops, I love this really made me laugh!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Where do you get the wind up things from? Would like to do this on Christmas Day

kitschkitty

I managed to pick up some of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fred-12-Ounce-Pick-Your-Paper/dp/B000V6OKA4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351812568&sr=8-1 cheap in TK Maxx a while ago, or there's these http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gift-home-office/nose-mug-miss-piggy/10602603.html (very easy to DIY too).

kitschkitty

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gift-novelty/silly-sock-sandals/10609761.html are funny! (Bit expensive though).

mummypops

Hello moonpenny, the wind up teeth and racing granny came from hawkins bazar, and i have a small soldier that crawls commando style from a local independent market shop. Usually shops that sell party bag toys are a good place to start.
Good luck with your wind up races......

popularfurball

Pound land are also fab - so far this year is have:

Snooze glasses - pretend your awake when your not (ideal for mum mum who always falls asleep!!)

Dads sofa (any change found belongs to me) cushion

Singing tie in Xmas tune

Glamourous rubber gloves (fur, gems etc)

Spy kit

Moustache collection

amy888

If you have any men to buy for you could get them a hoe. Today in wilkinsons they had garden hoe's 5p can't get much cheaper.