What sort of funny things do you come up with for "White Elephant" parties?

What sort of funny things do you come up with for "White Elephant" parties?
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Considering that folks here have no clue what it is, mock turtle soup http://www.amazon.com/Worthmore-Mock-Turtle-Soup-10-Ounce/dp/B00473LWT4
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