Here's some ideas for things you can get the nerd/geek in your life:
- Nerd shirts: try shirt woot or thinkgeek or nerdmachine (which is Zachary Levi's company) or sheldon's shirts.
- Technology like new video cards or whatever, but it's important to know what you're buying b/c you want to make sure it's compatible with what they already have and that it's an actual upgrade.
- Gadgets like swiss army knives and gerber multiplyers and such. These are just fun things. Also included in this category are flashlights and titanium sporks.
- DVDS/Bluray/video gamesbut make sure they don't have it already. A good thing to check is see if they have an amazon wishlist for things they're waiting for.
- You can never go wrong with a giftcard. Some people think they're impersonal but really, I don't think geeks will not appreciate a Best Buy giftcard. Just don't make it for like random places like upscale clothings stores which will not compute to your nerd audience.
Things to NOT do unless you want to confuse them or start a nerd rant:
- Things like cologne or hairstyling might be something they need but they probably won't understand why they're getting it, it might not be very appreciated and it may just sit in their cupboard forever.
- Don't mix up interests--Star Wars and Star Trek are two very different things...they might like both but it's possible that you could get into a very long explaination about how George Lucas has gone crazy and how 37 minutes of trade negotations is awesome. It might seem trival to you but it's not to your geek.
- Wrapping paper is nice. Bags are nice. Grocery bags are probably also ok. While we do appreciate a beautifully wrapped gift, your mother might appreciate it more.
- If you're going to give holiday cards, try to find unique ones. I like ones that are a bit strange rather than typical "yay christmas" cards. But for me personally, I'd rather have more present than a fancy card.
Ok, hopefully this helps some. Happy Holidays!
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