09-04-2025
34 Gag Gifts Guaranteed To Make Anyone Laugh As Soon As They Open Them
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From classics like a snake-in-a-can to more ~advanced~ no-rip toilet paper, there's something on this list that's perfect for any jokester.
1. A mini inflatable tube guy because there is *no way* they can look at this little dude and not giggle. If they're feeling extra goofy, imitating him is ~encouraged.~
Promising reviews:"I bought this as kind of a gag gift, but it turned out to be a huge hit. It is so cute. If it is used a lot, you will need lots of batteries unless you have an electrical power pack." — L OM
"Got this as a toy for my 7-year-old. She loves it. It's compact and is fun to watch wave around. Very similar to its full-size big bro. Great product!" — Christell
Get it from Amazon for $11.66.
2. A Shrek toothpaste cap they can attach straight to their tube so they can tell all their friends they've been brushing their teeth with Shrek's 💩.
Casual Chicken is a small biz based in Irvine, California and they make unique items and art using 3D printing.
Promising review: "This is such a funny, cute little gift I bought for a friend. She couldn't stop laughing when she opened the package. 🤣" — Melanie Taphouse
Get it from Casual Chicken on Etsy for $7.99 (originally $9.99).
3. A screaming goat to help them express all their feelings by pressing it and letting it do the screaming for them. Needless to say, there will be a lottt of laughing caused by this little guy.
Promising review:"Hilarious and irritating — my kid loves it. It's funny, loud and cute. Great for goat lovers. As described. Great gift for people who think screaming goats are funny." — E. Hurtt
Get it from Amazon for $7.96.
4. Some dehydrated water for the times when they are packing light but know they are bound to get thirsty. Instead of carrying a heavy jug of water, they can just carry this little can and fill it with water to rehydrate it whenever they need!
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Promising review: "Gave this for a Christmas gift to a relative…he is still speechless…from laughing! He shows it to everyone he knows. I would give this 10 stars if possible …yeah, a bit pricey for an empty can but more fun than giving a pair of socks for sure!" — B burton
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
5. An anti-stress desktop punching bag so they can take out all their rage against Kevin, the office pain-in-the-butt, in a safe and controlled manner that won't end with a trip to HR.
Promising reviews: "I got this for my boss and he LOVED it! He practically tore it out of the box and was laughing the whole time while punching it. He said, and I quote, it was 'the best gift he's ever received.' Lol. Overall, this is a great gag gift or just a great gift to give someone who's stressed out a lot, which these days who isn't?" — An Honest Reviewer
"I bought this as a white elephant gift for Christmas in the office. I anticipated it to be thin, flimsy, and cheap. However, it was just the opposite. My coworker has it sectioned to her glass wall and people use it all the time. The section is strong, and the item itself feels very sturdy. I was pleasantly surprised, and it was one of the favorite gifts of the day." — Vicki McClain
Get it from Amazon for $22.95 (available in two colors).
6. A welcome- ish door mat to make sure their guests are aware that they are allowed to come over, but only if it is for an appropriate amount of time. Perfect for any introverts who have a shorter social battery!
Promising review: "Got this for my daughter! She loved it! Perfect item for people who don't care for lots of socializing…for those that don't like when it's too 'peopley', they will appreciate the humor!" — T
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four sizes and 11 colors).
7. A giant waffle…blanket for anyone who eats waffles on the daily and has been known to scream "leggo my Eggo" if anyone tries to take a bite. Now they can finally live out their dreams of being fully surrounded by a delicious breakfast food.
Promising reviews: " This was supposed to be just a gag gift and it turned out to be something that is used every evening because it is so comfortable and warm. It washes beautifully in the washing machine..." — Inspired educator
"My grandson loves this waffle lightweight throw. He got up and made sure everyone could see it. Well made. Not too heavy, just right for watching TV on a cooler night. This is the third unique one I purchased. Now all three grandsons have one, each being different. Love it." — becky spinks
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in five sizes and four other versions).
8. A container of nothing, perfect for someone who already has everything. Or for those people who always say "nothing" when asked what they want. Now you can finally grant their wishes!
