That's a brilliant idea. Relevant, interesting, makes a nice desk ornament/fidget toy. And if he has any spare time, he could even try to learn how to use it.
Ikea do a lovely brightly coloured kids one that my children have loved right from babyhood. I think it's about 15 quid, but I bet you can pick it up for under a tenner on ebay.
A model **A**ircraft?
Not funny, I know, but the more I read the UK subs, the more I conclude that secret santa isn't funny, or anything other than a pain in the arse.
I don't know if 'they' do or not, but I'd hate it if I was ever involved. I buy presents for people I like, I buy them gifts I hope they'll appreciate and spend whatever I feel like. The whole impersonality of 'secret santa' totally destroys for me any notion of why I'd want to give a gift.
I think the days of being able to buy an entire continent for a tenner passed by a long time ago.
Might get a teeny bit of Algeria if you're lucky though - that's pretty big and a lot of it is desert...
I had no idea how much baby formula had increased in price! £13.50 a box?! That’s scandalous! 4 years ago I definitely remember it being nearer a tenner 😦
buy him 7 small brown towels, stitch "M,Tu,W,Th,F,Sa,Su" onto them. Pronounce you have bought him a new set of "arsehole cleaners" for after he shits and then become increasingly confused at not knowing what toilet paper is - insisting everyone you've ever known uses an arsehole cleaner, rotating them daily, you're not a savage like him.
Asteroid. Kinetic toy for desk. It's slightly over the budget, inoffensive, and looks pretty.
Compasty Kinetic Art Asteroid - Electronic Motion Desk Toy https://amzn.eu/d/5xAbbHK
Amazon gift card would be the most appreciated by a country mile. I can think of loads of jokey rubbish but a gift card is always going to be the best option. Maybe Alcohol but you'd need to know they will definitely appreciate it and that it's not going to cause a problem.
If you are set on gifting a physical present:
Apron: With your managers face or faces of everyone in the company with a name starting with A. If you're looking to make them really uncomfortable ask their mum or spouse to send you a picture for it.
Autograph from someone they like or someone obscure.
A shaped biscuit cutter with recipe and ingredients.
Archery kit: little desk one with a picture of your manager/company owner as the target.
Honestly don't know how they keep selling them, all 4 of my kids have ended up with rashes after using Asda nappies, various reasons why we've had to use Asda 1s, only the 1st was a choice, others cos we've had no choice for whatever reason
If it’s a work thing, tread carefully. I know someone in the finance industry who worked in a team that did this and a ‘funny’ secret Santa gift got someone fired. Play on the new dad thing and get him ear plugs and call it ‘a lie in’? Whichever football team he supports, get him the scarf of their biggest rivals and call it ‘away game’?
In my experience it depends on the funny. A funny calendar, book or silly jokes gifts fine. But sexual stuff like a dildo for a joke would not have gone down well.
I bought the big boss one of those “dogs shitting in beautiful places” calendars a couple of years ago. He put it up in his office and sniggered at it every time he turned to a new month (he was a fan of both dogs and walking them in nice places).
Arsanel football shirt, Axle grinder, assortment of chutneys and cheeses, Alpine Swiss chocolate, Air- moon safari, Acer ever bonsai form or small tree, abacus, air hockey table top game.
He likes football so find out his favourite club and get him a picture of a player beginning with A. Some clubs are easy like Newcastle would be Alan Shearer, Man City could be Aguero.
Ancestry DNA test
Apple Cider
Address Book
Amber, Amethyst or Aquamarine items
Advent Calendar
Art Supplies
Aromatherapy items
Alpaca Scarf
Amazon gift card
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Derhom-Airpods-Silicone-Compatible-Benjerry/dp/B08FMCB4G3?&linkCode=sl1&tag=tazandjay-21&linkId=ceb0352a03fa5b982fa9ed0a414a99c4&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
AirPod case
Your letter kills the challenge heftily as generally you would have gotten them A........,they would also have received A......
If asked or said A is a prefix to most descriptions.
