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Just 33 Weird Products That’ll Make You Think “Someone Really Invented That?”

Now I know what a horse-shark looks like, and I can even be the proud owner of one.

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by Karly Jacklin BuzzFeed BuzzFeed Staff

I'm a resident writer, cat mom, and obsessive online shopper who is passionate about quirky pet products, home decor, size-inclusive fashion, and, above all, perfumes.

1. A tomato table lamp sporting a strikingly similar design to the chronically sold-out Urban Outfitters version (and it's less than half the price of it, too). This quirky but chic piece packs a ton of personality in its petite size, and it'll definitely be a conversation starter, that's for sure.

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Promising review: "Saw Urban Outfitters had a tomato lamp for $100 and said hell naw. But then this lamp came along from the Amazon gods for $30 and no way I could pass up such a sick lamp. Smaller than anticipated but is immaculate. Runs almost everyday/all day and has been doing great for a year now. After a few hours, it automatically goes to the strobing setting. Remote has never failed me yet (knock on wood)." —Samantha L.

Get it from Amazon for $26.90.

2. A windproof lightsaber lighter so you can channel The Force to do some *very* important tasks (... like lighting your emotional support candle). It does glow red, though, so just be sure you can handle coming over to the dark side. 😈

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Grab some butane fuel here. The flame goes out when pointed down, so you'll have to pick up your candles before (carefully) lighting them. 

Promising review: "This thing is impressive. It shoots out a 4–5 inch jet of flame that starts blue and then melts into a brilliant magenta that reminds one of Darth Vader's lightsaber. It is well made, entirely of metal, and has quite a hefty weight to it." —PDT

Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in two colors).

3. A Stitch-shaped Scrub Daddy because sometimes your dishes get so gnarly that having a little bit of Experiment 626's chaotic energy around could actually be very helpful. This sponge has the same benefits as the OG Scrub Daddy (multipurpose, firms up in cold water, and softens in hot water), but it's just a whole lot cuter.

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Promising review: "I absolutely love these. I am actually motivated to do dishes. They're a little asymmetrical, but that seems like part of their charm! It's the perfect size, the color is as shown, it works well, and it appears to be good quality." —Ky

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $23.10.

4. A Godzilla microwave cleaner that'll actually make cleaning up kind of fun. Don't be that person who leaves soup splatter all over the breakroom microwave — let this little cutie take care of that for you. Fill it with water and vinegar, microwave for 5–7 minutes, and watch as stains are steamed right off. Wipe clean with a rag, and enjoy your sparkling microwave.

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Promising review: "Followed instructions for use and had great results cleaning a nightmare of a mess from baked-on chili in the microwave." —Rj

Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

5. A cherry-shaped toilet brush because it's 2026, and we're living in the timeline where nothing, not even the most mundane household cleaning product, has to be ugly. Bring a bit of unexpected whimsy to your bathroom with this adorable (and functional) little gem.

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Promising review: "Totally matched my cherry decor for my business' bathroom (art gallery). It made me laugh. It's art and a toilet brush! Not sure who else needs a toilet brush shaped like a cherry. Apparently, I did though. No losers here. Lol." —Rudy P. 

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in an orange shape)

6. A pair of microfiber mop slippers for an adorable solution to an annoying cleaning problem — say goodbye to leaving footprints all over your freshly mopped floor, and say hello to these little cuties that'll protect your hard work from being undone the moment you take a *singular* step. Plus, it's gotta be like...SUPER fun to slide around in these.

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Promising review: "So why do I like mopping slippers? I have a 2-year-old, and the slippers are great for mopping up little splashes. Drops of water from doing dishes and the extra padding is nice. No paper towels wasted, and it's immediate. Plus, these are cute. You have to have a sense of whimsy for this functional novelty item." —G. Kim

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four sizes and 15 styles).

7. A banana duck plushie because, hello?! It's so stinkin' cute, SO soft, and super snuggly. Plus, it's going to have everyone asking, "What is that? And where can I get one?!" 

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Promising review: "I bought it for my friend's gift basket, and I honestly expected it to be smaller. It’s actually a perfect size and SUPER SUPER SOFT. I swear I'm not tryna be dramatic to try and sell you on this. It’s just that whoever thought of a banana duck as a concept needs to get a raise!" —Plush owner

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four sizes and five styles).

8. A pound of cereal marshmallows — let's keep it real...when you buy a box of Lucky Charms, you're not really buying it for the frosted oats. Save yourself the trouble of manually picking out the good bits and just go with this instead. 'Cause, you know...this bag is *only* the good bits. 

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Medley Hills Farm is an Ohio-based, family-owned small business that specializes in unique candies, snacks, and baking supplies. 