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Promising reviews: "Great gag for the person who always asks for nothing. Little expensive but the reaction is worth it." — Michael Shirley
"Got a few of these for Christmas. A few people said they wanted nothing, so that's just what I got them, NOTHING. LOL. We did buy them real gifts, but they loved their nothing. Everyone who received one thought it was funny. I suggest getting this for anyone who asks for nothing. The reading part on the nothing is funny too, strongly suggest this!! Worth the laughs!!" — CatsMeow
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
9. A toilet timer to help them remember there is a whole world outside of the bathroom and they shouldn't be sitting on the commode until their legs are numb.
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Promising reviews:"Used this for a gag gift and was great. Looks good and is actually useful as a timer." — Anthony J. Minetti
"It was a great Father's Day gift! My 3-year-old loves playing with it. I'm not sure my husband actually uses it for its intended purpose because he still takes forever! :D" — katherine viens
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
10. And some no-rip toilet paper that'll leave them flustered and confused when they do finally decide bathroom time is over, only to realize they are stuck there a little bit longer. Be warned, once you mess with someone in their most vulnerable state, you'll certainly be in the middle of an ongoing prank war.
Promising review: "This is hilarious! I used one to prank my family on April fools. It is truly untearable. My daughter went as far as cutting it when it wouldn't tear. It looks sort of like a normal roll of toilet paper. More like the thin roles that you would find in a public bathroom. It still looked very real!" — Anna Alise
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
11. A dinosaur eating gnomes figurine to show them how you really feel about the extensive gnome collection in their front yard.
Promising reviews: "I bought this as a surprise gag gift for my sister and her two sons (bot pre-teen). I shared the tracking and the suspense just built! They all loved it and found a great spot in the garden for it. I was pleased with the whole experience." — Christine H
"I keep this on the sideboard in the dining room. I feel that's the proper place for it. I get more compliments and chuckles and looks of pure merriment every time someone sees it. And it's every time, regardless of whether they've seen it before. My favorite thing in the house." — Margaret W.
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes).
12. A pair of Boot Bananas that'll help deodorize even their stinkiest pair of shoes using plant extracts, activated charcoal, and minerals. The best part is that as they absorb more ~funk~ they'll turn brown just like real bananas so they know when it's time for a new pair!
One set can last 6–12 months!
Promising reviews:"I bought this as a gag gift for my son, he obviously needed it. I wasn't sure he would actually use them, but I'm so thankful he does!" — Kindle Customer
"I'm really impressed by how well these worked on my daughter's soccer cleats. I thought they were beyond saving due to the awful odor. These tamed it to a tolerable point. Plus, it's soooooo cool how the bananas ripen as you use them. The next pair of cleats will have bananas from day one! Buy these! You need them if you have stinky shoes!" — Christina Heinroth
Get a pair from Amazon for $20.
13. A ridiculous yodeling pickle if you wanna give them a perfect way to irritate anyone and everyone in their life.
Promising reviews:"I bought this for my 12-year-old son as a gag gift but he absolutely loved it. Seven months later and he still plays with it." — lgriff310
"This pickle rocks!!! Well actually this pickle yodels and I don't care how many times you listen, you cant help but laugh, or smile, or both. I really believe every single person on planet earth needs to own one of these precious pickles..." — Ken C.
Get it from Amazon for $9.80.
14. A bottle of "headlight fluid" that'll confuse all the car novices who barely even know how to fill their car up with gas. They're sure to experience a rollercoaster of emotions when they open this up — from being concerned that they've never replaced the fluid before to utter disbelief when they find out this isn't real.
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Note: this is just an empty bottle, because no, headlights don't need fluid.
Promising review: "Great gag gift. This looks really realistic. The labeling on the bottle makes it look like headlight fluid could be a real thing. Came on time and in perfect condition. The size is like a real one quart of motor oil plastic bottle." — Alan A Harrylal
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
15. A boyfriend pillow for that person who is always begging someone to be their cuddle buddy.
Promising review:"We bought it as a gag Christmas gift for our girlfriend, whose husband travels frequently for work. The boyfriend pillow ended up being the hit of the party!" — RossB
Get it from Amazon for $34.95+ (available in five colors).
