Some kitchen gadgets are designed solely with practicality in mind, but there is also a growing market for items which are created to raise a smile.The Press and Journal newspaper has highlighted a few such gizmos, which manage to unite function and funny.A highlight is the Throwzini, which riffs on the classic circus attraction of a knife-thrower and the trusting, blindfolded assistant pinned to a spinning board. This product is effectively a knife block, designed to hold a number of kitchen blades, but it also rotates and sports a miniature figure strapped in between the knife slots.Another favourite is the Garlic Zoom a tiny toy car which finely chops peeled garlic cloves, thanks to an internal cavity filled with a blade mechanism. The more the little motor is rolled around on the kitchen worktop, the more sliced and diced the garlic becomes.Finally, Mood Toast is a hilarious way to brighten up breakfast time. This pair of toast stampers allows different messages to be displayed on pieces of toast. Simply put them on the bread, push the switch down and await some fresh slices of missive-bearing breakfast goodness.One range of products which are absolutely dedicated to functionality and performance are the food waste disposer units from Franke, which combine high-quality grindings ring and energy efficient air switch technology.