The Best Gag Gifts of 2021
Make Them Laugh Until They Cry With These 24 Genius Gag Gifts
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Finding the perfect gift that will make your loved ones laugh so much they'll cry can be challenging. We totally understand you want something hilarious yet useful, something unusual and weird but also thoughtful. There are so many options out there, and we found a wide variety of gag gifts that will bring the laughs and the love this holiday season. Whether you're going to a Yankee Swap gift exchange, a a white elephant party, or just want to get your loved ones something extra, these bizarrely amusing presents will impress. Shop our top picks ahead!
— Additional reporting by Macy Cate Williams
A Desk Buddy: Wacky Wavy Mini Tube Guy
Putting this Wacky Wavy Mini Tube Guy ($13) on their desk will surely elicit smiles. It's the perfect addition to their work from home setup.
A Hilarious Find: BigMouth Inc Toilet Mug
This BigMouth Inc Toilet Mug ($21) is gross, funny, and straight up outrageous. It'll make them laugh every time they reach for the mug for their morning brew.
A Tech Find: Banana Phone
This Banana Phone ($40, originally $50) is about as fun as it gets. They just connect this device to their phone, then they can talk on a banana.
A Fun Desk Game: Mini Bowling Game
They'll be the best bowler on the block with this Mini Bowling Game ($13). It's perfect for their desk.
A Taco Helper: Funwares TriceraTaco Holder Ultimate Dinosaur Taco Stand
This Funwares TriceraTaco Holder Ultimate Dinosaur Taco Stand ($20) is something they never knew they needed. Not only will they get a laugh out of this, but it's also such a helpful gift for when it's taco night! It can hold two tacos.
A Baby Groot Moment: Flowerpot Treeman Baby Groot Succulent Planters
These adorable Flowerpot Treeman Baby Groot Succulent Planters ($27 for four) are too cute to handle. The four adorable Groot planters can fit makeup brushes, pens, succulents, and more.
For Hot-Dog-Lovers: Nostalgia Retro Series Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster
We would actually use this Nostalgia Retro Series Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster ($25, originally $30). It's perfect for the hot-dog-lover in your life.
A Fun Flask: JFeng Bangle Bracelet Flask
They'll be able to sneak alcohol into any situation with this JFeng Bangle Bracelet Flask ($13). No one will ever know they've got a few shots at the ready.
A Useful Wine Find: Wine Condoms Wine & Beverage Bottle Stopper
This Wine Condoms Wine & Beverage Bottle Stopper ($15 for six) is both funny and smart. It's a great way to preserve a bottle, and it'll give anyone a laugh.
For Sushi-Lovers: Sushi Socks Box
This Sushi Socks Box ($20) will become any sushi-lover's new favorite gift. Plus, how cute is the packaging?
A Spicy Find: Hot Ones Truth or Dab The Game
If they love binge-watching Hot Ones, they'll truly enjoy the Hot Ones Truth or Dab The Game ($30, originally $35). The set comes with 150 truth cards, 34 roast cards, 25 pop quiz cards, 10 BFF trivia cards, 31 one up cards, eight spoons, and the Last Dab hot sauce.
For the Stand-Up Comedian: That's What She Said Game
If they have the same sense of humor as Michael Scott, they'll get a laugh out of the That's What She Said Game ($25). They can flex their wit and dirty sense of humor with twisted innuendos and more. All they have to do is match the red setup card to the even funnier white phrase cards.
For the Entertainer: Slide In The DMs Card Game
With the same idea as What Do You Meme?, the Slide In The DMs Card Game ($20) will keep players entertained (and laughing!) for hours on end. All you have to do is pair a DM card with a reply card and whoever has the funniest pairing wins!
A Dark Humor Find: Dark Humor Misfortune Cookies
These Dark Humor Misfortune Cookies ($12-$17) are a hilarious, yummy treat. With funny yet dark messages like "you have an inferiority complex, and it's entirely justified" and "there are no certainties in life, except that you will have another terrible day tomorrow," he'll truly get a laugh out of this.
For a Pizza-Lover: Pizza Socks Box
Pizza-lovers and sock-lovers alike will swoon over this Pizza Socks Box ($26). It'll keep their feet warm and cozy for the colder months but also make them laugh at such a cute and thoughtful gift!
A Champagne Find: Chambong
The Chambong ($30) is a Champagne shooter glass flute, truly a gift that keeps on giving. It's a fun novelty gift for the one who is the life of the party.
A Shower-Time Necessity: Sudski Portable Shower Drink Holders
The best way to level up their shower time is to get them this 30 Watt Sudski Silicone Wine Glass Holder ($15). They'll be able to unwind with their favorite glass in the shower.
For the Person Who's Not a Morning Person: Don't Speak! Funny Coffee Mug
You definitely know someone who needs this Don't Speak! Funny Coffee Mug ($15). If they're not a morning person, they'll love this mug.
For Athletes: Playful Sports Mugs
The Playful Sports Mugs ($25) is such a fun way to start their mornings off. You can choose between a basketball mug with a hoop, a hockey mug with a net, a soccer mug with a goal, or a baseball mug with a glove.
For the Foodie: "Fries on the Fly" Multi-Purpose Universal Car French Fry Holder
This "Fries on the Fly" Multi-Purpose Universal Car French Fry Holder ($13) might be the best invention ever. It's perfect for the one who loves to snack on the road. Get him the Saucemoto Dip Clip (2 Pack, Gray) ($10) to complete the gift. It's an in-car sauce holder for ketchup and dipping sauces that clips onto your air vents.
For the Practical Jokester: Dehydrated Water
You'd be surprised at how many people fall for this Dehydrated Water ($13). It's such a funny gag gift that will make him laugh so hard, he'll cry!
For a Golf-Lover: 3-Piece Executive Tabletop Golf Coffee Mug Set
Make their morning coffee a little more enjoyable with this 3 Piece Executive Tabletop Golf Coffee Mug Set ($13). It has a mini golf ball they can putt into the mug, and the golf club is also a pen.
For Game Nights: Beeropoly
Beeropoly ($38) might be the best game ever. Each spot around the board is a different challenge including dancing, drinking, and rhyming words in a sentence, which will obviously get more difficult as the night goes on!
For New Parents: Baby University Board Book Set: A Science For Toddlers Board Book Set
The Baby University Board Book Set: A Science For Toddlers Board Book Set by Chris Ferrie ($27) contains four books including Quantum Physics For Babies, Rocket Science For Babies, General Relativity For Babies, and Newtonian Physics For Babies. Each book takes an extremely simple approach to the most complicated subjects in science. It's such a fun find for the new parents in your life.
