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Last Minute Gadget Gifts For Rich Dads, Fun Dads and Deadbeat Dads
Posted by Sean Fallon at 7:00 AM on June 14, 2008
We are really getting down to the wire here as far as Father's Day gifts are concerned, but there is still hope for finding that perfect present for hard-to-shop-for Dads. So, let's dispense with the normal fare like ties, golfing equiptment and GPS units (although GPS units are cool). Get something unique this year that he will always remember. The following guide will show you how.
AU: Obviously, it isn't Father's Day here in Australia. But if I were a father, I'd still want some of these , even if it was just a random gift for the hell of it. Hint.
Rich Dads:
Rich Dads are probably the hardest category of Dads to shop for. I mean, what do you give the man who has everything? Here are a few unique suggestions:
The UR-202 Wristwatch: Besides looking completely awesome, the UR-202 features a unique winding system that is regulated by compressed air. The winding is controlled using miniature twin turbines and the level of air compression generated by these turbines can actually be altered using a 3-position selector switch. Pricing information has not been made available on the UR-202, but if you have to ask you probably can't afford it. [Urwerk via Link]
Crystal Foosball Table: Your rich father may have a lot of stuff, but I guarantee he does not have something as fun and frivolous as a crystal foosball table with aluminium players. Again, the sticker shock would be too high for normal folk, so expect to shell out some serious bucks for dear old Dad. [Teckell via Link]
The Craftsman Professional Tool Set: Sure your father has tools, but does he have EVERY tool? This Craftsman Collection comes with 1470 pieces--enough to keep him tinkering until the end of time. Available for US$7,619.90 (before shipping). [Sears]
Motion Pro II Racing Simulator: If your father likes fast cars, chances are he would love a top of the line racing simulator that can run you in excess of US$45,000 when you throw in extras like a panoramic screen, a six-speed gated shifter and custom bodywork. [CXC Simulations via Link]
Motion Pro II Racing Simulator: If your father likes fast cars, chances are he would love a top of the line racing simulator that can run you in excess of US$45,000 when you throw in extras like a panoramic screen, a six-speed gated shifter and custom bodywork. [Fun Dads
If your father has a sense of humour, the following gifts are sure to get a laugh:
Executive Ball Scratcher: What is the classy, executive gentleman to do when he has a very un-classy itch? This chrome plated ball scratcher is tough enough to do the dirty work, yet elegant enough to keep on a desk in plain view. Available for around US$11.36. [Find Me a Gift]
Beaver Stuffing Kit: Most guys love stuffing beavers, and as much as you don't want to think about it, your father probably does too. So, give him what he craves with this beaver stuffing kit. Available for around US$15 [Find Me a Gift]
Potty Putter: Golf balls may be a boring gift, but an entire putting system you can use from the comfort of your own toilet is another story entirely. Available for US$19.95. [Baron Bob]
Control a Woman Remote: With functions like "cook," "clean," "remove clothes," "stop nagging" and a breast enhancer / reduction dial, this novelty remote is sure to get laughs--but probably not from your mother. Available for around US$10. [Genie Gadgets]
Deadbeat Dads:
Let's face it, not everyone has a magical childhood because there are plenty of deadbeat Dads out there. If your father happens to be one of them, here are a few gifts that will tell him exactly how you feel:
Middle Finger Vibrator: This symbolic gift will tell him exactly where he can go and what he can do with himself. Available for US$39.99. [Sex Toy Party]
Bed Snake Bat: Actually, this is more of a gift for that strip club waitress that your father dumped your mother for. Tell her to keep it next to the bed. If a bed snake should bother her in the middle of the night, she can whack it up good. Available for around US$6. [Giftmonger]
Life-Sized Cardboard Policeman: This is the gift that will keep on giving. Put him on your father's doorstep, in front of his car, or just place it in his bedroom before the alarm goes off in the morning. Your father could go to jail for any number of reasons--it's all about keeping him on his toes. Available for US$30.79. [Incredible Gifts]
Nothing: When all else fails, you could always get him nothing. But instead of simply showing up empty handed, bring him a packaged version of nothing. It makes for a more powerful statement. Available for around US$7. [iwoot]
Comments (AU Comments · US Comments)
David D.
