December/January

Have quirky people to buy for this year? Need a present for someone who has everything? We clicked off the beaten track to find the most unconventional gift shops online — Web shops where a dashboard-dancing hula girl or two-foot-tall ice cream cone lamp pales in comparison to some of the wacky gifts you'll find. You'll be laughing your way to the checkout page at these sites that cater to out-of-the-ordinary interests without making you go out of your way.

This site claims to be "crusading against the common gift." From the looks of things, they're leading the fight at www.wonderfullywacky.com. Find clever gifts for hobbyists such as golfers, hunters or libation connoisseurs. And discover a bizarre assortment of items that will hit the spot for any oddity seeker.

This offshoot of the one-and-only brick-and-mortar Archie McPhee novelty shop in Seattle lives up to a long tradition of curious inventory. At www.mcphee.com you can browse the witty selection of gadgets and gags such as Liquid RAM and forks that extend up to 21 inches. You'll make oodles of mind-tweaking gift discoveries.

Present the pet lovers on your list with an unforgettable surprise for Fido or Fluffy. At www.jarspetpalace.com the emphasis is on unusual products for all types of pets. From humorous signs and decals to fashion accessories to memorial statues, you won't believe what they've come up with to pamper the little darlings.

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