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  • He's the best... That thing with remote, I would do the same bro :)

  • the fucking remote, JOE YOU'RE MY HERO!

  • I'm the opposite - I absolutely love gift giving. Just the whole process of thinking of something really good and then wrapping it and making it all pretty and yeah. I do enjoy me some gift giving. On the other hand I find recieving gifts reeeally awkward.

  • I pretty much have the same reaction to gift giving as Joe does...

  • I say books and tee-shirts are the best presents for when you aren't exactly sure what to get for someone ^_^

  • my boyfriend of a very short time's birthday is next week and he told me not to get him anything but I want to anyway...any ideas?

  • Heehee. Who noticed the Pokemon hat? XD

  • I'd say within the first year go by the same guidelines you might for a good friend or sibling. Something you think they'll like, that shows you know them, that isn't overly sentimental or expensive. A book or DVD or something is always my go-to.After that first year you should consider talking it out and setting guidelines so that you can feel comfortable to get a little sappy or whatever without embarrassing yourself. These are not rules I followed, but they feel like they'd make sense.

  • I've never had a real boyfriend, but for Christmas I made my best friend a painting of his favorite Ozzy Osborne quote. The thought...

  • A first aid kit. It says... "I wanna take care of you."

  • Chrismahannukanakwanzaa is clearly the universal holiday of Dragon Ball Z characters.

    I thought you should know.

  • question: My boyfriend doesnt care anymore because I accidently told him all he does is piss me off. But I told him the other day I didn't mean it..did I mess up big time?

  • @sozaito yaa same thing with my boyrfriend :/

  • Making me laugh while watching the tv or internet alone is very hard. You do it every time!

  • On the same page is the best advice out there for alot of things. Communication is key.

  • You should really just talk to your significant other, that's really the best advice you can give.

  • i do hand-made gifts, I'm a perfectionist so everything i make works.... oh and u should try having a birthday 4 days before christmas...... most ppl try to comine both together.... note: if u r dating some one with a birthday close to a gift giving holiday DONT COMBINE THE GIFTS!!!! its heartless and makes them feel like crap. U get individual gifts for ur birthday and holiday so they should too.... trust me it does suck

  • I got my boyfriend a 6 pack of his favorite beer and some candy. simple, but super cheap.

  • just get them something they liked orrr ASKED for. i always hate it when i ask for something like idk...an ipod...then unwrap the gift to find socks. and as soon as i get upset and regift them to the person next to me, im a bad person. no, bitch. i said i wanted an ipod, not socks. if you want me to smile. get - the - damn - ipod.....

  • Joe, I don't think these videos are helping me with relationships, in fact, I think they may be hurting more than they are helping. I watched all your videos, but still no boys coming to the yard?

  • Joe you have not helped me at all, but that's okay because I wasn't planning on giving the guy I'm seeing anything. Although apparently he got me something. Ugh WHYYYYY?

  • So I got a gummybear nightlight from an admirer because I'm a 17 year old boy that loves gummy bears and is scared of the dark <3

  • Hahahahahahah.

    That is all.

  • so that's what the tweet was for. sorry, totally thought someone hacked your twitter.

  • Gifts are a bunch of bullshit. When I broke up with my boyfriend and went to his place to get all my things - he gave back all the gifts I had ever given him... And you know where they ended up? Garage sale. Fuck that shit.

  • Those damn "..."s, they always make me think the person typing them is calling me an idiot

  • ouch?

  • I usually give a book or a cd of which I'm sure he/she will be fond of.

  • I MISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS­SSSSSSSSS BARBRA ROBERTSON....

  • I made my fiancé and scarf for the first Christmas we were together... he doesn't really wear it.

  • I just bought little things that had to do w/ our relationship. We've been dating for 7 months, so cheap & sweet works wonders, plus anything that brings up good memories is nice :) He took me shopping for my gift.  No stress whatsoever :)

  • "Tha..That's mean...I'd do it though." I laughed so hard.

  • When you said "Reyna" it scared the crap out of me because that's my name and I don't hear it too often. Pretty cool.

  • ALCOHOL. :D If I never know what to get someone, I get them alcohol.

  • My sister's boyfriend knitted her a scarf and they've been together for 5-6 years now XD

  • Eh. It doesn't tend to be that stressful for me. You just get them something you know they would like, like you do with every other person you buy gifts for. Just don't spend a crazy amount of money.

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  • THANK YOU for understanding my stress concerning gift giving. I think it's stupid and I hate this time of year for that reason

  • I never remember what people get me and I generally don't care because I have a box with every personal card and letter that I have ever received. Does that sound lame? Probably. But can you deny that finding a Christmas card from when you were twelve in which your aunt expresses how much she cares about you makes you feel really fucking good?

