What is the most ridiculous thing I can buy for $10?
November 1, 2014 5:17 PM Subscribe
My friends and I are staging a white elephant style gift exchange, and the theme is the most ridiculous thing you can find for around $10. I need ideas!
Any and all suggestions welcome. I have an Amazon Prime membership, if it helps. I have my eye on a goats in trees calendar, but I feel like I can do better. I know it's early, but Help!!
Any and all suggestions welcome. I have an Amazon Prime membership, if it helps. I have my eye on a goats in trees calendar, but I feel like I can do better. I know it's early, but Help!!
Archie McPhee. Looks like the Wind-up Lederhosen are just $5.50 right now.
posted by I EAT TAPAS at 5:28 PM on November 1, 2014 [7 favorites]
posted by I EAT TAPAS at 5:28 PM on November 1, 2014 [7 favorites]
Used Nickelback CD.
posted by fshgrl at 5:28 PM on November 1, 2014 [7 favorites]
posted by fshgrl at 5:28 PM on November 1, 2014 [7 favorites]
Black Velvet Masterpieces: Highlights from the Collection of the Velveteria Museum [Hardcover]
posted by cecic at 5:30 PM on November 1, 2014
posted by cecic at 5:30 PM on November 1, 2014
The last time my group of friends asked this question, the answer was a GIGANTIC vibrating buttplug. Of the generic china-brand "novelty only" variety. It was probably made with scary lead-tainted rubber, but it was hilarious.
posted by emptythought at 5:32 PM on November 1, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by emptythought at 5:32 PM on November 1, 2014 [1 favorite]
You can get a ton of Monosodium Glutamate from the Asian market for ten bucks.
posted by oceanjesse at 5:35 PM on November 1, 2014 [4 favorites]
posted by oceanjesse at 5:35 PM on November 1, 2014 [4 favorites]
One more. If all goes well, this post will show a large selection of weird paintings under $10 on eBay.
posted by I EAT TAPAS at 5:35 PM on November 1, 2014 [12 favorites]
posted by I EAT TAPAS at 5:35 PM on November 1, 2014 [12 favorites]
didn't sarah palin start some $10/mo web TV thinger a few months back?
posted by tivalasvegas at 5:38 PM on November 1, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by tivalasvegas at 5:38 PM on November 1, 2014 [1 favorite]
I've always wanted to do one of those 5-for-a-dollar ramen brick deals. $10 would be like a huge bale of instant ramen, and it would be a very large but lightweight gift when wrapped up.
posted by blnkfrnk at 5:47 PM on November 1, 2014 [3 favorites]
posted by blnkfrnk at 5:47 PM on November 1, 2014 [3 favorites]
Yodeling pickle: "great gift for the person who has everything except a yodeling pickle."
posted by moonmilk at 5:49 PM on November 1, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by moonmilk at 5:49 PM on November 1, 2014 [1 favorite]
Bacon Body Wash.
Everything by the Accoutrements company looks like gold; they also make the yodeling pickle above and the infamous horse mask, though that one's above your price range.
posted by ActionPopulated at 5:54 PM on November 1, 2014
Everything by the Accoutrements company looks like gold; they also make the yodeling pickle above and the infamous horse mask, though that one's above your price range.
posted by ActionPopulated at 5:54 PM on November 1, 2014
Dynarex Adult Combs, 5 Inches, Black, 240 Count, Amazon Prime, $10.51. I sent these to my son and he couldn't stop laughing. Every once in awhile I'll ask him if he has a comb handy. It's pretty funny. I've also sent him dried squid and calbee shrimp flavored chips. Amazon Prime is fun.
posted by myselfasme at 6:14 PM on November 1, 2014 [3 favorites]
posted by myselfasme at 6:14 PM on November 1, 2014 [3 favorites]
Something from a thrift store? Or does it have to be new?
posted by carter at 6:31 PM on November 1, 2014
posted by carter at 6:31 PM on November 1, 2014
Amazon has some nice coloring books for grown-ups like Unicorns are Jerks, although since it has entertainment value of its own it might not be White Elephanty enough.
posted by Sequence at 6:52 PM on November 1, 2014 [2 favorites]
posted by Sequence at 6:52 PM on November 1, 2014 [2 favorites]
Not counting shipping, a fully customizable chicken diaper for a small bird would just make your price limit. They're made to measure and there's a wide variety of prints.
