In a world that takes itself far too seriously, there’s a profound, unsung joy in the gloriously unnecessary. We’re talking about the kind of stuff that serves no practical purpose, solves no great problem, and exists solely to make you smile, smirk, or ask, “who comes up with this?”
This isn’t a list of life hacks or sensible purchases. This is an unapologetic celebration of the weird, a curated museum of things that will make your desk a little stranger, your kitchen a little sillier, and your life a little less beige. We’ve collected the best novelty finds the internet has to offer, the kinds of treasures that have no business existing, and yet, we’re so incredibly glad they do.
#1 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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#2 Waking Up Will Feel Less Like A Daily Jump-Scare And More Like A Gentle, Cinematic Experience With A Sunrise Alarm Clock
Review: “Clock was well packaged to avoid damage The unit is sleek and modern- and would fit any setting. It’s light weight- but solidly built. Was very quick and easy to set up the clock. Cord comes with the necessary adapter to plug it in- which is nice since not every electronic device does these days. Several different brightness options. Many different sound options. Speaker is decent for an alarm clock. Looks great, works well!” – DB
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#3 Your Desk Is About To Look Like The Secret Laboratory Of A Mad Scientist From A 90s Movie Once You Install This Plasma Electric Nebula Lightening Ball
Review: “This thing is fun. My wife was talking about one of these around Halloween and I bought her one. We still have it set up in our kitchen and people love playing with it.” – Brian R.
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#4 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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#5 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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#6 A Pair Of These Plastic Sandals Will Let You Live Your Best Y2k, See-Through-Everything Fantasy From The Ankle Down
Review: “These are perfect for working in my garden when the soil is wet. Less slippery. They are so cute & material seems strong. Only issue is due to my foot’s malformation.” – Amazon Customer
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#7 The Next Time You Decide To Whip Up A Batch Of Homemade Chocolates, They’ll Have A Certain Avant-Garde Flair Thanks To A Labubu Chocolate Mold
Review: “I purchased this silicone mold to make homemade chocolates, and it exceeded my expectations. The mold is flexible yet sturdy, making it very easy to release the shapes without breaking them. The details come out clear and sharp, and the material is food-safe with no unpleasant smell. I’ve also tried using it for gummies and ice cubes – everything turned out perfectly! Cleaning is simple – just rinse with warm water or put it in the dishwasher. The mold is versatile enough for chocolate, resin crafts, and even soap, but I especially love it for making fun themed chocolates that look professional. Overall, a great value for the price. Highly recommend to anyone looking to add a creative touch to their kitchen or craft projects.” – Olga
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#8 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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#9 The Chances Of You Mastering This Flying Orb Ball Toy Without First Terrorizing Your Pet And Knocking Over A Lamp Are Thrillingly Low
Review: “I love the the toy itself and what it does. I dislike the playing time which is only about 15-20minutes after being charged. Need more time because kids love playing with it.” – Nicole Gensel
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#10 The Sheer, Unadulterated Rage Of The Angry Mama Microwave Oven Steam Cleaner Will Intimidate Last Week’s Food Explosions 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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#11 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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#12 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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#13 Give Your Favorite Plant Clippings The Chic, Science-Y Apartment They Truly Deserve With A Plant Terrarium With Wooden Stand
Review: “This is the cutest planter. I have a pothos that just is thriving, so I got these to repot some of it. The picture was when I first set it up and now they’re roots have completely taken over the little bottles. That window gets sun all day and they cast light all through the room through the bottles.” – Dee Danford
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#14 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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#15 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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#16 Let An Unbothered Floa-Tea Unicorn Chill In Your Boiling Hot Tea While It Brews The Perfect Cup
Review: “No matter how your day goes, if you are a tea drinker, put this lil guy in your cup of tea and he’s sure to make you smile! He works as expected to steep your tea…. the smile and brighter mood are decided bonuses! He’s very easy to fill with tea leaves, and after your cuppa, he is really easy to clean! I have a number of different infusers for tea… this cute lil unicorn is already my fave.” – Vicky S
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#17 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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#18 Let Your Dashboard Silently Communicate Your Complex Feelings About Rush Hour Traffic With This Dashboard Duck With A Knife
Review: “I purchased this item so that I can put it on my dashboard and it wiggles around, it’s cute. It has a spring and suction base on the bottom, but it does not suction to my dashboard so I had to apply double-sided tape for it to stay put. It does do it. It’s jiggling while you’re driving. And it’s funny to see a duck with a dagger.” – Kindle Customer
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#19 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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#20 Even Your Late-Night, Deadline-Induced Dark Circles Can Look Fabulous When They’re Being Treated By These Under Eye Patches With Star Details
Review: “I enjoy masks as a relaxation/self care treat to myself. I don’t really expect them to make HUGE improvements to my skin, for me that’s not the point. I really feel a product has to be used for weeks and maybe even months before seeing a big difference in the skin. This is no different for me. I don’t see huge changes in my skin after using these, but they were very fun and relaxing! I think the metallic packaging/product is a fun twist from most masks and it would make for a nice gift! I especially think for a teen girl or sleepover party these would be so cute with the metallic stars! I would recommend these for sure! Small side note: these two eye pads come stacked on top of each other. I applied it to one eye then realized I was missing the other. You have to peel them apart from each other before you apply.” – Emily
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