Think of all the times you’ve racked your brain for the perfect funny gift idea — a Christmas white elephant exchange, your boyfriend’s birthday, your husband’s “surprise me” Valentine’s Day request, or your co-worker’s farewell party. You scroll through Amazon until your eyeballs rebel, only to wrap up yet another candle, mug, or pair of socks with a vague sense of failure.
Enter: the gag gift. Or funny gift. Or “what the hell is this?” moment, depending on how bold you’re feeling.
This is the ultimate collection of funny gag gift ideas that’ll make your friends snort, your wife eye-roll with affection, and your brother text you “WTF… also, thanks.” Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, anniversary, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or just because you’re a chaotic gift-giver by nature — we’ve got the goods.
Forget the whoopee cushions and tired clichés. These gifts are actually funny.
Before we dive into the hilarity, let’s cover a few quick rules of gag gift etiquette (yes, there is such a thing — unless you want your gift re-gifted to your weird uncle).
Or, scroll down to get to the gift ideas.
The Scoop on Gag Gifts
What is a gag gift? Or a white elephant gift, for that matter?
Thefreedictionary.com defines a gag gift as “A small gift that is meant to be humorous.”
A white elephant gift is a funny gag gift given at a party of the same name (also sometimes called a “dirty Santa” or “Yankee swap” party). There are plenty of ways to play, but all are super fun! Gather your friends, buy some tacky gifts, and draw numbers to see who gets to go home with the worst.
When is it appropriate to give a gag gift?
There are so many occasions besides elephant gift exchanges and dirty Santa Christmas parties when giving a gag gift is not only appropriate but absolutely preferred. Bachelor or bachelorette parties aren’t complete without them, kids (and grownups who like to laugh) love them as stocking stuffers, and retirement celebrations are often rife with hilarious gifts for the new retiree, to name a few.
Know your recipient!
Everyone loves a great gag gift or practical joke, right? In an ideal world, yes.
But alas, some people don’t love ’em. Why? who knows.
Sometimes a gag gift may not be 100% appropriate nor garner the endless laughs you expected. Make sure you know your recipient before you decide to gift those silly socks or emergency underpants.
Where can you find the perfect gag gift?
Well, we don’t know about perfect, but if you’re shopping online, there are plenty of places to find hilarious gifts and gift ideas!
Of course, Amazon has plenty of options, and there are entire Amazon shops dedicated to funny gifts, but it isn’t the only place to go. We found some great swag in quite a few Etsy shops and some neat stuff in Uncommon Goods to name just a couple of online spots.
Keep on reading. You’ll see what we mean.
Gag Gifts For Men (more or less)
Funny Boxer Briefs
This gift is so silly that it is sure to make him laugh when he opens it. What man doesn’t want your beautiful face plastered all over his underwear?
Comfy boxers are always a great idea but you know what’s even better? Personalized ones. Let him know he’s yours with these fun boxer shorts.
These personalized boxers will feature your face along with hearts all over them, so he’s sure to remember who he loves the most. The boxers themselves are super soft and breathable, which is sure to keep him comfy all day long. Your face on them is just a bonus!
Funny “I’m Enough” Gift Card
Looking for a gift with just the right mix of sass and sweetness?
This card nails it with “Having me as your girlfriend is enough of a gift” (because let’s be honest, it totally is!).
Perfect for that guy who claims he “doesn’t want anything”. Now you can playfully agree with him while still showing you cared enough to pick out a card that’ll make him laugh. And isn’t that what relationships are all about – keeping each other smiling?
You can get a fancy one from Etsy that will be professionally made and shipped to you, or you can go a DIY route and buy a template that you can print out!
Viagra Soap
This hilarious soap is the perfect gift for the guy who loves to laugh, and loves to smell good. The design of the soap is genius and matches the Viagra pill so closely. The blue shade here is definitely on-point.
You also get to choose a fragrance, making this a practical gift he’ll actually want to use.
Get it from SoapFantasybyNatalie
Wine Condoms
If your man doesn’t know what these are, he might be a bit confused by the label. While he might initially think that he’s going to get lucky because you bought him condoms that taste like wine, he will be mistaken. This product is actually to seal the top of a wine bottle!
This gift is super silly but could come in handy in case you don’t polish off the bottle of wine on Valentine’s Day.
Jerky Heart
The box of chocolate is a staple when it comes to Valentine’s Day, but it is well-known that many men love meat.
This heart-shaped box might look like a box of chocolates at first glance, but it actually contains jerky in various forms, including sticks, bags, and bits! There are also different flavors that he will get to experience. If your man loves jerky, this is a much better gift than candy.
