Suitable hs grad gift?

Submitted by Canadian on June 26th, 2015 at 12:46 AM

Gave my little brother a maize and blue Canadian flag signed by Nik Stauskas as a grad gift. He isn't as much of a fan as I am but couldn't resist pulling the trigger on an extra for him a few months ago when they were being sold.
What do you guys think? Even if it's something he takes out of town and just hangs above his dorm room bed he will atleast have a good story to share (with what I assume are ladies).

814 East U

June 26th, 2015 at 12:50 AM ^

gave my sister a 5th of vodka. it could have even been burnetts. I think I got a little nicer. Who knows? I was hammered at her grad party.

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Canadian

June 26th, 2015 at 1:19 AM ^

Well I'm 5.5 years older than he his and and working a full time job so I won't be hammered at his grad party (which is full of kids I "coached" in hockey)

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Optimism Attache

June 26th, 2015 at 6:02 AM ^

I think you'd be fine--once you hit the men's leagues, half of the game is drinking. But up to you.

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Ghost of Hoke

June 26th, 2015 at 8:07 AM ^

5.5 years older. You make that sound like you're 45. You should be boozing hard and looking for 18 year olds who like the older men.

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June 26th, 2015 at 10:01 AM ^

Yes, because that's the only thing a 23-year-old can be interested in.

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Dr. Hamlet

June 26th, 2015 at 10:31 AM ^

of "should" as opposed to "can."

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East German Judge

June 26th, 2015 at 12:52 AM ^

Yes good idea. Small flat screen tv is also nice. When I graduated, I got so many Cross brand pen and pencil sets. I wondered back then even what the hell was I going to do with those, and the answer was nothing.

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Canadian

June 26th, 2015 at 1:11 AM ^

I thought about a tv but when the flags were on eBay (which I saw thanks to a post on here a while ago) and figured why not try and lure him into something as great as Michigan athletics. He's a fringe fan but I'm trying to win him over to be an uber fan so that when he's old enough we can go to games and drink

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DrueDown

June 26th, 2015 at 12:55 AM ^

.. Or were we supposed to brag?

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East German Judge

June 26th, 2015 at 12:59 AM ^

Suitable, maybe not. But useful, yes....

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justingoblue

June 26th, 2015 at 1:01 AM ^

The OP didn't give enough info to assume "yes". Gotta stick with "maybe" given what we know.

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Canadian

June 26th, 2015 at 1:16 AM ^

Idk. I'm not knocking it outta the park and he's worse off I think. It's too bad.

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Double-D

June 26th, 2015 at 1:12 AM ^

And one wish that the East German Judge was not just an Avatar

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Canadian

June 26th, 2015 at 1:15 AM ^

Fake ID only "needed" for one year here though.

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Ricky from Sunnyvale

June 26th, 2015 at 1:19 AM ^

go with her pleasure

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justingoblue

June 26th, 2015 at 12:59 AM ^

I recently got my sister a nice diploma frame her campus bookstore sold, but that's college. My HS diploma sits in a box which is probably true for a lot of people.

In general I try to go for a nicer version of something they use regularly than they're willing to buy for themselves. It's imaginative enough to require some actual thought, but the risk of completely flopping is low.

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Philmypockets

June 26th, 2015 at 1:00 AM ^

What do you think! If he is going to Alaska to hunt wolverines.

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Canadian

June 26th, 2015 at 1:14 AM ^

I think you missed my username. I AM CANADIAN.

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justingoblue

June 26th, 2015 at 1:17 AM ^

But unless your brother buys a lot of flags that doesn't really apply. Just saying what I usually do.

If you're just looking for feedback on your gift, I think it's good for the same reason you do: it's something with a story.

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HermosaBlue

June 26th, 2015 at 7:57 AM ^

That's why a 12 gauge and not a glock. No handguns north of the border.

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Maizenblueball

June 26th, 2015 at 1:01 AM ^

2 chicks at the same time?? That's what I gave my mother when she went back to school to get her Masters. /s

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Canadian

June 26th, 2015 at 1:13 AM ^

Geez you should've seen the one chick at the graduation ceremony tonight. Tight firm body with the lulu lemon pants and a clear camel toe and the beautiful ass creases (into the crack and defined bottom to the ass).

