Calling itself “A Geek’s Gift Guide of Gadgets, Gear, and Novelties”, DudeIWantThat.com is an online curator for products sold elsewhere on the web. According to the site’s about page, it’s run by “two people” who scour the internet “for cool stuff.” Items selected include things like a Control-Alt-Delete Knuckle Duster Ring, Chewbacca Journal, BioLite Smokeless Fire Pit, and the Dadbag Beer Belly Fanny Pack.
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