Posted June 16, 2008 3:19 PM
Hey, how about that. I never knew Father's day was celebrated on a different day around the world. I always thought it was universal. So maybe I should take the family to the U.S. and back again so I get it twice.
Great, 2 pairs of socks.
nutbastard
Posted 7:42 AM 14/6/08
@thechansen:
that's just rude!
nutbastard
LindsayJoy's MBP is into S+M
Posted 7:40 AM 14/6/08
"Executive Ball Scratcher" -- A really wealthy executive would have his super hot secretary do it...and then some.
BTW, this was a great article.
But, how about an Origami Boulder? Really this is funny. And make sure you check out the section "Letters from dumb dumbs".
[origamiboulder.com]
LindsayJoy's MBP is into S+M
thechansen
Posted 7:35 AM 14/6/08
my dad's getting an edge iPhone + a mio gps.
thechansen
nutbastard
Posted 7:33 AM 14/6/08
@ChrisH027:
You've been hanging out with total squares, I imagine.
If you ever see an apartment with a strobe light, lasers and a fog machine all leaking out of a window, sit and watch for a while. I guarantee that at some point in the near future, about 5 guys will pour out of there to 'go on a walk'.
nutbastard
lankysob
Posted 7:32 AM 14/6/08
@Geisrud: USD = U.S. Dollars.
I thought the same thing as you at first, though. Did a double-take and realized it said "usd".
lankysob
Slokunshialgo
Posted 7:31 AM 14/6/08
How can they claim that set has EVERYTHING? it doesn't ven have an angle grinder, or biscuit jointer!
Slokunshialgo
Geisrud
Posted 7:28 AM 14/6/08
@EL_RIEL: that watch is 200k+ used? How much is a new one?
Geisrud
ChrisH027
Posted 7:20 AM 14/6/08
@nutbastard: Why have I never been invited to one of these ''lsd parties''?
ChrisH027
Gilbert
Posted 7:20 AM 14/6/08
I suppose it's not a funny thing to advertise in a forum such as this, but I can't help but thinking how my father had his very own patented version of that Control A Woman Remote: his fist.
Needless to say I was traumatized.
Oh, Emily Gould, how you inspire me so...
Gilbert
ArrogantAce
Posted 7:18 AM 14/6/08
I want that NOTHING! that is some amazing packaging because now i feel the nothing i already have is inadequate.
ArrogantAce
nutbastard
Posted 7:08 AM 14/6/08
That cardboard cop would come in handy at an LSD party.
"Dudes! ha ha i totally got you! oooOOoOOo trippy dude, aalright!"
nutbastard
EL_RIEL
Posted 7:07 AM 14/6/08
become.. O_O
EL_RIEL
BloggyMcBlogBlog
Posted 7:06 AM 14/6/08
Wow...even nothing isn't free anymore.
BloggyMcBlogBlog
EL_RIEL
Posted 7:06 AM 14/6/08
If I remember correctly the black platinum Urwerk UR-202 starts @ $219,000 usd. thats right 200k +
I want to have one when I became a Dad .. lol
EL_RIEL
greggantic
Posted 7:06 AM 14/6/08
Who would pay 7$ for nothing?Thats like paying for bottled watter....or oxygen.
greggantic
Kaiser-Machead's got LindsayJoy's cookies on the SuperDrive
Posted 7:05 AM 14/6/08
I wish dad was still around, he would've been really amused to get that packaged Nothing. (of course, it would be followed by the Asimov collection I had saved for the occasion). Yowza...buzzkill...
Kaiser-Machead's got LindsayJoy's cookies on the SuperDrive
bobdobbs' MBA misses LindsayJoy's MBP
Posted 7:04 AM 14/6/08
Hey! Where did you get that picture of me?
bobdobbs' MBA misses LindsayJoy's MBP
92BuickLeSabre
Posted 8:24 AM 14/6/08
"Dad, for Father's Day this year I've stopped sleeping with your new wife."
"What? I didn't know you were sleeping with my wife!"
"I wasn't, but that wouldn't have been a very good gift!"
