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This blog is far less interesting than the title suggests, so by no means feel obliged to read on :D
For those of you who do, one of my good friend's birthday is coming up, and his girlfriend and I are trying to work out what to get him. He's sort of nerdy (plays a lot of games etc), but he's also quite sporty. The problem is, I'm getting him a headset which is basically the last thing he needs for his PC, and his girlfriend is left with no ideas because he doesn't need / want anything, and isn't helping, just says he wants nothing.
So TL, if you could have anything with a limit of say $300, what would you get?
 
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Umm this is pretty hard not knowing the guy.
Assuming nothing else for his PC, I'd say either a pretty decent bike (is he into that?) or a decent suit. You can get a decent suit for like $200 and then get it altered for less than $100, but that won't be such a big surprised.
That or nice dress shoes.
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i didn't really describe him very well, my bad.
He's a bogan australian, but he goes to uni, likes his vidya, plays footy all the time, all round top bloke.
thanks for the ideas ^_^
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Buy him a nice dinner and a bottle of whiskey.
Things are overrated.
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30000 1c jellies:D
Or like a collectors edition Diablo III if you aren't into jellies for some reason
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holy shit mug wins the day
He already has D3 CE ):
and maybe sam!zdat, just maybe..
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On June 08 2012 03:03 sam!zdat wrote:
Buy him a nice dinner and a bottle of whiskey.
Things are overrated.
This! I highly recommend a bottle of Glenmoragnie Nectar D'Or, some of the best damn scotch you can get for $80 and maybe a new game for the night or something. If he isn't much of a scotch appreciator, maybe get him a mechanical keyboard.
And learn to title things better, you got my hopes up.
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A nice watch. Though tbh the price range is a bit awkward for watches. You could get him a "cheap" one for about $100, but imo its not worth buying watches for around $200-500. Go higher and get a really nice one for about $1000. Or keep it around $100 and get a simple quartz one.
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Balgrog you make me feel bad ):
WE COULD TURN THIS INTO AN "If you could have anything thread" IF YOU WANTED
thanks for the ideas too guys they're all good :D
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His girlfriend should take him on an outdoor adventure. Rafting, bungee jumping (too dangerous?), zip lining, etc.
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On June 08 2012 02:52 Justicejimzor wrote:
i didn't really describe him very well, my bad.
He's a bogan australian, but he goes to uni, likes his vidya, plays footy all the time, all round top bloke.
thanks for the ideas ^_^
Translation please for an American lol?
Bogan?
Vidya?
Footy?
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On June 08 2012 03:34 mahi29 wrote:Show nested quote +On June 08 2012 02:52 Justicejimzor wrote:
i didn't really describe him very well, my bad.
He's a bogan australian, but he goes to uni, likes his vidya, plays footy all the time, all round top bloke.
thanks for the ideas ^_^ Translation please for an American lol? Bogan? Vidya? Footy?
Bogan = that sounds aussie, don't know that one
vidya = that's an internet one, it means video games
footy = this I do use, it means football. Could mean association football, he might mean Australian rules football. I always call association football "footie"
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Bogan is like an australian redneck (Very loosely), they basically wear thongs (Sandals) and no shirts, and go around with stupid haircuts swearing a lot
Vidya is video games
Footy is Australian rules football
Sorry i forget not everyone knows the same lingo i do.
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On June 08 2012 03:44 Justicejimzor wrote:
Sorry i forget not everyone knows the same lingo i do.
Yes, well, story of human civilization I suppose.
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i think you should either a) get him a huge awkward embarrassing heart-shaped poster that he wouldn't ever want to hang on his wall, think hello kitty style but maybe a bit personalized, and force him to hang it so he will tell you some ideas next year rather than getting another one of those, or b) listen to him and don't get him anything except a nice day and maybe some chocolates he likes or something, something that is consumable within a short time frame and that you know he will eat..
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On June 08 2012 03:51 sam!zdat wrote:Show nested quote +On June 08 2012 03:44 Justicejimzor wrote:
Sorry i forget not everyone knows the same lingo i do. Yes, well, story of human civilization I suppose.
hey man i'm not ignorant, just had a momentary blank at 2am after no sleep the night before (YAY EXAMS)
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On June 08 2012 03:54 MisterD wrote:
i think you should either a) get him a huge awkward embarrassing heart-shaped poster that he wouldn't ever want to hang on his wall, think hello kitty style but maybe a bit personalized, and force him to hang it so he will tell you some ideas next year rather than getting another one of those, or b) listen to him and don't get him anything except a nice day and maybe some chocolates he likes or something, something that is consumable within a short time frame and that you know he will eat..
the problem is he loves everything and would most likely put a giant poster like that out in the open for everyone to see
This man wore crocs like it was nothing!
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there must be something that embarrasses him ;P otherwise there's still option b.
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How about a lifetime supply of hemorrhoid cream?
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Sadly no material object would embarass a stereotypical aussie male.
I personally like option B, but his missus wants something material which will last more than a day =="
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I would also recommend the 'self stirring' mug
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On June 08 2012 04:02 Justicejimzor wrote:
I personally like option B, but his missus wants something material which will last more than a day =="
This is often the problem with missuses.
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seriously guys what could a healthy male want from his girlfriend on his birthday ...
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On June 08 2012 04:22 Skilledblob wrote:
seriously guys what could a healthy male want from his girlfriend on his birthday ...
A threesome with her and his best friend
Everybody wins!
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Why not buy him a ticket an amusement park or something? Can't go wrong with absolutely awesome experiences...
for that "material thing"...a souvenir from the park...
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The new humble bundle!!!!
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I vote some cute squishy thing you can squeeze when you are stressed and put it next to the computer when hands get weird and you need something to squish.
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Get him something really useless that no one would ever buy for themselves, but which is also kind of cool and a good conversation piece/time waster. Such as an expensive globe. Or that self-stirring mug lol.
I think things you can see yourself buying make bad presents. Also things which require a commitment from the reciever, such as a novel (wow thanks, I guess I will read this for 8 hours and think of you..) or a ticket to an amusement park (wow I guess I have plans that day now...). I wouldn't buy him a video game either... If you wanna play a game, you're probably gonna buy it yourself.
Other option is something entirely practical, but quality, if he is hard on cash. Nice tools or a good set of pots. Those improve quality of life a lot and usually make you feel genuinely grateful.
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