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What is the most fun, (small and inexpensive), geeky-kind of gift you've gotten? Or even something you've bought yourself?

Last year I got DH a multi-function pen with an LED light and a laser pointer. The year before that was an RC helicopter. I have most of his gifts for this year but nothing really "fun", so I'm looking for a small gadget or something. ThinkGeek isn't inspiring me much but maybe I'm missing something.

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Last Valentine's Day (or possibly the one before), Sister Vort got me this t-shirt:

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I totally, totally loved it. In fact, ironically enough, I loved it so much that I rarely wear it because I don't want it damaged.

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Having written developer documentation for ten years, I can vouch for the fact that some (a few) developers really do have about this level of writing proficiency.

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I got a Hello Kitty flash drive from my kids last year... I thought it was the most awesome thing.

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The warning on this one made me laugh:

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Fair Warning

A cheerful little shirt to wear out to work or class or the grocery store. One place we strongly suggest you do not wear this: airport. Unless you like the personal attention of the TSA. Then, by all means, go for it.

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I loved that t-shirt until I saw that it is sold by Kleargear. No way I'm doing business with such a awful company. That's a shame because I wanted the t-shirt.

I know nothing about Kleargear. In any case, the shirt my wife got me is different from this, and it came from ThinkGeek.com, not Kleargear. I was simply pointing out to Eowyn that it was available at a reasonably inexpensive price.

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At a recent show (South Town - Sandy Utah) a young lady was selling 1 million+ volt tasers designed especially for ladies that will penetrate even winter clothing.

For a family - consider a raclett grill - which is the big "thing" for families in Europe (do a Google search).

The Traveler

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At a recent show (South Town - Sandy Utah) a young lady was selling 1 million+ volt tasers designed especially for ladies that will penetrate even winter clothing.

Um...I think that was just marketing hype, or else you misheard. The breakdown potential of dry air means that a potential of a million volts will jump any gap of about a foot or less. Though I suppose it could just be a very, very large taser...

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order of magnitude error...

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