Department of Household Emergencies

Funny official letters for the people you love

The trash that never goes out. The dishes "soaking" since Sunday. The texts left on read. Tell us what happened, and we turn it into a hilariously official complaint letter. We mail it, or you print it at home. Then film the moment they open it.

  • Live preview as you type
  • Mailed or printed at home
  • Reply QR code on every letter

How it works

No writing skills needed. Just tell us what they did, plainly. We do the funny part.

  1. Tell us what they did

    Tap an idea like "never takes out the trash", or write your own in a few words.

  2. Pick the tone

    From a gentle nudge to a full disaster movie, plus an optional holiday theme. Watch the letter update live.

  3. Mail it or print it

    We seal it and mail it, or you print it at home right away. Every letter includes a reply QR code so they can fire back.

Write your letter

Fill in three short steps. The preview on the right rewrites itself as you go.

1 · What happened?

Letter style

Helping someone else prank? Put their name in "From" and the letter is signed by them.

Add 1 to 4 things. Tap an idea or type your own and press Add.

    Specific beats clever. One true detail makes the joke land.

    Your draft saves automatically on this device.

    Two letter styles

    Both are written about your real story, at the humor level you choose. Here's what each one looks like.

    The Official Complaint Notice

    A straight-faced report from the Department of Household Emergencies, with a case number, a threat level and a mission to fix it. Best for chores, habits and everyday arguments.

    Department of Household Emergencies

    Bureau of Trash Emergencies

    THREAT LEVEL 7 · VOLCANIC ACTIVITY

    Dear Marcus,

    This is an Emergency Broadcast. A catastrophic event has occurred in our kitchen.

    • The trash can lid has not closed since Tuesday and is now considered a monument.
    • Local fruit flies have established a small but organized government.
    • The cat has been seen standing guard and is requesting hazard pay.
    YOUR MISSIONTake out the trash 3 days in a row.

    The Sarcastic Thank-You

    A beautiful, elegant letter of gratitude where every line is sarcastic, ending with a warm "all is forgiven." Best for forgotten dinners, wedding mishaps and "thanks a lot" moments.

    OFFICE OF WEDDING GRATITUDE

    A Letter of Deepest Gratitude

    Dearest Jasmine,

    I simply had to thank you for the unforgettable gift you gave me at my rehearsal dinner: the gift of absolutely no dinner.

    While forty guests enjoyed a perfectly cooked steak, I explored the full flavor profile of four dinner rolls and a single lemon wedge.

    P.S. The lemon wedge sends its regards.

    A funny letter for every occasion

    Pick a theme and the jokes follow it. Works with any humor level.

    Christmas prank letters

    Santa is watching, the elves have filed a report, and someone is on the naughty list.

    Valentine's Day letters

    Cupid tripped over the laundry pile. A dramatic, very romantic complaint.

    Birthday letters

    Another trip around the sun, the same old habits. Cake, candles and an official warning.

    Wedding & bridal party

    Perfect for bridesmaids, grooms and the maid of honor who forgot the bride's dinner.

    Mother's & Father's Day

    Breakfast in bed was cancelled. Dad's thermostat is under federal protection.

    Roommates & coworkers

    The dishes, the shared fridge, the thermostat war. Settle it with paperwork.

    Simple pricing

    One letter, one price. No accounts, no subscriptions.

    Print at home

    $4.99
    • Print it in minutes
    • Reply QR code included
    • Perfect for last-minute pranks
    Choose print

    Mailed letter

    $9.99
    • Official letterhead
    • Sealed envelope, mailed in 5–7 days
    • Reply QR code included
    Choose mailed

    Letter + sealed certificate

    $19.99
    • Everything in the mailed letter
    • A one-of-a-kind certificate they must earn
    • Sealed separately so nobody peeks
    Choose the full prank

    Express shipping (2–3 business days) is $8. US addresses only.

    Prank ideas: recruit a prank buddy

    Send FunnyThis to someone who knows their habits even better than you do. They sign the letter. You stay innocent. Mostly.

