Why the Squatty Potty is the GGOAT of White Elephant Gifts

Why the Squatty Potty is the GGOAT of White Elephant Gifts

by Marci Green-Sharp in Squatty Potty Blog

When it comes to white elephant exchanges, the goal is simple: bring a gift that’s quirky enough to get a laugh, useful enough to get stolen multiple times, and unforgettable enough to be talked about long after the party ends. That might sound like a lot of boxes to check, and you’re probably asking yourself “What the crap can I bring that everyone’s gonna love???”

Enter the Squatty Potty—the GGOAT (Greatest Gift of All Time) of holiday swaps.

🏆 1. It’s Hilarious, But Practical. PEOPLE WILL FIGHT FOR IT!

Most white elephant gifts fall into two categories: totally useless but funny or useful but boring. The Squatty Potty, however, straddles the line with expert precision. On the surface, it’s a stool. For your bathroom. For… better pooping posture.

Cue the giggles and the poop jokes and the silly banter about Johnny from accounting picking the poop stool!

But suddenly the laughter turns into thoughtful nods, and everyone secretly begins their plot to steal it the second it becomes their turn. It’s the hilarious Trojan horse of functional gifts, and by round three, people are swapping alliances, making secret pacts, and guarding it like it’s made of (unicorn) gold.

🏆 2. We Already Did All the Comedic Work for You

Thanks to the legendary viral ad featuring Dookie, the unicorn that poops rainbow soft-serve, and the Royal Prince of Poop teaching us the benefits of the 45 degree angle, the Squatty Potty is basically a household meme. Show up with one in a gift bag and people immediately know two things:

  1. You have an impeccable sense of humor.
  2. You might actually be helping someone have the best bathroom experience of their life.

Those are powerful holiday gift giving vibes.

🏆 3. It’s the Gift That Fits Every Style

No matter which one you choose from, you’re certain to pick something that will work in any bathroom! Whether it’s our functional Bamboo Flip, the sleek Slim Teak, the approachable Simple Stool, or the tried and true OG Original 7” Stool, it’s going to look great in any bathroom environment.

Finding the perfect gift that combines both style and function normally isn’t that easy - but with the Squatty Potty you don’t even have to work that hard to come off as a gifting guru.

🏆 4. The More The Merrier

Few White Elephant gifts can trigger the perfect storm of laughter, banter, and rivalry like the Squatty Potty.

But don’t just stop there!

You can round out the perfect poop present by including a packet of Flushable Wipes or a two pack of Toilet Paper Foam. We even have a My Little Squatty keychain so the recipient can show everyone their connection to the Squatty Potty lifestyle.

🏆 5. It Actually Improves Lives - No Joke

At the end of the night, someone goes home not only with a bunch of fun holiday White Elephant memories, but a gift that will have a beneficial impact on the life.. Weeks. months, even years later, they will think of you with gratitude and appreciation every time they use the bathroom.

How many gag gifts can say that?

🎁 Final Verdict: Long Live the GGOAT 🎁

If your goal this holiday season is to bring joy, laughter, a little bathroom enlightenment, and a gift that will be remembered until the end of time, the Squatty Potty reigns supreme.

This year, crown yourself the true champion of the gift exchange, and get yours before the holiday season is over.

Be the person who brings the GGOAT - click here to get your White Elephant gift now!

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