Do you feel that carrying an iPod the old-fashioned way is too complicated? Reach into a pocket, take it out, push buttons, shove it back in…

There’s an easier way to use it and you even get a bonus: +50 lack of fashion sense. You have to provide the belt for the BeatBuckle, but it can hold the iPod Nano (1st and 2nd generation), iPod Video (5th generation 30gb, 60gb, 80gb) and the new iPod Classic… so if you’re a fan of Apple’s mp3 players, you’re set.

But I have to dissapoint you: no, it doesn’t come with the girl.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.95 on NerdyShirts.com.

If you have smoker friends who keep coming over and filling your house with smoke, but you don’t want to flat out tell them to stop doing it, you can go for the subtle route… Sort of.

The Coughing Screaming Lung Ashtray isn’t exactly subtle, but it’s better than calling them inconsiderate friends to their face. As long as you don’t mind something this ugly to decorate your living room, it might be effective. When someone places a cigarette in the ashtray, it starts coughing and screaming as if someone had just lit up a lung from the inside.

The good thing? It’s cheap. Once you get rid of their bad habit you can just throw it away.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $6.99 on Amazon.com.

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Well, if it doesn’t snow, tough. You’ll have a green or dirty brown holiday season.

Unless you get a lot of Insta-Snow. But, as long as you don’t want cover your front lawn in the stuff, a can should be enough to get you a nice and white tree.

A little bit of “snow” plus some water will get you a lot of faux flakes – this superabsorbent polymer expands to 100 times its size! And it does it in an impressive way, so you’ll end up making more than you need simply for the visual effect.

One pack can create 5-6 liters of snow and the best part is that you can reuse it as long as you wish. After it dries up just add more water and it expands back. Now where’s that Christmas tree?

How much under $29.99?
A lot: ~$9 on Firebox.com.

What can you get if you combine games and candy?

First, very fat kids. Second, a candy dispenser shaped like a console… perfect for fat kids. It’s called Wii Klick Candy, it’s shaped like the popular Nintendo console remote and it even comes with included bubble gum and candies. Can it get any better?

Well, yes. It’s one of those fun boxes with a trigger (hence the slightly silly name) and it’s cheap. You can get one for $3.22 or a set of 12 for $22.95 (for all the fat kids down the block).

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $2.09 on Amazon.com.

Via ChipChick

Slurpabowl is a cool name. But sometimes bad products come with cool names, so what about this?

Well… the Slurpabowl is a pet water bowl. But unlike the rest, it’s portable. Very portable. And when you think about it, it’s not a bad idea. Dogs need a lot of water in hot weather, but manipulating bottles can be a pain and half ends up on the pavement anyway… and a regular bowl doesn’t fit in a purse.

The Slurpabowls can be folded really small and, best of all, they clip to the leash so you can forget they’re there until the pooch needs to drink.

And to top it off, they’re cheap. 6 for $8.95, assorted colors, happy dog and owner!

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $8.95 on TheHungerSite.com.

Via bookofjoe

If you think Swiss knives are just about sharp things… think again. They can also be deliciously sweet.

So, what do you get when you mix Swiss chocolate and Swiss knives? A Swiss Chocolate Knife, of course. Shaped like the famous Swiss Army Spartan multitool, this sweet will make any Victorinox fan happy on Christmas morning.

The knife is 3.5 inches long and weighs one ounce, which is not very big. If the Swiss Army Knife enthusiast in your life is also a big chocolate fan, be sure to stock up on these because they look yummy.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $3.95 on SwissSknifeShop.com.

Via GizmoDiva

A trip to KFC will mean (beside a bellyful of something that might be chicken) a lot of greasy fingers. Everywhere around you.

Some like it because it makes it socially accepted to be dirty; some hate it because it hinders other activity (can you answer the phone if your fingers are coated in grease?).

For the latter, the answer is called Trongs. It sounds like a race of aliens from Star Trek, but it’s actually an utensil designed to make wings or ribs less messy. Dubbed “chopsticks on steroids”, the Trongs serve as a sort of glove for three fingers… but they don’t look exactly comfortable to use.

Bottom line: like with chopsticks, what’s simple for a person might be difficult for others. You might look silly using them in a fast-food, but if clean hands are more important, who cares. And they’re dirt cheap, so even if you decide they’re not for you, the loss will be insignificant.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $4.99 for 6 pairs on Trongs.com.

Via bookofjoe

No, there’s no such thing as too much Space Invaders.

Yes, if you’re aiming for geek-chic you need one of the Space Invaders Charms. Made from a reflective material, they can be used as keychains, necklaces, bag charms, basically any spot where a large 8-bit figure can be attached. They’ll look cool and also protect you from incoming cars at night, how’s that for multi-purpose?

They come in 3 models and 6 colors, with a total of nine aliens available in various combinations, and for once a simple item doesn’t come at an inflated price. Each is $6, so you can get a whole menagerie of invaders for cheap. Just try not to turn geek-chic into geek-kitsch.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: ~$6 on LaTeteAuCube.com.

Via GamerFront

Ctrl+Alt+Del is one of the funniest webcomics for geeks out there, and if you haven’t read it you should point your browser in that direction as soon as you get a couple of free days (the archive is big and you need time to browse it in order to fully appreciate the story).

When you’re done (or if you already know it), you’ll want one of these Ctrl+Alt+Del mugs. Three to pick from, one with each main character: Ethan, Lucas and Lilah. Each comes with a quote about coffee… a disturbing quote about coffee, one might say.

But that’s part of the charm… And who isn’t slightly homicidal first thing in the morning?

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.99 on SplitReason.com.

Bugs Bunny would cringe if he knew what his lookalike cousin has to do. Yes, rabbits have big teeth, but they’re for nibbling on carrots, not beer bottles!

And still… the Rabbit Keychain Bottle Opener uses those very teeth to help thirsty people in need. It wants to be handy all the time, so his ears are actually carabiners. It comes in three colors (pink, yellow and blue) and it’s cute enough to make a decent accessory too.

You might be a bit embarassed to use it if you’re going for a macho man look, but for just $3 you could just go for the yellow version and grunt at whoever dares to question your manliness. Besides, how could something that can bring a man and a beer closer together be a bad thing?

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $2.99 on SourcingMap.com.

Via FashionablyGeek