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It's always best to stay professional with your employees, but sometimes professional relationships can benefit from a little humor. The internet is a magical place where anyone with a penchant for the absurd can find what it is they're looking for, whether that means a $22 life-size poster of a senior citizen brushing her teeth or a $65 portable barbecue suitcase. If you run a small business where you're looking to spice up gifts for this year, here are 20 ridiculous ideas we found.
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This under-desk elliptical comes packed with features like adjustable resistance and Fitbit compatibility. This exercise equipment can provide a great way for employees to work out while they're at their desk and track their progress. It's not clear, however, how in-office workouts will affect productivity.
\r\nThis big carrot pillow is four feet long and a foot wide, making it a weird vegetable-shaped body pillow. Labeled for \"loneliness,\" this carrot is a crazy gift for any employee or home alike. Who knew carrots could provide this level of comfort?
\r\nThe Ruggie Alarm Clock will force your employees out of bed – you have to stand on it to turn it off. This may be a good gift for someone who's notoriously late. There's no guaranteeing, though, what a worker will do after they stand on the pad to turn it off (likely go back to sleep).
\r\nIn a world where Amazon's voice assistant Alexa is in everything, you can turn on your yard's sprinklers using Alexa. The Rachio 3 Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller allows you to set schedules, manage your lawn from your smartphone and skip a cycle if it's rainy or windy. This smart lawn hydration system will cost you, though.
\r\nYes, this is the exact product name of this weird little mug. The hoop is, presumably, for shooting little marshmallows or other toppings of your choice into your drink. If you have a big basketball fan on staff, this could be a good way to mark him or her. It will certainly stand out in any cabinet.
\r\nThis shark-style blanket is even better than the original Snuggie. Why settle for a regular blanket, when you can get your employee a shark-themed one? We're not sure why this exists, but it might as well go to good use – it's about 6-feet long, making it a good gift for just about anyone.
\r\nThis pickle provides \"hours of mindless entertainment,\" and it comes with batteries included, so you can listen to the beautiful yodeling pickle right when your worker opens it. The wonder of this product is in its mere existence. Happy listening.
\r\nThis gift is, quite simply, nothing. Instead of actually getting nothing, you can get this fake version of nothing, which looks like some plastic ball filled with air for just $8.99. This is another winner in the gag gift department.
\r\nAs a tasteful tool to move hot pots and pans around, the Captain America Oven Mitt is a funny gift for an employee who needs to keep their hands safe from burns in the kitchen and feel like a superhero while doing it.
\r\nWhy cut a pizza with a normal cutter when you can use the bicycle version of one? This employee gift comes with a stand and is another fun, unique gift for an employee. It also comes in several color options.
\r\nGet a co-worker a cute pug wrapped in a rug on a can cooler this holiday. You'll be able to keep your drink cold while looking at a cute little dog. This item isn't featured on Amazon, but you can pick it up through society6.
\r\nThis kidney-shaped miniature putting green is made from PET resin and offers built-in sand trap cutouts, three practice cup cutouts and a non-skid backing to help your co-worker or employee get their putting practice in any time. The mat measures 3 x 9 feet and has a non-skid backing to keep it in place.
\r\nDescribed as a \"mashable, smashable, buildable fun stress relief desk toy for adults\" this ball of 512 miniature magnets provides a sculptural desk decoration and stress relief object all in one. A great option for anyone who just needs something to do with their hands, this gift from Speks provides an easy way to show your team you care.
\r\nIf magnets aren't your recipient's cup of tea, try this therapy putty from Arfun. It's designed to be nonsticky, bouncy and moldable. It comes in two color options and is a great choice for someone who just needs something to squish.
\r\nFor employees with a penchant for puns, this (literal) F-bomb from Uncommon Goods is sure to please. The paperweight is made out of recycled steel and is handmade in Salt Lake City, Utah, so each piece is unique.
\r\nThe perfect gift for any team member with a fur baby, seller MilkyMug on Etsy offers T-shirts with a variety of animal breeds on a variety of vehicles, including Labradors on scooters and dachshunds on skateboards. Choose your breed, vehicle, and apparel type and send it off for your co-worker to wear proudly at home.
\r\nFor the person in your office who can't make up their mind, this paperweight from Uncommon Goods offers a spinner with eight different responses, making it the appropriate office version of a Magic-8 ball.
\r\nOfficially named Henry, this little vacuum is the perfect friend to keep your desk clean and tidy. Henry comes with two vacuum attachments to reach all the smallest, tightest spaces on your desk, even the spots between your keyboard keys.
\r\nThis unique holder can support iPhones, Androids and more with an eye-catching design that doubles as a desk decoration or paperweight. It's lightweight, so it's easy to move around to wherever you need it.
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