  • You swore a lot. It was entertaining. I kinda sorta blamed it on the alcohol. If there was any alcohol in that paper-bag-covered bottle.

  • I"m not in a relationship. Thanks for trying to relate to my life.

  • The only year I was in a relationship with anyone I got them a gigapet... it worked out well I guess.

  • I love how you managed to make a video in which you did nothing but make a video. No real advice, other than what not to get you for christmas. Great work Joe.  :)

  • I'm pretty sure no matter what gender you are an easy bake oven is always a good choice.

  • Lmfao, "I don't own a Wii, but this is mine."

  • THANKS FOR ALL OF THOSE WONDERFUL SUGGESTIONS.

  • a guy who i'm pretty close friends with just told me he liked me. i don't know if i like him back, how can i figure this out and how should i handle this situation?

  • I feel like you've gotten much stupider since I started watching..

  • My friend's been dating a guy for 2 months, and she got him a snuggie. Everybody loves snuggies.

  • I'm telling you in the comments how much you did not help me. But it really didn't help me because I don't have a bf/gf.....

  • "*burp* ouch. ouch? very interesting." I lost it, haha. 

  • I hate the stress of giving gifts in a relationship. The best part of being single around the holidays is that I don't have to worry about what to get a boyfriend and how the stress might affect our relationship.

  • Can you help with the problems and ways to work out the dating of a friend's ex-loverboy?

  • @sadpanda256 Don't do it? Best advice out there for that issue.

  • You don't want to talk about 'gift giving presents' in a video? But a gift giving present is the perfect idea!!! Its the present that keeps on giving... gifts...

  • Hahaha I'm gonna get Joe a scarf so he can give me the gift of FIRE =]

  • Hahaha seriously, after you burped and said "ouch", I was wondering why burping would hurt you... I'm glad you found it out of the ordinary too, otherwise I'd be worried about what you consider normal burping behavior

  • Dear Joe,

    What's a boy and how can I make it love me?

  • @tombstonediploma I would suggest chocolate :D

    also; conversation, bonding over...something, humor. ...that sort of jazz

    kbye :D

  • Omg, my day is MADE! :D

  • Hand knitted scairf

  • Pretty sure Wednesdays are my favorite days now because of this segment.

  • your videos are the funniest! i love you so much

  • ouch... ouch! interesting..

  • My boyfriend got me a sonic screwdriver. <3

  • @shades2you I wish I had a sonic screwdriver. GO DR.WHO

  • @shades2you  if he got you a sonic screwdriver. Marry him.

  • Ya, fk Christmas, we should just all have a heartfelt Roman orgy...that's much more simple than all this capitalism bullshit! lol

  • Inside jokes are brilliant in this situation. Get them something personal and inside jokey (that doesn't have to be expensive) and then get some chocolate or something that they will actually want and use as well. That way it's personal, you spend the adequate amount of money and it's something useful as well.

  • @Pixiesoapbox that's pretty much exactly what I did for my bf:

    * box of chocolates ($5)

    * two stupid inside joke gifts ($3)

  • ...

  • Once upon a time someone thought I was Thumbelina

  • So are you saying that if Molly weasley knitted you a jumper or scarf you would burn it or would you make an exception.

  • Well hi there, I kinda need your help ! I've been with my boyfriend since less than a week and I spotted him buying a necklace for me, and I really don't know what to buy to him now... As I don't have much money left because I already bought all my X mas presents.

  • @MoonyHeulyn You've been together less than a week. If he's expecting something big from you, he's a little bit too invested in this relationship given the time you've been together and you might need to talk to him about that. Are you sure the necklace was for you and not for his mum/sister/he was buying a present on behalf of a friend/relative who couldn't be bothered to go all the way to the store and buy it themselves?

  • @Pixiesoapbox He told me himself it was form me >_<

  • on a scale of one to ten this is how much you helped me----> -100000000000000000000 because I'm single

  • Repetedly pausing and rewinding to see read the comment at 0:11

  • Thank god I'm single.

  • Well, some people are impossible to shop for. Some people just honestly tell you what they would like. when that happens fuck the romantic idea of getting them something they wouldn't expect, just get what they asked for! If you know the person, it'll become clear what they would want. If they have a video game system, get them a game! If they love books buy them a frick'n book. If they like to step on puppies, get them a pair of four inch spike heals.

  • Gift giving generally works best if you just take think about it a long time in advance. That way you can find/buy/plan the perfect thing ages in advance and there's no pressure of running around on Christmas Eve buying people socks.

    Obviously doesn't work if you meet someone new two weeks before Christmas - but that's your fault for having a love life.

  • you only didnt help me cos im not in a relationship. i dont know what i watch these.

