As we near Christmahanakwanzakah, I'd like to reflect the mass consumerism that is at the very heart of this special time of year. Whilst shopping for the perfect gift, have you thought to yourself, "I bet they already have an ipod/charger/digital camera/wii/xbox360/whatever...there just doesn't seem to be anything really unique or interesting to buy for my special someones this year!" I know I've definitely felt that way.

Well, fear not, these will not make it to you in time for holiday 2007, but there's always 2008:

If you're cheap and you like your thrills to be short-lived affairs, why not try these on for size? They'll compliment any IT or software engineer's desk (except for your boss's boss's boss's anal-retentive "software architect" level engineer...those guys would only enjoy

Hmmm...too tame you say? How about something a little bit weirder?



Weird right? But still too small right? I mean, why not just go all out and get some really weird yet interesting (useful?) stuff?

So, as you can see, you clearly have not seen it all in this life (and definitely not in the next). Remember, to look far and wide for the next great gift that your recipient will quiet wonder what they heck you were thinking while they outwardly beam to your face. Go forth and consume!