Buying gifts for adults can be a challenge, which is why we’re in full support of going with the classic gag gifts route.
A good gag gift falls somewhere in between the hilarious and the practical. For instance, our recommendations include soap disguised as hot dogs, socks that double as chicken legs, and a hairy belly fanny pack that’s ideal for keeping essentials nearby.
They’re gifts that fall just south of the useful and north of the chuckle-inducing.
Whether for an upcoming birthday or holiday, company event, or just because you want to mess with your siblings, these gag gifts will get the job done.
What Makes a Good Gag Gift?
A good gag gift can be anything that provokes a good laugh, especially among your friends and loved ones.
In my humble opinion, the more personalized a gag gift, the better, because while bringing on a good chuckle, in a weird way, it also shows how well you know someone. Sibling love is a weird kind of love, but it works.
And last but not least, because this is a gag gift after all, it’s also helpful if the gift isn’t too expensive. Times are tough these days, and we don’t have money to burn on frivolous gifts. Unless they’re hilarious enough, of course.
Chicken Feet Socks
In the right conditions, with the lighting just dim enough and the shorts just short enough, these chicken socks are downright hilarious. And they’re even better with a whole group (er, flock?) together!
Toilet Putting Green
We all know someone who spends way too much time in the bathroom, so why not gift them something they can truly enjoy while they’re in there? While atop their porcelain throne, they can perfect their putt. It’s like a double hole-in-one!
There’s also a “women’s” version, which just means the golf ball and cup are pink. Cute!
Hot Dog Soap Set: Novelty Gag Gift in Retro Bag
There is absolutely no reason why anyone should ever own hot dog soap, but I’ve never wanted something more in my life. It just looks so real.
And according to all the reviews on this Etsy shop, the hot dog soap gag gift arrives looking exactly like the real thing, so this is money well spent.
Chicken Leg Soap: Cinnamon Scented
$8
from
Etsy/LoveLeeSoaps
My apologies for going down a rabbit hole in this Etsy soap shop, but I just couldn’t help myself. Look at this chicken wing soap! Who knew such an item even existed!
I can’t get over how realistic they look, and who wouldn’t want to scrub their hands with cinnamon-scented chicken wings, hhmmmmm?
The Original EyePad
$0.5
from
Mary's Bazaar/Etsy
Your tech-obsessed friend or sibling will surely appreciate you gifting them the very latest in eye-pad technology. Hehehehehe.
Blockbuster Card Skin
This gag gift is definitely one for the older kids in the bunch who remember the nostalgia of strolling through Blockbuster. Or hey, maybe the younger crowd would appreciate carrying a piece of history around, too.
The card skin is meant to apply to a real card, and still leave the chip and stripe functional, so you can actually use it. Pretty cool!
French Fry Holder and Sauce Holder Set for Car
You may give this as a gag gift, but I can almost guarantee the recipient will end up using it, because who wouldn’t want a French fry and sauce holder for their car??
Customizable Face Blanket
I personally can’t think of a better use of one’s money than purchasing a giant blanket plastered with your face. Your siblings will cherish never being able to forget you (even when they want to).
"Dutch Oven" Kit
$34.99
from
Etsy/DutchOvenKits
This gift is a little pricier than some of the other options on our list of white elephant gifts, but it’s for a good reason: it’s actually secretly an incredibly cozy and comfortable blanket, neatly disguised as the ultimate “Dutch Oven” kit.
The kit includes a luxurious 60″ x 80″ blanket (choose your own color!) and a guide on how to create the perfect “Dutch Oven.”
Hairy Belly Fanny Pack
$32
from
Etsy/CozyClosetCollective
This delightful gender-neutral fanny pack makes a practical gift for anyone who is always misplacing their belongings. No losing those keys when this fanny pack is on the job!
Back & Body Hurts Choose-Your-Scent Candle
$17
from
Etsy/Scented by Sylvia
Anyone in their 30s or 40s will recognize this beloved scent! This gift is too funny, but the fact that you can choose your own scent is just the icing on top of the cake (candle?).
Funny Christmas Wine Label
$7.50
from
Esty/ChattertonGreetings
To add a little holiday flair to your white elephant or gag gift, consider printing out this festive label and slapping it on a real bottle of wine. Only you will know the truth!
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