'Tis the season to be jolly and Trek the halls with Spock and Tori. Sorry, I'll stop with the Christmas puns. The point is, we have the ultimate gift guide filled with Star Trek gift ideas for the fan in your life.
Go beyond the expected and get them something that fits a Trekkie's personality better. From hoodies to mugs, these gifts should give your besties a Starfleet Christmas to remember. You don't even need to celebrate Christmas to use it as an excuse to buy this fresh Star Trek merchandise.
Serious question though, do you think they celebrate the holidays in the USS Enterprise? I can't picture Spock caroling, but it would certainly be entertaining.
Either way, these will be perfect for the white elephant, secret Santa, or the Yankee swap.
Star Trek Next Generation Klingon Ugly Christmas Hoodie
Christmas is all about ugly sweaters. So, why not have an ugly hoodie. Worf would be proud or maybe embarrassed, of this ugly Christmas hoodie. But, hey it's part of the Christmas spirit, right? Plus, Klingons are pretty cool.
Star Trek The Next Generation Uniform Adult Crew Socks
Now, for a stocking stuffer, they can use year-round. These socks are the perfect gift to wear under any pair of pants. One of my favorite things is people who wear suits and funky socks. And The Next Generation uniform socks are perfect for just that. Just be careful when you wear red ones.
What Would Captain Kirk Do?: Intergalactic Wisdom from the Captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise (Star Trek)
Captain Kirk gave us years of wisdom throughout Star Trek The Original Series. And, now there's a book that summarized all those years of lessons in five simple words: What Would Captain Kirk Do? Or as I like to say "WWCKD." We could all follow his advice every once in a while.
Starfleet Academy Denim Hat
Nothing says sci-fi fan quite like a baseball hat. This Starfleet Academy one is a great gift for anyone who wishes to mayor in Warp Design. Or something more realistic like Engineering. Or, if you're like me, perfect for a bad hair day. Either way, it's fun.
Star Trek Comic Print Star Trek Backpack Sublimated Backpack
And, what else does every Starfleet Academy student needs? A Star Trek-themed backpack. This comic print is fun and colorful. Plus, it's spacious enough to carry their laptop, books, and most importantly, snacks.
Vandor Star Trek Beam Me Up Scotty 20 Oz. Travel Mug
"Beam Me Up Scotty" has become a favorite phrase among Star Trek fans. I get it, being able to transport yourself anywhere within seconds sounds really fun and efficient. But, while scientists try to figure out teletransportation we can use this travel mug to drink coffee while we drive and pretend like we're not stuck in traffic. Any friend with a long commute will appreciate this gift.
Original Star Trek Patent Poster Prints
Engineers, interior designers, and basically anyone with a room will love these officially licensed prints. that feature four versions of the Enterprise. All the prints look old and cool so it's a great way to show your friend's fandom without redecorating their entire house. Any friend will love this detail to make their house feel more like home.
Star Trek Next Generation Make It Snow Christmas Sweatshirt
This is sweatshirt is the perfect mix of "Let it Snow" and "Make it so". Both very iconic phrases although for different reasons. It's the perfect combination of Christmas cheer and Captain Picard's seriousness. Get this sweatshirt for the friends who loves Christmas movies just as much as Star Trek.
Star Trek Ugly Christmas Sweater All-Over Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Speaking of Christmas cheer. Does everyone have ugly sweater contests, or is that just my family? Either way, this Star Trek Christmas sweater is worthy of a prize. It looks like the enterprise vomited on an elf, and we love it.
Star Trek Transporter Heat Changing Mug
Heat changing mugs are cool. You add coffee or tea and suddenly Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and Uhura go from the transporter room to a planet's surface. I guess this is the closest thing to beaming down that we'll have for a while. Plus, mugs are the perfect secret Santa gift.
2020 Star Trek Discovery Calendar
Do you know what comes after Christmas? A new year! That means that last year's planners and calendars become obsolete. So, anyone will appreciate this limited edition 2020 calendar. Particularly anyone who loves planning and being organized.
Star Trek Captain's Log Passport Sized Mini Notebook
Journaling is one of the most common self-care methods. And, we all know the importance of self-care. So, help your friend decompress and take care of themselves a little more by getting them a notebook. And, not just any notebook. This is a Captain's Log notebook so they can record anything exciting that happened to them during the day and feel like a true Starfleet Captain.
