How to Find a Gift for a Nerd or Geek Guy

You can choose the perfect gift for a nerd or geek guy without spending a binary year looking. Impress him with your brilliance and creativity by finding something he'll not only cherish, but show off to all his friends. He'll think of you every time his eyes light upon his nerd gift treasure.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Research the obsessions of your nerd or geek to narrow down the categories that you need to focus on. Start by visiting one of his private spaces like his bedroom, blog or social networking website.
2. Question your geek or nerd discreetly to discern his dreams and needs to discover his true obsessions. Touch his arm gently and ask what excites "someone like you."
3. Visit an online nerd store such as the ThinkGeek website and browse while your geek or nerd guy is nearby. If he snorts or laughs (sometimes the same thing for a nerd), ask him which item caused his reaction.
4. Investigate several different websites to choose the perfect item, such a math shirt from the Proudnerd site for a math-lover, a physics shirt from the Scienceteecher site for a physics major or a funny music shirt for a musician from the BandNerd site.
5. Enlist the aid of one of your geek's friends to ensure the gift you've chosen is truly unique.
6. Order the item or items you've decided fit your nerd's personality to perfection.

Tips & Warnings

• Nearly every nerd and geek has an obsession. Usually it's something like math, electronics, science or a band instrument.
• If your geek's friend starts to drool when he sees your choice of gifts, you know you're on the right track.
• To send your nerd or geek totally over the edge, shop for nerdy wrapping paper for the finishing touch. Anything in binary will be a sure winner.
• Your geek friend might become obsessed with you after receiving your gift.
• Your geek friend might become more obsessed with your gift than with you.
• When comparing costs online, remember to include shipping costs.