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ThadMattasagoblin

June 26th, 2015 at 1:19 AM ^

Your graduation ceremony is June 25th? Damn that's late.

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Canadian

June 26th, 2015 at 9:53 AM ^

Yeah he just finished his exams on tuesday

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Ricky from Sunnyvale

June 26th, 2015 at 1:27 AM ^

I imagine the ages were reversed in this scenario though...

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Double-D

June 26th, 2015 at 1:38 AM ^

Lemon yoga pants. My college age daughter asked my buddy when he thought yoga pants would go out of style. My response was God I hope never. She tweets it to 175 likes and now I'm that guy.

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DrewGOBLUE

June 26th, 2015 at 1:28 AM ^

Here ya go.

Keepin' it real, while keeping it safe!

http://diply.com/diply-news/color-changing-condom-detects-stds-teen-tec…

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Kapitan Howard

June 26th, 2015 at 9:03 AM ^

Wasn't this some idea that some schoolchildren came up with, but which didn't consider the social/scientific/commercial shortfalls?

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kgh10

June 26th, 2015 at 3:24 AM ^

I think that is very thoughtful and he will think of the connection he has w you when he feels homesick. There are a lot of nice and expensive gifts that take less thought but I think this is better. Worst case get him a nice pair of headphones bc they are both fun and practical.

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NorthSideBlueFan

June 26th, 2015 at 3:50 AM ^

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Monkey House

June 26th, 2015 at 5:27 AM ^

snatch. the end.

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UPMichigan

June 26th, 2015 at 5:52 AM ^

A box of rubbers and a case of beer

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Optimism Attache

June 26th, 2015 at 6:04 AM ^

Cool idea and unique gift. It's not something you have to worry about him "using" day in day out and it can be put up anywhere.

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NFG

June 26th, 2015 at 6:34 AM ^

Advice. Don't be like the rest of his / her generation. Get off my lawn.

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Cowboy Cody

June 26th, 2015 at 6:57 AM ^

Parents gave me a suitcase. I haven't been the same since.

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Blazefire

June 26th, 2015 at 8:38 AM ^

Ouch. No gift says, "We did our legal job. Get the hell out." Quite like a suitcase.

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Canadian

June 26th, 2015 at 9:55 AM ^

Hahaha exactly what I thought when I saw this post

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mgoblue0970

June 26th, 2015 at 11:24 AM ^

I got luggage too. Considering I have been to 40 states and 4 continents, it was a good gift.

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Michigan Arrogance

June 26th, 2015 at 7:49 AM ^

Candle stick holders always make a nice gift. Ok let's get two!

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mich_hockey_6

June 26th, 2015 at 7:41 AM ^

Kids still like hookers and blue, right? They did when I was in high school.

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Eastside Maize

June 26th, 2015 at 7:54 AM ^

Scrilla, scratch, paper.

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HermosaBlue

June 26th, 2015 at 7:59 AM ^

Leatherman multi-tool. Infinitely useful in college for everything from dorm room repairs to bong construction.

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TyTrain32

June 26th, 2015 at 8:41 AM ^

That bong construction is going to be very important.

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OhioWolve

June 26th, 2015 at 8:28 AM ^

Cash, Cash, Beer, or Cash.... How is having a full time job relevant in your decision not to booze? SMH...

Also - dont get him a Leatherman multi-tool ...think about what YOU WANTED when you were 18. Cash man - let him choose what he wants to spend it on.

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Canadian

June 26th, 2015 at 9:57 AM ^

Because I'm working during the party... Took advantage of my night off last night though. Feeling it this morning

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TyTrain32

June 26th, 2015 at 8:41 AM ^

Cash money with embarrassing photo from their youth.

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Brian Griese

June 26th, 2015 at 8:44 AM ^

a night at the strip club.

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His Dudeness

June 26th, 2015 at 9:24 AM ^

If he isnt a fan Im not sure he is going to love it. I would love that gift but I am a huge fan.

I would go with a sign/plaque that says "you can never go home again."

I've always loved that saying.

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UMProud

June 26th, 2015 at 9:42 AM ^

Money

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UMProud

June 26th, 2015 at 9:42 AM ^

Money

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