Some product designs have been around so long that we often take their convenience for granted. We all know that everyday items like keys or forks are designed with specific characteristics so that they can actually be practical in our day-to-day lives. But have you ever wondered how these same objects would look if they were intentionally created to make your life miserable?
If you’re curious about such absurd design choices, look no further than the subreddit r/AwesomelyUseless. There, you’ll find the finest collection of the most bizarre “upgrades” made by designers. While these creations may overall look great, they serve absolutely no practical purpose and might infuriate you instead. Reflecting on these useless items might lead us to consider how people with special needs might feel when faced with everyday objects that are difficult or even impossible to use.
So, next time you reach for a regular old fork or key, take a moment to appreciate the thought that some professional has put into designing it to make your life somewhat better.
#1 I’m Sure You’ve All Seen This Before, But I’m Posting It Anyway
#2 Just Incase You Didn’t Have Enough Trouble Finding Normal Golfballs
#3 This Is Some Platform 9¾ Level Cycle Path
#4 You Need A Trolley And An Owl To Get Off Of This Escalator
#5 Make Your Baby Do The Cleaning
#6 I’ve Been Wondering How I Should Rewind Dvd’s All This Time
#7 Post Not In Use
#8 I Actually Really Want One Of These
#9 Not Only Is This Useless, It Looks Like Even More Work
#10 This Has To Be A Joke Right?
#11 What’s The Point?
#12 Well Crap, There Goes My Dinner Plan!
#13 This Picture Really Brings Light To One Of The Most Useless Gadgets Ever
#14 The Sole Reason For These $425 Gold Pills Is To Make Your Excrement Glittery
#15 I Thought I’d Seen It All… But Nope, USB Pet Rock
#16 There’s One Key Flaw In This Design
#17 This Sun Visor That Blocks Nothing
#18 Stylish Diving Is The New Trend
#19 I’m Sure It Has A Great View, But Good Luck Getting There!
#20 I Bet They Made Some Serious Dough Selling These
#21 Because Your Guinea Pigs Can’t Go Around Looking Cute And Adorable!
#22 No More Losing Remotes Down The Side Of The Couch
#23 Perfect For On The Go Viewing When You’re Out Of Data!
#24 I Hope These Never Catch On
#25 Take The Goldfish For A Walk
#26 It’s A Dog Eat Dog World
#27 Does This Offend Eastern Cultures Less?
#28 Picnic Pants
#29 This Looks Like Something Only Lady Gaga Would Wear
#30 Peel The Potato And Your Skin, 2 For 1!
#31 Because Cracking An Egg Is So Difficult
#32 Is This A Bowl Or A Spoon?
#33 Good Luck Doing Any Sums That Involve 1’s
#34 What Could Be Cooler Than A Watermelon Coo… Oh Never Mind
#35 This Door Doesn’t Even Lock
#36 I Would Pay Good Money To Watch Someone Try And Water Their Garden With This
#37 Lip-Stick This Thing In The Bin
#38 You’d Wine A Lot About It If Someone Bought You This
#39 “Every Inch Matters”
#40 You Can’t Even Eat The Cone After
