You’ve tried the classic, “pay for her gym membership.” You’ve even tried installing a stripper pole in her bedroom for her to practice on. Now it’s time to get a truly unique gift to fix those lingering annoying tendencies your girlfriend still has!

No More Waiting!

Tired of waiting for your woman because she can’t find her keys? Pick up this inexpensive dog-shaped key ring, Fetch My Keys. All she has to do is whistle. A beeper will go off and the dog’s nose flashes. She’ll love the reminder that you think she’s irresponsible and can’t whistle.

No More Bathroom Breaks!

Tired of having to come in off the boat, drive from the campsite to a restroom, or stopping on long car rides? Get your girlfriend the go-girl. Now she can pee standing up! She’ll love finally feeling equal to the man you are.

Protect your Fruit

With this banana guard she’ll never have a bruised banana again! Show that you care about your girlfriend’s diet and the condition of her fruit. Over a million banana guards have been sold. Banana Guard says that its product “fits over 90% of commercially available bananas. How? Highly curved bananas can be straightened slightly to fit into upper curve and very straight bananas can be bent ever so slightly to fit into the mold.”

Outsource Cuddling

Get your girlfriend the Dream Man Arm Pillow and you might not ever have to cuddle again. Enough said.

She Asked for Nothing

Teach her a lesson. The next time your girlfriend asks for nothing, get her nothing! No, really. Order a vial of nothing, a gift she’ll never forget.

Spruce up her Place

Chances are if your girlfriend read 7 Truly Unique Gifts to Fix Your Boyfriend, she’s spruced up your place (apologies if she didn’t don a French maid costume). Now return the favor by adding a little class to her apartment. Get your girlfriend the beer glass candle! She likes candles, you like beer, could there be a better combination? She’s sure to think of you every time she lights this.

If All Else Fails…

Let her sculpt her own boyfriend. What better way to tell your girlfriend to stop trying to change you! Now she can create that rich guy, movie star, or prince she’s always dreamed of. She’ll get the message that trying to sculpt you is way too difficult, time consuming, and doomed to failure!

Please share your favorite girlfriend fixing gifts below. For that matter, please share any of your favorite or least favorite gifts from your significant other.

P.S. If anyone wanted to pay for my gym membership, I would not object.

It really is the little things that make or break a relationship. If you’re tired of the usual suggestions to fix your boyfriend (a watch so he’s on time) you’ll enjoy these truly unique gifts to fix your boyfriend. And remember, it’s the thought that counts!

Not-so-Subtle Grooming Suggestions

Wish he wouldn’t grow out that ridiculous beard in winter? Now he can stay warm, look cool, and not give you “sushi face” when you make out! Get the Beard Hat from Beardo. And why not pair it with a razor and shaving cream? Make sure he gets the hint!

Hair Today

And if that wasn’t enough, don’t forget the classic, Spray On Hair! This product “instantly covers thinning hair and baldness. This spray on hair is made up of “tiny fibers that accurately mimic real hair follicles. Good Looking Hair is ideal for covering up light to moderate balding, thinning, or shedding. Simply spray Good Looking Hair onto the scalp for a thicker, fuller head of hair, instantly!”

Clean his Apartment

What better way to snoop around and tidy up? Offer to clean your boyfriend’s apartment! No man wants to live in a pigsty and you don’t want to visit one. Your boyfriend will be feeling the love in no time. Cleaning up his place is sure to remind him of when his mother would vacuum and dust. (No doubt she found those magazines under his mattress offensive, too.)

Get him to Join you at the Beach

Has your man declined a beautiful day at the beach one too many times? Has he blamed it on his need to listen to music? Now he can look cool, rock out, and (thanks to polarized lenses) check out other chicks! Just pick up these MP3 Player Sunglasses.

Sober Up

Unwasted: My Lush Sobriety is the perfect choice for someone looking to discover that “nothing is as odd and fantastic as life without a drink in hand.” Remind him that you’re thinking about his long-term health.

Set the Bar High

Get your man to live up to your expectations by setting them high. He’ll be proud to display this mug with an adorable baby blue character at work. The Mr. Perfect Mug is sure to have your man checking everything twice to ensure he doesn’t disappoint you. Don’t be surprised if he checks to see that his hair isn’t out of place, the toilet seat is down, and his fly is always zipped.

