Gift Ideas for Reality TV Show Fans

Having a hard time trying to look for gifts to give to your friends? Maybe you just need to know what they are interested in. Reality TV shows are popular these days, and if you know someone who is a certified reality TV show addict, then these gift ideas would be worth checking out.

Getting a Taste of Fame:

Instead of giving reality TV addicts copies of their favorite shows, why not support them in their quest for fame? Help them by giving them materials that showcase useful tips on snatching their own 15 minutes of fame. A popular book would be "The Reality TV Handbook: An Insider's Guide: How To Ace a Casting Interview, Form an Alliance, Swallow a Live Bug, and Capitialize on Your 15 Minutes of Fame" by Evan Marriott, John Saade, Joe Borgenicht and Daniel Chen. The book will show them how to acquaint themselves with producers, how to answer interview questions correctly, and how to work in a reality TV show. Any reality TV show addict wishing to be part of a show would want to have a copy, making the book a perfect gift.

You could also give them "Reality TV Secrets: How to Get on the Show," an informative DVD that presents the internal workings of the show and the latest scoop straight from casting agents, directors and producers. The hosts Coral Jeanne and Tim Beggy give useful tips on standing out by learning from the reality TV stars themselves like Survivor 3 winner Ethan Zohn, Mike Mizanin and Kendal Sheppard. This DVD will surely help any reality TV fan get his 15 minutes of fame.

If your reality TV show addict wants more than just being a star but creating them as well, then a great reference would be from the king of reality TV shows himself, Mark Burnett, with his book "Jump In!: Even If You Don't Know How to Swim." Here, one can read about the beginnings and behind-the-scenes of each of his shows. It is an inspiring read for anyone who nurture dreams of having his own reality TV show.

Reality Stars Get Together:

Reality TV show addicts who can't get enough of their favorite reality TV stars would love "Reality Unleashed" (2004), where 14 of the most radiant and most popular reality TV stars come together and reveal secrets that were not aired in the TV show. Stars include Lex van den Berghe from "Survivor Africa," Erika Landin from "Big Brother 4," "Real World Vegas" star Alton Williams, Derek Riker from "Amazing Race 3," and many more. In a Los Angeles watering hole, they share their experiences on being in front of the camera and dealing with the different controversies that they encountered. Not only would your reality TV show fan enjoy watching them, he will also get to see them up close like never before.

TV Show Merchandise

You can also give them reality TV show merchandise for them to show how much of an aficionado they are. From t-shirts, posters, pins and mugs, fans of reality TV shows would want to acquire anything and everything with logos of their favorite shows. For instance, if he or she is a huge fan of "Big Brother," then the BB7 Camera would be perfect. This disposable camera would be able to take pictures that would have the famous Big Brother Eye. Other TV merchandise are available in the CBS store, where you could find collectibles of every reality TV show from CBS like "Survivor,""Amazing Race," and "Big Brother."

Gift giving is a breeze as long as you know what interests the recipient. Knowing what they like, you would be able to get the perfect gift they will surely love you for. So don't panic; put these gift ideas to good use and watch your reality TV addict make you the star of his show.

Other Unique Gifts:

Your fitness buff friend might also appreciate it if you give him or her a gym membership. These days, going to the gym can be costly and it will be best if you provide a one year's worth of gym membership. But you have to remember to ask questions before choosing the right gym. Some gyms can make you pay for one year regardless of whether you go to the gym or not. Remember to ask details like the qualifications of the trainers, the quality of the equipment, and if the gym is insured. These are important so that your money will not go to waste.

You can also fix up a nice gift basket. Grab some soft towels, sweat socks, sweat band, fanny pack, CD player and CDs, and some tea to relax to after the intense workout. Choose a basket large enough to fit in all of the items, preferably in a color that is neutral, like a wicker basket. Fill in the gaps with shredded paper so that the items will be snugly fit. When everything is in place, wrap the basket in a large cellophane wrap and tie it up with a bright ribbon. Put in a greeting card with your message in it. Your friend will not only love the basket but also appreciate the effort that you've made. Better yet, stuff everything in a gym bag and get your friend ready for the gym.

Finding the right gift doesn't have to be hard, you just need to know where to look. From helpful books, fun workouts and unique gift baskets, there is a lot to choose from that fitness lovers can surely enjoy.