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15 Novelty Gifts for Him When You’ve Got No Idea What to Buy
Oct
You know the situation. His birthday is looming, Christmas is marching towards you, or you’ve just realised you forgot to buy something for Dad. You ask what he wants and get the classic bloke response: “I don’t mind.” Brilliant. That narrows it down to roughly the entire internet.
The good news? You don’t need to panic-buy a suspiciously expensive bottle of aftershave or wrap up another pair of socks. These Novelty Gifts for Him are funny, practical and properly easy to get right.
Think about it. The best novelty gifts aren’t drawer-dwelling tat. They’re useful things with a cheeky twist. Something he’ll actually use, wear or show off to his mates.
1. A funny mug for his morning brew
Every bloke needs a mug. Even the ones who claim they don’t.
A funny mug is one of the safest novelty gifts for men because it gets used every day. Tea before conversation? Coffee during work? A brew while shouting at the telly? Exactly.
Blokey’s mug range includes football banter, fishing, golf, music, birthdays and plenty of cheeky designs. They’re practical, affordable and guaranteed to get a reaction in the kitchen.
2. The Mr Farty mug for a man with no filter
Some gifts are subtle. This isn’t one of them.
The Mr Farty Mug is ideal for the bloke who thinks toilet humour is a perfectly acceptable personality trait. Which, to be fair, is quite a lot of blokes.
It’s a standard mug with a very non-standard attitude. Give it to your brother, mate, boyfriend or partner and wait for the inevitable grin. It’s not for the office if HR is nearby, mind.
3. A golf mug for the self-appointed pro
Does he spend more time talking about golf than actually improving at it? Then you’ve found your man.
The Mr Golf Mug makes a spot-on gift for golfers, whether he plays every weekend or only owns the trousers. It adds a bit of personality to his desk, kitchen or man cave while giving him something to use after a heroic 120-stroke round.
Pair it with a box of biscuits and you’ve nailed the post-golf gift.
4. A football fan mug
Football fans can be a tricky bunch. They’re passionate, loyal and occasionally convinced they could do a better job than the manager.
A team-themed mug is a simple way to show you know what he’s into. Blokey has mugs for clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Everton, Aston Villa, Newcastle and more. Choose his team carefully. Getting it wrong could ruin Christmas.
Browse the football mugs for an affordable gift that’ll be used every matchday morning.
5. A personalised-style name mug
If you know his name, nickname or legendary alter ego, a name-themed mug is a brilliant shout.
The Dave the Rave Mug is a great example. It turns an ordinary name into a full-blown character. You can almost hear the stories beginning.
This type of novelty gift for him works especially well for dads, workmates and mates with names that are easy to turn into a terrible nickname. And let’s be honest, terrible nicknames are often the best ones.
6. A milestone birthday mug
Buying for a man who’s turning 30, 40, 50 or 60? Don’t ignore the obvious opportunity for a cheeky age-related gag.
A milestone birthday mug gives you an instant theme and makes the present feel more personal. The 50th birthday mug collection is packed with designs for men who are ageing disgracefully but still insist they’re “young at heart”.
Add some chocolates and you’ve got a proper birthday bundle.
7. A funny birthday T-shirt
There’s always one bloke who enjoys making an entrance. For him, a funny birthday T-shirt is far better than something bland and sensible.
A bold birthday T-shirt can celebrate his age, nickname, birth year or questionable life choices. Blokey’s birthday T-shirts cover milestone birthdays from 18th celebrations through to the big 80th.
It’s a gift he can wear to the pub, birthday dinner or family party. Assuming he’s brave enough, obviously.
8. A hobby-themed T-shirt
When you’ve got no idea what to buy, look at what he talks about constantly. Golf? Fishing? Darts? Gardening? There’s your answer.
A hobby-themed T-shirt feels thoughtful without requiring detective work worthy of MI5. Browse funny T-shirts inspired by the things he enjoys and choose a design that matches his sense of humour.
It’s a particularly good gift for a mate who already owns every tool, gadget and bit of kit connected to his hobby.
