Gag Gifts He Never Knew He Needed
You know your bros like the back of your hand — every strength, every flaw, every embarrassing moment from high school. You and your friends have been together through thick and thin, and you’ve learned everything there is to know about one another. With great knowledge comes great power. You know the most strategic ways to mess with them, and when searching for the perfect gag gift, you must keep this wisdom in mind.
So let’s talk funny gifts for all types of friends: the life of the party, the hopeless-romantic, and the one that can't cook to save his life. Identify his weaknesses and get him a gift he never knew he needed. HA! Jokes on him, because you’re about to save money while doing so, thanks to Gift Card Granny. Earn cash back rewards or get a discount on your gift card purchase to many of the retailers listed in this guide.
Without further ado, let's dive into gag gift ideas for men.
1. Bottle Opener Ring
Rings are typically for significant others … unless they can be used to crack a cold one.
Vendor: Etsy
Price: $8.41
When was the last time you bought a ring for someone? When you proposed to your soulmate? When you gave that special someone a friendship ring? Rings are a fantastic gift to show your deepest affection for someone — yes, this includes your bros. For the friend that’s been there for your through thick and thin, surprise him with a Bottle Opener Ring from Etsy. This ring made of stainless steel and comes in a variety of colors and sizes.
2. ‘Modern Romance’ by Aziz Ansari
Will the real Ted Mosby please stand up?
Vendor: Walmart
Price: $10.34
We all have a friend who’s a hopeless romantic. He has his dream wedding planned down to the music choice, and he sits at bars and rants about all his missed opportunities to find love. Your millennial friend who puts way too much effort into his online dating profile would get a kick out of Modern Romance. In his 2015 book, Ansari details how romance is changing in the current era — he explores how technology has expanded our relationship options more than any point in history. It’s in-depth, introspective and funny.
3. Grilled Cheese Maker
This is no laughing matter.
Vendor: Macy's
Price: $43.99
While a bottle opener ring and book for hopeless romantics are both (somewhat) useful, there’s still some humor in them. But a grilled cheese maker is no laughing matter. This tool that can be used for the most dire survival situations. Picture this: Your friend gets home from a long day at work. He’s starving and needs something simple but filling to eat — he needs a grilled cheese sandwich. This Proctor Silex Deluxe Sandwich Maker is nonstick and versatile. He can make pizza pockets, hot sandwiches, or whatever he’s feeling/can afford.
4. A Funny Cookbook
Some bros need a little help with their culinary skills.
Vendor: Barnes & Noble
Price: $14.40
Many men asks themselves this question at least 10 times a day: “What am I going to make for dinner?” Cooking isn’t every guy's forte — many of them are caught up eating eggs with hot sauce for breakfast, ramen for lunch, and then eggs again for dinner. If you have a bro who isn’t quite cooking savvy, let them know it’s time to improve their culinary skills with the What the F*@# Should I Make for Dinner. This hilarious cookbook features 50 recipes that will also teach any guy a thing or two about cooking.
Make your friends laugh with any of these awesome gift options. Don’t worry if you haven’t found the perfect gift yet — you can always send a gift card so your bro can get exactly what he wants.