Unique Gifts for the Comedian by Heather Rutherfordstone

So you have a comedian in the family, perhaps a close friend? Whoever this funny guy or gal is to you, you want to find them unique gifts. Finding unique gifts for the chronic comic is difficult because you have to walk the line between humorous and insulting. Here are a few unique gifts for a variety of gag gift tastes:

The Gross Gag Gifts

Gross gifts can be a big hit with those people who are constantly cracking fart jokes and laughing (hard) at their own gassy emissions. For this group there are a number of fart extinguishers, talking toilets, vomit identifier books and hairy butt calendars. No matter the occasion, Spencer’s Gifts is surely the best place to find anything of this nature. You may be surprised by the variation of gross gifts you can find but they’re sure to please the fan of the toilet humor.

Ironic Gifts

Ironic gifts are a personal favorite. Getting a 40 something man a pink porcelain unicorn always gives me a tinge of joy. Handing over a “Happy Second Birthday Big Boy” card to my mother never gets old. Just be sure that you do not choose a gift highlighting something a person is self-conscious about (a curling iron for a bald man for instance).

www.badgiftemporium.com is a great place to find this type of gift. You will find unique gifts for every comic on your list. Dog hair for your aunt, Hello Kitty dolls for dad, and an angel sitting on a burger for your best friend (best vegetarian friend). There are hundreds of unique gifts listed by average people.

The Gift of Comedy

Since gag gifts can be a risky choice, try getting your comedian the gift of comedy. Many stand up comedians now put out CDs and DVDs. You can pry and discover who the recipient likes or you can get a CD or DVD from your own favorite comic as a sort of referral. If stand-up comedy is not their thing try getting seasons of their favorite comedy show on DVD or a few of their favorite movies.

Silly Gadgets

Silly gadgets make great and unique gifts for nearly anyone. By a silly gift I mean something that is practical yet provokes laughter for whatever reason. I recall one year, my mother and I got my father magnetic poetry that featured pick-up lines. As my dad read through the cheesiest pick-up lines he began to cry from laughing so hard. There are hundreds of unique gifts out there that are capable of doing just this:

Funny Tee Shirts
USB Plug-ins
Calendars
Nostalgic Items
Fun Kitchen Utensils

For the best effect find an item that plays off of an inside joke. You and the recipient may be the only two in the room laughing but what a great, hearty laugh it will be.

While gag gifts may be over the top for some, there are still many unique gifts out there that are sure to tickle anyone’s funny bone. You will find that nearly all items can become a unique gifts when you keep a humorous eye peeled.

About the Author

Author, Heather Rutherfordstone, is the co-founder of Argyle Gifts, LLC at www.argylegifts.com; selling unique gifts for special occasions of every variety. Check out our gift guide for more information on finding the perfect gift.