Share his Sounds

Does your boyfriend tune you out to listen to his crunk or rap? These splitter headphones on a convenient keychain are the perfect solution to foster togetherness. Now you can listen to his music and remember why you don’t listen to his music.

Please share your favorite boyfriend fixing gifts below. For that matter, please share any of your favorite or least favorite gifts from your significant other.

If there’s one home improvement project I’m most looking forward to, it will be converting part of the basement into a home theater. Do you have a home theater, or would you like one?

Home theaters come in a wide variety of styles. Some are very casual, featuring big screen televisions and a living room style lounge area. And some are more elegant, mimicking more traditional theater designs — big projection screens, elevated theater seating with built-in cup holders, speakers built into the walls, and even bars, popcorn machines, and other fun theater add-ons.

If you’re considering creating a home theater of your own, check out these examples people shared online for some design inspiration. We’ll start with casual designs and move toward more traditional theater styles.

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Which of these home theater designs is the most inspiring for you? What things would you want in your own dream theater? And if you’ve already created one, feel free to link us to photos in the comments below. We’d love to hear what the process was like for you.

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Are you planning to propose to a special someone? If you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring, there are many things to consider — from the 4 Cs (cut, color, clarity, and carat weight) to your future fiancé’s tastes.

Those tastes involve everything from band widths and metals to the shape of her diamond. To help you find the perfect fit, let’s look at some of the diamond shapes you might come across as you shop for an engagement ring.

Round

Round diamonds are what we usually envision in an engagement ring. This could be the right shape if your gal loves to keep things traditional.

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Princess

These lovely square diamonds might be perfect for the princess in your life.

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Marquise

These stones have a shape similar to a football, pointed on both ends. Marquise diamonds can look larger than other stones of the same carat weight, so they’re a good option if you can’t afford a huge stone but you’d like one to look a bit bigger. They’re also great for elongating the wearer’s finger.

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Teardrop

A teardrop diamond (also called pear-shaped) is like a cross between an oval and a marquise. Like marquise shaped diamonds, teardrop stones can elongate the finger.

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Emerald

Emerald shaped diamonds are a good option if you want to highlight the clarity of the stone.

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Oval

If you love the traditional look of a round diamond, but you want to up the “wow” factor a bit, consider an oval shape instead. The stone can be just as brilliant, but with a larger appearance thanks to the length.

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Trilliant

If you’re looking for something more unique, consider this triangular stone shape.

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Radiant

If you like the look of a square princess cut, but you’d like something softer, a radiant diamond might be a good choice with its harsh corners removed. Radiant cut diamonds can also come in a more rectangular shape like the example below.

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Asscher

If you love the look of an emerald cut stone, but you’d like something shorter or a bit more square, an asscher diamond could be perfect.

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Heart-Shaped

For the ultimate romantic, you could always consider a heart-shaped diamond. Just remember that a stone this unique won’t suit every woman’s taste, so have a good idea of what yours likes before choosing.

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In the end what matters most is that an engagement ring comes from the right person. But if you can find the perfect stone to suit your future fiancé, all the better. After all, she does have to wear the ring you get her for the rest of her life. If you aren’t sure what shapes appeal to her, it never hurts to ask.

In general I love the way marquise cut stones slim and elongate the finger. But for an engagement ring I prefer tradition, and that means a round cut for me. And that’s just what I received during my own recent proposal. Do you have a favorite diamond cut? What is it and why?

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I’ve known plenty of men who think women are impossible to buy gifts for. On the other hand, women sometimes aren’t sure what the guy in their life would want either. But gift giving doesn’t have to be a difficult or frustrating process.

If you’re looking for gift ideas for the lady in your life this holiday season, here are some general ideas you can work with.

1. Personal Mementos

Many women enjoy receiving rather personalized gifts. That could include anything from a photo album from a trip you took together to a piece of jewelry you’ve had engraved with a special message for her.

