10-03-2025
"Just The Serotonin Boost I Needed": 29 Delightfully Weird Products For All My Fellow Weirdos
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The gang's all here — Doodlebob, an inspirational potato, and a vampire who's not-so-afraid of garlic.
1. A Dracula garlic crusher because it's obnoxiously cute and can mince several cloves at once with a simple twist of his head. Now, you can quickly prep garlicky goodness that'll keep the vampires at bay. Well, all of them except this one!
This little bloodsucker is 100% food-safe, BPA-free, and dishwasher-safe!
Promising review:"I was getting very tired of the garlic presses that turn garlic into a mush and require incredible force to mash the clove into unrecognizable oblivion. This is far easier and turns the garlic into pieces rather than mush." — C. Pearlman
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
2. A shaved sheep plushie so you can enjoy two smiling stuffies for the price of one since you can shear your new pet by unzipping its fuzzy-wuzzy jacket.
Promising review: "I love him. He is so cute and so well-made. He is the perfect size and shape. I named him Banana Peel Son since his wool comes off like a banana peel. Adorable. Would recommend to everyone." — Aerebys Stare
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
3. A meme-tastic Homer Simpson sponge holder with an included sponge if you, too, want to disappear into the shrubbery anytime someone mentions the pile of dishes languishing in your sink.
Hipsteroo is a UK-based Etsy shop creating the cutest, most kooky giftables.
Promising review: "Brilliant item, fits together perfectly, and it's a great addition to the kitchen, with the added benefit of it encouraging my other half not to leave the sponge festering in the washing-up bowl. 😁" — Lia Parker
Get it from Hipsteroo on Etsy for $26.43.
4. A silly spinning pill dispenser for organizing your daily vitamins and pills, with the added side effect of feeling like you're at a carnival spinning a fun-filled prize wheel. In this case, the prize is your prescription. Huzzah!
Check out a TikTok of the pill dispenser in action.
Promising review:"So I am horrible about remembering if I took my pills. And I HATE digging into the old pill boxes or doing the tip-over. I don't know what it is, but I have always disliked it. I hung this on my wall right by the kitchen, so I pass it like 5,000 times a day, and I can't not see it. It is so fun pushing the little orange button to watch the meds fall out. I mean, it kind of feels like a really weird game of Wheel of Fortune, but I like it." — Grofica
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in four colors).
5. A set of cowboy straw toppers to bring the rodeo to your favorite tumbler while protecting your gaping straw hole from becoming the Wild, Wild West for bacteria.
6. A knitted inspirational potato that makes it basically impossible not to smile when you're in its positive, potatoey presence. You'll want to order extras for the next time you've got a down-in-the-dumps friend who could use a pick-me-up!
Promising reviews:"I saw this little potato at a restaurant counter and loved the quote so much I bought one for me and my two best friends. Such a cute and motivating carbohydrate." — Ess Vee
"Purchased for my wife for giggles. I figured it would be just another [thing] that was fun to open and would disappear over time. It's currently sitting in a prominent spot in our living room. Well constructed. I slammed it on the table to give it a flat butt to sit on, which it withstood with a smile." — M. S. Schultz
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in two styles).
7. A NeeDoh Nice Cube because you exist at the center of a Venn diagram where "fidgeter" and "slime lover" intersect. This goo-filled sensory toy has the most delightful *squish*, a satisfying weight, and is magically not the type of sticky that picks up every fleck of dust in the tri-state area.
Check out a TikTok of the NeeDoh in action.
Promising review: "High quality and very durable! This cube is fantastic for any age and any need. The cube provides slight resistance when compressed, which is both stress-relieving and satisfying!!! Once squeezed, it quickly returns to its natural shape. A great choice!" — Joe stevenson
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (the color is either blue, pink, or purple, and it is selected at random!).
8. A nostalgic DoodleBob pen holder so your most cherished writing utensils (digital or analog) have an extra-special place to call home. Can anyone else hear his signature "Meyohimeyoi!" a little too vividly in your head, or is that just me?
AVA Style Crafts / Etsy
AVA Style Crafts is an Atlanta-based Etsy shop selling handmade goodies.
Get it from AVA Style Crafts on Etsy for $10.
9. A bag of freeze-dried Sour Skittles if you thought improving upon the rainbow treat was a mythical impossibility. Think again! Review after review praises this snack-tastic candy for its unmatched crunch and flavor. Just don't blame us if you can never go back to the regular kind after trying these.
Space Age Snacks is a small business that specializes in small-batch freeze-dried candy.
Promising review: "Honestly, I didn't know what to expect going in, but I was pleasantly surprised. Skittles normally taste alright, but having them freeze-dried really made the flavors POP, and genuinely, I feel like they had more flavor than normal Skittles. (Then again, that might just be my head playing it up, knowing it's a first, who knows, who cares.) Very delicious." — John Blake
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes; check out the rest of their freeze-dried candy for more options).
