25 Funny Gift Ideas for Dad (Because He Said He Doesn’t Want Anything)

Every dad says the same thing when you ask what he wants: “Nothing. I don’t need anything.” This is a lie. Dads want things. They just want things that make them laugh, that they can show off to their friends and that they’ll use until it falls apart. Here are 25 funny gift ideas for dad, sorted by dad type.

For the Dad Who Tells Terrible Jokes

1. A dad joke book. Give him new material. Everyone else will suffer, but he’ll be thrilled.
2. A funny T-shirt. A shirt with a pun or a sarcastic one-liner lets him tell a joke without opening his mouth. Browse our funny tees.
3. A joke-of-the-day calendar. 365 more opportunities to groan.
4. A “Dad Joke Loading” mug. A warning label for his morning coffee.
5. A rimshot button. Press it after every joke. He’ll press it after his own.

For the Grill Master

6. A personalized grilling apron. “Licensed to Grill” or “The Grillfather.” He’ll wear it with pride.
7. Meat claws. He’ll feel like a superhero shredding pulled pork.
8. A grill thermometer. Useful and a little nerdy. The perfect dad combination.
9. A hot sauce sampler. Bonus points for names he has to explain to the neighbors.

For the Dad Who Loves His Naps

10. A “Do Not Disturb, Dad Is Resting His Eyes” pillow. Because he’s definitely not sleeping during the game.
11. A weighted blanket. The recliner just became a cloud.
12. Slippers with a sense of humor. Fuzzy, ridiculous and secretly beloved.
13. A Thankful for Naps tee. For the man who sees the couch as a calling.

For the Dad Who Owns Every Tool

14. A magnetic wristband. Holds screws and nails while he works. Practical genius.
15. A multi-tool with a bottle opener. The ultimate dad tool.
16. A headlamp. He’ll wear it once to find something in the garage and then never take it off.
17. A “World’s Okayest Handyman” shirt or mug. Lovingly honest.

For the Dad Who Says He Has Everything

18. A thermostat lock box. Finally, he controls the temperature. Forever.
19. An experience. Tickets to a game, a cooking class or a round of golf with you.
20. A custom puzzle of a family photo. Great family activity, and he’ll pretend it’s not emotional.
21. A coffee or whiskey tasting set. Tasting things is a sophisticated way to drink.
22. A funny holiday shirt. Thanksgiving tees like Turkey Coma Loading or I Survived Thanksgiving Dinner become family-gathering legends.

Gifts From the Kids

23. A handwritten coupon book. “One free car wash.” “One day without arguing.” Priceless.
24. A drawing turned into a mug or shirt. Simple and sweet.
25. A framed list of his best dad jokes. As voted by the family. Include the groan ratings.

How to Pick the Right Funny Gift for Dad

• Funny plus useful wins. A joke gift he’ll actually use beats a gag gift that ends up in a drawer.
• Know his humor. Puns, sarcasm or slapstick. Match the joke to his style.
• Keep it personal. A reference to a family inside joke always lands.
• Get the size right. For shirts, most dads are a L or XL in our modern fit. Check our size guide, and remember the first exchange is free.

The Dad Shirt Drawer Needs a Refresh

Let’s be honest, his favorite shirt has a hole in it. Replace it with something funny from our T-Shirt Crisis collection. Free US shipping on every tee. For Christmas delivery, order early, since every shirt is printed to order.

If dad tells jokes, he needs these: 40 Christmas dad jokes.