2. Rest and Relaxation

Women work hard. Whether they’re taking care of a family or a hectic job (or both!), they probably wouldn’t mind a break. So give them one for the holidays. That could mean a day at her favorite spa. Or you could buy her a nice candle, her favorite scented bubble bath, and a good book so she can just soak and read to enjoy a relaxing evening.

If you’re on a really tight budget, don’t fret. Make your gift a true day off. Promise to take the kids off her hands or take on her usual chores and errands for a day so she can enjoy a “personal day” whenever she needs one most.

3. The Latest Gadgets

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A lot of the electronics we see advertised around the holidays seem highly targeted to men. But gals love gadgets too! Why not get the tech savvy woman in your life something she’ll love, like a new e-reader or tablet?

4. Gift Baskets

Gift baskets can be incredibly personal gifts, but they can also be easy because you get a theme to work with. Think about what the woman in your life enjoys. What are her hobbies? Then put together a collection of small items with that theme into a beautiful basket. For example, if she’s a film buff, fill the basket with some new movies she’ll love, theater tickets, and some gourmet popcorn.

5. Subscriptions

Subscriptions might sound impersonal, but they’re not. You have to really know what someone likes to get them these gifts. You could go with something standard like a magazine subscription. You could get an “of the month” club kind of subscription for everything from fruit to wine. Is your girl a gamer? Why not pay for a subscription for a new MMORPG or one she already enjoys? Is she into family history research? Get her a subscription for a research site.

Subscriptions go far beyond magazines these days, and they can be great gift ideas (especially if you have to buy a long distance gift).

All of these ideas leave you with a lot of flexibility. They give you a basic idea to run with, but plenty of room to personalize the gift idea to the woman in your life. What other gift ideas do you think would work well for women in general? Share your ideas in the comments below.

Clothing should be three things: stylish, functional and comfortable. But they can also be useful for more than one thing.

People who enjoy economy in their clothes have been looking for items that can serve more than a single purpose for a long time.

This has led to a whole movement of multi-purpose threads and accessories to hit the market.

Here are ten fantastic ideas that do more than just keep you covered.

1. Coat + Tent

Do you love the outdoors? This fully functional and heavy coat will keep out the chill on long hikes, and serve as a shelter if you find yourself in an emergency situation. It is eco-friendly and useful, while also being attractive. No one would know you were wearing camping gear if you put this jacket on.

There are also two other versions, such as one that transforms into a two-person tent, and another than turns into a sleeping bag.

2. Tie + Pocket

These ties come with a pocket to keep everything from pens and papers, to little keepsakes or change. But the Guatemalan company offers more than that option.

They also have scarves and other neckwear, each with their own pockets for your use. The quality is high and they pride themselves on producing using the best materials, while paying their workers fair income for making them. They are yet another humanity-conscious company to come out of the woodwork in recent years.

3. Weight Watcher + Belt

If you are hoping to lose a few pounds, why not go by inches instead? This fascinating fastener works by calculating your measurement while keeping your pants up. You can use it to make sure you are staying trim, or to encourage you to shave a bit off of your waist.

Whatever the use, it is much easier than keeping a separate cloth measuring tape around. Not to mention a great way to show off your progress, and an ice breaker for like minded health freaks.

4. Slippers + Light

Turning on the lights at night when you go to use the bathroom or grab some water has two issues: one, it is jarring for you and others to suddenly be flooded with light, and it interrupts sleep.

Two, it wastes energy. These slippers take care of both problems by offering a useful – but gentle – light for you to see your way by.

5. Leggings + Power Generator

Get fit, run and get a reward for it. These unbelievably cool running pants use kinetic energy from movement to power an mp3 player.

The more you run, dance or job, the more power you will give your device. It makes you work for your music, which is a great incentive to push it to the limits. One of the best health devices, not to mention environmentally friendly, that I have seen in a long time.

6. Tie + Opener

There’s nothing like a cold beer after a long day at the office. This accessory dubbed the “After Work Tie” comes with a hidden bottle opener that can open any standard beer or soda bottle you can find.

It is a great conversation piece for the bar or parties, and stylish in a slender, black look. It goes with anything, but with liquor best of all.

7. Scarf + iPod Holder

I am an avid runner, and I love running early in the morning turning the fall and winter months especially. The cold burn of the frigid air in my lungs, the way steam rolls off my body as I heat up, the silence that only seems to come in the colder months… it is amazing.