For those who are wondering, they are actual diapers for actual chickens, so you can let your pet bird wander your home without making a mess. The Gallery of photos is my favorite!
posted by spelunkingplato at 6:53 PM on November 1, 2014 [7 favorites]
For those who are wondering, they are actual diapers for actual chickens, so you can let your pet bird wander your home without making a mess. The Gallery of photos is my favorite!
posted by spelunkingplato at 6:53 PM on November 1, 2014 [7 favorites]
this is what I am getting for my white elephant gift - Poopoopaper. It's paper made of various animal ... waste.
posted by aka_anon at 7:11 PM on November 1, 2014
posted by aka_anon at 7:11 PM on November 1, 2014
My co-workers and I spent about 15 minutes laughing hysterically at Dude Wipes the other day.
posted by angelchrys at 7:14 PM on November 1, 2014 [2 favorites]
posted by angelchrys at 7:14 PM on November 1, 2014 [2 favorites]
A copy of David Hasselhoff's autobiography, Don't Hassle the Hoff.
posted by alphanerd at 7:30 PM on November 1, 2014 [3 favorites]
posted by alphanerd at 7:30 PM on November 1, 2014 [3 favorites]
Or, a copy of Images You Should Not Masturbate To (which I think I heard about on MeFi).
posted by chainsofreedom at 7:33 PM on November 1, 2014 [2 favorites]
posted by chainsofreedom at 7:33 PM on November 1, 2014 [2 favorites]
You could go kind of literal, and give them 240 of these.
posted by evidenceofabsence at 7:49 PM on November 1, 2014
posted by evidenceofabsence at 7:49 PM on November 1, 2014
Last year we had to buy something starting with C, so I bought some instant cock soup, I have several packets left over. I'd be happy to share the wealth.
posted by SobaFett at 7:52 PM on November 1, 2014
posted by SobaFett at 7:52 PM on November 1, 2014
My friends and I do this every year, and the best gifts come from a thrift store. That's how my friend ended up with a used copy of the That's So Raven Tell It Like It Is board game and I ended up with a small cooler shaped like a can of Dr. Pepper.
posted by aabbbiee at 7:54 PM on November 1, 2014 [6 favorites]
posted by aabbbiee at 7:54 PM on November 1, 2014 [6 favorites]
What could be more of a white elephant than a white elephant sugar bowl?
posted by rongorongo at 1:06 AM on November 2, 2014
posted by rongorongo at 1:06 AM on November 2, 2014
You want to hit the 99-cent store and buy 10 of the tackiest statues you can find.
And I am totally restarting my Poundland Secret Santa this year. That was comedy gold.
posted by Katemonkey at 3:07 AM on November 2, 2014
And I am totally restarting my Poundland Secret Santa this year. That was comedy gold.
posted by Katemonkey at 3:07 AM on November 2, 2014
Yeah, if it doesn't have to be new, I'm seconding the thrift store. Everyone I've been in has what we call "the isle of tacky" which is where they keep the various knick-knacks and decorations. You'll be amazed.
posted by Gygesringtone at 5:42 AM on November 2, 2014
posted by Gygesringtone at 5:42 AM on November 2, 2014
Inflatable boobs, or a squeezable boob stress ball.
posted by anaelith at 8:27 AM on November 2, 2014
posted by anaelith at 8:27 AM on November 2, 2014
cat butt coin purse
syringe pens
mooning gnome salt and pepper shakers
squeezy porta potty
magic lamp incense holder
giant nose shower gel dispenser
face/butt towel
finger USB drive
zombie "like" sign
my personal favorite, TRUCK NUTZ
posted by ghostbikes at 1:02 PM on November 2, 2014
syringe pens
mooning gnome salt and pepper shakers
squeezy porta potty
magic lamp incense holder
giant nose shower gel dispenser
face/butt towel
finger USB drive
zombie "like" sign
my personal favorite, TRUCK NUTZ
posted by ghostbikes at 1:02 PM on November 2, 2014
This is Why I'm Broke is hilarious, and has a search engine!
posted by kjs4 at 4:32 PM on November 2, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by kjs4 at 4:32 PM on November 2, 2014 [1 favorite]
(Found on This is Why I'm Broke) The Crib Dribbler...basically an enormous hamster bottle that you hang in a crib for your kid... That is definitely the most ridiculous thing I've seen. Also it was endorsed by Snooki.
posted by anaelith at 8:07 PM on November 3, 2014
posted by anaelith at 8:07 PM on November 3, 2014
(Actually reading the description--it is just the box. Not an actual product. Slightly less funny, but if you can keep a straight face you might pull it off!)
posted by anaelith at 8:09 PM on November 3, 2014
posted by anaelith at 8:09 PM on November 3, 2014
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posted by smorgasbord at 5:24 PM on November 1, 2014