10 Wacky Gifts Under $50

Want to really make a statement in the music world, or just simply draw attention to yourself? Then the next time you attend a concert, you'll want to sport the T-Equalizer Shirt, designed by Flash Wear. When there is music playing in the background, the shirt's panel will actually flash to the beat of the music! It runs on four AAA batteries and comes in Classic, Cool Blue, Hip Purple, Red Hot, and Supreme Green. Try on one for £19.99-£24.99 (~$39-$49 USD) . Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee it will get you backstage.

I bought a plant for a loved one once, and two weeks later it died. Plants don't stand a chance in that household; that's why the next green gift I give will be Tomy's Flip Flap: a Japanese solar-powered plant. Simply place the Flip Flap near a window, flip the switch on, and watch the leaves move! It features three modes of movement and doesn't require batteries. Take one home for $19.99 at ThinkGeek.com.

How do you tell when your pasta’s done? Throw it against the wall? Take a steaming hot bite? If you like it mushy, you can wait forever. Those of you who are adamant about having your pasta al dente should find the Al Dente Pasta Timer ($29.95) from Solutions both handy and entertaining. It's shaped like a man wearing a suit and features a temperature sensor. To get your desired al dente taste, just slide the timer into the pot and after 7, 9, and 11 minutes, the timer will actually sing for 30 seconds. It's said to play "Triumphal March" from Aida, "Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves" from Nabucco, and "La Donna é mobile" from Rigoletto. I wonder what Simon Cowell would say?

Tired of asking other people to snap a photo of you and your sweetie on vacation? Toronto inventor Wayne Fromm found a way to eliminate the need to bug others with his invention of the Quik Pod ($24.95). It's a handheld extendable tripod with a built-in, self-image positioning mirror. Attach the tripod to your digital camera, turn on your camera's self-timer, extend the Quik Pod in front of you, and voila! No one will ever know you took the photo yourself. You can even use it underwater, thanks to its polycarbonate and aluminum body. The Quik Pod comes with a pocket clip, hiking clip, wrist strap, and carry bag.

Nope, this isn't a Bluetooth headset. It's actually an Over-Ear Book Light, you know, in case you want to read with a hands-free book light. The built-in LED is said to illuminate your reading materials for over 25 hours on one AAA battery. It weighs 1 ounce and sells for $24.95 at Hammacher.com.

Mmmmm. There's nothing like waking up on Saturday morning to the smell of waffles—Hello Kitty waffles, that is! The Hello Kitty Waffle Maker ($43.49) from Sanrio lets you create four fun-loving Hello Kitty-shaped waffles. When the ready light comes on after 5 to 6 minutes, it's time to pour your batter. In about 3 minutes, your breakfast will be ready.

Never let anything, whether it's the movies or tabloids, convince you that it's uncool to be single. Being single is liberating and exciting, but it's not always easy to tell if someone you're eyeing is single too. That's why all the single folks out there need to slip the Singelringen on their finger. Singelringen is Swedish for "Single Ring", and it's a "unisex ring that features an [sic] turquoise acrylic layer shining over a sterling silver band engraved with 'made in Sweden' and a unique registration number." Actor Mario Lopez and model Naomi Campbell have been spotted donning their Singelringens. And if you register your ring online with your contact details, you can join the Singelringen community! Be a part of the lonely hearts club for $49.95 at Firebox.com.

Being drunk can cause a person to slur their words, walk unbalanced, and forget just how many drinks he or she had. Combat your drunken forgetfulness with the BottleSpy (£4.99 or ~$6.62 USD) sold by BarFly.com. It's a device that keeps track of how many beer bottles you've opened. Open your beer of choice and watch the device's LCD screen display the total number of drinks you've consumed.

Wish you had an extra hand in the mornings? The Self-Stirring Mug ($29.95), sold by Hammacher.com, contains a battery-operated propeller at the bottom of the mug to stir its contents at 3,000 rpm. The mug is made of stainless steel and operates on 2 AAA batteries.

Remember that cute little rubber ducky that was always at your side during bath time? Well, our yellow friend isn't so innocent after all. The Luv Duck (£4.99 or ~$8.98 USD) is a vibrating device to soothe your tense spots. It's waterproof, so you can take it into the bath with you. Requires two AA batteries to operate.