Cool-Looking Inventions That Are 100% Useless
Inventing something that people actually want to use takes more than a keen sense of aesthetics. There's a fair amount of engineering involved. You have to make sure that whatever you're inventing actually has the power to improve our lives.
Unfortunately for all of the inventions on this list, people prioritized fashion over function. Keep reading to see some inventions that could really do with a complete overhaul. These things are fun to look at, though.
A Carcycle
This is a hybrid of a motorcycle and a car.
We're not sure how it works or if it works or why anybody would want one of these. It definitely doesn't look very safe.
A Camo Golf Ball
It's already hard enough to find a little white golf ball in a huge field.
Why would anybody want to make a camo golf ball that's even harder to find?
A Jet Engine Camping Trailer
Somebody converted this jet engine into a camping trailer.
We have to admit that it looks pretty cool, but it doesn't look like there's much room to stretch out in there.
Stucco Wheels
This person thought it was a good idea to put stucco hubcaps on their car tires.
It looks really nice, but we can't imagine that they're very functional. Is it bad that I kind of want some for my car anyway?
A Surfboard Guitar Hybrid
This person might have the most unique guitar we've ever seen.
You may not actually be able to use it as a surfboard, but it certainly looks cool. It's probably heavier than a normal guitar.
All Design, No Function
This fan design might look sort of nice, but because the fan is recessed into the ceiling, it doesn't do a very good job moving air around.
Well, at least it's kind of pretty.
A DNA Bike Rack
The idea of a DNA bike rack is super cool. Unfortunately, the way this bike rack is constructed doesn't leave much room for ay actual bikes.
It seems like a big waste of space.
Those Are Table Legs
Have you ever looked at a table and thought, "Do you know what would make this better? If it had human legs instead of table legs."
I bet you haven't.
What's The Point?
The only reason that you would need the broom and dustpan would be if there were broken glass, and the only reason why there would be broken glass would be if you broke the glass to get the broom and dustpan...
This is a classic case of putting the case before the spill.
Quite A View
Reddit user RaboKarabek posted this photo online along with the caption:
"At this condo building, anybody walking by can stand directly underneath the pool and look up for a close view of whoever's swimming by."
Take The Bathroom With You
Somebody obviously worked very hard on this...bathroom buggy, but we're not exactly sure what it's for. Why would you want to go driving around in a bathtub?
Don't even get us started on the toilet driving seat.
A Ferris Wheel Truck
This amateur inventor thought it would be a good idea to put Ferris wheel seats in the back of their truck.
We're not sure where they got the seats or how safe this is to drive.
The Spookiest Rock
Reddit user lainbrainbutt posted this photo online along with the caption, "Did a double-take when I saw this rock in my friend's yard.
She said it came from the tenants before her, but I think it is the tenant."
Toilet Paper Nails
I know that there's a toilet paper shortage in the world right now, but this doesn't seem like an appropriate solution.
Also, it might be hard to actually use toilet paper with nails that long.
A Skin Cake
This council of dermatologists hired a specialty bakery to make them this skin cake.
Obviously, this is executed super well, but it doesn't look like something that I would want to eat.
Sleeping With Spiders
If you want to never get a good night's sleep ever again, why not try out these bedsheets? That 3D spider looks super realistic.
Get ready to have spider dreams every single night.
A Clever Car
This marketing scheme seemed like a good idea at first, but it also could get in the way of traffic.
You definitely don't want to get stuck driving behind that van.
The Most Impractical iPhone Case
Reddit user ImLyingToYouRightNow posted this photo online along with the caption:
"Asked my friend visiting Japan to bring me back the most impractical iPhone case he could find and I would use it. Dear god he delivered."
A Tiled Car
You know, this might be one innovation that actually is pretty useful. Tiles are a lot easier to clean than carpet, plus now this car looks awesome.
We stand behind this one.
A Pen Light
This pen has a light on the end of it, but as soon as you click the light on, you're going to get a bright light right in your eyes.
