40 Hilarious Gag Gifts to Buy Now (2025)

THERE ARE serious gifts and not-so-serious gifts. The latter department includes everything from white elephant gift options to gag gifts, you know, the ones meant to be silly and inspire a chuckle or two. Which is what we're focusing on here, because we could all use a little more humor.

The gag gift has been around for a while, popularized in the early days by some of the best clowns and comedic minds in the business. You know, the palm buzzers that go off when you shake hands or the lighter that squirts water. These gifts for men are cute and made to throw you off a little. It's easy to be on edge these days but it's also nice to be reminded to take it easy. In essence, that's what the best gag gifts do.

Now, while we've included some plainly silly options (whoopee cushions), we scoured the web for some more thoughtful gags too. After all, the funniest material has a little substance to it, just like these gifts. Here they are, the 40 best gag gifts for 2022.

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Really, who named these birds? Somebody with hilarious sense of humor. Start your day off right, with a cup of coffee in a mug adorned with birds like the blue-footed booby and tufted titmouse.

What's wackier than the wacky inflatable arms guy? Exactly, nothing. This gift is sure to lift spirits and bring some animation to the table.

Yep, these trunks simply dissolve once they hit water, setting up the wearer for a real surprise. They're not for everybody, but in the right environment, it's a suitable gag (we're interesting in the science alone of dissolving trunks).

Make hot dogs, not war. You can do just that with this condiment gun, shaped a bit like something out of The Jetsons.

Here's a gag inspired by the food-centric comedians like Gallagher. It allows you to do what you've always wanted to do: Wrap yourself up like a burrito.

Forget the wireless earbuds and hands-free devices. The real gadget of our time is the beer helmet, the most convenient way to sip a lager while still retaining the use of your arms.

The ultimate gag, this fake gift card celebrates a long-lost video rental franchise. It'll surely get a laugh and maybe, just maybe, an actual rental from the last Blockbuster on earth (still standing in Oregon).

About the only thing better than Bob Ross is the late and great artist in Chia form.

Here's a great calendar built for the man cave, 12 months of wild animals in swimsuits. It's as much a celebration of wild critters as it is body positivity.

You've seen these countless times at ceremonies and on television. Now, you can have one of your own, or gift it to somebody worthy of all that loot.

Gag gifts can be a little tongue in cheek too, like this crafty converter. It'll have your iPhone feeling like a point and shoot camera, affording that candy-sweet gift of nostalgia for all.

This is like the "best of" box of gag gifts, fit with hand buzzers, ugly teeth, fake poop, and more. Bring on the toilet jokes.

What makes a great gag? Something just the right amount of disturbing. Enter baby hands, made famous by SNL and a great gift for all of your favorite weirdos out there.

Arguably the funniest musician to ever take the stage, Weird Al was, well, weird (in the best of ways). His spoofs on iconic songs made his own music iconic, not to mention fit with lyrics that tend to leave listeners in stitches.

Easily on of the most annoying musical collections on the planet, Jock Jams is all about power-pop anthems built to pump you up. It's the perfect compilation to ruffle the feathers of your music geek friends. Collect the whole series.

Finally, a gag gift that can say with two words and one motion even the greatest poets couldn't conjure up. This one is great for an old friend you often get along with, but sometimes just don't.

A good gag gift presents a bit of the unexpected, like this savory candle made to smell like ramen. It's a great way to recreate the magical aromas of your dorm room long ago.