Top 10 White Elephant Gifts of 2015

We know we've entered in to the holiday season when our friends from ARC Thrift Stores unveil their annual list of top ten White Elephant gifts. Each year since 2010, we've shared selections from the often wacky merchandise available for purchase at ARC — and each year, the items seem...

By Michael Roberts

December 11, 2015

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We know we've entered in to the holiday season when our friends from ARC Thrift Stores unveil their annual list of top ten White Elephant gifts.

Each year since 2010, we've shared selections from the often wacky merchandise available for purchase at ARC — and each year, the items seem to get weirder.

That's certainly the case in 2015.

Count down ARC's top ten below, followed by a video highlighting the entire bizarre collection.

Number 10:
CARVED COCONUT HEAD: We’re head over heals for this cutie pie!!

Number 9:
COW IN SPACE SUIT: He’s over the moooooonnn!

Number 8:
STYLISH TOILET PAPER HOLDER: Can’t be too fancy in the bathroom!

Number 7:
WE DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS GUY IS. DO YOU?

Number 6:
INAPPROPRIATE DOGGY IN BOX…FOR ADULTS ONLY!

Number 5:
LEPRECHEUN CATCHER: Better than a mouse trap!

Number 4:
BABY ALLIGATER ASH TRAY…Criky! He’s Crocked!

Number 3:
DEAD FROG…He croaked! RIP Mr. Frog!

Number 2:
DEAD FROG…He croaked! RIP Mr. Frog!

Number 1:
ANATOMICALLY CORRECT EAR…Do you hear what I hear?!

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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