Too Many Tribbles! Star Trek Little Golden Book for Kids
It is never to early to introduce kids to the world of Star Trek. After all, exploring and learning is something kids love to do. What better way to introduce them to space, the final frontier, than with a children's book. Kiddos will love the adventures the crew gets into. And, they'll learn about the importance of curiosity at an early age.
Vandor Star Trek Beer Glass Set
But for the adults, there are also some awesome gifts. This beer glass set includes Captain Kirk and Spock. It is perfect for a friend's Christmas party. The set is also great for that person who always seems to be the life of the party or for the person who loves to get home and unwind with their favorite beer and favorite show.
Star Trek The Next Generation Family Car Decals
We all have that friend that has become the ultimate parent. You know, the one that has the minivan. They are proud of their family and carry pictures of their kids in the wallet. It's adorable. The only thing missing is those car stickers that feature the entire family. Well, we found their gift. These car stickers include so many characters from The Next Generation that they'll be able to have their kids, partner, parents, cousins, uncles and family friends represented in the back of their minivan. Now, they just have to fight over who gets to be Captain Picard and Data.
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When we're intoxicated, or even the slightest bit tipsy from having a little too much to drink, our immediate perspective on things is hazy.
But there's nothing like a bit of alarming news or a jarring incident to snap us out of the fog and focus on the moment.
Sometimes alcohol isn't always to blame for our impairment.
It can be a state of mind, like a perpetual numbness from being complacent in life, and all it takes is one shocking moment to rattle us back to our senses.
Curious to hear from strangers online about this type of scenario, Redditor Known_Challenge_7150 asked:
"What’s one thing that sobered you up real quick?"
These individuals were witness to shocking events that sobered them up right quick.
Bleeding Out
"Got out of a taxi and found a naked man profusely bleeding from his head crawling up the driveway in my condo. Called him an ambulance completely forgot I was absolutely wasted until 45 minutes later when I'd helped him translate and in to an amublance and stepped in my front door."
"Later a few days later learned he'd slipped in the tub and literally crawled out for help. Poor dude. He was fine but I genuinely thought he was going to die there."
– DongLaiCha
Tragic News
"At a bachelor party and we got a phone call that the groom’s father had suddenly passed."
– accountnameredacted
Bottom Of The Barrel
"I went to visit my parents back in July. I was homeless and deep into fentanyl addiction so I lost a lot of weight. My folks could see it. They knew something was up. Anyway, I spent the night and I was getting ready to leave in the morning and I looked at myself in the mirror for a good long time. I finally had enough and told them everything. They took me to detox, from there I went to rehab. Graduated in August and been living with them ever since then. I have 160 days clean and sober."
– Crotch-Monster
A reality check can be enough for some people to snap out of it.
Like Father, Like Son
"Was driving a drunk friend home, he had been on a bender again and was smart enough to call me for a lift rather than try and drive. As I helped in to his house his mother came down the stairs and said 'your as drunk as your father' and went back upstairs. I haven't seen him drunk since then, he still drinks but the thought of turning into his dad scared him out of hard drinking."
– psycospaz
Busted
"Flashing blue lights."
– FiddleOfGold
"This sobered me up just thinking about it."
– redmaple_syrup
Losing Sight
"Woke up to no sight in one eye. I had cataract surgery so just thought one of the lenses had slipped and it was an easy fix. Eye doc says nope, you had a stroke. I loved soy sauce, teriyaki sauce and salty food, which caused high blood pressure, which caused retina damage. Over six months was able to get most of my eyesight back with medication, and all back within a year. Trying to navigate life with one eye was very sobering. Started taking HBP much more seriously."
– MissHibernia
Quitting The Bottle
"Looked up someone I went to highschool with who was an awesome guy. Found out he had been dead for 3 years from alcoholism, at age 33. I made an overnight change. I hadn't started drinking that night yet, 10 months ago. Haven't touched it again since."
– omgtater
These disturbing moments were enough for Redditors to immediately come to their senses.
Unplanned House Guests
"Me and a buddy Woke up in someone’s living room, realized neither one of us knew the people, they were just nice and let 2 drunk guys sleep on their living room floor. We didn’t even say goodbye."
– Oneinsevenbillion75
Serious Health Warning
"Elevated liver enzymes."
