Holy crap! There's leaving your Christmas shopping to the last minute, and then there's LEAVING YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TO THE LAST MINUTE. Mum isn't going to be happy if you present her with a used air-freshener tomorrow morning. The same gift two years running displays an appalling lack of imagination. Read More >
Comics are cool now. Well, kind of cool. Acceptable. But it's not all pasty nerds reading comics in the dark in their parents' basements anymore—lots of us have moved on to reading in the dark in our own homes and apartments. Here's how to buy for the comic fanboy in your life. Read More >
Some people just don't do mornings. You know this guy. He's always late for work, and he sleeps through the weekend. It's not laziness, it's an affliction. You love him, and he'll love these gifts. Read More >
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"the bed desk is awesome but lacks one thing i can think of off the top of my head and thats some nice powered usb ports, be it phone, mp3 player or ta..." More »
If someone you know just recently moved into an flat or house or cardboard box, well, they're going to have a lot of empty space to fill. And as a friend, it's your duty to warm that house up with stuff. Why? So when you crash there, you'll feel less guilty. I BOUGHT YOU THAT TOASTER BRO. Read More >
Some people aren't meant to pursue creative endeavors, but you don't want to tell them that. So here are ten gifts that will encourage their efforts, boost their confidence, and improve their skills, even if they're completely and utterly untalented. Read More >
Every year, PNC calculates the Christmas Price Index—how much it would cost to actually purchase the cascade of of gifts the hapless sap in The 12 Days of Christmas gives to his true love. This year's tally: more than £65k on the 364 gifts. Seriously dude? Here's a much better plan of a attack. Read More >
School. Ugh. Nonstop, privileged toil. Growing up is sooooo hard. Days without sleep; binge-drinking; experimenting with bodies—it's a miracle that anyone learns anything. These gifts won't print a diploma, but they will help your student earn one. Read More >
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"Oh man, why am I always last to hear about new genres.
Does dustup have similar rules to Fight Club? Might explain why it's underground! ;D" More »
They call themselves "carnivores" and "meat aficionados," but there are other names for the vegetable-phobes in your life: "children," "cave dwellers," "people who will probably contract gout or cancer," and possibly "young-diers." Eek! Read More >
Babies are so adorable! And so very much trouble. They're always hungry, often crying and never sleeping. But here's a little secret: fatherhood can be a great excuse to gear up. Oh man. I'm totally lactating. Read More >
You're stuck having to buy a gift for that friend or loved one who has impeccable design sense and the most discriminating of tastes. This isn't easy. But it's not impossible. Here are 10 gifts any design junkie will love. Read More >
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"I never said buying vinyl = hipster, but a huge swathe of people who buy vinyl do so because its cool, and they're hipsters." More »
He takes longer than your girlfriend to get ready. Zac Efron hair is his Holy Grail. Somehow you're still friends, so help him preen with a gift that will blow his vain brain away. Read More >
It's the flat-mate who keeps saying your ex-girlfriend called. The teacher who loves a pop quiz fake-out. We all have prankster friends, but let's face it: their acts are getting stale. Here are some gifts that should jumpstart their jokes. Read More >
Every year I go through the same process: 1) avidly open my Lego Holiday Catalog, 2) plan how to obtain the £37,495 needed to get all the models I want, 3) weep in desperation. Read More >