30 gifts for the person who really believes they can build a time machine and fix 2016
It's no surprise that 2016 has been a bad year, for so many, many, many reasons.
Some of us have accepted this, while others think there's got to be a way to stop 2016 from happening the way it did.
A person like that might just be on your holiday shopping list. In that case, here are some ideas of gifts that might help them in their quest to fix a bad, bad year.
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1. How To Build A Time Machine by Paul Davies
Price: $14.00 They need to start somewhere.
2. Large Hadron Collider
Price: Not exactly for sale. But, this will definitely help.
3. Doctor Who Tardis
Price: $19.99 It works for the Doctor.
4. DeLorean
Price: Current bid, $10,600 Worth a try.
5. Quantum Leap poster
Price: $24.95 For inspiration.
6. Nicktoons Jimmy Neutron Six-Inch Articulated Action Figure
Price: $9.85 A nice little knick-knack to keep beside the desk where they'll be writing code.
7. Physics for Dummies
Price: $17.00 Hopefully they already know physics, but if not...
8. MP3 of "Time Warp" from the Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack
Price: $1.29 Stay motivated with some fun tunes.
9. Stanley Toolbox
Price: $15.25 They'll need tools.
10. Uranium
Price: $35.00 Rumored to help.
11. Cotton washcloth
Price: $9.95 For wiping sweat off their brow.
12. Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones
Price: $349.00 Noise cancelling headphones will keep them focused.
13. Telescoping tubes
Price: $28.99 They'll need a place to store their designs.
14. Home Depot gift card
Price: $25-500 This will come in handy when buying parts.
15. A meeting with Ricky Ullman, star of Disney Channel's Phil of the Future
Price: Unspecified He'll certainly have some advice.
16. Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver
Price: $99.99 Works for the Doctor.
17. Pile of wood
Price: $10.98 Scrap wood will be useful in the construction of the time machine.
18. Pile of metal
Price: $350.00 Scrap metal will also be useful in the construction of the time machine.
19. Time capsule
Price: $14.95 Bury some memories!
20. Mug with a hoop
Price: $24.00 They'll need to stay hydrated and awake! Plus, these mugs were invented by a kid with dyslexia, and part of the proceeds go to dyslexia-related charities.
21. DVD with the music video to the Jonas Brothers' hit jam "Year 3000"
Price: Unspecified. This song will give them inspiration for time travel.
22. Box of Larabars
Price: $18.60 They'll need to stay nourished.
23. Ghillie Suit
Price: $89.99 Just in case they need a disguise.
24. The Time Traveler's Wife
Price: $10.00 Maybe they'll fall in love?
25. Leather gloves
Price: $38.95 Protect their hands.
26. Futuristic jumpsuit in case they go in the wrong direction
Price: $68.00 They'll need to be prepared if things go wrong.
27. Colonial clothes in case they go too far back
Price: $14.89 Blend in.
28. Back to the Future trilogy DVDs
Price: $26.95 This could help.
29. Autograph book
Price: $3.22 They're gonna want a record of any famous people they meet.
30. A really fast motorcycle
Price: $9,595.00 If they drive as fast as possible, they might go back in time.
Jessye McGarry is an acquaintance, middle child and former Humor Intern at Mashable.
