Welcome to our second annual gift guide series. We had them all divided into different catagories last year (and those guides are actually still pretty valid, start here and scroll to the bottom of that page for more) but this year we're just doing a few posts with a bunch of differet stuff. Get to ordering slacker!
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What: Keep Your Eyes Open: The Fugazi Photographs Why: Because Glen E. Friedman has been taking pics of Fugazi since 1982. There is a great intro essay by Ian Svenonius. Price: $25 Where: http://www.dischord.com/release/kyeo |
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What: The Slanket, The Best Blanket Ever Why: Show your loved ones you really care by giving them a product that prevents forearm chills when they change the channel. PS. I really want one of these (hint hint) Price: $45 Where: http://www.theslanket.com or http://www.skymall.com/shopping/search.htm?query=slanket |
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What: Planned Parenthood Gift Certificates Why: Everyone has an irresponsible slutty friend. They need presents too. Price: Increments of $25 Where: http://www.ppin.org/ |
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What: Illusive - Contemporary Illustration And Its Context Why: A gorgeous compendium of illustration from around the world in a variety of mediums. Page after page of awesomeness. Also available: Vol Two, it's probably just as good. Price: $45 Where: http://www.amazon.com/ |
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What: Deluxe Mini Fridge-Warmer w/ Digital Thermostat Why: Small, cheep, easy, quiet. If you live in the basement you'll never have to run upstairs again. If you work in an office you'll never have to make small talk in the kitchen again. It even comes with a car lighter adapter so you can drink and drive. Price: $100 Where: http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/6ad2/ |
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What: Wholphin DVD Magazine Gift Subscription Why: From the makers of McSweeney's comes their short/obscure/unseen film series. It is consistently brilliant, beautiful, and hilarious. Released quarterly so it's the gift that keeps on giving. We're sort of obsessed with it here at BYT. Price: $50 Where: http://www.wholphindvd.com/ |
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What: USB Mixtape Why: Because it's pretty adorable actually. You have to put some effort into it so it shows you care. Price: $20 Where: http://www.insound.com/search/showrelease.jsp?p=ins40528 |
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What: Teddy Bear Lamp Why: It's creepy and weird and cool. Price: £60.00 (might want to find a US site to order from) Where: http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=104&catID=1 |
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What: Do It Yourself Flipbook Why: Upload a video and it magically makes a real flip book for you. Why not? Not sure if they accept "candid" videos. Price: $8 Where: https://secure.motionbox.com/welcome/landing/motionbooks |
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What: Analog BYT! Why: It's super easy to print out, staple together, and give to your loved ones. Your mom will love SHORTS photos! Price: Free (at work) Where: http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/ |
Previously in Misc/Awesome:
- 4/19: HAPPY National High Five Day!
- 4/17: Hangin' Tough with The D.C. Rollergirls
- 2/24: BYT Archives: Geek It Out
- 12/28: Terrible Boyfriend/ Girlfriend Generator.
- 12/1: The John Waters Advent Calendar-it starts today
- 11/28: It Chooses You: All I Want for Christmas is Everything from Miranda July's Pop-Up Shop
- 11/3: Things I'd Move to Minnesota For
- 9/6: PHOTOS: Maloof $$ Money Cup
- 9/2: PHOTOS: Chantilly Model Train Show
- 9/1: Libby's List: 5 Things I Want Right Now...
God loves a cheerful giver.
Wholpin 4ever.
Though seriously Cale, a slanket?
I just saw and infomercial for a slanket last night, but it was called a snuggie. It was brilliant... and sorta scared me.
Sure, that USB mixtape is cute, but you are basically paying $20 for a one hour mix.
For around the same price, you could go to radio shack and get 12 hours worth of cassette tapes.
Slankeys are only for those who are comfortable enough in their sexuality to sit around the house dressed in what is basically a electric MuMu. In other words, Cale is gay.
As an early adopter of the slanket - had mine since '06! - I take offense at anyone questioning the validity of their existence. I will not, however, take offense at it making even the most attractive person (read: me) look like a fleece iteration of Jabba the Hutt.