Love Mop
It is no secret that sex can be super messy. Clean-up can be a pain, but it’s Valentine’s Day, so what are you going to do?
Give him this towel! Not only will he be excited about getting some action, but he will have an easy way to clean up afterward. This towel is super thick and absorbent, perfect to do the job that it claims it will. We consider this gift pretty *cheeky*! (Too much?)
Chocolate Lover’s Love Card
Know someone who’s serious about their chocolate? This tiny matchbox card delivers a pretty bold statement! When you tell a chocolate lover that you love them more than chocolate, well… that’s basically a marriage proposal right there.
Made from a real matchbox and hand-assembled, it’s the perfect little surprise that says way more than your average card. Because let’s be honest – choosing someone over chocolate? That’s true love right there!
Beer Belly Fanny Pack
Because nothing says “party animal” like a six-pack you can actually zip open. This 3D belly fanny pack is the ultimate laugh-out-loud gift for dads, brothers, or anyone who owns a grill and a bad pun. Roomy enough for your phone, snacks, and a cold one, it’s a guaranteed show-stealer at any white elephant swap or office gift exchange. Adjustable fit, realistic design—yes, even the hair.
Fishing Pole Campfire Roaster
If your dude isn’t a wildly successful fisherman but has an awesome sense of humor, he’ll want to break out this campfire roaster fishing pole on your next outdoor expedition. Why spend all day in a boat catching and cleaning smelly fish for dinner when you can just hang out with weenies and marshmallows over the fire with your fishing pole?
Slang Flashcards For The Hopeless
Again, these could go anywhere on this list, but let’s face it, it’s frequently the case that dads need a lot more help in the hipster department than anyone else. (Sorry dad, love ya.)
So if your dad is like a lot of others and manages to make your hair cringe every time he tries to speak to your friends like he just wants to “chill”, maybe it’s time for these slang flashcards.
Gag Gifts For Women (We Think?)
Box of Chocolates
You would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t love a box of chocolates, especially when they deliver a funny message! If you’re looking for a gift that is guaranteed to make them smile, this box of chocs from Diamond Chocolates will do the trick.
If this funny message is not really appropriate, you can always get a simple box of their favorite chocolates. Indulging in some chocolate therapy is sure to give them a lot of joy. Go for high quality and something unique and unusual – there are plenty of organic and artesian options to choose from.
Get a funny one from WhatCandySays
Chill Pill Earrings
For the doctor or nurse in your life, these chill pill earrings will remind her that whenever life throws you crazy, take a chill pill and soldier on. They’d be especially great for a nursing school graduation gift!
Tortilla Blanket
Sometimes our day’s been so yucky, we just want to be wrapped up like a burrito. No? Just us? Well, even if you’ve never felt that way, give it a shot. Guarantee once your giftee rolls up and plops down on the couch in this cozy tortilla blanket, everything’s gonna be ok.
Fun Socks
Because boring socks don’t start conversations—but these do. Whether it’s “Eff Off, I’m Reading” or “Ringmaster of the Shit Show,” Blue Q’s crew socks deliver attitude, humor, and just the right amount of chaos. Made for the bold, the sarcastic, and anyone who needs their ankles to do the talking. Gift them to the friend who always says what everyone’s thinking—or keep them for yourself and let your feet drop the mic.
Not Your Ordinary Strawberry Lip Balms
Bacon? Pizza? Pickles? Do you want to put those on your lips and walk around all day? Probably not. That’s exactly why you should give them to someone you love! Plus, you never know, they may end up tasting amazing and you’ll be jealous as heck. If you’re a good girl, maybe you’ll get some in your stocking next year.
Tinkle Belle
Listen, ladies how many times have you been somewhere and WISHED you could pee while standing up. If you’re a dude, try your best to put yourself in her hiking boots. Can you picture it? See?
That’s why this is a gag gift with a very useful purpose. She can take it camping, hiking, or anywhere her only other option would be a portapotty full of toxic waste (usually, let’s be honest, depostied by a bunch of dudes.) Sorry. Not sorry.
Funny Gifts For Couples (We Think?)
Matching Underwear
There’s something to be said for couples who start dressing alike. It’s kind of silly, but at least with these matching undies, no one else will know!
Unlike typical matching couple’s gifts that are just for show, these are genuinely comfortable for everyday wear (95% cotton!) while still being special enough to make you both grin. The set can be mixed and matched between boxers, bikini panties, and bralettes, so you can customize it to what works best for you both.
“From My Heart to Yours” Couples Pillowcase Set
This pick tops our list for the most adorable gift!
