I just went to a Wii-themed birthday party this weekend and we all got party favors. It was totally unexpected, especially since the birthday boy is 35. But it was a pleasant surprise. We got Godiva truffles, gum, brownies, etc. I also live in Manhattan, so maybe you're right in saying that this is the capital of "goody bag craziness". Unfortunately there there no iPods in my party favor bag. I'd like to know what parties you go to where you find such things in your bag. HeeHee.  ;-)