32 Random Items That May Seem Like Junk But Are So Fun

Jun 11, 2023

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

And if any hate starts to get through, just turn on the screaming goat and that'll surely block it out.

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Promising review: "Ok. I have wanted these for YEARS AND YEARS and finally bought them. WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG?!?!?! I don't eat plain sushi anymore. I eat sushi like a jedi would. Easy to clean and will bring you nerd joy every time you use them." —Hoosieronthemove

Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.97 (available in two versions).

Promising review: "I bought this pool float for my wife and she absolutely loves it! She says it’s by far her favorite float! I know it started out as a joke but it’s really a brilliant idea! Well done!" —Garry M.

Get it from Bravissimo for $45.

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Promising review: "This is an awesome clock for anyone who loves Dali and surrealist art. It is a great value for the money considering it is super cool and seems to be good quality. The whole clock is encased in a distorted plastic bubble which is very cool. The metallic part is also plastic which is fine. It ticks a bit loudly, but I personally like that, I'm just glad such a cool clock is also fully functional." —Zach

Get it from Amazon for $11.49.

Soho Kitchen is a small NYC-based business established in 2015 that specializes in quirky pizza products.

Promising review: "My husband loooves pizza and I thought this would be a great gift for him. Both wheels can cut the pizza and it’s very easy to use. It’s also really cute! We keep it displayed in the kitchen when not in use." —Bia DeBoer

Get it from Amazon for $19.95.

Promising review: "I bought this for a White Elephant gift and it was a hit! The golf lovers in the group all wanted one." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $25.99.

Promising review: "We have some very obliging squirrels. This is absolutely hilarious! Bought one for my college age nephews, my best friend (and her grandchildren), and my boss. Everyone loves them." –Nebug

Get it from Amazon for $19.41.

Casual Chicken is a small biz based in Irvine, California and they make unique items and art using 3D printing.

Promising review: "This is a HIT! I ordered one and my other friends loved it so I got one for them also. The customer service is fantastic and fast shipping!" —Whitney

Get it from Casual Chicken on Etsy for $9.99.

CM Originals Co is a small business based in Las Vegas Nevada that has ornaments, customizable Harley Davidson inserts, and more.

Promising review: "My mother in law has never taken this long to complete a much larger puzzle. She is tackling it row by row and piece by piece. We’ve been trying to challenge her puzzling skills for years. This did the trick!" —Tiffany Kelly

Get it from CM Originals Co on Etsy for $16.99+ (available in four piece quantities).

It also comes with a tiny illustrated book of facts!

Promising review: "I bought this for my brother and thought it would be a great desk item for him. It is tiny but has a loud sound when you 'slam' the door! Super funny to make this tiny door look like a huge angry gesture when slamming it! I would recommend this." —gluestick

Get it from Amazon for $10.49.

Promising review: "So cute! Really adorable in person." —Elizabeth L.

Get it from Smoko for $50 (also available in other foods here).

Promising review: "I would give these 10 stars if I could, but I'm sure Freya would give it a -3. I think she looks like an angelic banana, but she is not amused. I don't believe this causes her physical discomfort, but her self-esteem has plummeted. Long story short, makes your cat look stupid, as planned. LOL." —Amazon Customer

Get one in a random fruit from Amazon for $7.99.

Check them out on TikTok of the cat and mouse hooks in action.

Promising review: "These are so cute and easy to install. My husband always forgets to put his keys away so I got these to try to condition him into hanging them up. Now he has a little friend say hello when he gets home." —leaaffy

Get a four-piece set from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in a six-pack that includes a monkey and baby chick).

Promising review: "Hilarious and irritating — my kid loves it. It's funny, loud and cute. Great for goat lovers. As described. Great gift for people who think screaming goats are funny." —E. Hurtt

Get it from Amazon for $6.96.

Promising review: "My daughter uses this as her school water bottle. It’s great because it has a strap and she doesn’t have to squeeze it in her backpack! No leaks. Easy to clean but we only put water in it!" —Sarah Witt

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

Promising review: "I love this so much. Like, so much. The canister part is glass, which I love. It's also tall enough for long pasta, but also good for macaroni. His lil' noodle noggin is plastic with a silicone seal, so it's actually practical while also being literally the cutest thing in the world. And his eyestalks make opening the lid a breeze while also being absolutely adorable. I really want a little gang of them for my pantry, and I'd make little hats for them." —Surua

Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (also available in three other versions).

Tramai Ceramics is a Udine, Italy-based small biz that specializes in creating super cute animal-themed ceramic art supplies, dishes, jewelry, and more.

Promising review: "I love the dachshund ceramic palette and brush rest. They are adorable! Very well made, and carefully packed in a lovely box. Thank you so much for this cute set!" —Karen

Get the two-piece set from Tramai Ceramics on Etsy for $109 (also available individually).

Promising review: "I LOVE this book!! I’ve wanted to improve my penmanship and learn modern calligraphy and lettering for a looooong time. I thought I’d give this book a try and I’m so confident in my lettering now. I’m excited to create my own projects and show off my new skills." —KHenderson

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two versions).

Check out a TikTok of the tea infuser in action.

Just insert your loose-leaf tea into the body and twist the top on then brew your tea like normal! And it's dishwasher safe.