    Sister → sister-in-law → her husband

    "Remember, you're the brave one."

    A Complaint Notice about the famous "I'll do it after this game" promise. Threat level 9.

    "The Department has recorded 47 'after this game' promises this week. The games have ended. The chores have not."
    Bridesmaid → groom → bride

    "She will never suspect the groom."

    A Sarcastic Thank-You about changing outfits six times before dinner. Wedding party on camera duty.

    "Thank you for the gift of arriving fashionably late to our own engagement party."
    Daughter → dad → mom

    "Dad, you've been chosen."

    Mom guards the thermostat like it holds the nuclear codes. Dad files the paperwork.

    "Intel confirms the thermostat has not moved past 68° since 2019. Agents are shivering."

    😇 Ground rules: it's all a harmless joke

    Pick a silly everyday habit everyone already laughs about. Nothing about bodies, looks, money, exes, religion or politics, and nothing that would start a real fight. The goal is a hug at the end.

    Questions

    What is FunnyThis.com?

    FunnyThis.com turns everyday household crimes like ignored trash, dishes left soaking and forgotten dinners into hilariously official letters. You say what happened, pick a humor level and theme, and get a funny complaint notice or sarcastic thank-you.

    How much does it cost?

    Print-at-home letters are $4.99. A mailed letter is $9.99, and a mailed letter plus a sealed certificate is $19.99. Express shipping is $8.

    How long does a mailed letter take?

    Mailed letters are printed and shipped within 5 to 7 business days, or 2 to 3 business days with express shipping. We ship to US addresses only.

    Can I mail it straight to the person?

    Yes, any US address works. Many people mail it to themselves so they can hand it over at the perfect moment and film the reaction.

    What is the sealed certificate?

    It is a one-of-a-kind award written for the person and sealed in its own wrapper. They may only open it after completing the small mission printed on the letter, like taking out the trash three days in a row.

    What is the reply QR code?

    Every letter has a QR code at the bottom. The person who receives it scans it with their phone camera and can fire back a sarcastic thank-you of their own.

    Can I send a letter on behalf of someone else?

    Yes. Put their name in the From box and the letter is signed by them. It is a great way for a sister, bridesmaid or best friend to help with the prank.

    Is it mean?

    Never. Letters are about silly everyday habits everyone already laughs about. We do not write about bodies, looks, money, exes, religion, politics or anything hurtful, and we can refuse orders that break these rules.

    Turn the argument into a laugh

    Two minutes to write. A lifetime of "remember when you got that letter?"

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    What we sell

    Humorous novelty letters and certificates based on information you provide, mailed or delivered for printing at home. They are for entertainment only and are not real legal, government or official documents.

    Who can order

    You must be 18 or older. You are responsible for the names, addresses and details you submit.

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    Don't use FunnyThis to harass, threaten, embarrass or contact anyone who doesn't want to hear from you. No hateful, sexual, political, religious or hurtful content. We may refuse or cancel any order, with a refund, if it breaks these rules.

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    Payment and shipping

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    Reply QR codes

    Each letter's QR code contains first names and topics (never an address) so the recipient can reply.

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    Refund Policy

    Before it ships

    Cancel a mailed order for a full refund any time before it ships by emailing [support@funnythis.com] with your order number.

    After it ships

    Each letter is personalized, so we can't take returns. If it arrives damaged, has a printing mistake, or doesn't arrive within 15 business days, we'll reprint it or refund you.

    Print at home

    Print-at-home letters are non-refundable once printed. If printing doesn't work, contact us and we'll fix it or refund you.

    Cancelled by us

    Orders we cancel for breaking our content rules are refunded in full.

    Shipping

    Where

    United States addresses only, for now.

    How long

    Printed and shipped in 5–7 business days, or 2–3 with express shipping.

    What arrives

    One sealed envelope with the letter. With the certificate package, the certificate is sealed separately inside so nobody can peek.