Have someone in your life who is in love with pop culture? You know pop culture is the love of the current fads, fashions and media. Do they keep up on all of the news from the entertainment industry, watch every episode of all of the most popular television shows and seamlessly integrate the latest phrase du jour into their vocabulary? If you have the lover of pop culture in your life, here are some gift giving tips for the Pop Culture trend lover in your life.
What’s Hot Right Now
To find out what everyone is talking about, otherwise known as “What’s Hot and What’s Not” you’ll need to start on the Internet. There are all sorts of websites and shopping portals, like the TV Store Online that are devoted to people who are in love with pop culture. These sites are where you’ll find things like replicas of the T-Shirts worn by Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, superhero logo knee socks, even costumes of your (or their) favorite television characters. The Internet is a great big place and there is definitely going to be something there. You can also check out sites like eBay for great deals and savings on all things pop culture related. This is also a great way to find not only a bargain but also hard to find items.
Head to the Mall for Deals
It’s trendy to hate the mall these days but this is another great place to go if you want to find a great pop culture related gift for someone. Stores like Hot Topic specialize in pop culture references and paraphernalia. If T-shirts and key chains aren’t what you’re looking for, you can bet that the department stores are going to carry bedding and other household items imprinted with popular characters, shows and catch phrases. Sure you might be able to find that stuff online, but seeing it in person first can make a huge difference when trying to get the right gift. Check out sales and clearance racks for items like this. Since not everyone is into the trend of the week, it can be a great place to find them at a steal.
How to Narrow Down the Right Pick
It’s also helpful to find out which characters, shows and personalities your friend or loved one really digs. For example, some people truly love Grey’s Anatomy while others hate it. Make sure your friend loves the show before you buy her some Grey’s Anatomy scrubs (yep, they make them!). Once you know who their favorite is you should insure that they can use the item you have in mind and love it. They might love the hot docs of Grey’s Anatomy but if you want to get scrubs, you might be better off looking in unusual places to start. For this type of item, you might want to head over to the local “scrubs” store and buy some real ones. Have then embroidered with “McDreamy” and you are all set!
You also want to make sure that the gift makes sense. Your friend might be really into the Justice League but this does not mean that she is going to want a bunch of Avengers trading cards. Think about that “wow” gift that shows you have put a little thought into it! Signed memorabilia might be a great give. What Avengers loving man would turn down an autographed Scarlett Johansson autograph pic of her in that super sexy Black Widow costume!
In another example of what you should take into consideration, you wouldn’t want to give your Lady Gaga loving sister Gaga’s perfume if your sister hates wearing scented products. Your brother might love the show The Walking Dead, but dislike the Resident Evil franchise. Make sure you know that the type of gift you find is going to be well received before you drop any cash on it. Just because they love Twilight does not mean they love all Vampire merchandise!
The good news is that pop culture related gifts abound. It doesn’t matter what particular niche of pop culture your friend, relative or loved one is into—you’ll find something awesome for them this holiday. You just have to keep looking!
