Just like most made-up holidays, Mother's Day can be a minefield of generic gifts and forced smiles. But what if you could give Mom something she actually wants – a good laugh? If your mom has a stellar sense of humor, and appreciates the absurd, then ditch the perfume and forget the flowers. We've compiled a list of the most hilarious, quirky, and downright bizarre Mother's Day gifts guaranteed to elicit a genuine smile (or at least a bewildered chuckle).
From a rubber chicken purse to oven mitts with a risqué message, these gifts are perfect for the mom who doesn't take herself too seriously and appreciates a good gag. Get ready to be crowned the "favorite child" with these unconventional presents that will have her laughing all the way to Mother's Day brunch.
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Review: "This cookbook is funny and has some great recipes in it." - S. Plemons
I like this. It's probably the only honest product, with any redemptive qualities whatsoever, on this post. Everything else is just over-hyped, or unnecessary crāp.
Review: "Very cute" - Sandy C
Review: "Sooo, good. Don't hesitate, just buy it. The warmth is perfect. The massage is a combination of light and a little bit hard. So relaxing that I fell asleep the second time I used it. Used the Bluetooth feature to listen to my audiobook. I purchased for my sinus pressure. It has helped so much." - meghan m. lindsey
Tech is often good. But there is no way I would leave a machine to massage my eyes. My eyes are too valuable to take any chances with them.
Review: "You definitely need to know the person who is receiving it will find the humor, as it could be offensive to many. I thought it was funny, and so did the person I gave it to!" - Michael A Kerek
Review: "Lovely & weird & wonderful! Great quality and packaged securely." - SEtzBazz
Review: "This was a gift to my gf. I've uploaded a picture of the first one she used haha" - Introspective Panda
Review: "My husband and I have had a lot of stress lately and have been purchasing boxes of fries to eat away our stress, which isn’t great for the waistline! As soon as I saw these fries, I knew I had to get them. Not only do they make us smile, but they are soft and calorie-free! They are also the perfect size and look adorable on our couch." - AuDHDMom
Review: "Super cute and painted nicely." - S. Richardson
There is some stupid crāp out there. But an Estelle Getty planter is really plumbing the depths.
Okay, you've secured a laugh-out-loud gift, but what about something that's both funny and functional? Because even moms with a sense of humor still need a little practicality in their lives.
Review: "I got to see it, touch it, smell it And zip it before I bought it. Fell completely in love with it and purchased one 3 seconds after I gave it back to my friend. Yes, it does have a plastic smell but nothing that won’t disapate after being out of the box for a bit. It’s a rubber chicken handbag people. Have fun with it!" - Redhothawaii
Review: "Super cute, my kids thought it was funny." - Allison Zellman
Review: "So cute!! Does its job well." - Carlee Tomberlain
I've got a radical idea. How about putting detergent in the dishwasher and running it when it's dirty? If you can't tell the difference between dirty and clean dishes, an $8 cute pig double-sided magnet isn't really going to help!

Review: "I ordered this eye mask in "Googly Eyes" but I really love all of the options. They look absolutely hilarious on! These are flexible, separate gel eye pads. You can place them in the freezer for a cool compress or submerge them in hot water for a few minutes to use them as a warm compress. They work as described and have similar performance capabilities to other brands. There is nothing to hold them in place, so you need to lay back to keep them on during use." - Laura
Review: "In my opinion, it is the best product from the brand! This mask is very pleasant to use, it gives a nice tickling sensation when applied to the skin, in addition to being very fragrant and deeply cleansing. When you rinse it off, you can really feel the hydration; it's simply wonderful!" - Carolina Connor
Be aware. If you're Muslim. This product allegedly contains non-Halal Certified pig collagen.
An "I Wet My Plants" Kitchen Dishtowel Embraces Mom's Love For Gardening With A Punny Twist That's Guaranteed To Get A Chuckle
Review: "This was beautifully made and wonderful quality! Bought it as a gift for a friend and it was perfect." - Amy Wilson
Review: "I got these for my dad’s birthday and he laughed so hard. He asked “what if I forget where I put them?” It was the perfect gift 😂" - Jess Miller
Review: "My black cat is obsessed with the shower - not sure why. We got a towel to represent each cat. We’ve received many compliments." - Mel P
And now that we've covered the gifts that are guaranteed to elicit a chuckle, let's move on to presents that are a little more… unexpected. Get ready to embrace the bizarre, because these gifts are not for the faint of heart.
Review: "These are exactly as advertised, “corny” jokes” that are actually very clever and funny. They will brighten anyones day :)" - Kelli c.
I especially like the lemon joke. Dear sweet Americans don't realise it has different meaning outside the US.
Review: "SOOOOO CUTE!!!! Wore for martini themed bday party and everyone loved them." - Miller
Review: "The consensus on my social media page is that everyone should have one of these. Now that it's finally sorta-kinda spring here, I finally got a chance to try it out with some daffodils, and really, it's hard not to smile when you see them." - Susy Lundy
Thanks for putting his up. I thought I've put the rest of the review here: 'The consensus on my social media page is that everyone should have one of these. Now that it's finally sorta-kinda spring here, I finally got a chance to try it out with some daffodils, and really, it's hard not to smile when you see them. I have not got as far as needing to clean it, however, so I don't know how it will do in the dishwasher.' Please post post-dishwasher review. We'd love to see it.
Review: "This is the coolest cup you could ever give to your mom! I love it! It's so versatile! You can use it as a bottle coozie or you can use it as a cup with a lid, like a thermos. It's got a nice slide to cover the mouth opening and it's even got a piece that lifts up and forms a handle. I will be using this every day at work! Whether, you're using it to hold a bottle of beer with the rubber gasket for the top or you're using it for water or soda, you're sure to have many people ask you where you got it and what you paid!" - SNH
Review: "Super cute! Good quality, decent size, and came in a giftable box that didn’t need any additional wrapping. Perfect gift for mom for a loving (not ugly) daughter ;)" - Kelsey Hamilton
Review: "I absolutely love the label. It was packaged great, no harm to the candle. Funny label, mom absolutely loved it." - Janellie J.
Review: "The drink mix arrived quickly and was packaged so well! I tried it with some plain seltzer over ice and omg soooo good!! Added a little gin to the mix along with the seltzer last night and it was fantastic! Definitely going to be my go-to cocktail from now on!" - Karen A. Galbraith