"And the knowledge that this sh** was gonna kill me and I just couldn't orphan my family over it."
"So I opted for recovery, instead."
"Clean and sober since June 5, 2009."
– Far_Meal8674
The Joyride
"Grew up in a rural area. The little town hosted dances at the hockey arena, everyone (adults and kids) went and they overserved everyone, regardless of age. I was maybe 16 or 17 and was absolutely sh*tfaced, and jumped in the back of someone's truck with about 8 other people to go back to someone's cottage for after dance drinking. The driver (still don't know who it was) started racing one of his buddies and we whipped around small dirt roads, flying around blind corners on the wrong side of the road, going god knows how fast. It was basically a disaster waiting to happen. It was crazy scary and I was sober and thankful to be alive when we finally arrived."
– foxfood9116
The human psyche is a fascinating thing, isn't it?
How we can automatically focus on something urgent at a crucial time, even after getting buzzed from drinking too much alcohol.
But as we're in the thick of the holidays, it's a good reminder to drink responsibly and stay off the roads if you drive to your celebratory destination.
Cheers. Stay safe. And happy holidays.
We've all complained or vented about something in our lives which, in the grand scheme of things, wasn't exactly a problem, or is very easily solved.
Then there are those who complain about things that others almost hope will happen to them at some point in their lives.
These are known as "first world problems", as they are problems that pretty much only the world's one percent faces.
From having to fly business class instead of first class, or being served Roederer instead of Dom Pérignon, these complaints are often met with amusement, bewilderment, or even anger.
Redditor jennimackenzie was curious to hear the most absurd "first world problems" anyone ever complained about, leading them to ask:
"What’s the most ridiculous 'first world problem' you’ve seen people get worked up over?"
"Tale As Old As Time..."
"I once knew a mom who was legitimately devastated, to the point of tears/grief, because a doctor predicted her 8 year old daughter's final height to be around 5'2","
"Which wasn't tall enough to get cast as Belle at Disney World."
"That was the child's (and her mother's) only dream in life, apparently."
"Didn't appreciate my suggestion that she could be Minnie or Mickey."
"Lol!"
"Only a face character would do!"- TravelLovingMom
"Must Be Funny, In A Rich Man's World..."
"My boss from about a decade ago was this insanely rich dude who always went to the bank to get fresh and crisp currency."
"He'd call the bank in advance to make sure they had some on hand."
"I think he was a germaphobe."
"He had a trash can that he'd throw $1 and $5 bills in that he thought was 'dirty' and regularly just donated it vs spending it."
"I asked him why he did this and he said it was too much trouble and asked if I wanted it."
"I said f*ck yeah dumped it into my bag and when I got home it was close to $400 in singles and fives.
"Another time, he wanted to upgrade all the computers in his studio, so we went to a store and bought 10 PCs."
"They all had $150 mail in rebates and he wasn't bothered to go through the trouble of mailing them in."
"3 weeks later I received $1500 after spending a whole afternoon filling out all those goddamn forms."- azninvasion2000
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Who Wore It Better?
"When I was about 19 years old, I was at my boyfriends family BBQ."
"I was wearing this pretty floral sundress."
"His cousins girlfriend showed up in the same dress and she was SO mad that she went and changed."
"I will never understand being upset when someone is wearing the same thing as you.'
"Did you really think that your shirt you bought off the rack is going to be unique to you?"
"No."- mertsey627
Seeing Red! Or Blue In This Case...
"The blue of the balloons wasn't quite the same as the bridesmaid's sashes."
"Years ago my wife and I attended a wedding."
"It was very low key."
"The dinner was in the dining hall at the university where the couple met, cinder block walls and all."
"It was a Baptist wedding - no booze and very serious."
"The dark blue balloons attempting to liven up the hall were a slightly darker shade of blue than the sashes on the bridesmaid's dresses."
"The bride lost here sh*t and absolutely raved for nearly an hour."
"I can't remember how they finally managed to talk her down."- mechant_papa
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See You In Court!
"Rich neighbors who end up in expensive court battles because they disagree about where a tree can be planted or whether the color of a fence fits in with the street’s 'amenity'."
'These disputes get really heated and rack up huge lawyers’ bills."
"The most pathetic part is after the judgement when they are arguing about who should pay the other party’s costs."
