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Given the staggering amount of time Americans spend watching streaming services these days, chances are you have a fairly serious binge-watcher in your life. Here are gift ideas for TV lovers that might get your resident couch potato to tear their eyes away from the screen long enough to say "thank you."
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$22 from Amazon
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This 18-piece kit contains a snack clip, comfy socks, face- and hand-cleansing towelettes, sporks, and — somewhat disconcertingly — a stain remover and breath drops (guess slovenly is still a thing, after all). The truly committed, however, will also appreciate the sofa yoga guide and a two-sided coin to help decide: "one more" or "go to bed."
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$45 from Amazon
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This handy couch caddy comes in four colors and will hold up to three drinks, a remote, and more. An anti-slip lining and hidden weights help ensure the Sofa Buddy stays put.
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$31 from Amazon
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He'll get a kick out of this potato-themed blanket that'll also keep him cozy on the couch and is machine-washable.
$46 from Amazon
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Whether he's watching the game or "The Golden Girls," he'll appreciate the opportunity to, ahem, multitask. This product wraps around the neck and includes eight massaging nodes and a heat function.
$25 from Amazon
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Who wants to walk away from the big game to grab another beer? No one. This sleeve holds six cans, has a much less bulky design than most coolers, and will keep your favorite couch potato from yelling, "Can someone bring me a beer?"
$16 from Amazon
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Every man needs a T-shirt that says, "I'll be in front of the TV today if you need me." Behold this comfy, 100% cotton tee available in five colors.
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$17 from Amazon
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Fill this silicone popper with packages of microwave popcorn, add boxes of his favorite candy, and finish it off with a couple of cans of his favorite beverage to wash it all down. As a bonus, add a gift card to his favorite movie streaming service.
$19 from Amazon
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Sometimes you have to say goodbye to highbrow 21st-century fare and kick it old-school with one of the funniest ladies of all time. This set features 16 of the greatest episodes of "I Love Lucy."
$16 from Amazon
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Another T-shirt option for your favorite couch potato, this one comes in five colors and sizes extra small through 3XL.
$11 from Amazon
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Manicures and pedicures are actually an excellent use of multitasking time while bingeing certain shows, especially ones you really watch only for the final reveal (what's up, HGTV!). This six-piece kit lets him attend to his digits, and keeps everything in a tube branded in a design reminiscent of the Netflix logo. Clever.
$15-$20 from Uncommon Goods
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These days, no one just watches TV. We check our Instagram, surf sites with insight into our favorite shows, and — as mentioned — groom ourselves. So binging couch potatoes might need a little something in which to store phones, tablets, and other assorted items. This gray felt pouch, available in regular and large sizes, is just the thing, and stylish as well.
$10 and up from Amazon
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Give your favorite dedicated TV watcher an otherworldly glow or a romantic radiance with this LED light kit, which includes 120 light settings and other features, a remote control, and app control.
$20 from Uncommon Goods
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We all have those people in our lives: When they're not actually watching TV, they like to talk about all the shows and movies everyone else should be watching. Channel all that condescending superiority into this game.
$14 from Amazon
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For the documentary enthusiast in your life comes this book — inspired by the king of docs — "stuffed full of fun, subtly educational activities."
$14 from Amazon
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These might make more of a gag gift, but we're betting he'll at least try using them. Through a periscope design, these let your TV watcher lie flat on his back in bed and still take in his shows. (Bonus: They can also be used for reading.)
$11 and up from Amazon
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Dude, everyone loves movie popcorn! These containers would make a great base for a movie gift basket that can be filled with all the goodies a couch potato could ask for. They come in sets of four, eight, and 16.
$99/year from Criterion Channel
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Since 1984, the Criterion Collection has been preserving, restoring, and promoting the best of world cinema, from German silent-era classics to modern Hollywood masterpieces, to say nothing of works by leading filmmakers from Iran, Japan, Russia, India, and beyond. For folks who love subtitles, a subscription is a must.
$20 from Amazon
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If you're buying for a movie buff, this interactive poster features 100 of the most memorable movies in history. He can scratch off spaces with a coin just like a lottery ticket to reveal art from each movie.
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$15 from Etsy
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Is your marathon TV watcher bingeing a show that makes him feel, oh, a bit sad or homicidal? ("Handmaid's Tale," we're looking at you.) You can buy him this spoon and still have money to spare for a gallon of comforting ice cream.
$23 from Amazon
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He can cut the cord for good with Amazon's streaming media stick, which allows him to watch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, HBO, and more. With Alexa voice-control functionality, he can also use it to check the weather, dim lights, stream music, and so on.
$16 from Amazon
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After months of staying home more often than not, many of us might be coming up empty on new shows to watch. This book by two TV critics is a great way to give suggestions your loved ones might not have thought of yet.
$299 and up from Amazon
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For the guy who has every gaming device known to mankind, there’s the latest iteration of the Oculus virtual reality gaming headset, which can also be used to watch movies and TV shows. All he needs is a Facebook account and the smartphone app to get going.
$40 from Amazon
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This DVD box set contains 15 films by one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century, including “Rear Window” and “Psycho.” There are also 10 episodes of “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” and “The Alfred Hitchcock Hour” and bonus features including interviews, documentaries, and commentaries.
$29 from Walmart
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This Walmart-brand soundbar is unlikely to satisfy cinema snobs, but otherwise it's an unbelievably cheap upgrade for his home-viewing habits.
$16 and up from SnackCrate
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Make movie time that much sweeter or more savory with a sampling of treats from Germany, the Philippines, or some other faraway land. A full-size starter subscription box contains 10 to 12 snacks (half-size boxes are also available) and new shipments arrive monthly.
$90/month from Goldbelly
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Whether he craves deep-dish Chicago-style pizza or wafer-thin Neapolitan pies, a gift subscription from Goldbelly is sure to satisfy. Each month brings new pizza from notable pizzerias such as Gino’s East in Chicago and Table 87 in New York City. Available in three- and six-month options.
$40 from Amazon
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Let's call it a wrap with this Cheapism favorite, a burrito blanket that remains a trendy textile. It's 5 feet in diameter, printed on both sides, and made from soft microfiber fabric that will make the lucky sloth want to wrap up like a ... well, you know.
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$54 from Amazon
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The Amazon Echo is made for couch potatoes. Whether you want to switch to a different streaming service, turn your TV on, or just ask Alexa when the new season of "Stranger Things" is out, Amazon's smart device is like your own personal assistant. If you don't have Amazon Echo-compatible devices, the Fire TV Cube might be a better option.
$55 and up from Amazon
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With the Ring Video Doorbell, you don't even need to get up to see who's at the door. Just open the app, and you'll see a live feed of your doorstep. Thanks to the device's built-in speaker, you can also speak to anyone from your phone, tablet, or PC.
$50 and up from Amazon
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With this lap desk, your resident coach potato can surf the web, game, or even work while watching TV or lounging.
