While it is easy to scoff at the gag gift as being "insincere" or even "inappropriate", gag gift-giving is a dying art, and just as comedy can be more difficult to write than drama, giving a good, funny, gift that will actually see the light of day—one that isn’t just opened, chuckled at, and pushed to the side—is priceless and a sign of true virtue.

Of course, when giving a gag gift, you always have to take into account who you’re giving it to. You want to be sure the recipient has a good sense of humor, and a good gag gift takes that sense of humor into account.

In fact, the best gag gifts acknowledge that sense of humor and comment on it. In this manner, a gag gift, though light-hearted, can be intensely personal. A truly funny gift communicates friendship, mutual understanding, and an intelligent sense of class.

When the receiver gets the joke, they’ll know that you put a lot of thought into something small, which speaks empires in the way of sincerity.

As with any gift, you want to make sure to give a gift that has an intended purpose, something your friend or coworker will chuckle at every time they use it. Give somebody with a great sense of humor a gag gift they can really appreciate. Preferably something that you can take out in public, possibly give a name to.

And while witty is good, don’t be afraid to go classic. For the right friend, a rubber chicken could be exactly the right gift.

Here are a few giggle-worthy gift ideas that getters will gloat about:

Gizzer Liquor Dispenser

There’s something about the bust in Bruce Wayne’s study—the one the opened up to reveal the entrance button to the Bat Cave—that every guy wishes he could have in some way. For the older gentleman with such refined tastes, the Gizzer Liquor Dispenser is a thoughtful way to express that you’ve noticed his receding hairline but don’t think he’s lost his sense of a good time.

A half-naked older fellow (whom you’ll surely have to name), in an open bathrobe, relieves himself from atop a textured glass base at the push of a button. The glass decanter holds fifteen ounces of your favorite beverage and dispenses exactly 1.5 ounces into well-placed shot glass.

The Gizzer Liquor Dispenser is the perfect offering for a lighthearted retirement party. 13.5 inches tall and requires two AA batteries.

Inflatable Turkey

Old fashioned thinking? Maybe, but there just isn’t enough inflatable poultry at parties anymore. Instead of bringing bland hour’deurves that are bound to fall under the shadow of a fantastic meal slowly baking in the oven, bring the Inflatable Turkey to hold temptation in its place.

No animals have to be harmed in the blowing up of the Inflatable Turkey, and the dog can chew at it all he wants without any guests getting upset or leaving dinner unfed.

Made of vinyl, the Inflatable Turkey is 16 inches in length and comes in a reusable, Spam-like storage tin.

Make the blowing up of the Inflatable Turkey a family holiday tradition. Or, for someone that really loves decorating for holidays, the Inflatable Turkey is a terrific addition to a fun Thanksgiving spread.

Hair Visor

This is an incredible party favor to buy for all your friends for a bachelor party or other boys’ or girls’ night out; you can parade around midtown Manhattan as a uniformed band of pranksters announcing wild times to come.

The Hair Visor is exactly that—a sun-shielding visor fitted with a tuft of crazy, wild hair that will not only protect your head from the sun, but let the wearer tell people he means business.

Make it personal by choosing from black, blonde, brown, or grey hair.

Battery-Operated Back Scratcher

Is your father using a spaghetti spoon as a back scratcher in bed? Do you chuckle as, each year, it gets more and more difficult for him to reach that impossible spot in the middle of his back.

He’s getting old and isn’t as flexible as he once was. He deserves the prestige his age in experience warrants.

19.5 inches long and shaped in the likeness of a hand, there’s no itch he won’t be able to scratch, and the self-powered motion will make him purr like a walrus.

The Battery-Operated Back Scratcher runs on two AA batteries. If you scratch his back, he’ll scratch yours—metaphorically, of course.

Whichever gag gift you choose, be both honest and sensitive to the context of the gift giving and your receiver will never forget the hearty laugh you’ll arise. Consider a gift that reminisces to a past time you and your recipient shared a laugh so hard you cried. Gag gifts, well chosen, can be a genuine expression of fondness and appreciation.