Blackhead Plucking Toy

Some gifts invite a hug. This one invites you to pull tiny hairs out with tweezers. The Blackhead Plucking Toy comes with the tweezers included, so the whole activity is right there: grab a little “blackhead,” tug it out, repeat. It suits the person who finds picking oddly absorbing, provided they also appreciate a gift that’s a little gross.

The hairs don’t all offer the same resistance. Some pull out easily, while others put up more of a fight, and their number and length vary because they’re inserted by hand. One important handling note: don’t squeeze the blackhead area. That can make the bits you’re meant to pluck disappear, which rather defeats the point.

Once it’s plucked smooth, the toy’s hanging buckle lets it become a keychain or bag decoration. For ages 14 and up, it’s a strong white elephant contender: a strange little activity first, an odd-looking souvenir afterward.