Gizmodo: gag gifts

Fresh Salmon Pillow: Guaranteed Mercury-Free, Stays Fresh After Three Days

Charlie White — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:16:19 EDT

Even though this looks like the catch of the day chilling out in your refrigerator, there's nothing fishy at all about this Fresh Salmon Pillow. From the looks of the photo, it's quite realistic, but we're still scratching our heads in wonder, trying to figure out why such a thing exists, and who would put this on a bed or couch.

Oh well, we've seen so many unusual and realistic-looking pillow replicas, and some of them even have extra techno-functions, all we can hope for is that this one only looks like a fish and doesn't smell like one. At least not when you first bring it home. Is this a trend? What other items, objects or animals will be turned into realistic-looking pillows? Jump for more exciting views of this stunning product rollout.

From Japan (where else for something this weird?), it's on sale now for 2500 Yen ($21). – Charlie White

Product Page (Japanese) [Fresh Salmon Pillow, via The Uber Review]

8-Bit Tie Not a Joke Any More

Charlie White — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:30:00 EDT

When the Web inexplicably turns into one gigantic April Fools' joke (and many say that's the case 365 days a year), sometimes viable ideas are a by-product. That's exactly what happened with this 8-bit tie, created by ThinkGeek especially for the stupidest goddamned day of the year.

Now the company says it will actually sell the kooky cravats, priced at a cool $19.95 apiece. And don't worry, you wimp TIE fighters, this 100% silk number is a clip-on. – Charlie White

8-bit tie [ThinkGeek]

Day Clock, for the Approximate Time

Charlie White — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:20:00 EDT

For those who don't necessarily value precision or perfection, here's the clock for you. What time is it? Just tell 'em it's always 4:20, and hey, at least you'll know what day it is.

Doesn't today seem like a Thursday? Only the $40 Day Clock will know for sure. Could be the perfect gift for that April Fool on your list. – Charlie White

Product Page [DayClocks, via Coolest Gadgets]

Refilling Dog Bowl: For Potty-Mouth Pets

Charlie White — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:42:18 EDT

The Refilling Dog Bowl is a pretty good sight gag, and it actually has a practical purpose. Place a 2-liter bottle of water (or your pet's favorite beverage) in the tank and it will automatically keep that mini-loo full of fresh fluids.

Just make sure your kids know it's the dog's bowl and not theirs. Made of glazed ceramic just like the real thing, the $15 bowl is just over 10 inches high, so only the tiniest wee ones will be tempted to wee here. – Charlie White

Product Page [Collections, Etc., via OhGizmo]

Shockulate Vault: Torture Thyselves, Oh Ye of No Will

Charlie White — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:53:59 EDT

You've done it to your dog, now do it to yourself—threaten yourself against unwanted behavior with an electric shock.

The Shockulate Vault has a timed lock on top, and if you try to get one of those belly-busting candies or deadly suckweeds out of there before the allotted time is up, you'll be in for a shock.

But what happens when the time is up? All bad things come to those who wait. – Charlie White

Shockolate Vault [TRFJ]

Electric Bluetoothbrush

Charlie White — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 14:30:08 EDT

You've certainly heard of the electric fork (haven't you?), and now close on its heels comes an equally valuable item, the Bluetooth toothbrush. This skillfully crafted one-of-a-kind item was received as a going-away present, and at first glance it looks real—it's packaged and presented just like an actual product.

Lawd have mercy, the thing actually turns on. Now if we could just get it to brush teeth remotely, we could save a few steps in our morning ablutions. – Charlie White

The Bluetoothbrush - a blue Bluetooth toothbrush [4BG]

Quoth the Raven: Talking Dog Collar

Charlie White — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 10:47:43 EDT

With this Hound Bytes Talking Dog Collar, your dog can finally speak for himself. Attach the speaker to your dog's collar, take the dog out for a walk, and with your remote control concealed in your pocket, you can make your dog seemingly utter catchy phrases, such as:

It's a dog eat dog world, so eat me!
Tricks! You wanna see tricks? Get yourself a hooker!
Woof, woof, I don't think we've been formally introduced. Would you like to smell my asshole?

Might be fun for one or two laughs. Certain to impress that babe with the Pomeranian next door, it's $14.99. – Charlie White

Product Page [Be Wild, via LIVEdigitally]