How to Buy Gifts for an Emo Guy

Buying gifts for an emo guy can be challenging. You want to find something that shows you understand his overwhelming desire to write poetry and listen to sad music, but you don't want to give him something he already has. So if you're looking for gifts for an emo guy, try these ideas to avoid buying him a bad CD or an itchy scarf.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Embrace the slogan t-shirt. There's a ton of emo-inspired attire out there just ripe for the picking. At least one store in every mall specializes in emo attire, so just ask a sales rep which one he likes best for your emo guy friend.

2. Give him a gift certificate. If you aren't up on the latest emo tunes, give your friend a gift certificate to a local music store. That way, he can pick out the CDs that he really wants.

3. Buy a journal. If you're low on funds but still want to buy a nice gift for your emo guy friend, buy him a journal. He can write poetry, lyrics or girl's phone numbers in it. Add a heartfelt message on the front page and you have a really thoughtful gift.

4. Bake something. Bake your friend a batch of brownies or a cookie cake with a sappy message written in icing. He will love the sentiment and the yummy treats.

5. Score bonus points by wrapping your gift for an emo guy in used CD lyric sheets--the sappier, the better.

Tips & Warnings

• No matter what you choose to give your emo guy friend, lots of tears will be shed.

Resources

• Find the perfect gift for an emo guy at Hot Topic.