All I Want For Christmas Is Ketchup

Every Christmas, there are always those "it" toys that top every kid's list. Whether it's a fidget spinner or a Furby, these toys quickly become the talk of the town come December. But that's not what we're here about.

We are more interested in those wildcard items on your little one's wish list that are so bizarre, even Santa and his elves are left scratching their heads. Some of these requests are impossible to pull off — for example, that vegetarian hippopotamus. But others are surprisingly simple and hilarious in their randomness. That certainly was the case among Patch readers.

This year we asked you: "What is the most hilarious thing your child asked for for Christmas?" And while there were a few trends in your responses — desserts and non-perishables seem to be popular among the younger crowd this year — the answers we got were really all over the map.

From very specific food items to fantastical creatures and outer space dwellings, see a few of our favorite things kids are wishing for this Christmas below. We can't promise you'll get any brilliant gift ideas for your own kids, but we can guarantee some laughs.

Kitty Litter.
We hope they have a cat.

Ketchup.
Its festive red color makes it the ultimate Christmas condiment.

A Gallon Of Glue.
That could make for a sticky situation.

"Real" Minions.
Why? "To do what I want them to," according to one little "Despicable Me" fan.

A Space Station.
Much like the above Minions ask, a "real" space station was specifically requested.

3 Boxes Of Fruit Loops.
Because you can never have too many fruit loops.

Chocolate Cake.
Hey, you can't fault a kid for loving chocolate cake.

All The Animals On Noah's Ark.

Two of each, please.

Ramen Noodles.
Their rectangular packaging probably makes them pretty easy to wrap.

A Baby Sister.
Unfortunately we're pretty sure babies don't come from the North Pole...

A 9-Year-Old Brother.

Apparently babies are too boring for some.

Pancakes.
Don't forget the maple syrup to add as a stocking stuffer.

BBQ Potato Chips.
A bold and unique flavor choice.

Do the children in your life already have everything listed above? If so, check out our Gift Guide For Kids to see some ideas that aren't living or edible.