My freshman year of college, I was randomly assigned a roommate named Josh. One evening, Josh and I drunkenly decided to begin listing bad invention ideas. A decade passed, and Josh was still contributing to the list. Josh is now gone. Below is the list. Miss you, buddy.
Banana smoke alarm - throws bananas at you when smoke is detected Piss mood ring - a mood ring, but the color corresponds to how badly you need to urinate Zero leaf clover - genetically engineered to be unlucky USB crash drive - USB storage device that can destroy the PC at any moment Arnold Smallmer - A mixture of tea and lemonade, sold in 0.3 oz bottles Scented batteries - Batteries in a variety of seasonal flavors Zebra poison - For dealing with pesky zebra infestations Yummy bins - Waste baskets that make chewing and eating noises when filled King worm kits - A preassembled assortment of thrones, crowns, and court dressings for the king of the worms Flicker Liquor - Booze, but that induces siezures Unpredictabells - Weights for working out, but the weight changes every time you pick them up Mag-joints - Hip and knee replacements that you can stick anything magnetic to. BBQ Pepsi - Exactly what it sounds like. Now with extra BBQ sauce! The ClipClop - Scissors that are shaped to cut out a little horse. Single use only. Salmon Lights - Beautiful household and industrial lighting made from real Salmon Tickle-powered saw ping27 - SMS app that notifies you 27 times each time you receive a message Eyelid superglue Cheddar spray - Wisconsin's dairy industry presents the latest in personal defense technology Disc Tennis Burrowing cats - House cats bred for their ability to dig holes. Many practical applications. Coffee coffee table book book - A large photo book about large photo books. Made from coffee beans. Shower paper - A thin wood product for writing in the shower. Indistiguishable from printer paper. The Spy Tooth - Small hidden camera embedded in the front tooth. Requires grinning. PillowSocket - A mattress with a cutout so that the pillow lies flush with the mattress Dion Watch Makeup Mask - A mask, the interior of which is filled with cosmetics before being shoved onto the face WeldLock 3000 - Afraid of your ethnic neighbor? Weld your door closed with WeldLock 3K! Smoothie Sprinkler Electric eyelash trimmer - Rechargeable, portable, and has a pleasantly strong vibration in the hand Irish Republican Spring - Militant, Nationalist soap for the body, hands, and face. Model model rockets - They look like model rockets. Ages 11+. Paint and glue not included. Carpet bagger - Tired of rolling up old rugs for the big move? Try the carpet bagger today! Disolving walls - Building material similar to drywall, but highly soluable in water. High in protein. Shot straws - Short straws for sipping shots at the bar Goodbye rugs - Like welcome mats, except for the way out Pimp butler Onion tasting tours - Planning your next vacation? Sweet vidalia country is waiting. Bulletproof television - Wife mad at having to replace the TV again? Try bulletproof television. Nuclear lawnmower - Harness the power of the atom and keep your little patch of green looking spotless all year round Moving lamp - Not sure where that floor lamp should go? That's okay, this is a lamp that can walk! Leather chocolate bar holder - Exactly what it sounds like, now available in three brilliant colors Accelerating candles Ratcheting rollerskates - Skating backwards can be dangerous, but fear not Acid carwash - Good for removing serious debris and snagged roadway hazards Thanksgiving lights - Like christmas lights, except for thanksgiving. Bonzai fungus - Trim, but do not eat. Binary glucometer - Uses a series of LEDs to display your blood sugar in base 2. Essential oil drip torture Hipster blocking glasses Diver's piss mood ring - Piss mood ring built to withstand oceanic pressures. Worn by James Bond in upcoming film. Squeeky machine gun - A machine gun, but sounds a little like a dog toy when it fires Gender neutral toilet paper Extra bouncy train cars Anti-ergonomic keyboard - Stick it to the libs with the latest from logitech Double-ended fork - Can't remember which side the salad fork goes on? Rotate! Crunchy mouthwash Glow in the dark popcorn Pilgrim's box fan - Always blows air towards Mecca Bong On-Star Deisel fireplace Velcro earrings AI-powered curtain rods Crinkle-cut cigarettes Barbie dream reptile enclosure Divorce lawyer coupon book Pneumatic veggie peeler Mrs. Coffee Roman Catholic contact lenses Hello Kitty landmine UV sterilizing headlights Asbestos-lined cowboy boots - Fireproof! Motivational airbags - *BANG!* "You're doing amazing, sweetie!" Push-down bra Crum Wagon - Catches stray bits of food to be wheeled away Denial - 'Operation' the board game, but with prior authorizations Krispy Kreme Krab Kakes