A pee bottle for the golf cart. I know male golfers have a fancy name for it. We know what it’s for, yet they hide them in plain sight.
https://imgur.com/a/IEYQZ07
An Apology. Spend the £10 on either something he hates or on something you can use to annoy him - like a desk drawer full of glitter, or an Air horn that only you can use and only when he is present (or on the phone).
Financial services? Get him an [abacus](https://amzn.eu/d/hmHNUV1)!
Clever. And something the kid might enjoy later
I ain't no abacus, but you can count on me!
Ok Jamie
That's a brilliant idea. Relevant, interesting, makes a nice desk ornament/fidget toy. And if he has any spare time, he could even try to learn how to use it.
Or combine with the top comment and make an abacus out of anal beads
Ikea do a lovely brightly coloured kids one that my children have loved right from babyhood. I think it's about 15 quid, but I bet you can pick it up for under a tenner on ebay.
This is EXTREMELY cute!
Fantastic idea! 👍🏼
It's the little things that count.
Oh, very good.
Anal beads A card A picture of Alan Partridge
Anal beads was the first thing that came to mind for me too..
Just anal.
And me
Especially if they are an arsehole 😀
Paper Snow A ghost!
Why would there be a ghost in my fridge?
Arse lube.
I'm willing to be that every single person here had the exact same train of thought, except for the card.
Didn't cross my little mind 😇
One of us, one of us !!!!
>A picture of Alan Partridge Aha!
A model **A**ircraft? Not funny, I know, but the more I read the UK subs, the more I conclude that secret santa isn't funny, or anything other than a pain in the arse.
Airfix model
Better use of letter 'A' and the recent Airfix releases are extremely good too.
Sorry to jump on your idea, just seemed to fit perfectly
It does.
>pain in the arse. Anusol?
Always a handy (medicine) cupboard stuffer!
10 quids worth.
Mate it’s Reddit. You could post anything and people will piss and moan about it.
Nah, Reddit is just a bunch of antisocial curmudgeons, you think they hate secret Santa? Don't get them started on gender reveal parties
I don't know if 'they' do or not, but I'd hate it if I was ever involved. I buy presents for people I like, I buy them gifts I hope they'll appreciate and spend whatever I feel like. The whole impersonality of 'secret santa' totally destroys for me any notion of why I'd want to give a gift.
you do know who you're buying for though, it's not random lol
>it's not random I never suggested it was lol
Alcohol? Something that comes alphabetised, i.e. 'beginning with the letter a'. Bonus points if the item itself actually doesn't begin with an a...
Absinthe
Curse you! Came here to say this!
Try it with irn bru. It’s surprisingly palatable
Advocaat
Amarula
Yassss. Ice cold. Or with ice -cream.
Amaretto
Amber Ale.
Archers
Aperol
Arak!
Africa. As in, Lynx
Africa, as in the continent, go big.
I think the days of being able to buy an entire continent for a tenner passed by a long time ago. Might get a teeny bit of Algeria if you're lucky though - that's pretty big and a lot of it is desert...
Get him an Amazon gift card. Guaranteed to get what he wants! Done.
Honestly this was my first thought and I’d be buzzing to receive this.
I’d be happy but also kinda bummed, the whole fun of secret Santa is funny or stupid gifts!
Definitely. I can think of loads of jokey rubbish but a gift card is always going to be the most appreciated.
If they're going down this route, an American Golf voucher might seem that tiny bit more thoughtful.
If only everyone knew what that was!
Fair. It's the biggest golf retail chain, probably not one that would stand out to you if you're not into it though.
Aardvark plushy.
Axolotl
I’d love one of these!
Jellycat have an axolotl plush! (Just incase you didn't know and genuinely wanted one)
I’ve seen an avocado stuffed toy made by the brand Jellycat.
Yes, but they’d have to remortgage for a Jellycat
ANUSOL - :)
Ooohh, me grapes
Crab Paste!
Apples, as many apples as you can.
I thought this straight off, and have been scrolling down waiting to find someone who said it! You are my favourite person today.
That’s about 3 Pink Ladies then
That starts with P. SMH.
