Golf clubs or Fett Blaster???

I'm always surprised when I hear about spouses who do not share the interest. It seems to me that one is attracted to people with similar tastes. I don't want to come off sounding judgemental, I mean I'm sure there are many good reasons you two are a duo. It's just that when I met my better half we were both involved in activities that we shared an enjoyment of, and we later grew to know each other's interests in such areas as sci-fi, costuming or whatever.

I guess in short what I'm saying is I don't really know what to say about this question.

Just to add my two cents.

There is only one MR Fett blaster and it will most likely go up in value over the years.

Big Bertha clubs will be around for a while and most likely by next year be improved somehow.

There will always be another, better set of golf clubs but only one MR Fett blaster.

But then again if you can afford it let her buy the clubs for you and later on get the blaster.

My guess is that she wants to get you something that you may not buy for yourself. I am sure you wouldn't hesitate to get something SW that you want. And you probably ALWAYS want SW stuff. Perhaps she just wants to get you something for once that isn't SW. Besides, you know that you will find a way to get the blaster if it is something that you really want.

It's as simple as filling in the blank:
"I am passionate about _____ and I spend time and money on it, as it makes me happy"

By that I mean, everyone has something that interests them. It's different for everyone. But what I am passionate about is no different from what the next guy/girl is passionate about. The only difference is individual value on other 'options'.

If a woman is passionate about shoes, cloths, diamonds etc, and spends $100's if not $1000 on them, we all nod and accept that. It's a universal passion or interest.

If a guy is passionate about costumes, props, and movies, and spends $100's if not $1000 on them, most see that as odd or nerdy as it's not too widely accepted as 'normal'. But why? Is it really any different then the above example?

I don't think so.

The trick is convincing people to be open minded, and not be prejudice about the worlds variety of things people find interesting and entertaining. Just because it isn't one persons cup of tea, doesn't mean that it has less value.

So the real question is, is she not buying the Blaster 'cause she doesn't want to encourage your 'nerdiness' or that she wants to get you something that isn't a $400 paper weight?
Just my two cents.

Seven - you pretty much hit the nail on the head with regard to how I feel on this. For instance I always thought it was unfair how people who are enthusiastic about sports get treated with more respect than people who are enthusiastic about stuff like SW costuming. On the one hand, we have people who paint their bodies in their fave team colours and go out hooting and acting like fools - what do people say about them? Oh, they're just having fun and letting off steam. Then you have people who dress in very detailed and well constructed costumes and go out to charity events and act in a civilized and peaceful manner, often with the intention of raising $ or awareness for a cause - and what do people say? Oh, they're just nerds, ignore them and they'll go away.

That always bugged me.

I can tell you how my husband roped me in. We had a 501st bar B Q at our house. A couple of the gals there were troopers. Then he took me trooping at Spkane Comic Con. There was a female Tie pilot and Jedi there and they had me partially convinced. They said hey no one can see who you are under the helmet. THEN

I SAW him troop it was like they were Rock Stars!!! the crowd all wanted pics with him and applauded. Now I am trying to devise a way to afford my own 501st costume.

WOW .......I love reading the suggestion/input here so here is my .02

Here is mine I dont think it has been brought up.The cost verses "wow"/partical factor
Bertha Clubs price range between 599.99 to 799.99 (yes I am sure there are better deals ,theses prices are from Callaway.com)
MR Fett Blaster Replica prices are around $500 to $700 (just guessing could not find an exact price)
Ask yourself this about the clubs.....Are the clubs REALLY going to improve your game and how much golf do you play???Are they going to be more of a "Woow look at what he has!!!" by the other golfers???If a set of almost $800 clubs is needed ,is your "game" really that good???
Now ask yourself about "blaster"....Is it going to be a "A One" conversation piece in your house???Would you keep it in the garage or trunk of your car like the clubs would be???Does it have the potiental of increasing in value as a collector piece????Is it want you really want????Would it make you smile everythime you look or talk about it???
Aparently you are Blessed with not worrying about cost.So cost is not a factor.It seems to be a partical need question.
Even though your wife sees no partical need of the blaster but does she support your happiness??(no disrepsect intended)What is the worst to happen if you request the blaster over the clubs??A "roll of the eyes" with a sigh.I am guessing that in your marriage the happiness of one makes the other happy.
So I say get want YOU want!!!!!and if it is the blaster then atleast it will be a fun debate between you and wife for many years to come.If it is the clubs good luck on the course and be mindful of your follow threw.

I am amazed at the great and VERY thoughtful responses. You folks have come up with some AMAZING and heartfelt responses (the biggest reason I love this site is "HEART"). Well, I am happy to say that my wife bought me the clubs, new bag and a round of golf at a place that you have to have millions or a high security clearance to play (she called in some favors) I could not be happier. Here is the deal with us.
No matter how strapped we are financially we always spoil each other on Birthdays and Fathers/Mothers day (Did I mention she got me an awesome stainless Grill? Now I am THE GRILL SGT) For Christmas we tend to make it more about the kids but we still try and give each other a few shockers that surprise each other (i.e. I had her Adrian Peterson jersey that she had him sign framed for her). But the way we function on each others birthdays is to buy the other person something that we would normally not buy for ourselves. Usually something excessive or extravagant that you would always say that you would love to have but in no way shape or form actually buy for yourself. That is where the clubs come in.
I am an Air Force reservest and about once every two years I go off to a 4 to 6 week school for something and this is MY time to play golf. I don't get too much time with three kids and a dog and all of the hassles of two jobs and my wifes demanding career to just jump up and run off for four hours on a weekend and not to mention the cost. So needless to say my golf game is average at best (low 90's) but I LOVE to play. So, when my wife bought me this set she knew that this may be something that she is interested in as well and that we can do together. She is a trooper and she is dressing as Leia for our annual halloween bash while I sweat my rear end off in Fett gear. What I am saying is that overall she supports what I do and wants to be more involved. On the other hand she knows for a fact that I will either make or purchase a blaster no matter what but the odds of me buying the clubs was between slim and none...and I think slim left town.