But I am always freezing when I do my cool down, so I wear a scarf. This is a must have for those like me, who also like to run with music. It holds your iPod or other player for you, and keeps it close so you can more easily change it without reaching down into a pocket.

8. Hat + Fan

Do you like safari hats, or are you going on an actual safari in the future? Maybe you just don’t mind what kind of hat you wear as long as it covers your head.

Whatever the case, this is a pretty cool choice for the summer months. They come with a solar panel on the top, which is used to air condition the hat itself. It will keep your head warm naturally and in an environmentally friendly way. Alright, so it will look ridiculous,  but it is still kind of cool.

9. Hat + TV

Once again, this is fashion for someone who doesn’t mind looking like a complete idiot. But I have seen plenty of people who match that description, so they will love this.

The hat holds an iPod or other device in a drop down section off of the brim, and covers the sides to make it dark. That means you can watch videos from the device from the hat. I guess that is one way to pass the time while waiting at the doctor’s office.

10. Tie + Napkin

Remember those old cartoons, where people would eat and then use their tie as a napkin? Now, you can use your napkin as a tie. This pretty stupid looking but hilarious napkin gives a colored, striped tie on the front.

You can use it for a classy business dinner before throwing on your tuxedo t-shirt and going to a formal event.

Summer is here and there is nothing quite like kicking back on a hot afternoon with a group of family or friends, enjoying the sunshine and cracking open an ice cold beer.

It is one of life’s simple pleasures, and I am sure I am not the only hops enthusiast to enjoy anything that is related to that little pass time.

As a matter of fact, every year my friends and I exchange drink related gifts that can be used both year round, and during those special occasions where we all gather for a party. Last year I gave my chosen friend a roulette drinking game that we all had great fun breaking in on the Fourth of July. I was given a wine bottle opener with a face that makes it look like the cork is a creature with giant eyes, a nose and buck teeth.

This year I was looking for something special and came across these beer-related ideas that are very interesting. Some are handy, some are hilarious and some make you wonder who would possible buy something so pointless. But all are great fun, so check out these ten fantastic presents for the beer lover you know:

1. Beach Sandals Bottle Opener

You’re on the beach. It is a hot day, full of fun and frolic, and you have just come out of the water to lounge on your towel in the sunlight and kick back. You reach for a bottle of Samuel Adams and…oh no! You don’t have a bottle opener handy! But no worries, because you have your trust sandal.

Yes, this beach footwear comes with a bottle opener stuck right in the arch of the sandal. It is a convenience device you can take anywhere.

2. Booze Belt

Feel like a (very drunk) cowboy with this fascinating fastener. This belt does more than just keep your pants up over your beer gut, it holds two bottles of alcohol and six shot glasses for all of your friends…proving you have six friends exactly. It can also hold cans, it is just that versatile!

Alright, I might be over selling it a bit, but you have to admit it is kind of cool. Not to mention useful if you are one of those people that forgets where they put the schnapps.

3. USB Cooler

Geeks know how to have a good time, too. In fact, if you have ever been to a LAN party you know that a lot goes on when a group of computer buffs get together for a crazy night. If your beer lover doesn’t like to go AFK for long, check out this USB cooler.

It takes one can of beer (or soda, if you aren’t a drinker) and keeps it ice cold for when you want it. No more making your raiding party wait you grab a cold one to celebrate a WoW victory. Just crack this bad boy open and enjoy.

4. Beer Bands

People like to make assumptions about other’s personalities based on their beer choices. But what can you really tell about someone who likes to drink Miller Light (besides the fact that you could piss in their bottle and they wouldn’t know the difference?)

If you really want your liquor to talk, try these beer bands. They wrap around your bottle, can or glass and they let people know what you are thinking or who you are. Great icebreakers, if you are the kind of person who walks around reading the labels off of people’s drinks all night. If so, you need all the help you can get.

5. Beer Bands

A great engagement ring if your girlfriend happens to be a raging alcoholic, this ring is as functional as it isn’t stylish. Just slip it on your finger or thumb and use it to pop open any bottle you like. Note the way the guy is wearing it in the picture…discreet. You could probably impress all of your friends if they happened to be drunk already.