16. A toilet stool and putting practice set so they can use the ~extensive~ time they spend in the bathroom practicing their golf instead of just endlessly scrolling through their phone.
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Promising reviews: "I use this every day. It was a gag gift for my man but now that we have a squatty potty I can have a nice relaxing bathroom session." — Olivia
"I bought this for a white elephant gift and it was a hit! The golf lovers in the group all wanted one." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
17. A Bob Ross chia pet that kinda speaks for itself. Plant and art lovers will rejoice at this completely unique gift. Go get them a ch-ch-ch-chia!
Promising review: "I got this Chia pet as a gag gift for my brother-in-law, who was a fan of Bob Ross. Watching him paint was soothing and a great way to fall asleep. He loved getting this and had a lot of fun watching his 'hair' grow." — Ellen
Get it from Amazon for $24.71 (available in seven other variations).
18. A pair of Fish Flops so they can up their slides game to this sweet pair that looks like a fish is swallowing their whole foot. They do always say they're a trendsetter...
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Promising reviews:"I got these as a gag gift for a friend, but she was surprised how durable and comfortable they are. Who doesn't love fish flops?!" — Jonelle
"These are some of the ugliest awesome slides I have ever had the privilege of headturners that everyone loves, and they are surprisingly squishy and comfortable too. Love them!" — Brian
Get them from Amazon for $23.99 (available in women's sizes 5–16/men 's sizes 3–15 and 12 colors).
19. A tin of emergency underpants, which is perfect to have on hand while they open up all these hilarious gifts as a backup in case they do, in fact, pee themselves from laughing so hard.
Promising review:"Hey! If you're on the fence about getting this gag IT!!! Today is my husband's birthday and he couldn't stop laughing when he opened this! Our kids kept referring to it as the 'man diaper' while keep in mind that this gag gift is NOT geared only toward a man! This was worth every penny and my husband sent me a photo to make me laugh now! Apparently he carried it on him as he headed out the door LOL. He hasn't opened I am unaware of how they would actually fit him. However, the purpose it was purchased for, did not let me down." — CB
Get it from Amazon for $7.26.
20. A mini violin so they can join Mr. Krabs's tiny orchestra that plays the perfect pity party soundtrack.
This comes with the mini violin, stand, bow, and case.
Promising reviews:"Purchased this at my husband's request. It was a gag gift for a coworker known to be a notorious complainer. Upon receiving, my husband laughed hysterically, which I'm taking as a sign of his approval." — Lucy
"It looked exactly like my real violin! But a mini version. Such specific details for such a small instrument!!! It uses ACTUAL wood, little metal strings, and real pegs!!!!!!!! It has a little case that is a pretty velvet red and black color. The bow is real wood also, but the actual bow hair is plastic. If you replace the plastic bow hair with horse hair, and apply rosin, THE LITTLE VIOLIN CAN REALLY WORK!" — Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four sizes).
21. A pack of socks designed to look like pizza, with a pizza box and little plastic table thingy included. Get yourself some extra points by offering them an actual slice of pizza, too.
These socks fit men's sizes 9.5–13.
Promising reviews: "Got this as a gift for my friend! Looks exactly as shown in photos. Great gag gift for someone who is a pizza fanatic and likes print socks!" — Lea
"I got these for my boyfriend for Christmas. He laughed so hard when he opened the gift, and he wanted to figure out how to fold everything the way it came so that it always looks like a little pizza. 🍕 Very happy I bought this." — Alexa Starr
Get the box of four pairs from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two size ranges).
22. A prank box with a spider that'll jump out when they open it. You can either use it on its own or filled with a gift card, candy, or other small treat. Let's just say it may take them a little while to ever trust a box you hand to them again.