"Lots of affidavits filed citing the 'emotional distress' they had to endure, or painting themselves as brave warriors who were forced to take a stand to fight for 'justice'."
"Also lots of pompous litigants insisting that the judge refer to them by their 'Dr' title."
"An absolutely insane dumpster fire of entitled rich people problems."- ElectrocRaisin
It's Always People With Money Who Don't Want To Pay!
"I work in a public library."
"People will get so so mad if they have to be put on a wait list for a book."
"A popular book that just came out."
"Ok our services are not only free but so are the books."
"You’re welcome, a**holes."- Switchbladekitten
A Warm Butt Is A Happy Butt!
"My own."
"We have a bidet toilet seat (Fabulous! Everyone should have one!) and not only does it wash your bum and blow dry it, but the seat's heated!"
"It's shocking how much a heated toilet seat makes the whole process more agreeable."
"Except: We had a power outage and I went to use the toilet and the seat was cold!"
"Unacceptable!"
"This shall not stand!"
"I was really upset because it didn't feel good."
"Then I stopped and thought: This is the most first-world problem anyone's ever had."
"I was really pissed because my heiny was tepid."
"I got over it."- DeathGrover
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Holy Matrimony!
"Weddings are a gold mine for this question."
"People get so hyped up over their 'most important day of their life'."
"They'll destroy friendships, go into debt, and have crazy expectations."
"It's not always the couple who go crazy, either."
"Sometimes, it's the parents or another family member who feels entitled to control the wedding."
"It's just a party."
"Be considerate of guests, have plenty of food and drinks, and enjoy it."- magicrowantree
When Fast Food Isn't Fast Enough...
"Having to pull off to the side to wait for a drive-thru order to be brought out to you because your food isn't ready and there's a line building up behind you."- demanbmore
In Case You Don't Think Customer Service Employees Are Undervalued...
"I was working the return desk at a Target next to a military base so I have so many stories."
"One of my favorites was a lady who had her baby shower before revealing the gender and was livid that she had received floral newborn diapers when she’s having a boy."
"It was a huge box of super expensive, all organic diapers, that we didn’t carry and therefore could not return."
"I cannot accurately express her fury and disgust."
"How dare either suggest her boy could wear feminine diapers."
"I suggested she donate them if she didn’t want to use them and she instead threw away the entire box."
"When she left we pulled it out and threw it in our donate bin."
"There have also been multiple times where mom’s order massive toys and when we bring them out to the car they get furious that they aren’t wrapped."
"We don’t offer wrapping services."
"Here’s the thing, if you don’t want your kids to see the toys you got them for Christmas or their bit to day DON'T BRING THE CHILD WHEN YOU PICK IT UP."
'I’ve had multiple women scream and curse me out that I had ruined their kids Christmas by bringing the toys they ordered out to the car like they requested."- clever-mermaid-mae
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Happiest Place On Earth!
"I used to work for Disney."
"That in itself should tell you everything."
"However for fun I'll give you two specific stories one form our tech department and one from my wife who worked bookings."
"I specifically worked for their call center to help with technical issues with magic band and the website."
"Suddenly got worse huh?"
"A right of passage call everyone has at least one story of is the 'Dome call'."
"Basically there is a subset of Disney Guest (TM) that believes if it rains at Walt Disney world there is someone that will push a button to encapsulate the whole of Disney property in a dome to keep out the rain."
"I'm not kidding."
"If this button is not pushed they call our tech department to angrily ask why."
"My wife worked booking."
"Pretty much everything including Bibbidi Bobbidi boutique and Pirate's league."
"These two things did roughly the same thing difference being price and theme."
"BBB was expensive did more and was focused on princesses, pirates league did a bit less and focused on mermaids and pirates."
"Lady called up my wife, and got pissed about BBB being booked up (It goes FAAAAST)."
"Karen: 'Im going to give the phone to my daughter and I want you to tell her how you are ruining her vacation by not letting her do BBB'."
"Wife proceeds to explain how pirate's league is so much cooler and how she can be a mermaid or pirate and basically gets the kid to start demanding to their parents about how they want to be a mermaid instead of a princess."- trollsong
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The horror!
Being booked into a junior suite at Disney World instead of an executive suite!
It's almost as bad as having no money for groceries, or no food to feed you children...
Said absolutely no one.