Promising review: "I'll start by saying that this is so stinking cute! I love it and I mostly bought it for that reason. No shame in admitting that. However, that being said, it works well too! It does not feel cheap and seems to have been made pretty well. It was a great purchase in my book." —Jesica

Get it from Amazon for $16.95 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "My cutest coffee mug ever!!!!!!!!!!!! I love how this coffee mug is designed with the handle and the kitty upside down! Oh my oh my! I am in looove! I highly recommend this coffee mug, which is a double wall insulated glass, to all who love cute and happy things that make you smile and fill your heart with butterflies of happiness! Cheers!" —MediaBoxEnt

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 13 styles — including two with handles).

Get a look at this sticker in action on TikTok (and see how easily it applies here).

Peachy Keen Design Co. is a Denver, Colorado-based small biz that sells suncatchers, stickers, magnets, and other decor and accessories.

Promising review: "I can’t even begin to explain how much we love this thing! LOL it sounds so weird but it’s such a joy-bringer. Our four-year-old goes bananas whenever the rainbows streak across our living room and rightfully so, because it’s so awesome! We’re already planning where to put our next ones! Haha." —Renae Greene

Get it from Peachy Keen Design Co. on Etsy for $11+ (available in three sizes).

Bakel is a small business established in 2016 that specializes in edible glitters for food and drink.

Promising review: "Don’t think any further and just buy it. This was so cool and everyone loved it! I got the clear one because it will go with any drink. I will be the one to put this in all my friends drinks. Also had no taste so it was just the look. Sooooooo cool!" —gigi

Get it from Amazon for $7.61+ (available in 17 colors).

Promising review: "I got these based on an Instagram reel and they were completely worth it. They swim so realistically and my kids (and cats) love them! They make bath time so fun and I’ll definitely be ordering more." —savannah

Get a set of two from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three versions and six color combos).

Promising review: "My cat has ignored all the other cat beds I purchased in the past. She even turns her nose up at cardboard boxes! However, she does like the fruit tart bed. Occasionally, she kicks out the kiwi for some reason." —Bobby Thurman

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes).

And read one BuzzFeed writer's full review of this fruit tart–shaped pet bed here (#7)!

My Arcade is a California-based small business that specializes in retro gaming products for the modern age.

Promising review: "This is a GREAT toy. I am 61 years old and played some of these games in the arcade when I was growing up. So far the toy has worked flawlessly and is holding up well. There are A LOT of games, some of which I would not play, but there are many that make this toy too fun to put down. Well worth the money. I had purchased one for my nephews for Christmas but decided it looked like so much fun that I bought one for myself. The best thing is you do not have to put in quarters, like I had to do at the arcades!" —inSC

Get it from Amazon for $27.72.

Promising review: "I bought this dog doorstop for my 18-year-old granddaughter who just started college. She wanted a doorstop so she can keep her door open at times, and it’s a heavy door. This worked perfectly and she loves him. She calls him Lil' Ernie." —D. Jones

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

BuzzFeed editor Abby Kass has these and says, "I own these and can truly say they are great. I used them whenever I have taco night, and they hold small shells easily so you can put all the ingredients in *and* set them down so you don't have to finish the taco in one go or risk it all falling apart."

Promising review: "I got these as a gift for my hubby who loves taco night. They are so cute and work well to hold the tacos upright. So much easier and much less messy when we eat with these. They're easy to clean and so far they've held up well to multiple taco nights." —The Blissful Cate

Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.75.

Promising review: "I have absolutely no good reason for buying a small crab spoon holder. However, I find Sebastian to be delightful and happy. Even when he's not holding a spoon, he's functional — it looks like he's cheering me on when I cook! No, he doesn't always stay standing, and no, the spoon doesn't always fit seamlessly into his little claws, but I didn't expect him to be perfect. I love him, and I'm glad I live in a world where I can buy whimsical things for my kitchen. Happy day!" —Sarah

Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in two colors and three other versions).

Promising review: "Brought to the vet when a stool sample was requested. I’ve never seen the entire staff in tears laughing so hard. Unfortunately they refused to return it to me!" —Vin

Get it from Amazon for $10.

Promising review: "This was a great gag gift for my fiance! It's so funny. He keeps it on his desk and turns it on during zoom meetings for work 🤣. We purchased the recommended brand of batteries and those work just fine." —Tina Krepinski

Get it from Amazon for $9.58.

Promising review: "I bought this as a white elephant gift for Christmas in the office. I anticipated it to be thin, flimsy, and cheap. However, it was just the opposite. My coworker has it sectioned to her glass wall and people use it all the time. The section is strong, and the item itself feels very sturdy. I was pleasantly surprised, and it was one of the favorite gifts of the day." —Vicki McClain

Get it from Amazon for $22.95 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "This pickle rocks!!! Well actually this pickle yodels and I don't care how many times you listen, you can't help but laugh, or smile, or both. I really believe every single person on planet earth needs to own one of these precious pickles." —Ken C.

Get it from Amazon for $12.95.

Stealth Fitness is a small business that specializes in unique at-home fitness equipment.

Here's what BuzzFeeder Mallory Mower says about this gizmo: "Getting a Stealth board was the very best thing that happened to me during quarantine. Mixing the fun of games on your phone with the natural endorphins you get from exercising is, to put it lightly, genius. I have two in my home, and my husband and I compete daily to see who can last the longest. My favorite game is the paragliding challenge; he's into the planet-blasting space adventure. Nerd."

Promising review: "Fantastic purchase to solve the boring plank exercises after a year of doing them. This has a quick, easy, simple hit-it-and-forget-it daily with a game, three minute max, and great results. Much improved core strength, reduce lower back pain, and a high five from my doctor. Highly recommend this for those in need of core build up and help managing the time to fit this into a daily schedule." —James Corey

Get it from Amazon for $149.

The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.