In trying to decide what to buy my brother for Xmas...

[apple_pathways]

I thought it might be helpful to Google "gift ideas for men". I was wrong.

Here are some of the things various websites suggest I buy for my brother:

A flask shaped like a cell phone. A personalized gallon-sized jug of Tobasco sauce. A toaster that imprints the logo of a sports team onto the toast. "Wacky Bathroom Accessories". THE WORLD'S LARGEST GUMMY WORM. Refrigerator magnets. "The Funny Butt/Face Towel." A $5,000 CAMERA. A set of ninja throwing knives. A 25 gallon aquarium coffee table. POOP SOAP. 28 piece bathroom safety kit. "Instant Irish Accent Breath Spray". World's largest crossword puzzle. Personalized Jager Bomb shotglasses. "The wrist cubby". A pillow remote control. DESK-SIZED GUILLOTINE. A custom bobble-head doll of HIMSELF.


Honestly, I think the most insulting articles are the ones that suggest things like: "the Apple iPad!"

OH YEAH! I TOTALLY did not even think of getting him that!!! And I just happen to have this spare $500.00 I found lying in the street today...

*sigh* Socks are good, right?

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[whitters23.livejournal.com]

Oh man! Those sites seriously... Epic fail.
I hear you on the brother shopping! You know who's even harder to buy for? The brother-in-law! Of which I have two... however one is super easy to buy for because he likes everything! I'm wondering if him being gay plays a factor in that or not....
(For him I made a tea gift basket, filled with teas and mugs and coasters. I also threw in some Bailey's chocolates, a cookie cook book and and painting I did myself). I really don't think any of the other guys in my family would have appreciated that. Lol!

Anyways between my various families I know there are quite a few box sets of Band of Brothers and The Pacific going around. I know my brother is expanding on his movie collection, so I'm getting him some Russell Peters and Dane Cook DVD's. Also Dexter is a big favourite this year.
Does he have a favourite sports team? You could always buy him anything revolving around that... A t-shirt, a mug, a poster. I find fans of bands like the Beatles, AC/DC or the Stones also like any kind of memorablia revolving around them. A DVD, a book, a poster, beer glasses. Lol.

Guys in my family really like those Uncle John's Bathroom Readers. If he likes humourous/snarky things you could get him Stuff White People Like by Christian Lander.

My sister and her boyfriend just bought a house together and I know that he likes modern chic things, so I found 3 cityscapes online and photo collaged maps of each city over the picture. Printed and framed these were my most inexpensive gift (Like $5.00 for all three!) and they totally rock! In my experience the best gifts have always been the more inexpensive.

If all else fails theres slippers, pjs, a jacket, mens gloves, a shaving kit, pocket hand warmers, cologne... booze.

I hope that helps a little.

[apple-pathways.livejournal.com]

Ok, wow: you could totally give Google a run for their money!

I love the framed picture idea, though! Where did you get them printed?

[whitters23.livejournal.com]

I just printed them off of a CD at one of those Kodak kiosks at Shoppers Drug Mart (or Walmart) and they only cost like 19cents per print... and then I found some decent frames at a dollar store. They are nothing fancy but they still look really sharp.

Glad I could help! :)