Promising review: "Buying these charms was one of the best decisions of my life. The bag is twice the size of my head. The marshmallows are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It's everything I ever wanted in a snack." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

9. A Shrek face waffle maker, because this is your swamp, and you can have waffles for breakfast every day if you want to.

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Promising review: "Easy to use, easy to clean. Makes great waffles/pancakes. Heats up quickly and indicates when waffles are complete. My son loves to make these with me." —erin j. 

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in seven other styles, including Sonic and My Little Pony). 

10. A tortilla blanket so you can curl up and pretend you've been reincarnated as a Beefy 5-Layer Burrito lying in a Taco Bell Luxe Cravings box. It's a simpler life than your last one, but it is peaceful...and you're free... 

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Promising review: "Perfect gift! Looks delicious. The blanket legit looks like a giant tortilla. It is so soft and would be perfect for one of those lazy days on the couch. This is such a fun gift!! I got this for a friend's birthday gift, and he was thrilled. He eats burritos like four times a week, though, so this was too fitting for him. 😂" —shae

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in six sizes and five styles, including a pizza version).

11. A tiny strawberry light you'll want if regular desk lamps are just too boring for you. It's wireless and rechargeable via USB, so you can take it anywhere without having to worry about it being near an outlet until charging time. 

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Promising reviews: "I'm moving into a dorm for my freshman year of college and totally bought this as an impulse purchase. My mother thinks it's the stupidest thing she's ever laid eyes on, but I LOVE it. It's going to look so cute on my desk in my new room, so much so that it makes listening to my mom whine about 'responsible choices' worth it." —Mel

"Looks very cute and has three different brightness settings. My 4-year-old loves this as her new night light, and it's easy enough to operate for a toddler. Highly recommend." —James

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two colors).

12. Some bat-shaped kitchen scissors to add some wacky charm to your kitchen's miscellaneous drawer. And look at her little face...she's way cuter than that old rusty pair you should have thrown out years ago.

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Promising review: "This product is well constructed, easy to use, and does exactly what it’s supposed to do. It’s clear that attention was given to both quality and functionality. Very satisfied with the purchase!" —M. J. Rodriguez

Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

13. A tiny fart diary, because no matter how old you get, farts continue to be funny. Try setting this out as a guestbook of sorts at your next house party, and see who's brave enough to actually log anything. 

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Promising review: "Great gift item for the person in your life who can't get enough joy out of farts." —Rachel S. 

Get it from Amazon for $7.46.

14. A set of googly eyes to anthropomorphize just about any inanimate object you cross paths with. I hope you're ready, because your world is about to get a whole lot wackier.

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Promising review: "I bought these as a joke when I was house sitting for my parents while they were gone for a month. I ended up actually saying ‘good morning’ and ‘good night’ to the trash cans every day because they were staring at me. I didn't want to be rude. 10/10 would buy again. My parents seem to enjoy them as well because they never took them off." —Easton 

Get a 4-inch set of two from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in a 7-inch size and larger packs).

15. An owl pellet dissection kit that's technically for kids...but reviewers of ALL ages are absolutely loving. Hey, some people like drawing, some like board games, some like to sit there and pick bones out of hard owl puke. You'll never know if that's you unless you try it. 

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This kit comes with tools, instructions, the pellet, and a guide to help match the bones to their possible species of origin. 

Promising review: "My 7-year-old biologist loved this product. It took him a couple of days of frequent, intermittent focus to completely excavate the entirety of the pellet. He loved guessing via the booklet what animal each bone belonged to. There was no smell, and the packaging was nice. It contained tools, instructions, and the pellet. It was very interesting to see and dig and spot bones and fur, we even found a still whole ear, we think. WE love it and will buy again soon!" —ChaiChaiTrain

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three sizes; also available in multipacks). 

16. A "Bold and Brash" throw blanket because you're an adult and can spend your hard-earned money on SpongeBob merchandise all you want. Heal that inner child, diva!

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Silver Buffalo is a small business that specializes in fandom-themed homeware and gifts. 

Promising reviews: "Super good quality. Very, very, very soft. Super good artwork, but keep in mind the blanket is thin." —Michael Warren

"This blanket is SO soft and SO detail oriented. This blanket is both light weight and cozy at the same time (very helpful when sleeping because it feels so soft for the skin). Both the front and back of the blanket have the design. I’d love if it was a bit bigger, but honestly I’m so satisfied. This blanket does not at all shed! The design is so cute and intricate, I’d definitely recommend it as a gift to someone. Quality over quantity for sure !!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 30+ other pop culture–themed styles).

17. A reusablesilicone cactus dryer ball for those of you who hate folding clothes with a lint roller on standby to (hopefully) remove all the dog hair. These things are beloved by pet parents and long-tressed folks alike because the little arms on the cacti are amazing at collecting hair. Mark my words, every time you take one out of the dryer, it will be *wrapped* in hair.

