What Are Some Unique Gift Ideas for Scientists this Christmas?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores unique gift ideas for scientists in the context of the upcoming Christmas season. Participants share humorous and whimsical suggestions, ranging from practical to absurd, reflecting a light-hearted approach to gift-giving.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests gathering a group to prepare a breakfast as a gift.
  • Another proposes a pear seed that could grow into a pear tree.
  • There are multiple mentions of buying a cow, with one participant expressing excitement about having fresh milk.
  • Some participants joke about being broke, adding a humorous tone to the discussion.
  • Doilies are mentioned as a potential gift, along with a whimsical idea of buying a moon.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally engage in a playful exchange of ideas without reaching a consensus on any specific gift. The discussion remains light-hearted and humorous, with no serious disagreements noted.

Contextual Notes

The suggestions are largely whimsical and not grounded in practical gift-giving considerations, reflecting a playful tone rather than serious recommendations.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in humorous and creative gift ideas for scientists, as well as those looking for light-hearted discussions around holiday gifting.

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I have some ideas what to buy for you guys, but i may be well off target so get your wish lists in quick. :smile:
 
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I'm buying you a pear seed from which you can produce a pear tree for your partridge. :biggrin:
 
How 'bout if I round up the Sisterhood, we'll come over to your place and make you a nice breakfast :biggrin:?
 
lisab said:
How 'bout if I round up the Sisterhood, we'll come over to your place and make you a nice breakfast :biggrin:?
That would be wonderful.
 
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Evo said:
That would be wonderful.

I thought i could take you guys to Prague for a week end.
The breakfast would be nice too.
 
*please be a kart*
 
I'm going to buy you a cow.
 
I'm broke!
:smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile:
 
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Lacy33 said:
I'm going to buy you a cow.

Oh wow my own cow, i can have fresh milk every day.

I thought about doilies for you.
 
  • #11
wolram said:
Oh wow my own cow, i can have fresh milk every day.

I thought about doilies for you.

I think I will also need to buy a you moon.
Thank you for the doiles. :!)
 
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