10. A dimmable sad duck night-light for some deskside camaraderie on those days when life is beating you down. This little guy always gets it and will stay up to burn the midnight oil with ya.
Amazon
Promising review: "The best This duckie night-light is just the serotonin boost I needed! This light has three just tapping on its bum. I couldn't be more pleased with the quality! This duckie brings me pure joy!! 🥰" — Sena P.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two other silly styles).
11. A truly magical unicorn head squirrel feeder to turn any bad day into a LOL-worthy affair whenever you spot your yard's inhabitants stopping for a bite to eat.
Promising review:"This is both ridiculous and spectacular. It just might be my best Amazon impulse buy ever." — Meredith
Get it from Amazon for $19.83.
12. A pack of Skin1004's zombie masks that'll deliver skin-tightening, fine line-reducing benefits at the small price of looking like an extra in The Walking Dead for 15 minutes. It'll just make the post-facial reveal that much more sweet!
The kit includes eight Zombie Pack sets (powder and activator) plus one applicator brush!
Promising review:"When you put it on, the smell hits you hard. As it is on your face, the smell is not too bad, and the mask tingles as it dries. Wash it off and reveal clean, smooth skin. Plus fun to take pictures looking like a cracked mess." — raine
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $17.99.
13. A discreet cherry toilet brush because no one really wants their potty scrubber to be an obvious eyesore, do they?
Promising review: "This toilet brush makes me want to clean my toilet. It is so cute, exactly what I wanted, and works perfectly!! Fits nicely into my bathroom decor. It was delivered in perfect condition, and I've used it three times now. If you're thinking about buying it!" — Michelle Maroon
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in red and orange).
14. Plus, a foldable toilet stool and putting practice set so you can multitask like a pro. Not only is this stool a truly functional bathroom addition (it better aligns your colon for an easier poo), but you can practice your putting game instead of getting sucked into a mindless TikTok scroll.
15. A 1,000-piece pooping dogs puzzle if you share my gnarly fascination for puppers and their potty time stances and wouldn't mind spending a good couple of hours putting images of it together piece-by-piece.
Promising review: "Really good quality and soooo funny. This puzzle is great! Honestly because it's sort of a funny prank gift, I thought it wasn't going to be good quality. But it's actually REALLY nice! The pieces are thick and good quality and have a huge variety of shapes that fit together really well. We are big puzzle fans and this one turned out to be one of our favorites — it's funny, fun to do, and a really nice, solid puzzle! I will totally buy this again for a gift!" — A. Kay
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (also available in a 100-piece version).
16. A pair of wacky lobster slides for a wardrobe update that's shockingly comfy and too hilarious not to show off to the world. Maybe buy a bonus pair as a gift for your bestie. You wouldn't want to be ~shellfish~ now, would you?
Promising review: "I LOVE these flip-flobsters and wear them pretty much everywhere, much to my boyfriend's dismay. I quote Mean Girls every time he asks, '…Just how many weird pairs of shoes do you need? The limit does not exist.'" — Amber Sanders
Get them from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in women's sizes 3–14, men's sizes 2–12.5, and in 10 colors and in seven other styles).
17. A shaker of Thin Mint seasoning to bring some nostalgic pizzazz to your morning coffee or home-baked dessert with the unforgettable flavor of a Girl Scout icon. People will LOSE IT over your next brownie batch at the bake sale.
Emma Lord / BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord already gave it a try:
"I stared at this for months online before caving and buying it, and when I tell you!! It jazzes up my morning coffee in a way that makes my little '90s baby heart sing. I've also loved it on Greek yogurt, oatmeal, and mug cakes. Plus, when I am longing for a real Thin Mint, and we're not in Girl Scout cookie season, I'll shake this on an Oreo Thin to stave off the despair."
Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (and try their s'mores seasoning blend, too!).
18. A novelty blackhead remover toy that's a dream come true for skin pickers, hair pullers, and pimple popper fans alike. This portable pal is specifically designed to redirect fidgety fingers toward a habit that's less destructive but no less satisfying.
Promising review: "I have trichotillomania and really love these little guys. They help refocus my habits, and the pull is very satisfying and realistic. I've had to repurchase already, and I'll reorder more in the future. Can't recommend these enough, as I've been searching for this type of tool for a long time." — Danika Hill
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two styles).
19. A metallic fishbone claw clip for a hair accessory that's truly unique, even if you're just one of a bajillion other humans rocking a clipped-up messy do on a sweltering hot day.
Promising review: "I have pretty long hair down past the middle of my back, and this clip holds it all! It feels sturdy and decently made." — Melanie
Get it from Amazon for $7.49 (available in three finishes; also available as a snake).
20. An investment-worthy MicrowavaBowl because the microwave is supposed to be your one-way ticket to a quick and easy meal, but things start to feel a lot less quick when you're stirring every 30 seconds to prevent cold spots. That's why this dishwasher-safe bowl has an elevated center to quickly and evenly distribute heat every time.