I never thought I’d describe a set of pillowcases as ‘cute’, but here we are. With a stick-person version of him blowing kisses at a stick-person version of her, how can you go wrong?
What She Said Party Game
This retort has been around for a while, so it’s not surprising that the phrase “that’s what she said” has been turned into a game. Grab some couple friends and have a Valentine’s Day party with this card game. It is sure to bring laughter and fun to your evening.
Punny Wooden Spoons
For a giggle, check out these food pun-inspired wooden spoons to add to your kitchen. I know I would love it if I could read these clever sayings every time I was getting ready to bake. If you are a pun wizard, you could even make up your own! There are both rounded and flat-edged spoons available to add to your collection.
Funny Gifts For So-Called Adults
Belly Button Lint Brush
No one wants a dirty belly button—and while this little lint brush isn’t meant to actually be used, it is meant to get a laugh. It’s the kind of unexpected, ridiculous surprise that makes for a perfect stocking stuffer or white elephant gift. And let’s be honest: we’re pretty sure they don’t already own one of these.
Challenge Jigsaw Puzzle
This all-black 736-piece puzzle is not for the faint of heart. With zero image to guide the way, it’s a brutal—but weirdly satisfying—challenge even the most seasoned puzzlers likely haven’t tackled. The sturdy, well-cut pieces hold up to hours (and hours) of frustration, making it the ultimate test of patience and perseverance.
Funny Throw Blanket with Your Face
Since you are the object of her affections, slap your face on this blanket. That way, she will always be able to cuddle up with you even if you’re not there!
This hilarious, super-soft blanket is available in minky, fleece, and sherpa, and comes in 30 different colors. You can even add some hearts to your face motif to fully pay tribute to the holiday.
Get it from EasternVintage Art
Funny Toilet Paper
Okay, now this is just goofy – but could make your significant other laugh really hard! It is literally embroidered toilet paper saying things like the s**t.
What makes this toilet paper special isn’t just that it’s a gag gift – it’s how it turns an everyday bathroom essential into a conversation piece that’ll make everyone laugh. Each roll comes beautifully wrapped and ready to gift, with witty messages printed on the first few layers.
You’ll have some fun AND you get an actual usable roll of toilet paper, so that’s a bonus!
Get it from Thedigitalpickleco
Dammit Dolls
At some point in our lives, we’ve all wanted to beat the crap out of something because we’ve just had enough. Can’t take it anymore. We need to freak the freak out. That’s what Dammit dolls are for! They come in all kinds of themes to accommodate all kinds of foul moods. Give one to someone you love, they’ll thank you for it! Plus they’re pretty freakin’ funny.
Analog Memory Backup Notebook
Elevate an average journal to something much more official with the analog memory backup notebook! Do we sound like a commercial? We certainly hope so! Really clever though, no? Also, everyone needs a journal, period.
Get it from MincingMockingbird
Toilet Tag Game
Instead of using the time to scroll through your phone, why not use your time in the bathroom to play a game with your partner? There are four categories that will make you think as you play. They are great for conversion starters on your date nights – which will hopefully be a bit more romantic than this game.
There’s something magical about finding your partner’s answers and thinking “Wow, I never knew that about you” – even after years together. It’s like having hundreds of little date nights, one bathroom break at a time!
Highly Offensive Crayons
Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh. These are AWESOME!!! These are HORRIBLE! These are BOTH. It doesn’t matter, get them now for the person in your life who has a dark sense of humor and can take a seriously offensive joke like a champ. (Hint: Any of us who works here at L&L.)
Funny Soy Candle
Your sweetie is guaranteed to snort with laughter when they see this — I know I did.
We’re absolutely in love with these conversation-starting candles that combine amazing scents with laugh-out-loud messages. Perfect for that friend who appreciates a good pun or needs a pick-me-up gift that keeps on giving (and glowing).
What makes these candles special is how they turn an everyday home accessory into a personal inside joke or a witty statement piece. Whether it’s sitting on your coffee table making guests chuckle, or brightening someone’s day with a surprise delivery, these candles do more than just smell amazing – they create moments of joy and connection.
These are funny AND smell amazing.
So Many Prank Ideas, So Little Time
If you look forward to gift-giving opportunities just because it gives you an excuse to shop for gag gifts, you’re our people. If “funny gifts” is the first thing you enter into your browser when looking for the perfect gift for someone you care about, you’re our people. If there’s no such thing as “too inappropriate” when it comes to an adult gathering, you’re our people.
So go forth, have fun, and give gifts that bring laughs. Now I’m off to get a snack — who took my bag of unicorn farts?!
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