Are all inventions so useful? A washing machine, a computer, a light bulb and an internal combustion engine - all these wonders of engineering have helped humanity a lot, progress and civilization are made up of them. What about fart pillows and shoe umbrellas? What about diet water and grill right in the exhaust pipe of a car? In Japan, this is called "chindogu" - stupid and dubious devices that are good only in theory, and even then not always. Most of today's conversation items come from China. Ready to wonder what the human supermind is able to think of? Let's go! Ten of the most useless inventions in the world.
10. The apparatus for automatically pressing Control Alt Delete
The most stupid invention, given that a healthy person has such an apparatus and so always with himself in the form of a pair of hands. Stop, maybe the device was really designed for people with disabilities who have one arm incompetent? If so, then honor and respect to its creators! In other cases, the device looks absurd. Firstly, it takes up extra space. Secondly, to press the coveted combination, it will take effort, exactly the same as if you do it manually. And thirdly, the location of the buttons is far from the same on every keyboard, and the levers of the device are fixed (although at the time of the invention there was probably a single standard for placing keys).
9. Cigarette lighter lens from solar energy
Definitely, this invention is intended for esthete smokers who believe that lighters and matches are for wimps. Well, no one argues - to smoke in this way is very outstanding and spectacular. That's just not all people live where the sun shines almost all year round. And if it comes to London or St. Petersburg, then it’s just right to tie up with smoking, because the first raindrop is already flying on cigarette paper that has just faded from the heated lens. In general, such an accessory is good only in clear weather. In all other cases - as they say, as usual, with a lighter.
8. Lipstick
The next one of their craziest inventions concerns one of the beloved deeds of beautiful ladies. We are talking about lipstick and a device supposedly designed to help make this operation as comfortable and accurate as possible. Well, the idea is absolutely a failure, since the pseudo-inventors did not take into account at least two simple things. Firstly, no matter how hard the stencil is, the lips still remain soft, and the lipstick will easily slip out of the neckline, thereby canceling all the benefits of the device. And secondly, the configuration of the lips of all the girls is different, so using a stencil will make you do only double work.
7. Tent integrated in shoes
Yeah, here’s the most useless invention that will surely please St. Petersburg and London comrades by bad weather! The fact is that in special sneakers there are hidden rags of tarpaulin, which, if properly handled, can arrange a rain cover for you at any time. Now to practice. A cloak is at best if you don’t get confused and deal with the assembly, which, looking at the instructions, already seems unrealistic. But even if you did everything perfectly, the prospects of staying dry are still foggy, like London. In any case, your arms will remain fully open and your legs below the knee. In general, an umbrella will still be more reliable.
6. Banana Case
I wonder why the developers of this thing focused on banana? Statistics were calculated, which fruit is crumpled most often and needs additional protection? One way or another, a banana case exists, and we, according to the developers, should take the invention very seriously. In fact, the accessory does not cause anything but a smile. Well, it's all the same like wrapping your backpack in a case, or putting a hat on a hat. A banana is already protected by a peel. If the owner of the fruit is afraid to stain the rest with the banana, just use a simple food package.
5. Picnic jeans
Yes, apparently we live in such a happy time when the invention of picnic pants is a whole event. Seriously, this dubious happiness was presented by designers as a combination of fashionable looks and practicality - you can see for yourself! The ambiguous idea of such jeans trousers is that you have a sort of self-assembled tablecloth hanging around your legs on an ongoing basis. As soon as you sit down with your legs crossed, you can safely put dishes in your hem and enjoy a picnic in nature. Agree, the spilled drink will look very juicy on such jeans.
4. DVD ventilator
"What the hell?" - sounded in your head when reading. But didn’t you know that it is extremely necessary to ventilate the disks for their smooth operation? Hmm, it is not known how many people bought this marketing move, but the device really had a place to be on sale. The essence of the device, which looks very similar to a player for disks, is as follows. Open the lid, insert into the DVD, close, and the device starts real magic! The disc with your favorite films relaxes, breathes fresh air and is gaining new strength. Apparently, this is exactly what “miracle invention” was presented at the time. We hope that since then all DVDs have found a new endless life.
3. A mask that complements a swimsuit
Face-kinis, to be precise. It is unnecessary to remind you where it was invented - you yourself will guess without difficulty. In general, this special mask was designed to protect the head from sun exposure, and at the same time to prevent water from entering the ears. Well, maybe the inventors pursued a good goal, but the mask looks just monstrous! She will protect you not only from the sun, but also from the neighbors on the beach. If you want to sunbathe incognito, then Face-kinis will do just fine. Be sure that no one will approach you at a distance of less than 2 meters. Yes, and a couple of free cocktails in the bar at the beach you pour without any questions. Profit!
2. Plate-ring
So, gentlemen with a cigarette lighter have not yet fled? Here for you there is another no less aesthetic accessory. The ring plate was invented for those who make toasts at social events with the same frequency as Chinese people sew sneakers. The device is a ring, on top of which is a mini plate under the canapes or tartlet. When making a toast, you can hold a glass and a snack in one hand, while actively limping the other limb. What a sin to hide, this thing looks damn aristocratic! But who certainly needs this accessory is the owners of picnic pants.
1. Flashlight with a solar battery
Well, the apogee of uselessness and futility today is a flashlight with a built-in solar battery. No, let's all the same we will not throw tomatoes from the threshold, and for a start we will figure out what is the matter. The solar battery acts as a charger for the internal battery of the flashlight. If the day turned out to be clear, then you get a well-charged light source at night. Oh, this is an “if” ... The situation exactly copies the case with a lens for lighting. In addition, here we need clear weather for a much longer period. In general, in a campaign such a flashlight is unlikely to become an indispensable thing, but it can easily be let down at the right time.