Promising review: "We got this box to prank my son's surgeon. The surgery was scheduled for April Fools' Day, and my son (9-years-old) is a big jokester. I looked at a few different boxes like this and was tempted to get a cheaper one, but I chose this one because it got good reviews. I was pleasantly surprised at how very well-made it is! And it's a nice size, too, so we were able to fit some brownies inside as an actual gift. I would definitely recommend spending a few extra dollars and getting this one." — Amy Wallace
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two sizes).
23. A classic snake-in-a-can to scare the bejesus out of them the next time they ask for a snack right before you're about to serve dinner.
Promising reviews: "This chip joke is the best! We bought [it] for April Fool's, and we all love it. We scare everyone we can with it!" — Julie Carlson
"My 6-year-old loved it and then my wife took it to the high school she teaches at and all the teens thought it was funny and played with it. Broad age gap for fun." — Welsey Fraser
Get it from Amazon for $8.49.
24. Some voice- or motion-activated prank stickers they can place on their coffee maker, TV, and so much more to trick their guests into wondering why "make me some coffee" isn't magically dispensing a much-needed hot beverage!!!
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Promising reviews:"Used these for April Fool's joke, worked as planned. Very funny." — Shonda Woods
"We have put these things on flower pots, weed eaters, a shovel, they are juvenile, but always get a smile when seen. I do not condone vandalism, but I have seen a few of these stickers on 'non-automatic' paper towel dispensers, in a few gas station bathrooms. The thought of someone talking to a paper towel dispenser, in public, makes me giggle." — Amazon reviewer
Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $8.99.
25. Some glowing lightsaber chopsticks because no matter how much everyone tells them to, they ~still~ haven't grown out of playing with their food, and now they actually have an excuse to.
Here's what my co-worker Emma Lord has to say about these:
"As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force."
Promising review:"Was intended as kind of a gag gift. Ended up being awesome. My sister's girlfriend is a huge Star Wars fan, so I got the two of them this set and they friggin' love it. They bring it out all the time whenever we head out to have sushi or ramen. It's awesome. Oh, and like others have mentioned, be careful when cleaning the thick portion since it's really just a sticker and will probably come off if you scrub it too hard." — JMC
Get two pairs from Amazon for $16.97.
26. A coffee mug you can fill up and hand to them, watching as they drink and see the words that are slowly revealed....
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This mug is dishwasher- and microwave-safe.
Promising review:"I love this mug. Served coffee to my BF in it and got a laugh out of his reaction when he got to the bottom. He had a good laugh, too. It's also a fun mug to drink out of on those rough work days where you just kind of wish you had been poisoned, rather than sitting on another useless, never-ending conference call. Good quality. Fun gag gift. Great mug for your own personal arsenal." — R Redick
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
27. A decorative cat towel designed to innocently hang on their oven or towel bar so they can silently judge anyone who dares cook a meal or enter the bathroom. Let's just hope these cuties won't spill just how long they've been scrolling their phone on the toilet...
Promising reviews: "The best gag gift! Have you ever wondered what to give a cat lover? You found it. The size is perfect for a novelty towel, hang one in the bathroom and one in the kitchen. Your cats won't like it, but it'll bring a smile to your face! The color was great, the towel is thick and it's so versatile!" — Emily J
"I did not buy this to actually use as a towel. To me it doesn't seem like it would be good at serving this purpose as the material is not very absorbent, however it is great for decoration purposes. It is really, really adorable! I love how there's little snap buttons to keep it in place. I highly recommend this as a decorative gift for the cat lover in your life or for yourself if you love kitties! Great purchase!" — Crystal
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 35 designs).
28. 101 Ways to Know If Your Cat is French so they can finally get to the bottom of their kitty's secret life. Might be time for them to brush up on their French so they can properly communicate with their precious fur baby…maybe that's the secret to talking to animals!!
