The 10 best white elephant gifts worth fighting over for 2025
Engadget • 12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Engadget discusses the concept of white elephant gift exchanges, tracing the term's origins to a legend about the King of Siam punishing courtiers by gifting them a costly white elephant, which they could not afford to maintain. While the story's authenticity is questionable, it highlights the humorous and often burdensome nature of such gifts.
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Age (0-35)
36 days
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Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
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Engadget
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Total Score43/100
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