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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 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 $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.
4. 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 $19.97 (available in two colors).
5. 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 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 $11.99.
6. 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).
7. 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 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.
8. 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.
9. A ridiculous yodeling pickle if you wanna give them the perfect ammo 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 $13.06.
10. 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: "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.
11. A boyfriend pillow for that person who is always begging someone to be their cuddle buddy.
12. 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 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.
13. 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 $25.49 (available in seven other variations).
14. 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 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 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 12 colors).
15. 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 $7.69.
16. 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).
17. 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.
18. 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 $8.99+ (available in two sizes).
19. 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 $7.99.
20. 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 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, 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 $7.99.
21. 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.
22. 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 $9.98.
23. 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 reviews: "Bought this as a gag gift for my daughter at Christmas. Fun times when you find it hidden somewhere around the house." —Kim Davidson
"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).
24. 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 $10.99+ (also available in a 16-pack).
25. 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 reviews: "Delightfully disgusting. Worked great for April Fool's." —AVergo
"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 $5.57.
26. 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.
This thing measures in at a whopping 16" x 16".
Promising reviews: "This was a gag gift for my 6-year-old niece's birthday and ended up becoming the hit of the family party. It's VERY large...my 3-year-old had to put it on the floor because it was too big to squish on a seat though." —Ashley K
"What's NOT to love?? Gave as a gift. I mean....it's a super sized farting device. Of COURSE it's a hit. Endless entertainment for young and old. Especially when Mom sits on it. Ugghh." —hhuffine
Get it from Amazon for $8.88.
27. 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.
28. 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 $6.74+ (available with or without a gift bag).
29. 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.
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.