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Promising review: "When your kitty sleeps, does he lay like a loaf or curl up like a croissant? Does he have a certain je ne sais quoi? Well, purr-haps he's secretly Purr-isian! Okay, maybe your cat's not French... maybe you don't even have a cat... but if you're looking for a light read that will put a smile on your face each time you turn the page, this book will not disappoint. Filled with adorable photos and illustrations of cats donning berets and voguing for the camera, 101 Ways To Know If Your Cat Is French offers a unique and engaging look at our feline friends." — Seahorse
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
29. A set of Porta Potty shot glasses perfect for anyone still in their potty humor phase. Plus, since most of the time, shots taste like 💩, these will be really fitting!!
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Promising review: "They are a pair of shot glasses in the shape of Porta Potties so it got the expected laugh and enjoyment when picked at the White Elephant office party. They were 'stolen' a couple of times, so turned out to be quite popular. Pick a pair for your next gag gift will be a hit!" — Thor
Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.99.
30. A hard-boiled egg holder worthy of royalty because why would they wanna eat their eggs like a peasant when they could dress 'em up as knights and have an army waiting to serve? And it comes equipped with a spoon, so they truly will have everything they need basically handed to them on a silver platter.
Promising reviews: "I bought this as a gag gift and he loved it! I thought it was funny and who doesn't love turning your eggs into King Arthur? I would purchase again!" — Betty Glidden
"I bought this for my wife's birthday and she absolutely loved it! She loves whimsy and this really struck a chord with her. I put a soft-boiled egg in it and she was grinning the entire time she was eating it. As far as being 'practical'; well, what can I say, but it beats chasing a soft-boiled egg around a slick dinner plate..." — UrbanDad
Get it from Amazon for $13.90.
32. A silicone crab utensil holder perfect for when they're ~in a pinch~ and need somewhere to put their spoon that doesn't end with their delicious soup all over the counter.
Promising reviews: "Bought this crab as a gag gift. Turned out it was useful. It brings a bit of fun into your cooking." — mamma ras
"Probably the coolest holder I have ever seen. Bought it for my wife and she loves it and thinks it's cute. I laugh when I look at it... Hangs on all of our pots and pans, and stays cool. Easy to clean and looks awesome. A great addition to any kitchen. Works great, does exactly what it is intended to do!" — Logan E.
Get it from Amazon for $10.92+ (available in two colors).
33. A stress-relieving Dammit doll so they can relieve their anger without actually causing any harm or destruction. Everyone is gonna want to get their hands on this guy so they can take out all their frustrations in an ~appropriate~ manner.
The Dammit Doll comes with a little poem: "Whenever things don't go so well, and you want to hit the wall and yell, here's a little dammit doll, that you can't do without. Just grasp it firmly by the legs and find a place to slam it. And as you whack the stuffing out yell 'dammit!' 'dammit!' 'dammit!'"
Promising reviews: "I bought this as a gag gift and it totally hit the mark. It brought laughter and many others who wanted to know where to get one. It's well made and the material's design was colorful and bright. It's also just the right size to use as a dammit doll! It's a great fun gift for someone who has a sense of humor." — Gabbey
"This doll is amazing! Not only did it help me through holiday shopping, it helped me survive election commercials! It's small enough to take anywhere you might experience stress: your job, grocery store, dentist, Department of Motor Vehicles, parent/teacher conferences, and waiting in line to vote! It fits right into my purse so I can quickly grab it when someone drives too slow in front of me or when I get pulled over for my right tail-light out. I love that it fits nicely on the nightstand to conveniently grab when hubby snores! I can't think of a better gift for friends, teachers, or people you purposely annoy. And it's VERY VERY durable! I use it at least 25 times a day and the seams are just fine!" — William Imand
Get a random patterned version from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in multi-packs).
34. Socks with magnetic hands to make sure their socks always have a ~pair.~ Tell me why this inanimate object holding hands is one of the cutest freakin' things ever?!
Promising reviews:"Gag gift for a friend was a big hit and they actually work like it says. Magnet is strong and socks are good quality." — Sunnie Jo Morris
"I bought these socks for a couple who stand next to each other all the time. It was a very cute gift and they loved it the hands actually clasp by the magnet to each other if they stand close enough." — Michelle F.
Get two pairs from Amazon for $14.98 (available in three color combos).
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