  • oooh, no I want to celebrate Chrismahannukanakwanza -_-

    and lol @ taking the remote, I soooo would've done the same thing XD

    about a present, I'd give something that they can use, preferably if it's a little inside joke

    -> for example if (s)he always looses pens or something, I'd give a ridiculous amount of pens and wrap it originally, that way it's funny, cute and practical, doesn't have to cost much, isn't mushy or stereotypical and it can be found everywhere

  • Dear Joe,

    What's a boy and how can I make it love me?

  • @tombstonediploma Boys are mutated girls with only 45.5 chromosomes instead of 46. The only things which are universally effective in making men love you are unpleasant but can be viewed all over the internet if you need tips.

    Best just to get to know the particular boy you want to make love you.

  • This video did nothing for me.

  • How do I get a prom date without having a boyfriend and without wanting to get a boyfriend?

  • @mollyslifeandyours Ask a friend and make it clear you're just going as friends?

  • I gave my boyfriend a really nice set of head phones. He in turn took me out too dinner, a play, and a bar afterward. He totally wins the gift giving, but I know skype with him when he's far away will at least last long term.

  • You could always ask the person what they want...

    If they don't know buy them...what ever! No jk. Giftcards..?

  • wait, I'm sorry, what's wrong with knitting someone a scarf? My sister knitted a scarf for her boss and it looked like it came right out of a Gap ad and she said he loved it!

  • and you diss hand knitted scarves as gifts as I'm sitting here hand knitting a scarf for a gift ):

  • haha joe idc about the advice ur giving ur just so funny :D

  • Gift cards are nice because you don't have to worry about him/her liking one specific item that you give to them. You can just get a gift card from his/her favorite store, and they can pick out whatever they would like. It may not be the most creative idea, but it is heartfelt because it shows that you care about your significant other, and you have kept his/her likes and interests in mind.

  • i love that you took the wii remote:)

  • I always give gifts that I know they won't like but I will because then if we break up I'll likely get it back.

  • aww i like making presents but i guess that's because i'm super crafty

  • talk about getting out of the friend zone?

  • And I would never turn down a handmade gift, unless it was horrendous.

  • Come on katie. Make up your mind.

  • I learned nothing from this video. What did I get my boyfriend for Christmas/Birthday (close to same dates)? A set of dinnerware. Why? One, he barely has any dinnerware to begin with, so he could use some more. Two, he really liked this red set of dinnerware he saw while we were shopping on Black Friday, but he did not buy the set because he was afraid to spend money on things for himself. So me buying him the set of dinnerware as a gift was both practical and sentimental.

  • Oh my fucking god, Joe! The Wii controller!! That is the best thing ever!

  • What to give your boyfriend: A good time in the sack (:

  • So that's why your room is a total mess...

  • don't buy the gift too soon! my boyfriend and i broke up yesterday. i never got his gift, but he got mine. bam.

  • Lol great.... Now idk what to get my bf. I've been dating him for a few weeks but we've been best friends for years... Shit.

  • @katherine83095 When did this happen??!?!?!?!? And who?!?!?

  • @katherine83095 Give him a blowjob extravaganza!!

  • Hahaha, you are very funny. :)

  • This video was entertaining :) but is not helpful to me what so ever.

  • You're very right Joe, this video was incredibly un-useful. XD

  • I give the same kind of thing I would give them for their Birthday.

    Loved the video though. You fucking rock that wii remote.

  • you are very funny :)

  • IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO GIVE:

    stick with the basics...

    guys: hats, wallets, watches, scarves.

    girls: scarves, perfumes, hats, little purse.

    something like that :)

  • I was staring at your ear the whole time. Why was it so red?

  • That burp at the end was pretty hot, Joe.

  • "I don't have a Wii but this is MINE." I died. XD

  • Honestly at first I was thinking oh giving gifts isn't a big deal at Christmas! Buuuut then I remembered the Christmas where my ex wanted this really really expensive but nice North Face backpack that I couldn't afford, but instead I bought him a way over my budget anyways backpack that he didn't specifically want. And he returned it, and used the cash with his own to buy the backpack he wanted. It was kind of awkward. Just shop in your limits.

  • I am at a loss as to what to do for my cousin. She has been working for months on my christmas gift and apparently it looks amazing. I have nothing for her and no money. It makes me feel like an ass

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  • @Brittydragon Just think about her and what she would like. Suprise her ok! Just remember a convo you have had and she has probably dropped in with a hint.

    Well, I just gave you shit advice but oh well. Fucking Christmas gift giving. Why not just get everyone to exchange 50 dollar bills with each other.

  • I love that relationship advice is coming from the world's most jaded dater.

