Father's Day Guide Urges 20-Ounce Tumblers Over Gag Gifts and Random Tech

5 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 29

A Father's Day gift guide recommends practical upgrades over novelty staples, steering shoppers toward items dads are likely to use regularly rather than mugs, joke gifts or duplicate tools.
Top picks include a 20-ounce YETI tumbler, Carhartt everyday tees, an 8-piece Craftsman screwdriver set and a Leatherman-style multi-tool as more durable replacements for common throwaway presents.
The guide also highlights utility-focused options for work, grilling and travel, including desk or garage organizers, a smart meat thermometer, a cast-iron grill press, Bluetooth trackers and power banks.
Budget-conscious choices remain part of the pitch, with Darn Tough socks positioned as a longer-lasting sock gift and a Bagsmart toiletry bag listed at $17 on sale ahead of Father's Day.

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Amidst an affordability crisis, how can brands convince shoppers to invest in expensive, durable gifts over cheaper, immediate options?

As practical gifts become the norm, are we losing the shared joy that a truly silly, useless novelty gift can provide?