Get Your Punk Boyfriend a Good Birthday Present
Buying gifts for anyone can be a difficult task. If you have a punk boyfriend and you want to make sure he has the best birthday ever with his girl, read these tips!
Steps
- Find out what kind of punk he is. These days, the term "punk" can mean almost anything. In music alone, there are many sub-genres. What exactly does he enjoy? Which bands does he like? How does he dress? Does he like black leather, piercings, Mohawks, or just plain t-shirts and jeans?
- Know his interests. Have him take an online personality quiz with questions like "if you could bring one thing with you to a deserted island, what would it be?" Or make your own and tell him you need feedback before you post it online.
- Punk and music are closely intertwined, so strike up a conversation about music with him, perhaps by asking him for recommendations.
- Ask his friends for suggestions.
- Think about things your boyfriend has mentioned he wants to buy. For instance, he may have his eye on some CDs, posters, clothes, or musical instruments. Check to see if he already bought them. If he hasn't, then you can give him one (or a bunch) of those.
- Take stock of what he already has. No sense in giving him something if he already has it.
- Consider buying him a subscription to a magazine that interests him.
- Check to see if any one of his favorite bands is playing in your area, near or around the time of his birthday. Punk shows are a great birthday present.
- Check out "Angry Young and Poor" and "Studs and Spikes" on the web. They have a ton of punk merchandise from all genres. If you can't find something he would like, they have gift certificates so that he can pick out his own stuff.
- If he's into piercing or tattoo, take him to a tattoo shop and pay for his new tattoo or piercing he's been thinking about.
- Keep in mind that punk boyfriends don't expect much for their birthday! Don't stress - A kiss and a homemade birthday card is all you really need.
Tips
- If you're not sure whether your boyfriend already has the present that you're considering, ask his friends, family members, or take a good look around when you're in his place; just don't make it too obvious.
- A lot of punks are also politically active. Look into popular books, movies, and CDs that relate to his political interest.
- When in doubt, get him a gift card.
Warnings
- If you're going to give him clothes, make sure that they will fit him. A lot of people go wrong in picking the correct size, even for people they're close to.
- One person's interpretation of "punk" may not fit another person's interpretation...it's very much necessary to figure out his favorite bands, and his interests. Does he like old-school punk (Ramones, Sex Pistols, Richard Hell, The Adicts), Anarcho-punk(Subhumans, Crass, Rudimentary Peni, Witch Hunt), Crust Punk(Aus-Rotten, Toxic Narcotic, F-Minus, Antischism), Hardcore Punk(Dead Kennedys, Circle Jerks, Black Flag, Husker Du, M.D.C.), hardcore(Minor Threat, Void, Government Issue, Scream), Skacore(Leftover Crack/Choking Victim, Operation Ivy, Suicide Machines, Voodoo Glow Skulls), or Thrash Punk (DRI, Suicidal Tendencies, Cro-Mags, The Exploited)
Things You'll Need
- Money (optional)
