Weird inventions

You never know what the world will come up with next.

I, Matt Benedetto, have been cooped up all summer long in the Unnecessary Inventions laboratory creating a brand new batch of inventions that solve problems that don't actually exist with products you really didn't ask for! Introducing our newest 11 creations for you for you to despise, argue over, and make you question your own life. Because if you find yourself actually desiring to use any of my newest inventions, you should reevaluate your life immediately. Be sure to follow me on…

Hi I'm Matty. I design products to solve problems that don’t exist. hi@unnecessaryinventions.com

LOL There's never enough toilet paper around when you need it. That goes double when you have a cold. Lucky for you, the Japanese have thought of a solution. Nothing says "leave me alone I have a cold" like this off-putting little device. No one will catch your cold because they'll be afraid to come near you. In their defense, you'll look pretty crazy. But you'll be able to blow your nose whenever you need.

So strange!

Kenji Kawakami, The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions (101 Unuseless Japanese Inventions and 99 More Unuseless Japanese Inventions) (W. W. Norton, 2005) «In Japan Kawakami is famous for his tireless promotion of Chindogu: the art of the unuseless idea. Meant to solve problems of modern life, these bizarre and logic-defying gadgets and gizmos are actually entirely impractical. Addicts of the unuseless will love this collection of 200 Chindogu, hilarious inventions that have…

Technology has come a very long way over the last century, and there is no better proof of that than examining some of the insanely weird and stupid inventions of the 20th century.

It stands to reason that with all the weird gadgets, gizmos, widgets, and whatsits that humanity has created, some stuff is going to be tough to identify.

Lets the tears flow without the mess! Our newly released glasses feature two highly absorbent sponges to soak up all those salty tears before they run down your face and simply ring them out before your next use. Whether it’s a sad movie, a wedding, or just your nightly cry before bed - never shed a tear without these beauties. But I’m not crying, you’re crying!!

"Back in my day, we used to walk 5 miles to school in sub-zero temperatures without batting an eyelid. Not like you spoiled little brats these days!" We all have an older relative who says things like this about raising kids. They are despairing the coddled youth with their smartphones, crappy music, and parents that seemingly can't say no to their every demand.