phoenix1002

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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Dragonlich

Simple: religion.

BubblegumTeflon

The merkin? I'd say pubic wigs are a pretty stupid idea.

greytone

Holloween costumes for dogs.

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Johnny Rotten

The diamond lane. Nuclear bombs are a close second, however.

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World's King

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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gibber71

Yield signs..You either stop or you go.

Hairpieces

yournamehere

Anything promoted as helping you lose weight without exercising and eating right.

That should cover half of all infomercials.

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gov135

The condom. An amazing invention in that much of its intended audience would rather not use it.

GuttersnipeXL

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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vermin

The automobile brake light. It takes a lot of the suspense, tension, and excitement out of driving.

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MSD

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.

Macheath

Any kind of device specifically designed for crushing garlic - Give up, they don't work, just use a knife.

RAMONES!!!

maybe that, although i dont know what it is

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uncle phil

is that a "fly"- swatter?

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Scorpio

Damn spork! I mean make up your minds folks! Are you eating soup or steak!

methodtim

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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Sun Tzu

Big televisions, washing machines, cars, compact disc players, and electrical tin openers, low cholesterol, and dental insurance, fixed interest mortgage repayments, starter homes, leisure wear and matching luggage, three piece suits on hire purchase in a range of fabrics, sitting on couches watching mind-numbing, spirit-crushing game shows, junk food, miserable homes with nothing more than an embarrassment to the selfish brats that people have spawned to replace themselves.

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methodtim

Renton!

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We can dance if we want to, we can leave your friends behind
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Well they're are no friends of mine
I say, we can go where we want to a place where they will never find
And we can act like we come from out of this world
Leave the real one far behind
and we can dance.

afraidofninjas

I've said it before and I'll say it again... PANTS...

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Junchbailey

Almost anything the Japanese come up with.

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Zotz

Deer whistles you put on cars
Chia pets
Sonic pest control devices
Pink flamingo yard ornaments

boatguy234

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louiedog

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.

Daval

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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