Every friend group has one person whose taste can't really be explained. They are the one who gets excited about things nobody else understands and who has somehow made "weird" their entire personality. Buying for them is its own category of gift shopping, because the normal gift guide logic simply does not apply.
A nice candle will not cut it. A sweater will be met with polite confusion. What they actually want is something strange, something specific, something that makes them say "how did you know" in a slightly concerned tone. This list is built entirely around that energy, pulling together some truly odd Amazon finds that will make complete sense to exactly the right person and absolutely nobody else.
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#1 This Candle Looks Exactly Like A Bowl Of Mac And Cheese Sitting On The Counter, And The Smell Convinces At Least One Person Per Visit To Go Check The Stove For A Pot That Was Never Actually There
Review: "this was so perfect for a coworker who LOVES mac and cheese!!! she was totally shocked about how cute it was. i hated how small it is for the price, but it was a perfect idea. i only wish it was more "orange" instead of creamy/white. would highly recommend IF on sale!" - Jim Hulsey
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10points
#2 Sticking Magnetic Cartoon Eyes Onto Every Houseplant In The Room Instantly Turns A Peace Lily Into Something That Looks Personally Offended By Your Watering Schedule
Review: "These were perfect!! House sitting for a friend and put them on her many plants. When she got home it took her a day to notice the first one and she said she busted out laughing. She loved them so much she left them on the plants. So next time I house sat, I moved them to other plants!!" - Kindle Customer
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9points
#3 Flipping Through A Bad Taxidermy Book Is Proof That Nature Already Tried To Make Something Beautiful And A Surprising Number Of People Said "Close Enough" And Shipped It Anyway
Review: "My Dad hunts a lot & he gets a lot of his k%£l* "stuffed" - I make fun of one that he has in his hunting room, he always calls me crazy - so I thought this book would be good. He thought it was just HILARIOUS. It's a great conversation piece too! It makes you wonder what the heck people paid for these poor critters! Thanks!" - Jaime
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8points
#4 Sliding A Bouquet Into A Vase Shaped Like A Raw Turkey Is The Kind Of Decision That Makes Thanksgiving Centerpieces Look Completely Unimaginative By Comparison
Review: "Got alot of giggles and was a great Birthday gift." - itsmylife1970
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8points
#5 A Martini-Shaped Tumbler Shows Up To The Gym, The Office, And Brunch While Fully Committing To The Illusion That Happy Hour Started Three Hours Ago
Review: "I’ve been very happy with this insulated tumbler! It keeps my drinks cold for hours, even on hot days, and the lid fits securely to help prevent spills. The size is perfect for cocktails, iced coffee, or any cold beverage, and it’s comfortable to hold." - Mrs vanhoy
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8points
#6 Squirrels In The Backyard Are About To Start Taking Their Snacks From Inside A Tiny Horse Head, And No Explanation Given To The Neighbors Will Ever Make This Look Less Unhinged
Review: "This was a gift for my husband, who is always out there with his girlfriends. Well, a couple days into our new ownership of his horses head, the cute little squirrels stole it! Yep! Took the whole thing support ropes and all. Lol.," - VickyM5844
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8points
#7 The Calming Ritual Of Raking A Tiny Zen Garden Is Made Slightly More Chaotic And Infinitely More Delightful With A Chicken Coop Zen Garden
Review: "This was a hit at my office white elephant gift exchange." - Amazon Customer
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7points
#8 The Kitch Tomato Lamp Casts A Warm Red Glow That Makes A Kitchen Counter Look Like It's Auditioning For A Wes Anderson Film
Review: "If you've made it all the way to the reviews for a tomato lamp, I think you should probably just buy the tomato lamp. This was exactly what I was hoping for. It's adorable, gives off a warm cozy glow, and somehow manages to be both ridiculous and charming at the same time. Every time I see it, it makes me smile." - Claire
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7points
#9 Hanging A Danny Devito Shaped Cheeto Ornament On The Tree Is The One Decoration That Forces Every Single Guest To Stop And Ask A Question Nobody Can Answer With A Straight Face
Review: "Great details. Can definitely tell who it’s meant to be. 😂 Absolutely mo regrets." - Macvee 76
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7points
#10 Even The Most Basic Block Of Cheddar Will Feel Impossibly Fancy When It's Served On A French Bulldog Cheese Board
Review: "The perfect charcuterie board, especially if you have a French Bulldog!" - Amazon Customer
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6points
#11 Your Very Important Keys Will Now Be Held Hostage By A Tiny, Unentitled Goose Thanks To This Magnetic Goose Key Holder
Review: "Does what I wanted it to do." - Amanda
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6points
#12 The Critically Important Job Of Keeping Your Half-Eaten Bag Of Chips Fresh Can Now Be Handled By A Very Serious-Looking French Fry Bag Clips
Review: "These clips are great for chips and other bags that need to stay closed. The magnet was not strong enough for the front of our refrigerator, but on the side (which is where we want it) it’s very strong. The container is thick coated paper. It should hold up nicely for its use." - Joey Maldonado
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6points
#13 Breakfast Eggs Come Out Shaped Like Tiny Bunnies And Teddy Bears Thanks To These Molds, Immediately Making Oatmeal Look Like The Boring Sibling Of The Meal
Review: "Am I an adult? Yes. Do I still absolutely LOVE this??? Also yes. The molds worked perfectly. This is my new obsession, my friends will all hear about this. The molds themselves are so cute, the eggs turn out so cute. These would make an adorable gift. I don't know how durable they are, but they seem pretty good quality." - B. F.