Whoever invented this clearly didn't think that people would actually be writing in the dark.
A Construction Party
This disco cement truck seems great in theory, but when it's out driving on the roads on a sunny day, it's going to cast blinding lights into everyone's eyes.
It's an accident waiting to happen.
A Velvet Car
Sure, this black velvet car looks super sleek and unique, but we can't imagine that this thing stays all that clean.
How do you even wash a car like this?
Is That You, Wendy?
This person walked into a Wendy's washroom and saw that someone had ripped the toilet paper to look like Wendy's face.
We are somehow both very impressed and extremely terrified.
Not A Lot Of Shelf Room
If you put a shelf up in your house, you kind of want to be able to put stuff on it. what's the point of a shelf that looks like it's disappearing into your wall?
This is a cool idea except you pretty much only get two working shelves.
Fancy Tires
These doily hubcaps look nice now, but you just wait until winter gets here. Those things are going to be packed with slush and snow.
They won't be so pretty then.
The Christmas Pickle
Behold, the world's largest Christmas pickle. We didn't know that there was a competition for this sort of thing, but hey, maybe it's the only Christmas pickle.
It really doesn't seem all that big.
Hold Onto The Railing
These steps do look super cool and modern, but they also look like a clumsy person's worst nightmare.
I'm not about to sacrifice safety for style. These are so scary.
The Spookiest Ceiling
If you're afraid of clowns, you probably don't want to go anywhere near this building which has a giant clown face on the ceiling for some reason.
This is so spooky.
Light The Way
Okay, we're not going to lie and say that this doesn't look cool, but also, aren't chandeliers kind of fragile?
I just don't think they would survive a trip down the highway.
Wall Decor
These people decided to put a car on their living room wall and then put a TV on that car.
Well, this is some people's idea of decor, I guess.
Who Needs Headlights, Anyway?
I'm sure this clever guy thought he was saving a ton of money in repairs when he just slapped a printed picture of a headlight over his broken one.
Wait till he gets fined for it the second he steps outside.
Providing The Utmost Security
Who or what exactly is that gate supposed to keep out? A whole elephant could sneak through around it.
Maybe someone thought it would just make for some cool decor.
How The Amish Move Barns
When you don't have electric equipment to do things, you've got to just do them yourself.
Hence, calling 100 of your buddies to move a barn with you like these Amish guys.
In Case You Were Wondering
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the most useless sign of all time.
To think that time and effort actually went into printing it, carrying it, and placing it here is mindblowing.
This Is Why Kids Barely Read Anymore
Are you wondering why you can't get the modern teenager to stick their nose in a book? It's because we now make useless books like this.
Just save your money and turn on the computer.
Rest In Peace
The odds are low of ever actually needing to use a fire extinguisher in a building, but on the off chance there's a fire in this building, we wish them good luck.
This is just manifesting there not being a fire.
No Hot Water? Try This
How well this would work is obviously questionable because 1) the candle is going to fall down into your shower and 2) one little drop of water and your system is bust.
Oh and of course, 3) it probably doesn't work.
The Escalator To Nowhere
This is a disaster waiting to happen. They say that everything that goes up must come down, except when you're blocked by a wall and have nowhere to go.
This is quite the metaphor for life.
So That No One Gets Confused
In case you can't see the very clear end of the path marked by a standing tree, there is a sign there to help you.
But odds are, if you can't see the tree, you won't see the sign.
A Quick Detour
I really would like to understand who approved this and why.
Maybe they thought it would make a fun quick little detour to go up the ramp and come back down the stairs in two seconds.
The Pointless Peephole
Good luck avoiding any unsolicited neighbor visiting by pretending no one's home.
You don't even need to get close to the peephole before they see that you're home through the window.
Built By Design
Even if they didn't understand the design, it doesn't take a genius to take a moment and wonder how any human is meant to go down connecting stairs without flying off.
Unless of course these are stairs to Dracula's castle.