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Check out a TikTok of the cactus dryer ball. 

Promising review: "This is my first time using these, and I'm already in love! I saw someone say these can catch hair, but I didn't know if these would really catch hair until I used them. They even captured cat hair, which is life changing for me! 😄😻" —E & D

Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in a pack of six, and two other styles).

18. A blackhead remover in the shape of an EXTREMELY cute octopus that you can use to gently massage your skin to clear out excess sebum and scrub those blackheads away. Plus...you can imagine that you're a mermaid who has befriended a baby octopus, and now she's helping you do your skincare routine. 🐙 ✨

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Promising review: "I was quite skeptical of all the hype, but decided to try it out anyway. This stuff actually works! Two weeks in and my stubborn blackheads are almost gone, and my skin is much clearer. Holy grail!" —Tmuk

Get it from Amazon for $12.50.

19. A pickle wine stopper because — and anyone who has ever met a brine enthusiast can verify this claim — if you love pickles, there's a one in one chance that it's basically your whole personality. Why not add this wonderfully wacky thing to your collection of pickle paraphernalia? 

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Promising review: "I bought this pickle wine stopper for my nephew and his partner. It keeps air out of the bottle with a snug fit, and it cleans up easily after use. The fact that they love 'pickle' anything is an added bonus!" —Cynthia

Get it from Amazon for $19.50.

20. A copy of Big Macs & Burgundy: Wine Pairings for the Real World that would make a perfect semi-gag gift (only semi, because it's actually really useful) for fast food and wine lovers alike. 

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Promising review: "This book is a must for any wine and food lover! It’s bright and cheerful — filled with incredible USEFUL pairings (priced high to low), informative advice along the way (to surely help make you sound more wise at your next dinner sitting), entertaining personal tales, and fun, cheeky photographs. It’s refreshingly approachable for a topic/category that can often feel daunting. Can’t wait to buy for friends + family this holiday season — just the right price to share with a bottle of the vino!" —Amanda S.

Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

21. An octopus fidget toy with real suction cups on the tentacles. And while this cutie pie is aesthetically adorable, it's functional, too! It can help you keep your hands busy with its satisfying squishiness — or you can wrap it around your water bottle, stick it on the back of your phone to use it as a stand, or even wear it as a bracelet. 

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Your friends' stress ball collections WISH they were as cool as this.

Promising reviews: "Genius design! Exactly as advertised! The best fidget toy in my collection now! I will buy more." —April A.

"These little octopi have air-filled heads to squish, and very bendy limbs. It's adorable and small, fits around your wrist as pictured, and works as a phone stand too! Enjoy it!" —Ali

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five colors).

22. A "hork" (horse-shark) figurine because look at it...it's a freaking hork. I'm not saying buying this will fix all of your issues...but it's almost impossible to be upset when you look at this thing. 

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Promising reviews: "Sturdy, amazing quality! Had a girls' trip where we bought each other phone cases, and I found this gem to glue to my friend's/victim's case. He showed up in all her photos like he was taking a selfie. Best purchase ever, it’s so stupid hilarious. I’m gonna order one for myself. 😂" —C.C.

"Sent this to my daughter, unprovoked, for no other reason other than I thought it would be hilarious. She had no idea it was coming. She was both completely confused and laughing hysterically after she opened it. She then sent me a picture she had taken of her boyfriend a couple of weeks prior, of him at the store holding a stuffed version of this exact same thing. She's 23. I'm 43. We just get each other. ❤️" —Casey Madalena

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in a plush version and a mini plush version). 

23. A set of crochet cat butt coasters, 'cause if your felines are already running your home, you might as well lean into it a little.

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Promising review: "These kitty coasters are the perfect blend of cute and practical! The craftsmanship is excellent, with intricate details that bring the cat design to life. They’re thick enough to protect my furniture from hot or cold drinks without being bulky. Plus, they add such a fun and cozy touch to my home decor! I’ve received so many compliments on them from guests — they’re definitely a conversation starter. Bonus: they make a fantastic gift for any cat lover. Highly recommend!" —Rene

Get a set of three from Amazon for $8.99. 

24. A Grim Steeper silicone tea infuser if you're the kind of person who measures time in "days from Halloween," no matter what part of the year it is. This cute lil' guy lets you add a little spook to your morning sipping ritual as he ominously floats around your cup of oolong. 

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Promising review: "I absolutely love this tea infuser! It's perfect and adorable! I love his scythe because it helps hook him onto the side of the cup. I feel he steeps the tea rather well. Cleaning him is super easy! It's also fairly easy to get the tea leaves out of him. None seem to get caught on anything on the inside. It's one of those little things that's well worth it. It makes having tea fun! Works wonderfully and I feel it is the perfect size for the cup I use." —supergirl

Get it from Amazon for $15.46.

