Funny Secret Santa Gifts for Coworkers: 4 Tumblers Worth Stealing

The best funny Secret Santa gift for a coworker is a laser engraved tumbler with a joke they will actually use every day. It gets the laugh when they unwrap it, it fits a typical office gift budget at $35 CAD for the classic 20 oz, and it keeps coffee hot long after the party is over. Below are four tumblers, made in Alberta, that are funny enough to get stolen at a gift exchange, plus a plain guide to which one suits which coworker.

In this article

• What makes a good funny Secret Santa gift?
• Which funny tumbler should you buy? A quick comparison
• The 4 tumblers worth stealing
• Secret Santa or white elephant: does it change the gift?
• FAQ

What makes a good funny Secret Santa gift for a coworker?

A good coworker gift is funny, useful and impossible to be offended by (unless you chose the offence on purpose). Three rules keep you safe:

• Funny to the whole room. The joke should land with someone you only half know. Mild sass beats anything that needs an explanation.
• Something they will actually use. A joke gift that ends up in a drawer is a wasted $35. Everyone drinks something, and a tumbler goes on the desk every day.
• Right for the exchange. Check the spending limit and whether the party is mixed company. Some of these designs are for the office, and one is strictly for a night out with adults.

Every tumbler below is laser engraved straight into double wall vacuum insulated steel, so the design is permanent. It will not peel like vinyl or fade like a screen print, and it is dishwasher safe. Every order arrives wrapped and ready for gifting, which means one less thing to do before the exchange.

Which funny tumbler should you buy? A quick comparison

Tumbler	Humour level	Best for	Office safe?	Classic / YETI (CAD)
Daily Affirmations	Sweary, friendly	The coworker who swears when the printer jams	Mostly, know your crowd	$35 / $73
Zen and Profanity Mandala	Sneaky	The calm one who "never swears"	Yes, it looks classy from a distance	$35 / $73
First Coffee, Then Things	Mild	Anyone, especially the person useless before 9am	Yes	$35 / $73
Kamasutra "Choose Your Own Adventure"	Spicy	Gift for adults only	No	$35 / $73

The $35 price is the classic 20 oz tumbler. The $73 price is an authentic YETI 20 oz, which is the one to pick if the exchange has a higher limit or you want the gift people fight over.

Which 4 funny tumblers are worth stealing?

1. Daily Affirmations: the best all round pick

A full 360 degree wrap of sweary affirmations, for the coworker who finds a swear word more motivating than a mantra. It is the safest bet if you want a proper laugh without crossing a line, and it works for a birthday or a promotion long after the exchange is done.

2. Zen and Profanity Mandala: the sneaky one

From across the room it is a calm, pretty mandala. Up close it is full of cheeky curse words. It suits the coworker who meditates at lunch and swears at the printer, and it is the one that makes people ask "wait, what does it say?" That reaction is exactly what you want at a white elephant.

3. First Coffee, Then Things: the safe choice

Not sure who you drew, or how they feel about swearing? This is the answer. The words "First Coffee, Then Things" are engraved into the steel, and every office has someone who lives by them. It is also the easiest one to personalize with a name if you want it to feel less like a gag.

4. Choose Your Own Adventure (Kamasutra): the adults only steal

This one is wrapped in Kamasutra poses all the way around, and it is not for the office exchange with your boss. Bring it to the gift exchange where everyone has had a drink and the group has no filter. Someone will ask to see the whole thing, and you will have to turn it around slowly.

Secret Santa or white elephant: does it change the gift?

It does. In a Secret Santa you buy for one person, so you can match the joke to their personality. In a white elephant everyone steals from everyone, so you want the gift people actually want to take. For Secret Santa, lean on First Coffee, Then Things or Daily Affirmations. For a white elephant, the Zen and Profanity Mandala and the Kamasutra tumbler tend to start the stealing, because people look at them, read them and want to hold on to them.

If your budget stretches, the YETI 20 oz is the version people will not give back. If you are shopping for more than a coworker, our Christmas gift guide for people who have everything covers family and friends, and Self-Care for People Who Swear is a good read if your whole office has a colourful vocabulary.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good price for a funny Secret Santa gift?

Many office exchanges set a limit, so check yours first. Our classic 20 oz tumblers are $35 CAD, and an authentic YETI 20 oz is $73 CAD for exchanges with a higher limit.

Can I add a name to the tumbler?

Yes. There is an optional personalization field on the product page, so you can add a name when you add the tumbler to your cart. For a Secret Santa, this turns a joke gift into one that is clearly for them.

Will the design peel or fade?

No. The design is laser engraved into the steel, not printed or stuck on. It is permanent and dishwasher safe.

Which design is safest for a mixed office?

First Coffee, Then Things is the safest. Zen and Profanity is also fine because the cheeky words are only visible up close. Skip the Kamasutra tumbler for any exchange where your manager is in the room.

What is the difference between the classic and YETI tumbler?

Both are 20 oz, insulated and laser engraved. The YETI is the authentic YETI brand tumbler and costs more, so it suits a bigger budget or a gift you want to feel premium. The classic is the budget friendly choice that still looks great.