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1. 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!
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 $9.99.
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 a HIT! I ordered one and my other friends loved it so I got one for them also. The customer service is fantastic and fast shipping!" —Whitney
Get it from Casual Chicken on Etsy for $9.99.
3. A screaming goat so they can express all their feelings by pressing it and letting it do the screaming for them. Needless to say, there will be a loooottt of laughing caused by this little guy.
4. A zap pen for a classic gift that'll ~shock~ your friends as soon as they touch it.
Promising review: "This is a really fun and funny product. My son bought it for himself and he and his sister have been shocking each other silly. They are 8 and 11, and the shock isn't too much for them — but just enough! They do actually write, though the fake marker tip is hard plastic (can't tell from a distance)." —Rebecca Federspiel
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99.
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 review: "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 $24.95 (available in two colors).
6. 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!
Promising review: "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 $19.99.
7. A delicious four-pack of chicken wings, except they aren't actually edible...they are soap! But boy would you be able to get a good laugh watching someone put this up to their mouth only to be confused as to why they smell like cinnamon or Fruity Pebbles or another flavor of your choice!
**Of course if you are going to trick someone, do not let them actually take a bite, these are not edible.**
Please Don't Eat The Soap is a small business based in Michigan creating unique soaps, including realistic food soap.
Promising review: "Lisa's craftsmanship is out of this world. These honestly look like wings you get at the local wing joint. I asked Lisa about making a specialized soap and she could do it and it looks fantastic too. I just placed a second order so yes, I would definitely order from this shop again." —Darin
Get it from Please Don't Eat The Soap on Etsy for $8 (available in BBQ scent, unscented, or many other scents you can request through the special request option).
8. 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.
Promising review: "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 $14.99.
9. 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.
10. And! A talking toilet paper holder so you can really scare the 💩 outta them (thankfully they're on the toilet so there won't be any mess). Record whatever message you'd like them to hear when they go to pull the paper.
Promising review: "This thing is awesome. I don’t know how something so simple can bring so much joy in my life. Just a tip if you’re going to get this, don’t keep it on the toilet paper roll all the time. Just do it every once in a while. That way they don’t know it’s coming. The other great news is you can remind your children to wipe their butt all the way every single time they go to the bathroom." —Ecow
Get it from Amazon for $15.
11. 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 review: "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 1! Buy these! You need them if you have stinky shoes!" —Christina Heinroth
Get a pair from Amazon for $20.
12. A ridiculous yodeling pickle if you wanna give them the perfect ammo to irritate anyone and everyone in their life.
13. 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.
Note: this is just an empty bottle, because no, headlights don't need fluid.
Promising review: "This will definitely make for some laughs at Christmas. It looks just like something you might buy at an auto parts store…until you think about what it really is. Ha ha ha." —teri
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
14. A boyfriend pillow for that person who is always begging someone to be their cuddle buddy.
15. 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.
Promising review: "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.
16. 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!
17. 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...
Promising review: "These are some of the ugliest awesome slides I have ever had the privilege of wearing...total 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 13 colors).
18. 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 gift...GET 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 laughing...BUT 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 it...so 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 $6.27.
19. 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 review: "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 $11.66+ (available in three sizes).
20. A super difficult clear jigsaw puzzle to stump even the biggest puzzle aficionados. This isn't just your typical, difficult clear puzzle — there are a number of pieces that have straight edges to mimic corners and side pieces but that's not actually where they belong. 😈
CM Originals Co is a small business based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Promising review: "My mother in law has never taken this long to complete a much larger puzzle. She is tackling it row by row and piece by piece. We’ve been trying to challenge her puzzling skills for years. This did the trick!" —Tiffany Kelly
Get it from CM Originals Co on Etsy for $15.19+ (originally $18.99; available in four piece quantities).
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 review: "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.
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 witnessed a good jump! My 14-year-old is not afraid of anything, well maybe except for the spiders. He got this box today as a Christmas gift. He opened it, totally freaked out, instantly jumped back, put his hand to the heart and started hyperventilating. After he pulled himself together, he said, 'You got me!!!' And believe me it is hard to 'get' him nowadays! We videotaped it. It was worth every dime!!!" —Elena
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (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 review: "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 $7.99.
24. A pack of 10 tiny hands so they can shock friends and family by reaching out to grab stuff with these little ~unsettling~ hands.
Promising review: "We’re a silly family, so when my mom mentioned wanting these, I got them for her birthday. She had a bad day yesterday, so I gave them to her a few days early to cheer her up. Her face lit up as she threw her head back in genuine laughter. She immediately went to the garage to find a wooden stick to attach the hands to a each end. She uses it as a scepter, and orders the household about like peasants. When we complain, she holds the tiny hand up for silence. She uses it to pet our faces while we sleep. The cat has declared the Hand her arch nemesis. It's been 24 hours now and I regret everything." —Nesha
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $7.89.
25. 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!!!
Promising review: "We have put these things on flower pots, weed eaters, a shovel, etc....Yes, 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.
26. And a fake power outlet sticker so they can stick it up on a wall in a common area. Then, sit back and watch unassuming patrons who desperately want to charge their phones try to plug in just to realize they've been tricked!
Reviewers say these are removable, but to be careful if you want to pull them off a wall as they are stickers and may cause damage.
Promising review: "I was able to trick my stepson into using one for his dresser so he can plug his Alexa into it. I told him you gotta make sure it goes on straight and wait for it to grow a box. Over the course of four days he came to me and said it's not growing. So I told him hmm maybe you have to water it like a plant. So sure enough he waters it (only a little bit). He did that for a week. Then I started to put more around the house and tricked my wife and friends who came over :D. Great gag item." —Shawns211
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $6.99.