Promising review: "These bowls are high quality and very convenient. They heat up food very quickly and evenly, therefore saving you valuable time and energy. Its ability to heat the food and not the bowl itself is very valuable to me. Prior to this purchase, I would have to use a hot bowl holder to avoid burning my fingers. The size of the bowls is perfect for the dishwasher, making them easy to clean and use. These bowls are sold at a reasonable price for what they have to offer. I would highly recommend them to friends and family!" — Alana
Get two from Amazon for $34.99.
21. A LOL-worthy fruit-shaped cat cap so you can torture...I mean, dress up your favorite feline and fill your camera roll with the most spectacular photos to look back on when you need a reliable pick-me-up.
Promising review:"I would give these 10 stars if I could, but I'm sure Freya would give it a -3. I think she looks like an angelic banana, but she is not amused. I don't believe this causes her physical discomfort, but her self-esteem has plummeted. Long story short, it makes your cat look stupid, as planned. LOL." — Amazon Customer
Get one in a random fruit from Amazon for $7.99.
22. A pretty genius backseat dog zipline if you're not opposed to turning your backseat into a playland for your pup. Don't worry, it's not all fun and games. This allows your dog to navigate back and forth between windows while preventing them from making a dive for the front seat or leaping out the window at the first sight of a squirrel.
This zipline works for dogs of all sizes and easily adjusts to fit most cars!
Promising review: " This is a lifesaver. My dog jumped out of the window while the car was moving, and this is the only thing that kept him attached and not able to fully jump out." — Taylor
Get it from Amazon for $17.95.
23. A pack of Magical Flames for spicing up your regular ol' campfire with a delightful dose of multicolored menagerie. Just drop the packet in and enjoy the show!
Promising review:"Mystical Fire Colorant is amazing. For a really fun experience, get some of these for your next camping trip. As if a campfire needs this stuff is really neat. I'd say the adults love it even more than the kids. We only used one packet, and the colors were so good — it seems like they lasted at least 20 minutes. There was even color left in the ashes the next day. We will never go camping again without several packs of Mystical Fire on hand." — TeNe
Get it from Amazon for $6.94.
24. A set of giant googly eyes to turn any inanimate object into a little buddy capable of watching your every move. Jazz up your favorite lamp, or prank your co-worker by granting their stapler the gift of sight.
Amazon
Promising review:"We got a new oil tank this week in our basement. Our basement is super old and drab, and I wanted to do something fun to liven it up a little. I bought these to have some fun, and I don't regret a thing. Totally worth it." — E Yaz
Get them from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three sizes and several sets).
25. A hilarious bird-themed tea towel that injects your otherwise boring kitchen with a wicked sense of humor that says, "I can cook *and* make boob jokes."
Uncommon Goods
Promising review: "These towels really caught my eye! I have the perfect friend to receive them as a gift even though there is no special occasion. Loved this concept so much, that I had to purchase the set for myself." — somepig
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $16 (available in two styles).
26. A copy of Murdle, Volume 1, because reviewers rave about the book's engrossing murder mystery-themed logic puzzles, each challenging you to become a detective capable of deducing your way through lies and deceit. There's something for puzzlers of all skill levels with four difficulties to enjoy!
There are 100 puzzles total, and four different levels: For Elementary puzzles, you need to find the suspect, location, and weapon. For Occult Medium puzzles, the added challenge is that the murderer always lies, and the other suspects tell the truth! For Hard Boiled puzzles, you also need to find motive! And for Impossible puzzles, you have to discover all four elements and deal with the lying witness statement from the murderer. Sounds like fun! Plus, you're also given a logic grid for each puzzle to help you solve it!
Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun, but the characters, storylines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes, but this one will keep me busy for a while!" — Liz Gately
Get it from Amazon for $10.25.
And if (when) you end up needing more puzzles — don't worry — you can pick up Volume 2.
27. An absurdly cute felt pizza coaster set so you can protect your favorite pizza-eating surface with adorable miniature pies housed (appropriately) in a convincing delivery box complete with a wittle wooden paddle. 🥺
Promising review:"I got these coasters because I eat a lot of pizza, and they looked like good companions to one of my favorite meals. Hahaha. I'm glad I did. They are fun and lighthearted. The felt coasters work well to keep a sweating glass from messing up your wood surfaces, and I think they'd make a fun little gift for anyone." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
28. A heavy-duty animal escape ramp if you're tired of orchestrating regular rescue missions to save critters that have fallen in your pool. It's suitable for most backyard guests like frogs, turtles, small birds, and even chipmunks and rabbits!
Promising review: "We have had this in the pool all summer and have had no critters lost. Normally there were two or three frogs a week, but none this year. It helps all kinds of animals. My wife took this picture of a baby rabbit it saved today. We lifted it out, and it hopped away. Great product." — Johnny_B
Get it from Amazon for $16.64+ (available in blue and camo).
29. A headband with protruding eyes to turn you into an alien? Snail? Shrimp? Who knows?! What I do know is that your daily skincare date with the bathroom mirror just got a heck of a lot cuter.