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6points
#14 Let Your Hard-Boiled Eggs Embark On One Last Great Adventure From The Fridge To The Counter In Their Very Own Bus Egg Holder
Review: "This is sooooOooo cute! It is not space consuming and has transparent lid which makes me easy to look how many eggs remaining without opening the cover. The eggs fits perfectly. I love it really!" - Mary Grace
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5points
#15 The LEGO Tissue Box Will Let You Hand Someone A Tissue For Their Sad Little Feelings From A Much Happier-Looking Box
Review: "My son and I are both huge lego fans! Between the two of us we probably own over 15K bricks. So, when I seen this lego themed tissue box, I had to get it. Besides, our half bath needed a tissue box. The box is made entirely of wood. The bottom side has a sliding trap door that is held in place with magnets. This is a very nice feature! Even though the box is light weight it does not move when you pull a tissue out. My only complaint, the blue paint is not as vibrant as the blue shown in the listing pictures. This could have been easily corrected if the manufacturer had coated the wood with a primer before applying the blue paint. Overall this is a cool box and I am happy to own one!" - CatDad
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5points
#16 The Noble Quest Of Slicing A Pizza Becomes An Adorable, Two-Wheeled Adventure With A Bicycle Pizza Cutter
Review: "If you are looking for a new pizza cutter you have to pick up the tour.de.pizza.cutter. This pizza cutter is fun for the family look no further. The tour de pizza bicycle pizza cutter works amazing! Because the pizza well. The plates are sharp. I love the fun whimsical aesthetic look, while also loving the fact that it cut my pizza seamlessly." - Tashalee
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5points
#17 The Craving To Have An Oreo Cookie Perched Perilously Close To Your Field Of Vision Can Finally Be Satisfied With These Cookie Hair Clips
Review: "These adorably yummy cookies adorned my hair for my very first Book Signing Event! These clips were a hit with my guests! These clips are comfortable and remained in my hair for the duration of my event…these clips are the perfect size with a variety of different types of cookies. I purchased an additional set to give as a gift! I will purchase them from this Seller again! The clips were packaged nicely and arrived on time!" - Monique J.
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4points
#18 Any Boring Old Bookshelf Instantly Becomes An Enchanted Forest With The Strategic Placement Of A Clip-On Mushroom Light
Review: "I love the way the light looks and the multiple colors, but honestly I love the flexibility of the neck. I can manipulate it to fit the function of what I am doing. I have used it as reading light and mood light by the bed. I had no problem reading my book at night. have used it’s a task light to do arts and crafts. More recently, I have used it at work and it now has a permanent spot at my desk. Where I live and work it gets dark early and I do not like using the overhead lights in the office. The light fixture I had previously did not provide enough light at night to conduct my work. This light is the perfect size and illumination for me. The light was a great value for the money for me." - Terese
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3points
#19 The Sheer, Unadulterated Rage Of The Angry Mama Microwave Oven Steam Cleaner Will Intimidate Last Week's Food Spills Into Melting Away
Review: "When you have finally gotten sick of sticking a bowl in the microwave to clean you this! Easy to use! Really works! I do not however use vinegar due to the really strong smell, but it is so nice that it shows the full lines!" - Crystle
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3points
#20 The Official Uniform For Canceling All Your Plans To Stay Home And Watch TV Now Includes These Fluffy Cow Slippers
Review: "These took forever and a half to arrive but I love them! They are super cute and comfy. My heels do pop out when I walk but it’s not a big deal, they stay on better than the open back slippers I usually wear. The grip on the bottom is really nice and I like that I can step outside if I need to. I wear a size 7 1/2-8 and the sizing was perfect." - Mary
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3points