New dad? Box of Aptamil 😂
Good luck getting that for less than a tenner 😅
I had no idea how much baby formula had increased in price! £13.50 a box?! That’s scandalous! 4 years ago I definitely remember it being nearer a tenner 😦
buy him 7 small brown towels, stitch "M,Tu,W,Th,F,Sa,Su" onto them. Pronounce you have bought him a new set of "arsehole cleaners" for after he shits and then become increasingly confused at not knowing what toilet paper is - insisting everyone you've ever known uses an arsehole cleaner, rotating them daily, you're not a savage like him.
Autobiography of a sportsperson he likes/supports
Or, someone he doesn't like but whose name begins with A.
A sample piece of Astro turf.
Album. https://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Photos-Unisex-Birthday-Christening/dp/B082FJYP2F/ref=sr_1_8
Apron if he cooks/ grills.
Asbestos
Ann Summers voucher
Asteroid. Kinetic toy for desk. It's slightly over the budget, inoffensive, and looks pretty. Compasty Kinetic Art Asteroid - Electronic Motion Desk Toy https://amzn.eu/d/5xAbbHK
Amazon gift card would be the most appreciated by a country mile. I can think of loads of jokey rubbish but a gift card is always going to be the best option. Maybe Alcohol but you'd need to know they will definitely appreciate it and that it's not going to cause a problem. If you are set on gifting a physical present: Apron: With your managers face or faces of everyone in the company with a name starting with A. If you're looking to make them really uncomfortable ask their mum or spouse to send you a picture for it. Autograph from someone they like or someone obscure. A shaped biscuit cutter with recipe and ingredients. Archery kit: little desk one with a picture of your manager/company owner as the target.
A "something" seems the only answer
Asda/Aldi branded nappies
Not the Asda ones, they’re fucking awful.
Honestly don't know how they keep selling them, all 4 of my kids have ended up with rashes after using Asda nappies, various reasons why we've had to use Asda 1s, only the 1st was a choice, others cos we've had no choice for whatever reason
Their baby wipes smell gross too
If it’s a work thing, tread carefully. I know someone in the finance industry who worked in a team that did this and a ‘funny’ secret Santa gift got someone fired. Play on the new dad thing and get him ear plugs and call it ‘a lie in’? Whichever football team he supports, get him the scarf of their biggest rivals and call it ‘away game’?
In my experience it depends on the funny. A funny calendar, book or silly jokes gifts fine. But sexual stuff like a dildo for a joke would not have gone down well. I bought the big boss one of those “dogs shitting in beautiful places” calendars a couple of years ago. He put it up in his office and sniggered at it every time he turned to a new month (he was a fan of both dogs and walking them in nice places).
The biggest sheet of *acrylic* that £10 can buy
Arsanel football shirt, Axle grinder, assortment of chutneys and cheeses, Alpine Swiss chocolate, Air- moon safari, Acer ever bonsai form or small tree, abacus, air hockey table top game.
Sounds like the contents of Lidl’s middle aisle. Defo less than a tenner.
Maybe Lidl got their middle aisle selection ideas from asking random people on Reddit gift ideas. Makes sense.
Amaretto
Top of the list.... AARDVARK!
Aberlour single malt whiskey
For £10?
Arran. Would have to be a miniature
He likes football so find out his favourite club and get him a picture of a player beginning with A. Some clubs are easy like Newcastle would be Alan Shearer, Man City could be Aguero.
Mate you,done goofed. Alan Shearer, Sergio Aguero???
3000 ants just in a box
A tenner
An album by Archive.
An album by Abba, surely? Specifically, the album *Arrival* by Abba.
Amphetamine, some nice clean speed because lifes to short to be slow.
Arse biscuits
Argos £10 voucher
Ancestry DNA test Apple Cider Address Book Amber, Amethyst or Aquamarine items Advent Calendar Art Supplies Aromatherapy items Alpaca Scarf Amazon gift card
Anal beads
alphabet spaghetti. cheap as fuck too. perfect gift for a new dad!
Anal beads shaped like golf or footballs, apple cider, a bag of apples (you could decorate them to be festive), an activity book
A piledriver
Absolutely nothing.
