Gag Gifts

Gag gifts come in all shapes and sizes and are generally for those that may be offended by a certain type of product or idea. If you are thinking of giving someone a gag gift you may want to reconsider that idea, as they will be offended. These gifts have a long and storied history, starting in Germany where the so-called “Zweckwuchs” were given to visiting dignitaries. The Zweckwuchs were a basket full of odd smelling food products, in return for which the dignitary was allowed to partake in a basket of their own products. This tradition took hold in England, and from there spread to the United States, where similar gifts were exchanged between friends and family.

Gag gifts range widely from being silly items such as cheese balls, or corkscrews to more serious topics like products that are filled with mystery or ridicule. Gag gifts can be purchased pre-made or ready to ship from a company online. If you are looking for a great gift idea consider purchasing gag gifts that include a theme and include a joke from the company. This can add an extra bit of fun and excitement to your gift, allowing the giver to truly make a memorable gift. You will find that there are a wide variety of gag gifts available to suit any personal taste.

The most popular of all funny gag gifts are of course white elephants. They have been used extensively for centuries as gifts of choice, and have remained a favourite of many people year after year. There are numerous stories that detail the origin of this very popular Christmas tradition. Some are tales of how a poor nobleman refused to hand over a white elephant (which would have cost him his life) in exchange for the promise of a daughter’s marriage. Other stories describe how a poor man who had been given an elephant for Christmas left it chained to his fence, and eventually became so ill that he died in childbirth. Whichever version you choose, the point is that these funny gag gifts are a favourite choice for many people.