Some gag gifts are funny for a minute. The Archie McPhee Yodeling Pickle is funny every time someone new picks it up and presses the button. It's a plastic pickle that yodels, and it has been a white elephant favorite for years. This written review is based on Archie McPhee's published product details and the gift guides we read; we haven't tested it hands-on.
Who it's for
It's for white elephant swaps, Secret Santa at work, stocking stuffers and the friend whose desk is already full of odd little toys. Because it's silly rather than rude, it's one of the safest gag gifts for a mixed crowd of coworkers and relatives.
The specs that matter
Archie McPhee lists it at 5-1/4 inches long, made of plastic, with three LR44 button batteries included, so it works straight out of the package. Press the button and it yodels. That's the whole feature list, and that's the point.
What makes it a classic
It's a gift that travels around the room. At a white elephant party, people press the button, laugh, and then try to steal it in the next round. Gift guides list it again and again as a pick that's small, harmless and oddly memorable.
The honest catch
The yodel is loud for its size, and the joke wears thin for whoever sits next to it all week. There's no volume control; the only off switch is not pressing the button. Archie McPhee warns it has small parts and isn't for children under three, so keep it away from toddlers. Several sellers list look-alike versions, so check that the listing is the Archie McPhee or Accoutrements one.
Our verdict
If you want a gag gift that's silly, small, office-safe and very likely to get stolen at a white elephant, the Yodeling Pickle is hard to beat. Skip it for anyone in a quiet shared space who hates surprise noises.
