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Who're the hardest people to shop for? COOL people. They have it, they've seen it, you forward them a video and they retort with, "oh, you're cute...that's so 2005." Crap. What do you get for these snobs, er, discriminating people of cutting-edge taste? Here are the coolest, the hottest, the baddest gifts for the cutting-edge pop culture aficionados on your list.
1. Abyssal Tarot Deck by Shelly Corbett
$150.00
Website
First, I have recently discovered the Abyssal Tarot Deck by Seattle photographer Shelly Corbett. The images were shot underwater and are sensuous, gorgeous works of art. I have a deck now and am planning on breaking out some of my favorites to hang on my wall, as soon as the holiday hoopla blows over at my house. There were only 1000 decks printed, so they make a rare and unusual gift for the art or tarot lover. Be sure to have a look at the slide show.
2. D20 Obsidian Earrings
$30.00
Website
Got an RPGer in your life who enjoys flaunting their geek chic? I found these on the back of an RPG magazine a couple of weeks ago and I think they're great. The D20 is made of obsidian and the posts are silver. There are other colors/materials available in the jewelry section, as well as necklaces. Frankly, these are adorable. (I have to do it: OMG +5 cuteness!!one)
3. Can I Sit with You? Eds. Shannon Des Roches Rosa and Jennifer Bide Meyers
$14.00! STEAL!
Order from Lulu
Can I Sit With You? is a collection of essays on the topic of school trauma and triumphs. The editors are cool blogstresses and parents of special-needs children who have put this book together to raise money for their fledgling Special Education PTA in Redwood City, California. Full disclosure: I have a story in this book, but the profits are all going to this cause. I recommend it because I think it's a special gift, appropriate for many ages, and I have read many of the stories. They are well-written, sweet, and authentic. Who can't relate to the difficulties of fitting in or just getting by at school?
4. Complete Veronica Mars
$161.99
Amazon Link
Here it is--the first (and only) three seasons of one of the best television mystery shows of all time. Veronica Mars is a young detective who cracks wise and solves crimes from petty thefts to murders with her P.I. father, all the while maintaining her 3.9 GPA. Rife with pop culture references and snappy writing, the complete Veronica Mars will make any armchair detective very happy.
5. Pwned! Pennant
$4.95! BARGAIN!
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Does your team suck? Do YOU suck? Proudly tell the world you are not afraid to declare your status as "PWNED!" with this coolio pennant. Available from the final word on pop-culture wacky, Archie McPhee's. Also worth checking out is the "Our Weirdest Products" page.
6. The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl
£6.39
Amazon UK
Okay, okay, OKAY, so technically this book isn't out yet, and it's not available through U.S. Amazon (bastards), but I WANT THIS. Aussie author Shauna Reid documents her story of becoming HALF her former size while moving from her home country to Scotland and traveling all over Europe and Asia, and finding a supportive fella with a sexy accent at a pub trivia night. I am familiar with her website What's New Pussycat?, so I am sure this book will be screamingly funny as well as touching. It's out January 1, so order it now while you're ordering Bacon Mints (below), and it will be a nice surprise after the holiday rush. Or if you forget someone, you can be sneaky and order this after Christmas and say, "I knew this was perfect for you, so you just had to wait til it was out." See, you have problems, and I have ANSWERS.
And now, an Obligatory Bacon Interlude.
7. Bacon Mints
2 packs for $4.95! BARGAIN!!
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Bacon is HOT right now. What's up with that? People are, like, bacon CRAZED. Buy these bacon mints for the person you really like, or the person you don't like. This is not a suitable product for people