92BuickLeSabre
thechansen
Posted 8:02 AM 14/6/08
@nutbastard: hell he just figured out how to properly use his iPod touch, and I just brought the iPhone to get replaced plus he is getting my $100+ vaja case. And the GPS I got him was stolen out of his car. Its not too bad of a regift. So almost brand new iPhone, a nice case and a medicore GPS, happy father's day.
thechansen
dingus
Posted 7:54 AM 14/6/08
$100 at Harbor Freight will get you a similar set of tools.
dingus
Mrbungleface
Posted 7:54 AM 14/6/08
Daddy??????
Where are you :(
Mrbungleface
MagnoliaBoy
Posted 7:47 AM 14/6/08
Got my fingers crossed for the Control a Woman Remote. I NEED it.
MagnoliaBoy
Monty
Posted 7:47 AM 14/6/08
Did you know they actually charge you to ship "nothing"? I thought about complaining, but I am too busy having my executive balls scratched.
Happy Father's Day, guys!!
Monty
Kaiser-Machead's got LindsayJoy's cookies on the SuperDrive
Posted 7:46 AM 14/6/08
@LindsayJoy's MBP is into S+M: He could, but during a business meeting, his associates will not feel as uncomfortable if he just takes out a long silver rod with a tiny hand on it to do that instead.
Kaiser-Machead's got LindsayJoy's cookies on the SuperDrive
TOWken22
Posted 7:45 AM 14/6/08
@thechansen: My dad is getting a phone call
TOWken22
Phlashman
Posted 8:54 AM 14/6/08
I got my Dad Dirty Harry on Blu-ray.... even though he hasn't got a Blu-ray player. He has got a 60+" plasma HDTV so hopefully he'll get the point.
Phlashman
Rincewind
Posted 9:07 AM 14/6/08
If you've got an Evil Dad, the site that sells the "Control-a-Woman" remote also sells a remote-controlled golf ball. He'd have a great time on the green, sending the other players putts off on random trajectories.
Rincewind
kaneshadow
Posted 9:49 AM 14/6/08
I had an executive ballscratcher for a while, but she quit. Some people just can't work long hours.
kaneshadow
Cordfucious the Black
Posted 10:49 AM 14/6/08
The real hero is always a hero by mistake; he dreams of being an honest coward like everybody else
Cordfucious
Thats for you Dad
Cordfucious the Black
Cordfucious the Black
Posted 10:47 AM 14/6/08
Can't wait to see what the girls are going to get me Sunday. I asked for a LiveScribe pen. [fingers crossed]
But that potty putter could be the bees knees.
Cordfucious the Black
jmprado
Posted 1:13 PM 14/6/08
Nothing for seven dollars!?!?!??!
No thanks, here in Brazil 7 bushes can afford three 600 ml beers.
That's a good gift for any father, even the rich ones.
:P
jmprado
strider_mt2k
Posted 9:03 PM 14/6/08
...or a tiny wad of something even.
(exit: stage left)
strider_mt2k
strider_mt2k
Posted 9:02 PM 14/6/08
Last time I got nothing the package imploded.
All that was left was a tiny was of...something. :(
strider_mt2k
gadgetplay
Posted 12:31 AM 15/6/08
That tool set would seem to only be good for someone that has NO FREAKIN' TOOLS at all and yet needs EVERY FREAKIN' TOOL. And how complete can it be if you have to buy the Executive Ball Scratcher separately?
@lankysob: "@Geisrud: USD = U.S. Dollars."
He was kidding. Way to be on your toes.
@strider_mt2k: "(exit: stage left)"
Thank you, Snagglepuss. Or... wait a minute! Maybe you're the evil twin, Snaggletooth! Hmmm...
gadgetplay
spacecadetdavsot
Posted 2:00 AM 15/6/08
no im pretty sure the gift that keeps on giving is...ummm. Enzyte?
spacecadetdavsot
ooosername
Posted 1:17 AM 17/6/08
Nice Bill Cosby:Himself reference in the graphic, hilarious even by today's standards
ooosername
BugDude10
Posted 2:10 AM 17/6/08
If I had the Executive Ball Scratcher, what the hell would I use my Dremel for?!
BugDude10