Funny gifts have a problem: they’re hilarious for ten seconds and then live in a closet forever. This list fixes that. Every idea here gets a laugh when it’s unwrapped and keeps getting used after New Year.
They work for mom, dad, the uncle nobody knows what to buy for and the friend who already has everything. Playing a gift-stealing game instead? See our funny white elephant gifts, and for coworkers there’s our Secret Santa list.
How this list works: these are gift ideas, not one exact product each. Every link opens an Amazon search, so you can pick the brand, design and price that fit. Check the listing and the reviews before you buy.
Quick picks
| # | Gift idea | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wearable blanket hoodie | Anyone who lives on the couch |
| 2 | Shark or dino slippers | Big kids of all ages |
| 3 | Pizza socks in a pizza box | Pizza lovers |
| 4 | Ugly Christmas sweater | The family photo ruiner |
| 5 | Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game | Families and fast talkers |
| 6 | Unstable Unicorns card game | Strategy fans with a sense of humor |
| 7 | Giant gummy bear | Candy lovers |
| 8 | Skull ice molds | Home bartenders |
| 9 | Bluetooth shower speaker | Shower singers |
| 10 | Desktop catapult kit | Bored office workers |
| 11 | Beer belt holster | Tailgaters and BBQ dads |
| 12 | Bob Ross Chia Pet | Painters and happy little trees fans |
Cozy and ridiculous
1. Wearable blanket hoodie
A giant hoodie made of blanket. It looks ridiculous, it’s warm, and whoever gets it will wear it until spring. Everyone in the house will want one.
Browse wearable blanket hoodies on Amazon
2. Shark or dino slippers
Slippers shaped like sharks, dinosaurs or other animals that look like they’re eating your feet. They’re warm, and they’re funny every time someone walks into the kitchen.
Browse funny slippers on Amazon
3. Pizza socks in a pizza box
Socks folded into slices and packed in a mini pizza box. The unboxing is the joke, and the socks are the gift.
4. Ugly Christmas sweater
A sweater so loud it needs its own photo. Get one for the person who’ll actually wear it to the party, and maybe a matching one for yourself.
Browse ugly Christmas sweaters on Amazon
Games the whole family plays
5. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game
A quick card game where everyone slaps the pile when the card matches the word. It’s loud, it’s silly, and grandma will win at least once.
Browse Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza on Amazon
6. Unstable Unicorns card game
A card game about building an army of unicorns and sabotaging your friends. It looks cute and plays mean, which is exactly why groups love it.
Browse Unstable Unicorns on Amazon
Food and drink jokes
7. Giant gummy bear
A gummy bear the size of a small cat. It’s the kind of gift that gets passed around the room and photographed before anyone takes a bite.
Browse giant gummy bears on Amazon
8. Skull ice molds
Silicone molds that turn ice into skulls. Drinks look like a movie villain’s bar, and the molds cost less than one cocktail out.
Browse skull ice molds on Amazon
Gadgets with a wink
9. Bluetooth shower speaker
A splash-proof speaker for the bathroom. The family will hear more shower concerts than they wanted, and the singer will be very happy.
Browse shower speakers on Amazon
10. Desktop catapult kit
A small build-it-yourself catapult for launching paper balls across the office. It’s a model kit, a toy and a meeting distraction.
Browse desktop catapults on Amazon
11. Beer belt holster
A belt that holds cans like a cowboy holds bullets. It’s a joke at the tailgate, and then it’s surprisingly handy at the grill.
Browse beer holsters on Amazon
The one that grows
12. Bob Ross Chia Pet
The famous painter’s head, sprouting a green afro of chia. It’s nostalgic, it’s funny, and it’s alive, which most gifts are not.
Browse Bob Ross Chia Pets on Amazon
How to pick a funny gift that doesn’t flop
- Funny about the gift, not the person. Shark slippers are funny. A joke about someone’s age or weight is not.
- Make sure it’s usable. A blanket hoodie or a card game gets used for years. A one-joke gag gift gets thrown out.
- Know the room. Card games and food jokes are safe for family. Save the beer holster for the tailgate crowd.
- Order early. Popular funny gifts sell out in December, so order by early December.
FAQ
What’s a funny Christmas gift that’s also useful?
The wearable blanket hoodie, the shower speaker and the skull ice molds all get a laugh and then get used every week.
What’s a good funny gift for someone who has everything?
Something they’d never buy themselves: a Bob Ross Chia Pet, a giant gummy bear or a new card game for family night.
What funny gift works for the whole family?
A card game. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza and Unstable Unicorns both work for teens and adults, and they come out every holiday after.