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38 Interesting, Unique, And Straight-Up Bizarre Gifts

38 Interesting, Unique, And Straight-Up Bizarre Gifts

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A tin of emergency googly eyes sure to help out your friend whenever they're in a pinch during a prank war. The pack comes with three different sizes, so get ready for everything in their home to suddenly start staring back at you.
Bird Call — a goofy party game that'll have the whole house hooting, cawing, and croaking. Players call out bird sounds and trade cards when they find another player matching their call.
A set of Troll Doll lighter cases so they can enjoy making their new toys go Super Saiyan whenever they want to light a candle. The cases come nude or in silly knit sweaters, so I'm sure your crafty friend would have a lot of fun with these.
A can of whipped crea— I mean, sunscreen that just looks like dessert, so don't eat it, OK? This tasty-looking skincare will make them feel like a cherry pie instead of looking like one (baked to a crisp).
A pair of sticky hand earrings you don't even have to play an hour's worth of arcade games to win for them. And these days, they're probably cheaper than an hour in an arcade, too!
Or, a pair of mismatched fork and outlet earrings they can wear as an ode to one of their most prominent intrusive thoughts. What an ~electrifying~ design!
A pack of food-themed bandages to make injuries feel a little more bearable. After all, who could stay upset while wearing a pickle or pizza slice on their arm? Not me.
It's Bananas! — a giggle-inducing ring game that involves strapping on a monkey tail, hitting a spinner, and completing challenges to win banana tokens. I hope they've been doing their squats!
A phone umbrella that suctions onto the back of their phone, allowing them to properly scroll without raindrops or sun glare ruining their view of Reviewbrah's latest video. As silly as it looks, reviewers swear by this for their Kindles when reading poolside.
Incredible washi tape featuring medieval-style knights fighting wyrms — or well — worms on strings.
A squishy blobfish sure to cheer them up when they're glum — or at least ensure they're never the saddest looking person in the room.
A snail (or alien) headband offering an extra set of eyes for their skincare routine. It'll keep their hair out of the way and put them in the right mindset for slathering various serums and snail secretions.
A "Gracula" garlic crusher that ironically helps them with one of the most tedious chores in the kitchen. Just throw in the peeled cloves, twist, and feel grateful they Let the Right One In...to their kitchen.
An opossum toy who somehow managed to not only get a driver's license but also find a street-legal peanut to drive into town. Congrats, 'possum!
A sticker book filled with grouchy-looking cats. I would ask why they're so upset, but we all know cats never need a reason. They can have fun placing these directly in the sightline of anyone bugging them that day. >:(
A resin gummy worm masterpiece that any candy lover would be proud to hang in their home. Might be wise to also gift them a bag of real gummies to soften the blow of not being able to eat these rainbow beauties.
A ransom note sticker book so they can spend less time cutting up old magazines and more time sending threatening letters. With fewer magazines in print these days, it's getting harder to kidnap people the right way.
A Dingle Dangle baby distracter that's just silly enough to work. This Shark Tank star is essentially a rattle that they can wear on their head to turn themselves into a walking mobile. It'll come in handy when their fussy baby protests a diaper change.
A pack of glow-in-the-dark gummy bear nails to add a little Willy Wonka charm to their set. I know they stopped biting their nails in middle school, but they may be tempted to pick the habit back up after wearing these.
A handy fork that clips onto the side of their pickle jar for easy midnight snacking.
A working claw machine they can fill with any tiny treats they'd like, from squishy toys to candy to...uhm...bones. Now they can say, "we have a claw machine at home."
A miniature wacky waving inflatable tube man in case they wanna grow up to be a used Hot Wheels salesman and need something to draw in new customers.
An infectious disease coloring book oozing with hours of gross relaxation. This purchase is nothing to sneeze at.
An "ugly" custom pet pillow offering a hilariously warped version of their scrunkly companion. Just send in a photo that you think could be distorted into something perfectly meme-able.
A wind-up toy shaped like a cat riding a robot vacuum. We've all seen the videos — it's time to recreate it at home.
A set of cowboy straw toppers that add a little "don't mess with Texas" vibe to their water bottle by protecting the drinking straw from strangers bumping into it. Look how cute this bottle looks with a lil' hat on! It thinks it's people. :')
A magnetic goose holder if they're alwaaaays forgetting their keys. They can use it to hold up anything magnetic (I'm envisioning maybe a mini metal basket filled with knickknacks) — some reviewers have been arming theirs with knives.
A Grim Steeper silicone tea infuser that doubles as a useful reminder to people not to bother them until they're done with their morning cuppa.
A Skin1004 Zombie Pack to bring their skin back to life in a good, non-horror movie way. The mask tightens as it dries, creating a fun undead look (just like the more expensive Hanacure). When they wash it off, they might be pleasantly surprised to see bouncier, more hydrated skin.
Snif's Dead Dinosaur perfume — an ode to standing at the gas station and huffing the fumes. The garage-themed scent has notes of gasoline, pink pepper, ginger, cedar wood, and magnolia flower. One reviewer called it "funky but surprisingly wearable."
A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit that comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel to display their tiny masterpieces. It's perfect for adults and teens looking for a quick project and kids working on their fine motor skills.
A giant bread pillow they can cuddle up with and get nice and toasty. They may want to also get a real baguette because this thing is making me hungry!
A miniature Otamatone keychain for playing little ditties on the go. I can't tell you how many times I've been on a date and wished I had my little music note instrument so I could serenade them. This version has classic (public domain) tunes that they can play along with by pressing the button in rhythm to the song.
A set of mushroom bookmarks because I know I'm not the only one who wants to live in a fairytale home. Since the silicone mushies are flexible, they can even pop them in the middle of their book to save their spot mid-page.
A live, self-sustaining Venus flytrap lightbulb they can watch flourish, no matter what color their thumb is. They can remove and replant when it gets too big!
A shark onesie for anyone who wishes every week was shark week. The wide fin sleeves and toothy hood make this the ultimate cozy hang 'fit.
Skittles flavor enhancers so their water can taste like candy. A solid choice for the friend who turns their nose up at good old-fashioned water.
A pack of four Croc-inspired car air fresheners that promise to smell a lot fresher than actual clogs. The, uh, unconventional car accessories clip onto their vents and come with 12 scent pads (four lavender, four fern, and four unscented).
Stay weird!
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