Find the coolest things, all priced below $299.9

Spaceships t-shirt

Spaceships t-shirtSome t-shirts have interesting designs, others have catchy or funny phrases, and others make you think.

I loved the Internets and We, Robot t-shirts and I worked hard to identify the pictures, so I am excited to present the Spaceships t-shirt. Lots of famous spaceships, but how many can you recognize?

I, once again, fail. My SF knowledge stops at books… but I know a couple of movie buffs who could probably name them all in 5 minutes. You can even get away with staring at a girl’s boobs if she’s wearing this – really, it’s an invitation to guess the movie!

How much under $29.99?
A little: $25 on Super7Store.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

What Would MacGyver Do? t-shirt

What Would MacGyver Do? t-shirtMany years passed between the last episode of MacGyver I saw and the first episode of Stargate… but Richard Dean Anderson is still extremely cool – just like his characters. Angus MacGyver could solve any problem with a paper clip, a piece of twine and two bits of wood.

But what about a more… delicate issue? The What Would MacGyver Do? t-shirt is a bit sadistic, really. Even the super agent himself couldn’t deal with this. Or could he…? Maybe cut down a tree, make cellulose… but he’d have to work really fast.

A t-shirt that’s both funny and a tribute to one of the best ’80s series is a winner in my book. And now I want to watch MacGyver again, damn it.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $15 (men)-$17 (women) on Threadless.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

Think Globally t-shirt

Think Globally t-shirtWe don’t know exactly who coined the phrase “Think globally, act locally” but the meaning is clear: in order to make a difference from a global point of view, you need to start at home.

But how would a geek say that? Of course, s/he would wear the Think Globally t-shirt. “Think Globally. Act within local variable scope.” – obviously, because we are not globally defined; but we wouldn’t want that, would we? Global variables are evil and mess things up.

This is a t-shirt only a programmer can truly appreciate. Us lowlings can only get part of its coolness…

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

Passport Security Socks

Passport Security SocksI might be a bit paranoid, but most of the time I’m traveling in a foreign country I am afraid I’m going to be left without my ID or my money. It’s not only fear of thieves – I’m also very distracted. I’m perfectly capable of leaving my passport sitting on a counter or letting my wallet fall out of my bag. If I’m around home, losing these would just mean some hassle, but in a foreign country the potential for problems is higher.

I don’t know how comfortable the Passport Security Socks are, but they look very safe. It would be almost impossible for a thief to get under your pants leg and into the zippered pocket and steal your things, and they can’t slide out. Obviously, they can only be used as a means to carry your valuables around, not as wallets. Although it would be fun to see a customer start poking around his socks at the supermarket…

How much under $29.99?
Some: $16.99 on ProblemSolvers.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

Glow-In-The-Dark Skull Thong

Glow-In-The-Dark Skull ThongThis is exactly the type of silly “fashion” I love. Yes, it’s tacky as hell, but that makes it great!

The Glow-In-The-Dark Skull Thong features skulls on a dark background, and I can see myself being entertained for minutes at a time just looking at my glowing nether regions at night. They would also match my (sadly not glowing) skull socks perfectly. And, as a plus for the boyfriend, he would have a much easier time finding the interesting parts in the dark.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $1.98 on HotTopic.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

“Congratulations! You get to sit near me.” baby t-shirt

Congratulations! You get to sit near me. baby t-shirtIf someone tells me they like sitting near a crying baby, I won’t believe them. I am sure even parents get annoyed at their children’s crying, even though they love them. So the “Congratulations! You get to sit near me.” t-shirt is extremely sadistic.

Just imagine… Boarding an international flight. Full plane. You look for your seat and… you’re right next to the young parents with the 6-months old baby. Do I hear a groan? The poor people know the whole plane will hate them once the baby starts crying and there is nothing they can do. However, tackling the matter first and dressing their kid up in a funny t-shirt might make some people stop at annoyance, not outright hate.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $20-$24 for various styles and sizes on MilkBomb.com.

Via OhGizmo!

Pixel Silk Tie

Pixel Silk TieMost of my male friends are techy, and most of them wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a tie. I sympathize, since they seem really uncomfortable, but I admit that sometimes the dress code requires it. And, since you’re forced to wear it, at least let it be cool.

I think the best thing about the Pixel Silk Tie is the fact that it doesn’t scream “I’m a geek!”. Yes, they’re pixels, but if you’re not into computers, you’ll just think it has an unusual pattern. Fellow techies will recognize you as one of your own, but you won’t risk being singled out in a meeting (like you might with a Star Trek tie, for example). This also makes it suitable for older geeks who have to cope with the “real world” (Father’s Day gift, maybe?).

How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.99 on ComputerGear.com.

Mind Trick Venn Diagram t-shirt

Mind Trick Venn Diagram t-shirtStar Wars fans are spoiled: everyone creates merchandise aimed at them. All right, some of the stuff exists for the sole purpose of making a buck off fanboys, but some products are cool indeed.

The Mind Trick Venn Diagram t-shirt doesn’t feature a lightsaber, the Death Star or the SW logo, so you won’t be that easily identifiable as a fan (if that’s good or bad, I don’t know). Personally, I love the design, the colors, and above all the double geekiness of Star Wars meeting a diagram.

The three lines are: “You don’t need to see his identification.”, “These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.” and “He can go about his business.”, overlapping into a “MOVE ALONG” in the middle. All right, maths buffs will probably point out that the overlaps, except for the central one, don’t make much sense, but it’s so cool (even for a non-SW fan like me) that doesn’t matter anymore.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

Enough Social Interaction t-shirt

Enough Social Interaction t-shirtI don’t think that geeks are necessarily anti- or asocial. Maybe they just get tired of people faster. I, for one, go through extremely social phases, but also “could the world please go away” phases. They’re random, but I think I need this Enough Social Interaction t-shirt for the latter mood, even though I won’t get to wear it all the time.

“You read my t-shirt. That’s enough social interaction for one day.” is a phrase that sums it up quite well. I don’t care what you want. You might be a very nice person and I would be delighted to chat with you some other time, but please go away now.

Unfortunately, this t-shirt will probably provoke the opposite reaction: people will love it so much they will want to express that and, while being admired is usually pleasant, it still falls under the dreaded interaction category.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

Kix by Katie

Kix by KatieSummer is a time for open-backed shoes, no doubt. I just want to slip my foot in and be on my way! But unfortunately my love of really long jeans means that my pants get stuck between my heel and my shoe all the time. Annoying to say the least… So far, the only answers I’d found were: a) ignore; b) buy shorter pants. But sometimes, especially with heels, shorter just won’t work, while ignoring the situation can lead to uncomfortable accidents.

Once again, someone thought of a solution. Kix by Katie is a device meant to keep your pants in place and out of your shoes. It’s very simple to use, you basically just attach it to the inside of your hemline and that’s it (if you want to see a demo video, click here).

The downside: they are not reusable. You have to remove them when you wash the pants, then replace the strip with a new one. The upside: you get three strips in each pack.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.95 on KixbyKatie.com.

Via Outblush

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