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What is ThisIsWhyImBroke?
ThisIsWhyImBroke is a product-discovery site built around clever, unusual and gift-worthy finds. Rather than selling items itself, it curates and links out to products — gadgets, novelty items, home goods, tech accessories and similar — so visitors can browse for gift ideas or impulse buys and then purchase from the retailer.
The site is aimed at browsers, not comparison shoppers: people looking for a birthday present, a Secret Santa item, or something fun they didn't know existed. Its organizing tools include categories, gift guides and a wishlist, and it notes that some product links are affiliate links that earn it a commission.
A practical way to use it: start with a gift guide or category close to the recipient's interests, then check the linked retailer for current price, shipping and returns, since those details live with the seller rather than on the discovery page. If you want a broader sweep of quirky or viral products, ThisIsWhyImBroke works as a starting point; for mainstream gift roundups, a general retailer or marketplace may be faster.
How can I find unique gift ideas on ThisIsWhyImBroke?
Start with the site's own browsing tools: What's New, Categories, All Gift Guides, and Random. These are the fastest ways to surface unusual products rather than searching for something specific. The Random option is especially useful when you have no idea what to buy and want to stumble onto something memorable.
A practical routine:
- Open What's New to see recent additions.
- Scan Gift Guides if you want ideas grouped by recipient or occasion.
- Use Categories when you know the rough type of gift but not the exact item.
- Hit Random to break out of predictable choices.
- Save candidates to Wish List so you can compare later.
For a concrete example, imagine buying for a friend who already owns the standard gadgets. Browsing What's New and Random will likely show novelty or conversation-piece items you would not have thought to search for, while Gift Guides helps you narrow by interest or budget style. The trade-off is that novelty-led discovery can surface items that are fun but impractical, so check details and suitability before buying.
As a next step, treat the site as a starting point: shortlist two or three unusual finds, then verify current availability and shipping with the retailer. If you want a second source of offbeat ideas, try Etsy for handmade and small-batch gifts, or UncommonGoods for design-led alternatives.
Does ThisIsWhyImBroke earn commissions from product links?
Yes. ThisIsWhyImBroke states that it is reader-supported and that some products shown on the site may earn it a commission if you buy through its links. Its own disclosure also notes participation in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, Amazon's affiliate program.
H3 What that means in practice
- The links are often affiliate links, so a purchase after clicking can generate a commission for the site.
- This does not normally change the price you pay; the commission is typically paid by the retailer out of its margin.
- It does mean the site has a commercial interest in the products it features, so treat its roundups as a discovery starting point rather than an independent lab test.
H3 A useful next step If you are considering something you found there, search the product name plus "review" and compare at least two other sources before buying. A quick check of the retailer's own return policy and current price is also worth doing, since affiliate-driven lists can go stale.
For broader product research, general marketplaces and review outlets can complement a discovery site like ThisIsWhyImBroke, but the commission point above is the key thing to keep in mind when you click through.
How do I submit a product to ThisIsWhyImBroke?
You can't submit a product from the page you're asking about. The URL in question returned a "404 – The page you are looking for could not be found" page, so no working submission form or instructions were shown there. The surrounding site chrome does include a "Submit a product" link and a "Contact Us" option, which tells you the feature exists somewhere on the site, but the actual page didn't load.
What to do instead
- Go to the homepage and look for the "Submit a product" link in the navigation or footer.
- If it doesn't appear, use "Contact Us" and ask for the current submission process.
- Have your details ready before you start: product name, brand, official product page URL, a short description of what makes it unusual or gift-worthy, and a way for them to reach you.
What to expect from this kind of site
ThisIsWhyImBroke is a discovery site built around quirky, giftable products, and its footer states it is reader-supported and may earn commissions through links, including the Amazon Associates program. That shapes submissions in two practical ways:
| Consideration | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Editorial fit | The product needs to be genuinely novel, funny or surprising — ordinary useful goods are less likely to be picked up |
| Retailer availability | Commission-based links usually mean a mainstream, purchasable listing is preferred over a pre-order or a custom maker |
| Competition | You're one of many submissions, so a clear one-line hook does more than a long pitch |
A realistic scenario
Say you've found a lamp shaped like a slice of pizza. Before submitting, check that it's actually in stock somewhere mainstream, write one sentence explaining why someone would send it as a gift, and include the direct product link. Then submit through the site's own form or contact route rather than emailing a random address.
If your product is more of a practical everyday item than a novelty, a general shopping or review site may be a better fit than a novelty gift directory.
What are the latest gift guides available on ThisIsWhyImBroke?
The latest gift guides on ThisIsWhyImBroke are not listed on the page you supplied. That page is a 404 error, and its visible text only includes placeholders such as “Latest Gift Guides” and “{{buying_guide.short_title}}” rather than actual guide titles. So there is no reliable way to name the current guides from this evidence.
To find them, go to the site’s homepage and look for the “Gift Guides” or “Latest Gift Guides” section, or use the “All Gift Guides” link. That is where the current list should appear. If you land on a 404 again, try the site search or the main navigation.
For practical use, treat ThisIsWhyImBroke as a browsing-and-discovery site for unusual or novelty gift ideas rather than a structured catalog. If you need a gift for a specific person, start with a category or recipient-based guide, then check the individual product page for current availability and price. The site notes that some product links may earn a commission, so compare the same item elsewhere before buying if price matters.
A useful next step: open ThisIsWhyImBroke and search for “gift guide” or “gifts for” to reach the live list.
Can I create an account and save items to a wishlist on ThisIsWhyImBroke?
Yes. ThisIsWhyImBroke includes account and wishlist features. The site's own interface shows Login / Register, Create Account, My Account, My Profile, and My Wishlist, along with a "Saves" counter tied to products — so saving items to a wishlist is an intended part of how the site works, not just a browsing-only experience.
What you can expect to do
- Create an account with an email-based registration flow.
- Log in to keep your wishlist associated with your profile.
- Save products as you browse, then return to them later from My Wishlist.
- Use the wishlist as a shortlist before buying, since the site is reader-supported and links out to retailers.
Practical scenario
Say you're hunting for a birthday gift and find four odd-but-plausible gadgets in one sitting. Without an account, you'd be re-finding them by memory or pasting links into a notes app. With a wishlist, you save each one, then come back a week later and cut the list down to the one you'll actually buy. That's the main value: it separates "fun to look at" from "worth buying."
Trade-offs to weigh
| Approach | Good for | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Account + wishlist | Recurring browsing, gift shortlists, price-watching over time | Requires registration and login; your list lives on their site |
| Bookmarks or a notes app | One-off finds, no signup | Gets messy fast; no product context or save counts |
| Just browsing | Casual discovery | You'll lose track of items quickly |
Next step
Register, save three or four items you genuinely might buy, and check whether the wishlist view gives you enough detail — price, retailer, availability — to decide without reopening each product page. If it doesn't, keep a parallel note with the price and where you saw it.
For related discovery browsing, Amazon has its own wishlists and price tracking, and Etsy works well for handmade or unusual gifts. If you want curated gadget roundups rather than a save-and-return tool, The Grommet and UncommonGoods are worth a look.
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