[Funny] Gag-worthy birthday gift items and idea collection
Why is it that choosing birthday presents for friends and family ends up being so agonizing?
Time just slips away as you think, “Would this be good? Or maybe that?” Sometimes it even feels like you’ll never decide, ever.
So, in this article, we’re featuring items with a “for laughs” theme!
Things that’ll make them burst out laughing the moment they get them—but are surprisingly useful, too.
We’ve handpicked quirky goodies like that.
We’ve also kept the prices easy on the wallet.
Be sure to check them out to the end!
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[Funny] Gag Birthday Gift Items and Ideas (11–20)
Candy gun
How about giving a candy gun, which is trending on social media especially among younger generations? As the name suggests, a candy gun is a toy gun that dispenses candy when you pull the trigger.
You load it with a lollipop-style candy like Chupa Chups.
When someone thinks you’re pointing a gun at them but what comes out is candy… the odd situation might make everyone burst out laughing.
If you’re giving it to someone for their birthday, be sure to record a video!
Nessie’s ladle
For people who cook regularly, kitchenware makes a great gift.
But ordinary kitchen items can be a bit boring.
That’s why I recommend the Nessie kitchenware series.
Nessie is the creature rumored to live in Loch Ness in the UK, resembling a plesiosaur.
The Nessie kitchenware series features a stylized version of Nessie.
For example, when you put the ladle in a pot, it looks like Nessie is poking its head out of the water.
I think dinosaur lovers, not just Nessie fans, would enjoy it too.
A book to save 100,000 yen
A money-saving piggy bank is also a gift that makes people happy.
But if you’re giving one, why not choose a piggy bank that makes saving fun? That’s why we recommend the “100,000 Yen Saving Book.” Each page actually holds coins like a piggy bank, and when you stand it up, it looks like a book—so it doesn’t take up much space, and no one will even realize there’s money inside.
There are a few versions: with the “Book of Wise Sayings,” you get a proverb like “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” every time you save a 500-yen coin.
With the “Travel Book,” each 500-yen coin advances an itinerary—for example, from Tokyo to Shin-Yokohama.
This way, you can enjoy saving money.
It’s likely to be an unexpectedly well-received gift!
Otamatone
The Otamatone, an electronic instrument you can buy at an affordable price, also makes a fun birthday present.
As its name suggests, the Otamatone is shaped like a kitchen ladle; when you press along the “handle” part, it produces sound, and the pitch changes depending on where you press.
What makes the Otamatone amusing is its tone—it produces an indescribable, chuckle-inducing sound.
At first glance it may seem like just a sound-making toy, but if you search on YouTube you’ll find videos of moving performances, and that contrast between its appearance and the depth of its playability makes it an intriguing item.
Cube Hand Spinner
I think many people spin a fidget spinner to take a break and refresh themselves.
But if you give someone a regular fidget spinner as a gift, it’s not exactly surprising, right? That’s why I want to introduce the Cube Fidget Spinner.
As the name suggests, it’s a square-shaped fidget spinner.
It’s hard to explain in words, but only the center part of the square spins.
What’s more, unlike a typical fidget spinner, you can enjoy two different spinning patterns.
It also comes in a wide variety of colors, so it’s fun to get different colors with your friends.
smartphone handset
With the spread of smartphones, more and more children have never used a handset.
That’s why we recommend the handset-style device “coco Phone.” It’s a classic receiver that you can use just by plugging it into the headphone jack.
Its look is like a phone booth receiver, so adults might find it nostalgic.
By the way, you can use a button on the receiver to adjust the volume and turn it on and off.
Plus, if there’s a headphone jack, you can also connect it to a computer or tablet.
Fruit Notepad
Notepads with fruit illustrations are common, but this one is literally fruit itself! It’s a memo pad that looks like thinly sliced fruit, and when you open it up, it forms the original shape.
To use it, you tear off the fruit slices one by one.
The torn sheets faithfully depict the inside of the fruit—even down to the seeds—for a strikingly realistic touch! It even comes with the protective netting often found around fruits like mandarins, making it a great decorative piece, too.
There are various types, such as apple, pear, and orange.
Cute and practical, it’s perfect as a gift!
Kabuki pack
Of course women use them, but in recent years more men have started using face masks too.
And since face masks are consumables, they make great gifts.
That said, a regular face mask isn’t very exciting to give.
That’s where the Kabuki mask comes in.
Its striking look makes a big impact, so taking photos together will be a lot of fun.
Plus, because it features traditional Japanese culture as a motif, it’s perfect as a gift for foreigners as well.
By the way, it also offers solid moisturizing benefits, so it’s highly practical too.
loaf-bread floor chair
Do you know about the “Shokupan” floor chair? It’s a cute floor chair that looks like a loaf of white bread.
It’s not just adorable—it’s also packed with features.
First, the backrest can be adjusted to 14 different positions.
Plus, it uses memory foam, so it’s extremely comfortable to sit on.
This item is sold exclusively through Nitori’s online store and costs around 4,000 yen.
By the way, they also sell a toast-version floor chair and a toast-shaped floor cushion.
It’s a great idea to bundle related items together as a gift.
fish sandals
If you’re looking for gifts you can wear as a matching pair, I recommend fish sandals.
Also known as “gyosan,” these sandals look like real fish and have been trending for how photogenic they are.
The raised dorsal fin hugs your foot for an excellent fit, making them super comfortable to wear! With a wide range of sizes available, parents and kids can enjoy wearing fish sandals together.
There are plenty of color options too, so you’re sure to find one you love.
In conclusion
Some of you might have ended up wanting them for yourselves! I feel like we gathered quite a few that look pretty cute. If you’re giving one to a friend who lives alone, it’s probably best to think carefully about the size. Above all, what matters most is that the recipient is happy! It was a delightfully tricky but fun collection of ideas!