20 creative white elephant gift ideas, each under $25

Forget the hedgehog, upgrade your chia pet to painting sensation Bob Ross.

Bob Ross Chia Pet $15.97, originally $20.99

There's an art to finding the perfect white elephant gift. It needs to be comical enough to elicit a burst of laughter after opening, but cool enough that everyone wants to steal it for themselves. And perhaps most important, it shouldn't cost an arm and a leg; after all, it's a "just for fun" genre of gift, not a sentimental one. (But if you need one of those, check out our unique gift guide.)

Help your friends bake dishes that are out of this world, with measuring cups that resemble their favorite "Star Wars" character. The set includes four measuring cups, as well as detachable measuring-spoon arms.

'Star Wars' R2-D2 Measuring Cups $5.97

Have a mini party at your desk with a tiny, motorized version of your favorite car dealership decoration.

Wacky Wavy Mini Tube Guy $12.95

Make your morning breakfast order purrrfect with this adorable egg mold.

Kitty Egg Mold $9.99

A mug that's perfect for the friend who calls "Smelly Cat" one of her favorite songs of all time.

Central Perk Mug $16.98

Note: The prices above reflect the retailers' listed prices at the time of publication.