6. Camouflage

Don’t you wish you could drink at work? After all, having a six pack would really take the edge off of controlling that air traffic. Now you can hide your alcohol problem with these vinyl labels. They wrap around your beer can and make them look like innocent soda drinks.

Of course, the names aren’t exactly right…there is no such drink as ‘Peski’. But they look close to the original logos, and if people look too closely you can tell them it is a cheap knockoff. Just try not to get too near their face or they are sure to smell the Budweiser on your breath.

7. Tie Opener

Just because you are hammered doesn’t mean you can’t look professional! It is perfectly acceptable to come stumbling out of an elevator at the office if you are wearing a tie, especially one as clever as this.

To all eyes it will look like your average, run of the mill sign of the office worker. But hidden at the end is a metallic bottle opener to use during happy hour. Oh, is it five already?!

8. Beer Blaster

I can’t think of anything more fun then standing ten feet away from my friend and letting them shoot beer into my mouth with a modified squirt gun. If this has also been a dream of yours, check out this beer blaster. It holds any standard 12 oz can, and so it will take a soda if you want it. Think of it as a grown up water fight.

9. Glasses

Have you ever noticed that the more drunk you were the night before, the harder it is to remember how much you drank? I frequently hear my friends boasting about the liquor they chugged down when I knew for a fact they didn’t have, as they claimed, 14 shots and 3 pints of dark ale, but indeed 6 shots and two half-cans of cheap beer.

Take the guessing out of the equation at a time when you can least spare your mental faculties with these awesome glasses. They measure the alcohol and come in both beer glass and wine glass.

10. 60-Second Chiller

I drink a lot of beer slushies. For those who don’t know, a beer slushy is the mess you are left with when you shove a few cans in the freezer to get them cold quick, but forget about them. An hour later you have something that is similar to a frozen drink, but beer flavored. It isn’t as good as it sounds.

This chiller was made to cool multiple beers in just 90 seconds, without the risk of over-frosting a cold one. Very useful, and also works for sodas.

The way we share information has changed online in the last few years. When it comes to getting updates from websites, it is no longer a matter of signing up for constant emails that from your inbox, or checking through the site a millions times in hopes of finding something new. Instead, you can subscribe to their RSS feed, getting a quick rundown of anything new that might be happening.

We have all grown accustomed to seeing the RSS feed button at the top of a website, or in the bookmarks section of your browser. But how about off the web? For the tech savvy or net obsessed, you can find some cool little projects online that provide you with a fresh, .com kind of look.

1. RSS Lamp

If you are looking for something to add a little oomph to a boring room, this lamp cover is an awesome addition to any home. Not only will it be sure to spark conversation when people see the symbol along the front, but it will give an interesting, dim lighting that is functional, while being more comfortable than the usual bright florescence that white out an area.

2. RSS Feed Key Chain

Do you want something to replace the mangled troll doll key chain you won in a cheap raffle back in the 90′s? Go a little more modern with a RSS feed trinket. It is a simple little idea that will make you smile every time you open your front door.

3. RSS Icon Pillow

I love this pillow, but some people might have trouble working it into their décor. It is bright orange, making it a clashing shade for most furniture, such as if you have a brown, beige or red couch. But anything from white or black (or even cream) would handle it really well. It could be a nice way to put a splash of color into a living room or bedroom. Especially for a teenagers room.

4. RSS Feed Scrabble Tile Pendant

This is super cute, though it only comes in a pendant. You will have to find a chain or something to put it on, but I would recommend a choker. The square shape of the feed button, along with the ridges in the symbol, mean that it would look nice laying flat against the neck or at the base of the collar. Though it could work on a chain, as well.

5. RSS Mug and Mousepad

Want something for the office? This mousepad and mug are adorable, with little slogans as well. My only complaint is the mousepad idea…who honestly has a scroller ball in their mouse anymore? Almost everything is laser, or else touch activated like in a laptop or Macbook. It seems a little redundant, unless you are doing it as a decoration.

6. RSS Coasters

What I love about these coasters is that there are different ones.. The squares come in two colors (orange or blue), and each one has a different letter of symbol to spell out a larger command that you would find on the website feed section. They are also a good size, and very functional as a set.

