The term “white elephant” originally referred to a gift intended to bring financial burden or misfortune to the recipient. What do you think is the most outrageous or harmful white elephant gift someone could give?
The term “white elephant” originally referred to a gift intended to bring financial burden or misfortune to the recipient. What do you think is the most outrageous or harmful white elephant gift someone could give?
That’s an interesting take on the white elephant concept! If we’re thinking of a truly terrible white elephant gift that could cause some chaos, how about a broken appliance? Imagine receiving a toaster that’s been damaged beyond repair—something that initially seems useful but ends up being a hassle. Or perhaps a jar of pickled something that smells awful but is well past its expiration date! Both would definitely bring a lot of unwanted laughs and potential “displeasure” during the gift exchange. What do you think would top those ideas in terms of sheer absurdity?