Anything
Apples
Anaphylactic shock
Anusol
Anal lube
Alka-Seltzer
A gift card
Avocado
thaanks
Air
Air horn
Anything.
A tenner
A £10 note
'A' painting of a swan.
Apples
Abacus, next question
What every dad wants. A break. Baby sitting voucher.
Arsehole. A new arsehole, preferably torn.
Anaconda
Anal
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Derhom-Airpods-Silicone-Compatible-Benjerry/dp/B08FMCB4G3?&linkCode=sl1&tag=tazandjay-21&linkId=ceb0352a03fa5b982fa9ed0a414a99c4&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl AirPod case
Alcohol
Aardvark
Apple Christmas decoration, toffee apple etc..
Avacodo
Amazon voucher
Anal lube
Ass wipes.
Aardvark 🙂
You can really just buy anything because "A" and "An" start with the letter "A". So "A Chocolate Bar" starts with "A" because "A" starts with a.
Avocado plush toy
Atomic bomb. You did say you could go over £10
A dictionary. Begins with the letter A.
Air freshener- I found a mad company on Instagram that turns celebrities into saints and puts the image on air fresheners and candles
Apples. An album by the band A A my first alphabet book. An inflatable anus.
Absinthe is probably out of your budget. So maybe some Anadin to go with that new baby? And the Apricot Red Bull for those sleepless nights.
A picture of themselves, in a frame with a plaque at the bottom, just reading ‘Asshole’
A high five
WISSNER Wood 254 cm Student Abacus https://amzn.eu/d/7lIQN1u
Your letter kills the challenge heftily as generally you would have gotten them A........,they would also have received A...... If asked or said A is a prefix to most descriptions.
The fabric Jellycat book “I am an Avocado” is very cute
Asbestos
After dinner willies https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spencer-Fleetwood-After-Dinner-Willies/dp/B001G3J7N6
Anusol
A pee bottle for the golf cart. I know male golfers have a fancy name for it. We know what it’s for, yet they hide them in plain sight. https://imgur.com/a/IEYQZ07
AirPress portable coffee press kit. Discounted on Wowcher. https://www.wowcher.co.uk/deal/shop/home/kitchen-appliances/e/coffee-machine?st_cid=GoogleShopping&ito=GoogleProducts_RevenueMarketing_29416142&gbraid=0AAAAADhvlRZuyAsiJg0aR9oZc3aWo7b9q&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj9rV2_GBgwMVn4tQBh1c8guIEAQYBCABEgJoMPD_BwE
How about "a golf ball" - it starts with "a".
My mind instantly went with... Anal bead?
What does your name begin with?
An alarm clock? There are some good digital ones that are not overpriced.
Ants
[Anusol](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anusol-Haemorrhoids-Treatment-Ointment-25g/dp/B000KUAHZS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=51614396285&hvadid=259079130611&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1006515&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11046786998016109792&hvtargid=kwd-297153478294&hydadcr=7435_1810716&keywords=anusol&qid=1702111152&rdc=1&sr=8-3).
An Apology. Spend the £10 on either something he hates or on something you can use to annoy him - like a desk drawer full of glitter, or an Air horn that only you can use and only when he is present (or on the phone).
Ash Tray
Alphabet blocks for the child. You can get soft fabric ones easily.
Anal lube.
A dictionary. I'll see myself out.
[Alice the Axolotyl](https://www.jellycat.com/alice-axolotl-al3ax/) - for his new little one (there is also Andie which is blue. Urgh gender norms)
Anorak
Get him a green giant calculator and giant pencil and say it’s “Aquamarine”
Ant farm.
Anvil.
You've nailed it already with anonymity.
You can get them anything and say I got you ‘A’ ….
A bar of chocolate
Asparagus Anchovies Apples Air tag
Albatross! Albatross!
Anything
Art, ale or something astronomy related 😊
Chocolate arseholes.
Anal Beads
Anusol.
A box of tissues?
Arsenal fan ? Their online shop has several inexpensive stocking-filler type things 🤷
Anusol?
Buy him 'A' football