Weird gifts make for the best funny presents that are bound to give your friends a good laugh and break away from the run of the mill scented candles and chain-store gift cards that tend to fill our shelves this time of year. From innovative gadgets to hilarious mugs, we’ve rounded up a wide variety of oddities that are sure to impress and confuse.

From skin cream made out of snail goo to pillows that could remind your friends and family of their ex-boyfriends, these strange but brilliant inventions will kick the surprise factor up a notch this holiday season. They may even help your loved ones solve problems that they didn’t even know existed.

From Quirky to Cool: Unusual Gifts That Spark Joy

For your physics-nerd friend who is always talking about Schrodinger’s Cat, this unusual gift would be great for them. It’s a magnetic pin that can either be pinned spry and “Alive” or flipped on its back to be “Dead.” It’s a simple concept that is both fun for physics nerds and thoughtful conversationalists alike.

Even though Baby Yoda has sort of stolen Groot’s thunder this year, he still has a place in all of our hearts. This odd gift will put a smile on the face of your Guardians of the Galaxy fanatic friend or co-worker. Just remove the top screw from an existing switch plate, attach the Yoda guy and re-insert the screw. No hammer or nails are required for installation, and you can choose to leave the wood backing plate in place.