9. A funny Christmas T-shirt
Christmas jumpers aren’t the only way to make a festive statement. A funny Christmas T-shirt works brilliantly for pub nights, Christmas dinner and office parties where the heating has been turned up to tropical.
Designs inspired by festive films, music and Christmas chaos give him something fun to wear without the bulk of a jumper. Have a look at the Christmas T-shirts for an affordable festive present.
Ideal for the bloke who says he hates Christmas clothing but somehow wears it every December.
10. A funny Christmas jumper
If he does enjoy getting into the festive spirit, a funny Christmas jumper is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
You could go for The Most Wonderful Time for a Beer Christmas Jumper, a film-inspired design such as the Home Alone Christmas Jumper, or browse the full range of funny Christmas jumpers.
It’s perfect for Christmas jumper day, the office party or standing near the buffet pretending not to go back for another sausage roll.
11. A slightly rude jumper for the right bloke
Some men want a traditional reindeer. Others want a Christmas jumper that makes Auntie Jean choke on her sherry.
For the latter, choose something from the rude Christmas jumper collection. Designs such as the Well Hung Christmas Jumper are made for blokes who enjoy a bit of adult humour.
Just check the guest list first. It might be hilarious at the pub and slightly less suitable at Nan’s house.
12. A BBQ apron for the self-declared grill master
Does he take over the barbecue the second the sun appears? Does he refer to himself as “the grill master” despite burning three burgers last summer?
A funny BBQ apron is made for him.
Browse funny BBQ aprons for a practical gift he can wear while flipping burgers, arguing about charcoal and explaining his “secret technique”. It’s ideal for Dad, Grandad, your partner or the mate who treats a sausage like a competitive sport.
13. A football BBQ gift
For the football-mad barbecue expert, combine his two favourite subjects: his club and cooking meat outdoors.
The Gunners 1886 Arsenal BBQ Apron is a great example for an Arsenal supporter who takes both team loyalty and burger placement seriously.
You’ll find more inspiration in the BBQ gifts for men range. It’s a thoughtful option when a regular apron simply wouldn’t have enough banter.
14. A funny beach towel
Beach towels make surprisingly good novelty gifts for him. They’re useful, easy to wrap and far more memorable than a plain blue rectangle from the supermarket.
A bold towel can reflect his football team, favourite food, British humour or holiday personality. It’ll come in handy on family holidays, camping trips, trips to the beach and those rare summer days when the weather behaves itself.
Take a look at the fun beach towels for men for something practical with a proper bit of personality.
15. A beer glass for pub-at-home evenings
If his ideal evening involves a cold drink, a match and absolutely no unnecessary movement, a novelty beer gift is a safe bet.
A funny beer glass can make his home bar, kitchen shelf or man cave feel a little more like his own territory. Browse the beer glasses for designs that add a laugh to his next drink.
It’s not complicated. It’s not fussy. It holds beer. Sometimes that’s all a bloke wants.
How to choose when you genuinely haven’t got a clue
Here’s the thing: you don’t need to know everything about him. You just need one clue.
- If he’s always making tea, choose a mug.
- If he talks about his hobby non-stop, choose a hobby-themed T-shirt or mug.
- If he hosts every barbecue, get an apron.
- If he loves football, choose something linked to his club.
- If he enjoys a laugh, go cheeky.
- If you’re shopping for Christmas, choose a festive T-shirt or jumper.
Useful novelty gifts tend to land better than random gag gifts because they don’t end up forgotten in a drawer. A recent guide to novelty gifts that are actually useful makes the same basic point: the best funny presents combine a laugh with something the recipient can genuinely use.
In short, think personality first and product second.
Find a gift he’ll actually enjoy
Shopping for men doesn’t have to become a last-minute panic involving a petrol station card and a packet of mints. Choose something practical, funny and a little bit different.
Whether it’s a cheeky mug for his morning brew, a birthday T-shirt, a football gift, a BBQ apron or a Christmas jumper with questionable wording, Blokey has plenty of novelty gifts for him that are designed to make him grin.
So why not browse the funny gifts for men and find something that says, “I know exactly what you’re like”? Even if you absolutely didn’t five minutes ago.
