What should I get for my birthday?*UPDATE* I'm 21!

rpc64

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Ok my birthday is Friday and I can't come up with anything I really want. I need something to tell my parents, but I'm drawing a blank. The obvious first thought is computer hardware, but I'm pretty much ok on that for now, unless I find out about something really super awesome that I didn't know about. I'm sure you guys can think of some interesting stuff :) It should be around $200 or under and preferably something easy to get as there's not really time to order something online.

UPDATE: Whoops, sorry it took so long for me to update. I ended up getting a nice black 48X12X48 Liteon cd burner, as well as about $60 and a couple other little things. My grandpa came over and we all went out to a nice dinner. No beer though (sometimes my parents are really cool, sometimes they're lame). All in all I had a good time. I'm thinking of using the money to get UT2003 or some other game. :D:cool:
 

MichaelD

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...Mom? Dad? With my birthday all around the corner and stuff, I thought now would be a good time to let you know what I want. I'd really like to get laid for my birthday. Sure, I know I'm only 15, but I'm drinking milk, and that makes me, well...horny as all hell. Yes, I asked Suzy Shnupsnballer to go to the movies...but she just said something about "damn AT geeks!" and walked away. I was very sad. If you could like, maybe, give me some cash so I can go over to 8th street and get me a hooker, that 'd be dandy!"

Not bad for off-the-cuff if I do say so myself. :)

Oh, um, your question....I dunno. How about a gift card to Best Buy. Those are great. You go get what you want and not have to pay for it.
 

rpc64

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LoL MichaelD. A gift card is a good idea. I don't think my parents would go for porn and beer though.
 

WinkOsmosis

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Diva Swan M200 speakers. I got them today via UPS. $200
I bought them here.
They seem to be regarded by audiophiles as the best quality computers speakers for the price (more expensive being home theatre setups).
Unfortunately, now I can really tell how much my onboard sound sucks. I need to get a Turtlebeach Santa Cruz.
 

WyteWatt

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rpc64 you could get new hardware instead of go on a date or any of that other stuff that i do not like to talk about sorry. I think getting the new hardware is far better than any of that other stuff that i don't like to talk about.

I mean heck you don't need a girlfriend, you don't need a wife, you don't have to get married, you don't have to kids, you don't have to go on dates, you don't have to ever kiss someone, you don't ever have to touch someone, etc. I mean its not like you can't still have friends, have fun, etc. I am just say without the things you don't have to have you can save money, have less problems in the future maybe, still be happy, not have to worry about divorce just in case it happens, etc!!

But remember thats only my opinion. Yours could be totally different and thats cool!

 

gopunk

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i dunno if there's nothing you need, maybe you should just ask for nothing... that's what i did :)

dunno, anything i want (that my parents can afford), i can buy myself... guess there isn't much point in presents any more :p
 

Evadman

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Order this I know you said little time is left, but hey.

Or you could get one of those replica light sabers that have a neon tube that works. whjatever floats your boat.
 

WyteWatt

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Well i know i hate my birthday because i really never liked it. I mean a birthday is just another day to me. Plus i don't mind getting older. I just wish 60 years old would get here alittle faster because i will still have a good long while. 60 years old of age to me is like a cool age for some reason. Don't ask me why i just can't wait to be 60!

 

dolph

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why not do something exciting? skydiving, day trip somewhere, museum, fancy dinner out, anything. make it an experience instead of something tangible, & take pictures. so you'll have something to remember for this birthday instead of something you'll probably be rid of in a couple of years.
 

fatbaby

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Originally posted by: dolph
why not do something exciting? skydiving, day trip somewhere, museum, fancy dinner out, anything. make it an experience instead of something tangible, & take pictures. so you'll have something to remember for this birthday instead of something you'll probably be rid of in a couple of years.

yea, bring a dv camcorder or digicam to a gay bar or gentlemens club, it lasts longer that way :)
 

WyteWatt

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See my point is if you never get layed,which i don't like saying but whatever, you know you are always healthy. Which is the best gift of all! Its amazing the number of kids, people,etc get this and that every year. Just amazing. I mean it can be stop all they have to do is control themselfs which is not hard to do. I don't understand it.

 

MichaelD

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Originally posted by: imtim83
I just wish 60 years old would get here alittle faster because i will still have a good long while. 60 years old of age to me is like a cool age for some reason. Don't ask me why i just can't wait to be 60!

You can ask Red Dawn about that...he can tell you what it feels like to be 60 years old. :D
 

WyteWatt

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MichaelD ok. I never liked being 13 to 21. I mean 13 has no meaning of anything, 21 has no meaning of anything. The ages inbetween of that has no meaning really. i mean they are ok but nothing good. Just dum school. 13 to 18. I could care a less about drinking at 21, casino,etc. That is all boring.

rpc64 but the idea of skydiving was a good one and the other stuff i think! I always wanted to go skydiving. Heck let me go skydiving when i am 60!!!!!!

Also to let you know porno and beer are the most boring things on earth. No i have never tried them but i just know they are the most boring things on earth i think. I repeat i have never tried them but i still know they are boring to me and thats the turth. So don't worry about those two things because i am 100% sure you are not missing out on anything with not having those. To me they are useless.




 

rpc64

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LoL you guys gave me a gift in all the laughs I am getting from this thread! ROFL especially @ intim83 and fatbaby. I don't think I wanna go skydiving. It would be great to see the looks on my parents faces if I told them I wanted to though. Xbox is a good idea. I would get one if I could but once you add on controllers and games and such it starts getting a bit expensive. Well actually I could just buy a game myself.... Hmm maybe I'll go with that one. I knew I was gonna get some good responses. Thanks guys and if you think of any more keep em coming.
 

rpc64

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Oh yeah for the people that say get an experience, I am going out to a nice dinner. I mean I suppose there are more exciting experiences than that but hey it's ok with me.
 

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Originally posted by: rpc64
Ok my birthday is Friday and I can't come up with anything I really want. I need something to tell my parents, but I'm drawing a blank. The obvious first thought is computer hardware, but I'm pretty much ok on that for now, unless I find out about something really super awesome that I didn't know about. I'm sure you guys can think of some interesting stuff :) It should be around $200 or under and preferably something easy to get as there's not really time to order something online.


I lost my job on my birthday, maybe you could ask for the same thing? It's a unique present that can be had at the drop of a hat and is easily available.
 

Ameesh

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tell your mom and dad youd like to spend a nice evening with them, dinner, a movie and ice cream.
 

notfred

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Don't ask them for anything. Let them decide what they want or dont want to get you.
 

murphy55d

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I always ask for gift cards, that way nobody is upset if I don't like/want/need what they got me.