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14+ Not-So-Brilliant Inventions That Flopped

History is absolutely chock-full of incredible inventors who have changed the landscape of human evolution, such as Nikola Tesla, Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, and many more.

However, the "inventions" on this list are far from likely to ensure their inventors a place in the history books! So, with this in mind, please enjoy these 15+ not-so-brilliant inventions that flopped.

"I made a terrifying, life-sized all denim Furby from scratch. It was necessary."

No, no it really wasn't necessary. Never in the entirety of human existence has anyone ever needed something this terrifying to exist. Burn it, burn it immediately.

"I don't like soup anyway..."

Just a warning that if you do take him off their hands, then he will steal your soul and invade your dreams.

"I made an ear of corn earring for my ear earring."

But what would be the next stage of this cavalcade of bizarre earrings? I don't think that this should end with an ear of corn, it should keep going right the way to the floor! Now that's fashion.

"My first ever custom-built chainsaw."

I would love to see someone cut down a tree with this, that would be one hell of an amazing trick!

"Creepy Storage Idea!"

This way of storing your stuffed animals is a great way to convince anyone who comes through your door that you are actually an unhinged psychopath! Easy life hacks!

"Pizza Hat!"

This one actually makes me feel sick. I know that it can't be a real pizza, but the idea of pizza oil seeping into my hair is just repugnant.

"The Instructional Pants™️!"

I have always found jeans to be far too confusing, so these are an absolute Godsend! No more will I be hopping around with two legs jammed into one trouser leg all day.

"A charity shop with so many copies of 50 Shades of Grey they built a fort out of them."

I mean, it is a great way to use surplus books, but I don't think that I'd fancy living in one. Also, I wouldn't want to shine a blacklight over it.

"The Ice-SkateBoard. I hope you enjoy moving only in straight lines when you're on ice."

I would absolutely love a go on this thing, but I know that it could very well be the last thing that I ever do on this earth. I'm not known for my balance.

"Caught in a pickle."

These are the perfect shoes for a long night out, as when you get snacky toward the end of the night, you can crack them open and have a pickle.

"My 12 year old son modified his bike with carpet for barefoot riding."

Who ever rides a bike barefoot? I mean, this guy's kid clearly does, but why? Do they carry shoes in their backpack for when they arrive where they are going? What are the logistics, damn it?!

"Does this count."

I'm sure that there is a reason why they have done this... There surely has to be a reason why it exists...right?

"Is that a doorbell?"

One person with clear experience in this area added, "I think the really weird part is that little box hanging on the door knob. It's a lock box for a key to the door. It's usually used for [an] empty house so workers can get in without handing out a bunch of keys. The box opens with a code."

"Who comes up with this stuff?"

First of all, what a terrible waste of an upright piano. Second, who could ever relax while cooking under a suspended piano?! And finally, why are they keeping flowers on the stove?!

"My younger sister was trying to make apple juice and decided that if she boiled the apple it would be softer and thus easier to turn into juice."

This looks like it would make for the most dangerous version of apple bobbing of all time!

"Decorative doorstop... Literally a brick with tinfoil."

This is like the level of home-crafting that I work at. I am one of the least crafty people on the planet but I think that I could just about make this!

"With a 3d printer you can create anything... But should you?"

Hmmm, this one is a real thinker. By which I mean, it makes you think about the mental state of someone who would make such a creepy item!

"My friend made me a ring with my wisdom tooth!"

My wisdom teeth brought me nothing but pain and suffering, so I can't think of anything worse than having to carry one around with me. Also, it's bloody hideous.

"Made a WatermelonBoy and tested it out in public."

Well, my main complaint with the original GameBoy was that it was incredibly unpalatable, so this is a great improvement!

"DiWTF..."

And you thought that standing on Lego was painful! Well, just try sitting down in a pair of these torturous shorts!