With Father's Day just around the corner and graduations occurring every weekend, chances are you know someone who deserves a special gift this summer. We've assembled this convenient guide to ensure that you don't go down the dark road of gift certificates, ties, and $20 bills stuffed into rumpled envelopes. You'll find DVD sets for every personality, plus some awesome hardware options, leaving you with no choice but to select a thoughtful and perfect gift.
DVD Picks
Melodramatic
Is your father constantly slamming his fist on the dinner table to emphasize his point? Has your daughter called you in tears from her dorm room every night for the past four years? Chances are your beloved is a tad bit melodramatic...so these gifts should be right up his or her alley.
Action Hero
Be they football heroes or foosball champions, the people on your summer gift list love a lot of action. To prevent the typical summertime injuries often sustained by those with a need for speed, mellow things out with one of these great DVD sets. Finally, they can indulge that insatiable lust for thrills & chills without risking a single broken bone!
Joker
They're sharp-witted enough for any young adult in need of a constant flow of sarcasm, and they're inspirational enough to help any dad update his tired old dinner-table standup routine. These shows are among the funniest around, and that makes you the best gift-giver of the year!
Animation Addict
For those of us who truly believe our lives would be easier--and more entertaining--were we part of the resilient, rounded, simple-featured world of animation, these shows are a healing balm. They're also creative, funny, and sharp. Your dad loves them, your kids love them, your friends love them, and you love them too--so what could make a better gift?
Reality Buff
You may not be ready to open your own home to the probing cameras of reality TV, but chances are you've enjoyed the voyeuristic pleasure provided by these shows. If the fathers and recent graduates in your life are anything like you, they secretly love reality television as well. Why not pass them one of these DVD sets with a wink, a nod, and no further explanation?
Supernaturalist
Ever since the first time she saw E.T., your daughter has gazed out of her window each night in hopes a benevolent spaceship might whisk her away for an intergalactic adventure. Now that she's got the college education necessary to build such a ship, you're looking for a way to keep her safely grounded while continuing to inspire her imagination. The perfect solution may lie in one of these fantastical DVD sets!
Hardware Picks
Hardware
Sometimes special occasions call for a gift that's slightly more extravagant than a simple DVD set. Whether you're trying to make up for a past slight, out-do the rest of your family in the generosity department, or simply express the grand scale of your love and affection, these gifts are sure to do the trick. Whether it's a Slingbox, an iPod, or a DVD player, the perfect cool gadget is definitely on this list.
