Pranks are an art form. A silly, slightly chaotic, laugh-until-you-snort art form. And let’s be honest—life is just better when you can send your buddy something so ridiculous it makes them question their life choices (in the best way).
That’s where gag gifts come in. And not just any gag gifts—the kind that show up right in their mailbox when they least expect it. Here’s how to nail the perfect prank gift delivery and earn legendary status among your friends.
Step 1: Pick your weapon (aka the gift)
Not all pranks are created equal. The right gift can send someone into a giggle spiral, while the wrong one… well, let’s just say it lands like a soggy broccoli.
Some of our favorite nonsense to send:
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Emotional Support Brick – sturdy, reliable, and definitely not going to fetch your slippers.
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Mystery Turd – nothing says “thinking of you” like… this.
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Adulting is Hard soap – because paying bills, doing laundry, and pretending to have it all together deserves a reward (or at least a decent lather).
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BS Neutralizer Air Freshener – freshen the air and their story.
Think about your target. Do they thrive on absurd chaos? Or would they cackle over a subtle jab? Pick accordingly.
Step 2: Lean into the surprise
The beauty of mail-order prank gifts is the pure WTF moment. Picture this: your friend opens a package expecting a sweet gift… and finds the World’s Smallest Violin Kit. Cue the confusion. Cue the laughter.
Want to dial it up?
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Go full secret agent – send it anonymously and watch them spiral.
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Make them sweat – with SendNonsense’s optional “Reveal the Sender” feature, you can drag out the suspense before owning up to your brilliance.
Step 3: Nail the timing
Timing is everything. Birthdays? Perfect. Office gift exchanges? Legendary. Random Tuesday? Honestly, chef’s kiss. Sometimes the less reason you have, the funnier it is.
Prank math: No occasion + Weird gift = Comedy gold.
Step 4: Keep it fun, not mean
Important PSA: good pranks = laughs, not tears. Aim for funny and lighthearted, not cruel. If you’d laugh getting it, you’re probably safe. If not, maybe skip the idea that popped into your brain at 2 a.m.
That’s why we keep our catalog full of nonsense that’s hilarious, ridiculous, and just the right amount of absurd—never mean-spirited.
Step 5: Enjoy the aftermath
The best part? The reaction. Whether it’s a confused text, an outraged phone call, or a social media post that makes everyone laugh—this is where you bask in prank glory. Bonus points if it becomes an inside joke that lives forever.
Bonus Tips from the Masters of Nonsense
Alright, so you’ve got the basics. But if you really want to graduate to prank legend, here are some next-level strategies:
1. Layer your nonsense
Don’t stop at one gift. Imagine your friend opening a box with… a single broccoli floret. Then, a week later, they get a Passive-Aggressive Postcard. And THEN, out of nowhere, a brick shows up. At this point, they’re either crying with laughter or wondering if you’ve joined a very strange gift cult. (Either way, you win.)
2. Use the element of timing chaos
Want to spice it up? Don’t just send gifts for birthdays or holidays. Send something bizarre on a completely random date—like National Zipper Day (yes, it’s real). The weirder the reason, the better the story.
3. Prank in groups
Get a few friends together and coordinate your nonsense. Imagine three different people all mailing “inspirational rocks” to the same coworker within a week. It’s like prank-gifting bingo, and it creates a story they’ll be retelling for years.
4. Mix the sincere with the absurd
Here’s a fun move: send a “real” gift first (something thoughtful, like a book or gift card). Then, follow it up with a Mystery Turd. The emotional rollercoaster is chef’s kiss.
Why prank gifts work so well (science, kinda)
Okay, we’re not scientists. But here’s the thing: surprise + laughter = dopamine. And dopamine = happiness. When you prank someone (the right way), you’re basically sprinkling joy into their week.
And unlike other gifts, gag gifts get remembered. Nobody reminisces about that candle they got in 2018, but you better believe they’ll still be talking about the time a random llama club “welcome kit” showed up in their mailbox.
So yes, in a way, prank gifts are kind of genius.
Real-life SendNonsense pranks (a.k.a. story time)
We’ve seen some epic moments thanks to our nonsense. A few favorites:
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A group of coworkers secretly teamed up to send their boss an Emotional Support Brick. The brick now sits proudly on his desk as “employee of the month.”
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Someone mailed a Passive-Aggressive Postcard Pack to their brother with notes like “Congratulations on existing.” The brother framed them.
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One customer sent Broccoli by Mail to their long-distance partner as a joke. The partner cooked it and sent back a photo captioned, “Still better than your cooking.”
See? Legendary memories, all thanks to nonsense in the mail.
Wrap it up (literally)
Pulling off the perfect gag gift delivery isn’t hard. All it takes is a little creativity, some good timing, and a willingness to embrace the ridiculous. Lucky for you, we’ve already done the hard part—coming up with nonsense weird enough to actually ship.
So go on. Send a brick. Mail a mystery turd. Gift some broccoli. Because boring presents are temporary, but hilarious memories? Those stick forever.
👉 Ready to make someone’s day weird? Browse SendNonsense’s catalog of prank gifts.
