22 Weirdest Items Sold on Amazon That You'll Still Want

There are plenty of useless products on Amazon you should never buy but also quite a few strange ones you might be surprised to discover you need in your life. From hilarious novelty products for pranking coworkers to wacky but actually useful gadgets, we tracked down the weirdest items sold on Amazon that you're liable to actually want. Just be careful if one-click ordering is enabled; you might raise some eyebrows by ordering the whole list.

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Avoid awkward middle-of-the-night stumbles and feel like you're taking care of business at a disco with this oddly useful LED toilet bowl light. Not only is it motion- and light-activated, but you can choose from 16 colors and five brightness levels. It's a hit with potty-training families and older customers who get up frequently in the night, and with more than 10,000 positive reviews, they can't be the only ones.

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The Ben & Jerry's Euphori-Lock may seem absurd at first glance even for those hoping to keep their Chunky Monkey pints to themselves. But anyone who's gone to the freezer to indulge in their favorite flavor of ice cream and found someone else devoured it will see the value.

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More than just a gag gift, Demeter's Dirt Cologne Spray earns positive reviews from consumers for its "grounding" and "relaxing" scent. According to the company, it's designed to smell like "the dirt from the fields around the Pennsylvania family farm belonging to our founding perfumer." (A couple reviewers complain it smells too much like mosquito repellant, but we're not sure how serious they are.) If "dirt" is not the essence you're aiming for, the company also offers Paperback, Mildew, Kitten Fur, and Condensed Milk, among others. The best part is telling people what you're wearing.

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Sometimes you want to escape for a nap, but you're on a plane, in a cab, or, you know, at work. The goofy-looking Ostrich Pillow is a solution. The cushy napping pillow slides over the head, blocking out light yet allowing you to breathe. It even provides convenient holes where you can place your hands while slumped forward for a snooze. It's a bit of a splurge considering the mixed reviews, but can you put a price on a good nap?

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Eating insects may not be everyone's idea of a good time, but grasshoppers are considered a delicacy by many, particularly in Oaxaca, Mexico, where they're known as chapulines. Seasoned with chili peppers, garlic, salt, citrus, and other spices, these dehydrated grasshoppers can be added to tacos or other dishes, or just eaten with a twist of lime and cold beer (as they're often enjoyed in Oaxaca instead of peanuts). The adventurous can find all manner of animals and insect snacks on Amazon.

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Paying so much for a pair of underwear may seem crazy, but these drawers are equipped with a carbon fiber material that dissipates unpleasant odors. If you've ever been embarrassed by the smell when you break wind, you might be happy to have these. Several reviewers say they're particularly useful for those with certain medical conditions. They're available for men and women and in a variety of sizes.

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When standard square or circular waffles just aren't letting the joy of waffle-making sine through anymore, this appliance, depicting the face and iconic hair style of the "happy little accidents" painter beloved by pop-culture fanatics, probably will.

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You may not have realized you need a device to hold a taco (besides your hand), let alone a dinosaur-shaped one, but now you're wondering how you've survived without one. Reviewers point out that the TriceraTaco holder holds only two tacos, but we'll let it slide. The company suggests also using it for sandwiches, waffles, and more, and claims it helps promote "family unity" by getting fussy kids to stay at the table longer — oh, wait, this is for kids?

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Why should you be the only one having fun taking selfies when the dog could be joining in? This simple (and cheap) device clips atop a phone and holds a squeaky tennis ball to keep a pup's attention while you snap the best selfies ever. You can also use it to take portraits; just hope the dog doesn't try to fetch the ball with the phone attached.

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This anatomically accurate replica of a pound of human body fat, designed for educational purposes, is undoubtedly a weird and startling thing to have around. But reviewers praise it for helping them lose weight, as a reminder of what delicious indulgences can add to the body.

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When opening a good bottle of wine, we usually reach for classy accoutrement such as a decanter, elaborate corkscrew, or nice stemware. This hilarious banana wine stopper brings the fun to the wine club. Does it look weird sticking out of a fine vintage? Sure, but it's bound to get some laughs.

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We've all been there: A leggy spider is crawling across the wall and you'd like it gone without having to squish it. My Critter Catcher is a handy (if odd) device that allows an easy and gentle grab with soft bristles controlled by a trigger at the end of a 26-inch stick, so spiders can be captured and dropped outside unharmed. It can also catch moths, crickets, scorpions, and other large insects — though we're not sure we'd try it with wasps, as the product description suggests.

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A great way to shock coworkers, the E.M.T. (Emergency Meal Transport) Insulated Lunch Tote is perfect for keeping food alive — er, fresh — while you enjoy a laugh. It also makes a good gift for paramedics, but maybe think twice before packing it for a kid; school administrators might not think it too funny.

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You might ask yourself, "Why would I need an 8-foot, 27-pound edible gummy python?" The real question is: Why wouldn't you, especially if you have 450 gummy-candy-loving friends (the approximate number of servings) who would like to share it (and maybe chip in on the cost)?

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Do you need a device that cooks only one dish, and only hot dogs and buns, at that? Of course not. But life with more hot dogs can't be bad. Although some buyers consider this novelty toaster little more than a gag gift, other reviewers tell of happy kids and adults munching away on hot dogs that cook in minutes.

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Flash drives are useful for easy data transfers and storage, but they're also easily lost and can be confused if there's more than one in a bag or desk. Not when one's shaped like a hamburger, though.

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These bone-shaped pens actually write well, reviewers say, and might have comic appeal for medical workers ... or goths. Make no bones about it: You'll know who your true friends are once you start writing with these pens.

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Not sure why anyone would genuinely need a set of these? Read a few of the many glowing reviews, and you'll start to get a sense of just how ingenious and strange human beings are. From creepy selfies to annoying your cat to messing with your friends, there are all manner of ways these can be employed.

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If you've been looking for a way to get your kids to save more of their coin while simultaneously giving them nightmares, this one's for you.

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With poems contained within that have titles like "Kneel Before Me," "The Leash," "That Top Shelf," and "Some of My Best Friends Are Dogs," we promise this is one strange little book that will have you howling with laughter.

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While many people buy this as a gag gift, they report they're surprised how much it actually get used. We guess if you're golf game is crappy enough ...

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Few Hollywood leading men have made as many perplexing life and career choices as Cage. Here's a product that's puzzling enough to match that. It comes in 10 colors, and the back of it is "soft suede" — because these things matter when you buy a pillow cover with "Hi's" face on it?

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