7. RSS T-Shirt

For the web designer who likes to show his work from his chest, there is the RSS t-shirt. Black with an RSS feed button on the front and a number underneath, any geek designer is sure to love this. Comes in several sizes and is a great price, as well.

8. RSS Shoes

When I first saw this picture, I had to laugh. The blogger who made them had a great idea, and they are really cool, but they are also pretty ugly. The brown, rubber soles, the bright orange, the button stuck on the front…you would have to be pretty careful with what you wore these with. Though, on second thought, I am not sure anything you paired them with would be especially flattering.

Unfortunately, there’s no store I am aware of where you could buy anything like this. But I found this Creative Factory where you can design Puma shows yourself, so I guess you can make something like that there. Here are also some Puma coupons from Rather Be Shopping for you to save on that purchase.

9. Feed Me RSS Icon Bib

Why should you have all the fun? For those baby bloggers (or bloggers-to-be, perhaps?), this bib is sure to impress. The cute slogan on the front will make parents giggle, and you will be keeping their clothes baby food free in a stylish and tech savvy way.  Or, at the very least, you and your buddies can snicker about it around the water cooler.

10. RSS Badges

Button collecting is an old practice, but feed button collecting? Now, that is a new spin on an oldie! These cute RSS badges are cheap and say to the world “I am a blogger, and I am proud!”

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It happens to all of us: you are on a blog or website, perhaps perusing the latest self-taken duck face pics of an overly tanned 20-something, a lolcat or whatever the meme of the moment might be (Rebecca Black, anyone?). You are enjoying yourself quite a bit, occasionally snickering into your 24-oz root beer slushie. You read the extra promising title of the next image and….nothing. There is a blank box with a tiny box in the corner.

No, it isn’t a joke you don’t get, it is just the ultra annoyance of all web browsers – a broken image. You cry out in fury, frantically right-clicking and reloading the image. But it is to no avail, the corruption is deep in the upload and there is nothing you can do but wonder what could have been. Or seek out a similar keyword-heavy phrase on Google and take your pick of what you get back.

If, like me, you are a total geek and love interesting products, you will love these pieces inspired by the dreaded broken image icon.

1. Broken Images Necklace

Want something nice to get that special girl in your life? Why not show her that you are thinking of her with this nice little necklace. Or, perhaps this one. It’s like saying, “I would love you even if your face was replaced by an annoying little box.” What says love better than that?

2. Broken Image Pin Back Button

Add a broken image to any outfit. This cute little button features a classic icon design that is as awesome as it is simple.

3. Broken Image T-shirt

Don’t know what to wear? Why choose a t-shirt with a picture when you can wear one where that same photo is missing? What makes this idea even more brilliant is that you can say that anything was once there. A robot, a ninja pirate, a mass of alien ships, a Hello Kitty logo…whatever!

3. Broken Image Postcard

Tell your loved one, “I wish you were here…wherever we are.” This postcard is perfect and funny and will make anyone smile – politely, and in confusion.

4. Broken Image Postage

That postcard is going to need a stamp. This one might not be official, but you can tack in on anyway. Especially amusing for those annoying “postage paid” company cards.

5. Broken Image Posters and Wall Art

Artistic genius, great sense of humor, or just super lazy? I will leave it up to you to decide when you check out this piece of wall art.

Apparently, the idea was so good that someone else did it for a smaller gallery piece. Well, art often reflects the time and culture in which it was created, right?

Still haven’t had enough? Neither had I, so I found this one, as well.

7. Broken Wall Clock

What time is it? Broken time! That’s right, the broken image phenomenon is not just infecting out computers, it has affected the very nature of time. We must close the spacial rift by fixing the coding on the clock face!

8. Broken Image Bag

Cheap bag…check. Ironed on broken image patch…check. Looks like we have an interesting little conversation piece in two easy steps. I actually want to get one of these to carry groceries.

If you want something a little less basic, this one might tickle your fancy.

9. Broken Image Mousepad

Seriously, who still uses a mousepad. My grandmother is 85 years old and thinks that people can steal her financial information if she uses Microsoft Word, and even she has a laser-based mouse. Does anyone use scroll balls anymore? If they do, I suggest we send them make to 2001, stat.