  • oh my god i nearly peed myself about the wii thing.

  • I don't like giving gifts either, I always go through the bargain bin movies and get something like "Frogs", or super croc vs mech dolphin....something like that. One year I got my friend a card that said sorry for your loss over a child. I can no longer do that since she has children now :(

  • I asked my boyfriend what he wanted. He said to get him something he needs instead of something he wants. So I got him a crock pot today. I never know what I want, but he always gets the most thoughtful gifts for me. He doesn't like me spending money on him, so I never know what to get him.

  • For Christmas I baked my boyfriend a cake decorated like the cake from Portal (it's so delicious and moist); today I got him a shirt with 'troll face' on the front, and a giant, sparkling pin that reads "VICE QUEEN" (i don't even know).

    Tomorrow I buy the sexy underwear.

  • An ex wrote me a poem for valentines day (barf). Then I borrowed his playstation memory cards then we broke up so I erased them and gave them back to him with the torn up poem.

  • @punchurhawaii I should not approve of this but I totally do.

  • I totally have a crush on you.

  • I like to give gifts that relate to conversations we've had so they are more personal, like if you were talking about how they haven't seen a movie/read a book that you think they would enjoy...get them the dvd/book! It's just about showing that you know them.

  • WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS BATH STUFF AND PJS!

  • I always got my past boyfriends wallets, they seemed to like them.

  • When you started throwing stuff, it made me think of "Get Outta Town!"

  • I didn't get why handmade presents are so bad? D: I mean, you put your time and effort in it.... :c

  • A picture frame, but I will make sure to super glue that picture down well so he can't just remove that stunning picture of me and him and replace with a different picture

  • @KTxxxxxxxx I like this idea.

  • I only knit things for grandparents since they taught me.

  • Never ever EVER buy ornaments.

    I now have a collection of creepy, ugly glass birds. I am not even shitting you.

  • @zoeatrics Agreed. Ornaments are the worst gift.

  • Good thing I'm single this year (:

  • You should talk about what to do with clingy friends. Is there a nice way to get rid of them besides getting them drunk and dumping them on the side of the road?

  • My name is Raina. When he said my name I was like :O

  • This video was a friggin' waste of time! I could have spent an extra 4 minutes shopping instead.

    You've actually hindered me!

    But anyways, this video was funny :D LOVED the wii remote part xD Had to watch it twice!

  • Remember kids; oral sex is always a great last minute gift idea.

  • Hey Joe! Could you talk about how to flirt? I am TERRIBLE at it. I've gathered staring at someone and whispering "I like your face." is not the correct method.

  • @heranje Really? Works on me every time.

  • @heranje I would totally watch this if he did it. Please also note saying "I like to watch you when you sleep" is only attractive to Bella Swan.

  • @heranje Hahaha, I actually would really like to see this one as well. How does one flirt with people whom they'd like to engage in romantic activity with?

  • @heranje I'm dumbfounded that people think Joseph might actually know how to properly flirt.

  • @sswainca lol

  • @heranje been needing advice about that too! "Well that's a nice...self...you got there" is also a bad idea.

  • hahahah

  • I got my boyfriend a DS game.

  • When you held up that wii remote I was on. the. floor laughing. It was perfect 

  • You crack me up. I love you.

  • hahaha this was funny :)

  • Christmahanukwanzica! :D

  • . . . 

  • I don't think you're that bad at giving advice. And at least you're amusing. Me and my other half agree on an amount of money before hand to spend on each other, and from then I try to just buy nice simple things like a bath bomb set or chocolates. You could also get them something like love coupons - promises for dates, home cooked meals, massages (whatever you're comfortable with actually doing for them), which is sweet.

  • When this came in my sub box I seriously thought, "Oh, I've been meaning to unsubscribe from answerly." Your video was so fucking funny it changed my mind. Good job!

  • Hahahahah the wii remote part made me laugh out loud, you are great

  • The wii remote made me laugh so much.

  • try getting them something as simple as a shirt from a store like sevenly (NOTSPAM) or some other charity place. they get a shirt, and part of the proceeds go to charity. so its a winwin

  • i loved this video. keep drinking :)

  • This boy at my school bought his girlfriend (who also goes to my school) an iPhone for their 2 month anniversary thingy.......if she breaks up with him what's he gonna do? *rolls eyes*

  • I'm making my boyfriend a handmade plush of a character from Doctor Who, because he is a giant nerd, and already has everything else I could give him that relates to Doctor Who, unless I like find him a TARDIS or something. Also, it's long distance, so I'm making up for not being able to see him by sending him things that are all romantic and shit. And I'm basically broke, so it cost me like five bucks, plus shipping. It's a win/win here.

  • In my head, this is how you tidy your desk.