So thanks to my wife I will be tearing up a high price golf course with expensive clubs and still be just as frustrated as before but I will know that there was love in it. FORE!!!!

Hey man, I'm glad you got one of the things you wanted.

Bro, I'd get that MR Fett Rifle, and I'll tell you why.
Because it's something YOU want
Just set aside a few bucks a day for it, and eventually you'll have enough, hell if you get a really big cookie jar and fill it with coins, in a years time you can generally get a good 200-300...depending on the size of the jar and how often you go to Starbucks

Just a side thought, but hey, I'm glad it worked out for you man

Peace bro

- Fitz

DarkeSword2020 said:

Hey man, I'm glad you got one of the things you wanted.

Bro, I'd get that MR Fett Rifle, and I'll tell you why.
Because it's something YOU want
Just set aside a few bucks a day for it, and eventually you'll have enough, hell if you get a really big cookie jar and fill it with coins, in a years time you can generally get a good 200-300...depending on the size of the jar and how often you go to Starbucks

Just a side thought, but hey, I'm glad it worked out for you man

Peace bro

- Fitz

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Thanks Fitz!! Unfortunately my wife is an accountant and tracks every penny we spend (a good thing) The bad thing is that I am not allowed to carry cash so we use nothing but a debit card (which makes our banking really simple but keeps lose change from ever entering my grubbie little mits) Good thought though. I am sure that after we get the debt paid back down in a few months she will give me the green light to get what I want. We just need to be "thrifty" for now...:cheers

I'm just fantastic? so people don't mind the props.

honestly, every girlfriend i've had has been extremely interested in all my costumes and props. art in general really.

I don't go with the other girls, or I should say I don't call them back (they're boring)


nerds will always be cooler than everyone else, for real. we like awesome stuff.

Who would you rather be friends with? The guy in the stormtrooper costume dancing on the corner of National Ave. and Moorland Road? or the guy that is blowing you off slamming high lifes with his brosefs?


Buy your wife a costume and maybe she can get into it.

I have one word for ya..... "EWOKS"..... my wife resisted Star Wars for the longest time... until she found that it had stuffed animals in it!

But you're right.... at least you're not out in the bars or doing drugs! That's my wife's understanding too... she lets me have a little bit, each pay, to spend on the costuming... but the greater goal is to join the 501st... to do the fundraising part... because that's a very noble activity.

CombatBaby said:

Who would you rather be friends with? The guy in the stormtrooper costume dancing on the corner of National Ave. and Moorland Road? or the guy that is blowing you off slamming high lifes with his brosefs?

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Can't I be friends with the "guy in the stormtrooper costume dancing on the corner of National Ave. and Moorland Road?" who is also slamming High lifes???? Or Coors Light even??? Can't we all just get along????:cheers

Glad it all worked out for you!! That is a very good point you made. You would buy yourself a blaster but wouldn't buy a set of clubs. With that in mind, I'd say the clubs were the way to go. Also if she like golf too, it can be a bonding activity for you two as well. Well, cheers and Happy Father's Day and Happy Birthday!!! Hope they all are the best!

IrishFett22 said:

Glad it all worked out for you!! That is a very good point you made. You would buy yourself a blaster but wouldn't buy a set of clubs. With that in mind, I'd say the clubs were the way to go. Also if she like golf too, it can be a bonding activity for you two as well. Well, cheers and Happy Father's Day and Happy Birthday!!! Hope they all are the best!

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Thank you sir! It's all gooooood!:cheers

Congrats on your gift sir...:cheers

The "golfers" in my my family use the Callaway clubs and do have good luck.

Boomer Fett said:

Can't I be friends with the "guy in the stormtrooper costume dancing on the corner of National Ave. and Moorland Road?" who is also slamming High lifes???? Or Coors Light even??? Can't we all just get along????:cheers

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oh for sure. I'm just saying stormtrooping+high life > high life

This is a long thread and I could not read all of it ATM, but I have another idea. Take her to a troop, one that is a benefit for kids. Even being a wrangler at an event like that is such a life changing experience. It is fun to help people suit up and see the transformation. When you see the kids light up, and you see people donate money to a good cause, and see everyone having so much fun for a good cause, I am sure she will love to troop with you, and may want to suit up in time.

She sounds like a great lady! (definitely don't throw out the Baby with the bathwater, LOL ) The fundraising will surely be appreciated and the joyful children's faces, and she will warm up in time.

You all were right on in many aspects. After my birthday I had to attend a UN conference in NYC and my wonderful wife bought me Kotobukiya Fett statue from the Toys'r'Us in time square. I love it and the new clubs too. I am blessed. I hope to one day join the 501st and do some charity work but for now it is just plain old FUN putting it together!!! Cheers!!!

Sounds like you did alright after all Boomer Fett. My wife doesn't understand my nerdiness and my need for Star Wars, I have tried for years to convince her, but she will not turn to the Dark Side....hehe

G-Fett

Boomer Fett said:

You all were right on in many aspects. After my birthday I had to attend a UN conference in NYC and my wonderful wife bought me Kotobukiya Fett statue from the Toys'r'Us in time square. I love it and the new clubs too. I am blessed. I hope to one day join the 501st and do some charity work but for now it is just plain old FUN putting it together!!! Cheers!!!

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