10. Broken Image Tie

Ah, not just one broken image, but an entire colony could be nestled around your neck. This tie would provide an awesome opportunity to tell every annoying coworker what the images used to be. The more shocking and disgusting your reply, the better. Extra points if you are turned in to HR…can you imagine being cited for a piece of clothing with literally nothing on it?

I think back to my childhood and one thing has always stood out: sitting with my cousin and friends on rainy days in front of a Nintendo game system – at the time, the coolest bit of technology ever created – and playing whatever game we had gotten for Christmas, our birthdays, or rented from the video store. But one game we all had and loved was some incarnation of the infamous Mario Brothers games.

From the early Mario Bros to the more celebrated Super Nintendo versions, the character and his friends were a staple of the gaming industry. That hasn’t changed. With every new version of the console brand, new games have come along to utilize the expansive changes of the graphics and game play of the newer generations.

If you want proof of the continuing popularity, check out these ten fantastic products that have been created to celebrate the Mario world. Some of them are must-haves for any classic console geek.

1. Super Mario Wall Decals

Want something cool for your kid’s room, or even a game or entertainment room? You can get some awesome decals for the wall, in either classic or modern styles. They come with Mario, goombas, turtles, blocks and pipes. Some also come with a few of Mario’s friends, such as the Princess, Luigi and Yoshi.

2. Super Mario Messenger Bag

Etsy is home of some of the coolest homemade products on the web, with thousands of talented sellers in every genre imaginable. Mario is a commonly seen feature there, and this messenger bag is a great example of one of the better-made products. Created by 16BIT, it is only one of dozens of cool products they have sold.

They are currently sold out, but you can contact the seller for details about restocking.

3. Super Mario Energy Drink

Need something to pep you up when you hit that 2 AM slump at your next LAN party (yes, I am that big of a geek)? Then check out this Mario energy drink. Made in blue raspberry flavor, it is a little can of caffeine heaven fit for anyone who enjoys slamming down Red Bulls and playing a few manic rounds of Call of Duty. Just don’t drink too many, or you’ll be wired for days.

4. Question Mark Pillow

We all know the question mark blocks that are in the games. We can find coins there, mushrooms, stars, fireflowers, feathers….little items that can make the next move in the game a little easier. But in the case of this pillow, the only power will be making your furniture look a little more stylish.

But if the pillow isn’t enough, why not try…

5. Question Mark Block Ottoman

The colors aren’t great (unless you like gold and brown), but the look is still pretty cool. It is only 15x15x15, so small enough to keep from taking up too much space. It is made of memory foam, so not good to fit on. But great to put your feet up on, or even lean back against.

6. Super Mario Rubik’s Cube

Do you like puzzles? Do you like Mario? Do you like Rubik’s cubes? Would you like a Rubik’s cube puzzle that comes in the form of Mario’s world? Then you are in luck. This is probably one of the geekiest things I have ever seen in my life, and I want one!

7. Question Block Tissue Box

It is probably getting obvious that you can by a lot by way of question blocks. But with how many are in a game, that is a good thing…you can make your room look like a real world level. If not, you can always pop this onto your desk at work or home for a cool little place to put tissues. It will certainly give you a smile to go with that sneeze.

8. Super Mario Shelves

Without a doubt, this is my favorite product on the market. These shelves are made in the form of cubby blocks, the ones with question marks are covered and open up by pulling the flap up from the top. They are studier than they look, and can hold anything from books to trophies to toys.

9. Super Mario Brothers Paperclips and Push Pins

Maybe not the most amazing or effective of products, but these mushroom and goomba pins and paper clips are still pretty cool. If you reuse such items in the office, it couldn’t hurt to have a couple handy. You know, to impress the clients or just amuse yourself.

10. Super Mario Fridge Magnets

You can create an entire magnetic world on your fridge, playing out levels or just creating a nice little scene to make you chuckle when you stumble to the kitchen for a glass of water in the middle of the night. Just think of how much more pleasant those hangovers will be if you wake up to Mario jumping over a pipe on your freezer.