27. A coffee mug you can fill up and hand to them, watching as they drink and see the words that are slowly revealed....
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 $13.98.
28. A Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek game perfect for any kids who are ~obsessed~ with potty humor. This little guy gives silly clues and even has a fun reward song for the winner.
Promising review: "This game is HILARIOUS. My kids (8, 6, and 3) love playing with it and taking turns hiding it. They all think poop is funny and run around yelling 'Silly Poopy, where are you?' It keeps them busy for at least half an hour at a time and they leave me alone. Also? It's pretty durable. I found it outside in my garden in the 20-degree winter weather. I guess my 8-year-old left it out there for a few days. It also gets thrown down the stairs and Silly Poopy just keeps on giggling and having fun." —Adele
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in an egg version).
29. A pack of Crayola Globbles that will make them excited to mark up your walls with these weird, mushy toys, only to realize they are completely mess-free (but still a ton of fun)!
Promising review: "A month after these were gifted, they still get daily use. They are easy to clean, fun to play with, and overall amazing! The teenage boy likes to throw them in his sister's hair. The elementary-aged kids like to have contests to see whose sticks to the ceiling the longest. They can wall crawl, ceiling stick, and be washed clean. 109% would purchase again and again!" —Doesn't catch everything, but catches more
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $10.69+ (also available in a 16-pack).
30. A National Geographic box of rocks!! JK, it's actually a super cool geodes kit that will give them the satisfaction of breaking open a seemingly boring rock to discover something beautiful.
This science kit include natural crystal-filled geodes, one pair of safety goggles, one display stand, and one learning guide.
Promising review: "My daughter is 10 and this kept her busy for HOURS! She had so much fun and was excited every time she got a glimpse of what might be inside. A couple of them were pretty cool, while the rest were just white. She didn't care, she loves them all. She was so proud to gift them to her grandparents." —Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four quantities).
31. A hilarious game of BeanBoozled so they can put their taste buds to the test and risk it all — will it be chocolate pudding or canned dog food?
The mashups include: stinky socks vs. tutti-fruitti, lawn clippings vs. lime, rotten egg vs. buttered popcorn, toothpaste vs. berry blue, barf vs. peach, canned dog food vs. chocolate pudding, booger vs. juicy pear, moldy cheese vs. caramel corn, baby wipes vs. coconut, and skunk spray vs. licorice.
Promising review: "My daughters love these. Period. Although I think it's quite gross to eat a jelly bean not knowing you're going to get one that tastes like a normal piece of candy or a stinky sock, a rotten egg, and grass. They were absolutely tickled. They sorted the jelly beans by color and then took turns deciding who was going to eat what pair combination hoping to get one of each. I think the other part of the game was seeing who could say 'ewww' the loudest when they bit into the 'wrong' one! They continue to ask for them, so I'll continue to buy them, but I won't be eating them. Fun for the girls and their friends. And it really kept them entertained for a good 30 minutes." —MS MONIQUE
Get it from Amazon for $4.83.
32. A ~gigantic~ whoopee cushion you can either plant for an unsuspecting someone to *find* when they let out a large toot, or if you're feeling brave, you can give it to them first and let them be the mastermind behind the prank.
33. A set of two giant googly eyes to bring a personality to basically anything. Imagine the look on their faces if they woke up and their bed had suddenly grown eyes. 👀
34. A prank book full of hilarious (and harmless) pranks so you can pass them down the reins of being the house joker.
Promising review: "Want to know why I am giving this 5 stars? Because it has kept my 10-year-old busy now since his birthday weeks ago! I got this as an add-on bday gift for him because he's been into pranks, and since these were 'not mean' I decided it was safe. Just yesterday I turned on my faucet in the bathroom and water kind of leaked out from all angles because he and my other son had taped a dime into the faucet spout where the water comes out. Now, maybe some of you would think this isn't funny, but I did as I could hear them both howling with laughter in the other room while I jumped back after the water came out! It's good old fashioned fun when he pulls the pranks on friends or on us parents, and we have to let kids just enjoy these small little wins." —KHsuperwoman
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
35. A pet cloud since they've probably outgrown their pet rock by now but aren't quite ready for a living pet. 😂 With great fun also comes great responsibility — lots of love and attention, a 30-minute walk, and a steady diet of "tears of joy."
Party People is a UK-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in fun gag gifts and party supplies.
Promising review: "This pet cloud is so full of life and energy! As soon as I opened the box he jumped out and gave me a big hug! Might’ve been high IDK." —Owen
Get it from Party People on Etsy for $6.67+ (available with or without a gift bag).
36. 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.~
37. A bag of Unicorn Farts for all the animal- (and sugar-) loving folks. Who knew a fart could taste so delicious?!
The cotton candy is fruit-punch-flavored, gluten-free, and vegetarian + vegan! And 10% of their profits are donated to charities that support children with neurodiversity.
Promising review: "Listen, it's hard to miss with a product that combines cotton candy with the 'sweet spot' of pretty much every kid's sense of humor. Like all good gifts of this kind, the impression made by it is at least as important as the product itself. It definitely made my 8-year-old genuinely crack up on Christmas morning, which is really all I hoped for. Honestly, we haven't opened the bag yet because of the frenzy of a typical holiday, but what else needs to be said? Creative idea, great presentation, and a portion of profits donated to a cause anyone would want to support. An all-around win." —TK
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.