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    Yerzriknot: I have a personal rule: Don't buy gifts for anyone you wouldn't be willing to donate a kidney to. more »
    Pessimippopotamus: I love scanimation things! I got one of those cards for a friend, but I secretly wanted to keep it for myself... more »
    Nathan Obbards: And, since everyone has that weird pet obsessed person in their family, you can get a pet Snuggie for the mere cost of $11 and the pet's dignity. more »
    Nathan Obbards: If you can find one, I recommend the Mr. T Chia Pet. more »
    thechansen: If you get anybody the Leatherman Wave, make sure to get them the screwdriver bit kit, and the extension bit for the screwdriver. Makes the already m... more »
    Kaiser-Machead: I don't understand this "have to" stuff when it comes to getting a gift to someone that you'd rather not. If you don't want to, don't bother. It's che... more »
    Nathan Obbards: Do we share a grandma Rosa? Because my grandma did in essence just that at Thanksgiving last year. more »
    OCEntertainment: Reasons I wouldn't mind a job at Gizmodo: 1.) Play with gadgets. 2.) Make pictures of one companies' logo eating another companies' logo. But most ... more »
    shalegac: Since I wouldn't mind some of those things would I be that weird relative? Thanks for making me feel inadequate Rosa : ( more »
    yantelope: don't forget the bacon salt. Nobody doesn't want bacon salt. more »
    Navin R Johnson: I bought one of those crayon maker things for my kids (photo #2). I like it and think it's cool. They, however, lost interest after one use. I thin... more »
    battra92: If ever I have a kid, I plan on buying them the Fisher Price classic toys like the Chatter telephone or Dr. Duck or the Two Tune Television. I had lot... more »
    chauncy that billups: I don't know....that Mosaic Stone Kit seems like just a spruced-up version of the old SNL "Bag O' Glass"... more »
    OMG! Ponies!: My kid brother (age 10) is getting a shitton of Star Wars and LEGO. Seriously! Ain't no way any brother of mine grows up without spazzing out with a... more »
    Jeb_Hoge: Nerf guns. :-) more »
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    Geek Gifts For Weird Relatives You Have To Buy Gifts For But Don't Want To

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    The swirling vortex of postmodern metacommentary has all led down to this: Our Gift Guide to Other People's Gift Guides. How do you approach Bob Vila's earnest recommendations for household handymen, or OK!'s abstinence-vampire-centric guide for Twilight fanatics? Follow me! More »
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    Gifts for Design Lovers and Jon Ive Wannabees

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    Passive-Aggressive Gifts for Geeks Who Are Late to Everything

    If I show up for something on time, it's probably an accident. Some of us just weren't born with internal clocks that sync up with the rest of the world—these gifts are for people who're late for everything. More »
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    Gifts For Lazy People Who Could Use a Smarter Home

    If you know someone who would benefit by turning more of the day-to-day operation of their home over to gadgets, we have several products you might be interested in (and one you shouldn't be). More »
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    Gifts for Apple Cultists Who've Grown Beyond Shame

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    Car Gifts Too Dangerous To Actually Use While Driving

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    Gifts For Pets Owned By Geeks Who Treat Them Like Spoiled Children

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    There's a certain type of person for whom airports and airplanes cease to be novel, and start to feel like home. This is depressing, on many levels! Which is why these people need gifts. Lots and lots of gifts. More »
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    Gifts for Aspiring Artsy Photographers

    Every photographer wants to be artsy, because if their Flickr stream isn't fancy enough to pull in lots of "Oh, you're so talented" comments, what's the point? Here's some gift ideas for aspiring artsy photographers. More »
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    Kitchen Gifts for Amateur Chefs Who Yearn To Be Iron

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    Gifts for Retro-holics Who Yearn for the Old Days

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    Gifts for Apple Haters

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