13 Gifts For The Strange Stepbrother You Barely Know

Your dad just got remarried and now you have the stepbrother you always wanted/never wanted/didn't ask for/already have! You've only met him a few times and you're still trying to feel out his particular brand of weirdo when suddenly it's his birthday/graduation/Christmas and you have to get a gift for this near stranger. Don't worry about engaging in a real conversation to figure out his interests, just stick with one of these gifts that are (probably) perfect for those adolescent through college-aged dudes who give you odd looks across the dinner table. Your guess is as good as ours. 

Let's face it—he's not great with people—but this lizard will probably get whatever he's going through.

Bearded dragon: $42

You don't have to know what manga means to know that guys like him go nuts for it.

Books: $9 each

This gift says, "I appreciate the struggle to be both a coder and a ladies man." 

Nerd shirt: $19

Because you think you saw him read a comic book once?

Belt: $25

To protect his eyeballs while he stares at video games for 20 hours. Because you care!

Glasses: $99

Didn't his mom once tell you that Korn was his favorite band? Are they still kool?

Beanie: $30

He probably already owns this. 

Hoodie: $40

The chances of him needing to "set the mood" are nil, but you're pretty sure he wore a dragon t-shirt  to Thanksgiving dinner.

Candle: $44

Let's just hope he uses these to track nocturnal animals and not peep on the neighbors.

Night vision goggles: $10

You feel a little unsafe giving these to him, but your stepmom says he's doing some kind of after school ninja training.

Throwing stars: $4 each

Because there's a pretty good chance he's a part-time Juggalo?

Face paint: $5

Those blackout curtains are great for gaming or whatever, but the lack of sun is gonna give him rickets! Show him you care with this vitamin D lamp.

Lamp: $425

Kids like him still like Hot Topic, right?