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Old 04-26-2003, 10:11 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Stupidest invention of all time?

Going along the same thread as Oberon, what do you think is THE STUPIDEST invention ever? Something so pointless or annoying, you'd like to go back in time and kill the creator with their own device before they ever had a chance to think of it?

I'd have to go with the necktie. "Hmm... lets tie a colorful strip of cloth around our necks in such a way that they cut off circulation and say it looks good. Then, lets make it required for special occasions, work, performances, etc." Thank you, no. I dont' have a problem with button down shirts, I just can't stand the damn ties. They serve no purpose whatsoever!
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Old 04-26-2003, 10:24 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 04-26-2003, 10:31 AM   #3 (permalink)
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The merkin? I'd say pubic wigs are a pretty stupid idea.
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Old 04-26-2003, 02:40 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Holloween costumes for dogs.
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Old 04-26-2003, 02:43 PM   #5 (permalink)
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The diamond lane. Nuclear bombs are a close second, however.
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Old 04-26-2003, 02:55 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I can't think of one... Most everything is a really good idea. Well, at least it was at some point.
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Old 04-26-2003, 02:55 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 04-26-2003, 03:37 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Anything promoted as helping you lose weight without exercising and eating right.

That should cover half of all infomercials.
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Old 04-26-2003, 03:54 PM   #9 (permalink)
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The condom. An amazing invention in that much of its intended audience would rather not use it.
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Old 04-26-2003, 03:59 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I'm a total hypocrite, but I'll say television. It promotes lethargy. There are so many more ways to entertain yourself than sitting in front of a tv all day. It's not called the idiot box for nothing you know!
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Old 04-26-2003, 04:29 PM   #11 (permalink)
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The automobile brake light. It takes a lot of the suspense, tension, and excitement out of driving.
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Old 04-26-2003, 04:44 PM   #12 (permalink)
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A man in Connecticut invented a non-tradtional alarm clock. Instead of making an obnoxious sound, the alarm circuit would activate a servo that would swing a rubber ball on a stick until it struck a person and woke them up. This, of course, was for people who didn't like the sound of an alarm clock, but presumably did not have a problem with being whacked with a racquetball on a stick.

I'll be the warning label would have read "Warning, place clock near the feet to avoid being struck in the head or groin. Ha ha, can't sue us now."

There was also a student at MIT who invented an internet-ready toaster. It would plug into your LAN, and if a button were pressed before putting in toast, it would connect to weather.com, retreive the symbol for the day's weather (sunny, partly cloudy, rain, etc.) and burn it into a piece of toast. I don't know if it's stupid, but it's pointless.

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Old 04-26-2003, 06:49 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Any kind of device specifically designed for crushing garlic - Give up, they don't work, just use a knife.
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Old 04-26-2003, 07:27 PM   #14 (permalink)
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maybe that, although i dont know what it is
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Old 04-26-2003, 07:53 PM   #15 (permalink)
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is that a "fly"- swatter?
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Old 04-27-2003, 02:27 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Damn spork! I mean make up your minds folks! Are you eating soup or steak!
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Old 04-27-2003, 02:40 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Child proof lighters. The Bic lighters were god awful, but nowhere near as impossible as the cheap orange and greeen lighters - you know the ones with the clear plastic casing. Oooooh, boling over with anger just thinking about it...
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Old 04-27-2003, 04:37 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Old 04-27-2003, 04:41 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Old 04-27-2003, 08:02 AM   #20 (permalink)
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Old 04-27-2003, 08:20 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Almost anything the Japanese come up with.

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Old 04-27-2003, 08:26 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Old 04-28-2003, 06:39 AM   #23 (permalink)
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Old 04-28-2003, 06:43 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Old 04-28-2003, 07:25 AM   #25 (permalink)
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Simple: religion.
I think it served a purpose for awhile, not anymore though.

I'd have to go with the dmca, although i dont know if that can really be called an invention.
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Old 04-28-2003, 07:38 AM   #26 (permalink)
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I kinda agree with Ties. why the hell do we wear them? geez!

(has to wear one all the time and hates it)
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Old 04-28-2003, 07:53 AM   #27 (permalink)
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