25. A set ofcowboy straw toppers so you can put a little "yee" in your Stanley cup's "haw," all while keeping your water safe from any rogue contaminants it might encounter as you go about your day.

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Promising review: "So SO CUUUTE! 10/10!! Good product and keeps my straw from getting bugs or germs on it! Plus, it’s really cute." —JennA

Get a set of four from Amazon for$5.99. 

26. A blackhead remover anxiety relief toy to kick back (more like pick back 😈 🤏) and self-soothe without damaging your *own* skin by turning very minor pimple spots into open wounds. And btw, this little guy actually likes being picked at...and it's good for him, TYVM. 

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Promising review: "I have trichotillomania and really love these little guys. They help refocus my habit, and the pull is very satisfying and realistic. I've had to repurchase already, and I'll reorder more in the future. Can't recommend these enough, as I've been searching for this type of tool for a long time." —Danika Hill

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in nine styles).

27. The Book of Weird and Unusual Trivia with 704 pages of pure, unadulterated fun facts. If you were the kind of kid who was always adding ~interesting~ info to the conversation, why not let that part of your personality shine as a grown up? 

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Promising review: "A fun read while eating breakfast or chilling at the beach! My husband loves the fun facts in this book! I purchased another one for my mother-in-law's birthday gift and she loves it! A great book for teens as well!" —Ohana Maui

Get it from Amazon for $9.55. 

28. A spinning pill dispenser if you need something to make your daily med regimen feel a little more like the Webkinz' Wheel of Wow. Unlike your standard pillbox, this thing has two weeks' worth of medication slots — not just one. Plus, because it actually dispenses the meds, you don't have to go digging around for your pills (which can be a huge pain in the butt if you have mobility issues). 

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Check out a TikTok of the pill dispenser in action. 

Promising review: "So I am horrible about remembering if I took my pills. And I HATE digging into the old pill boxes or doing the tip over. I don't know what it is, but I have always disliked it. I hung this on my wall right by the kitchen, so I pass it like 5,000 times a day, and I can't not see it. It is so fun pushing the little orange button to watch the meds fall out. I mean, it kind of feels like a really weird game of Wheel of Fortune, but I like it." —Grofica

Get it from Amazon for$29.98+ (available in four colors). 

29. A surprisingly useful "screaming goat" button that teachers use for unconventional (but effective!!!) classroom management, and pranksters with a bit of an impish streak use to fend off spam callsin a very hilarious way. 

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Novelty888 is a small business that specializes in delightfully and oddly specific talking buttons. 

Promising review: "Got this for my wife to keep on her desk. She said it’s been a big hit in the office! If she or her coworkers are having a tough time, this lightens the mood with just the press of a button." —Daniel

Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 

30. A pair of glowing lightsaber chopsticks to delight any Star Wars fan — and transform that sushi from a standard Earthly dish into a Batuuan delicacy. These BPA-free, magically glowing utensils come with eight color modes, and batteries are included.

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BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says, "As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force."

Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (available in two styles).

31. A miniature frog because hey — sometimes your WFH setup gets a little lonely. Why not treat yourself to an adorable amphibian coworker who can cheer you on while you try not to fall as leep during your billionth conference call of the week?

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Promising review: "I love it. I brought it for my desk, and I’m in love with my little froggy. It comes already assembled. The color is true to the picture, and it is just so cute! It even rocks back and forth, which is fun and useful when you need to fiddle with something." —Amber

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four styles).

32. Some Bones Coffee Company ground coffee that's got a very unique flavor profile: think real, delicious cinnamon rolls blended with high-quality, medium-roast coffee beans. If you pride yourself on being a coffee aficionado, you *have* to get this unique blend immediately. 

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Bones Coffee Companyis a small business that specializes in coffee grounds and beans with unique flavors and themes. 

Promising review: "Hands down the best coffee I have ever had. No rotgut, no jitters, SUPER clean flavor, smells wonderful! Will forever buy Bones now!" —Jillian White

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in other fun flavors).

33. A unicorn-head squirrel feeder, which is a real win-win situation — the squirrels will finally leave your bird feeders alone and score some of their own yummy food...and you will get a hoot and a half out of watching them transform into ridiculous hybrid creatures. 

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Promising review: "This is seriously the best thing I’ve ever spent money on!! Got tired of them breaking bird feeders...This is pure entertainment! ...Multiple squirrels use this every day, all day. Even birds and a raccoon at night! As soon as I go outside in the morning to refill, I can hear all the birds calling each other lol! They love the overspill on the ground." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $20.79. 

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