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Suggested by Bill Hudgins of Nashville

These days almost everybody carries a lot of gadgets — cellphones, iPads, iPods, electric nostril trimmers, Tasers, etc. Women can carry these gadgets in their purses, but men cannot carry purses unless they are willing to run the risk of appearing — not that there is anything wrong with it — French.

That’s why the gadget-owning man on your holiday list will love this gadget holster, which is extremely masculine while at the same time being very manly. It’s made of rugged studly black military/espionage/kung fu/Jedi Knight material. It has two straps, so you can strap it to your waist AND your thigh, which means that you will not lose your gadgets even in hand-to-hand combat. We know for a fact that Mr. Mike Tyson wears one of these and never takes it off, even in the shower. We have photographs.

Next gift: Camouflage Toilet Seat

DAVE BARRY 2010 GIFT GUIDE

• The "Flair Hair" Visor
• The Maniki Butt Bra for Men
• The Better Marriage Anti-Flatulence Blanket
• "Rear Gear" Pet Coverup
• BARK4BEER Dog-Collar Bottle Opener
• Gadget Holster
• Camouflage Toilet Seat

• Body Perks Brand Nipple Enhancers
• Emergency Brassiere Face Mask
• The Pillow Tie
• Electric Drums T-Shirt
• Remote-controlled Shocking Tanks
• Hand-Crank Siren
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