Let's look at how far can the human imagination go, when people have too much time on their hands.
Maybe these inventions are not that stupid but the fact is that they are unnecessary. Well, it’s the human nature – always wanting to experiment and invent. This is a good thing though ;)

Curved Barrel Machine Gun, 1953

The 20th century saw many astounding technological innovations. The automobile revolutionized the way people live and work, the internet changed the way people think about information, and the U.S. of A put a man on the moon. But some technological advances that came in the earlier part of the 20th centry weren't exactly meant for the history books. Because they were stupid. Take, for example, this M3 sub-machine gun with a curved barrel for shooting around corners. It's the perfect gun for the "shoot first, look where you're shooting later" kind of guy.

Anti-Bandit Bag, 1963

Inventor John H T Rinfret demonstrates his anti-bandit bag. To foil thieves the chain is pulled and the bottom of the case falls out so the contents are scattered over the floor. That'll stop those thieves from getting at the contents of your bag! No, wait. It won't.

Hubbard Electrometer, 1968

American science fiction writer and founder of the Church of Scientology L. Ron Hubbard uses his Hubbard Electrometer to determine whether tomatoes experience pain, 1968. His work led him to the conclusion that tomatoes "scream when sliced."

Cup Bras, 1949

Charles L. Langs poses with his strapless, backless, wireless, support-less bras. His wife is justifiably dubious.

Finnish Portable Sauna, 1962


Baby Cage, 1937

A nanny supervising a baby suspended in a wire cage attached to the outside of a high tenement block window. The cages were distributed to members of the Chelsea Baby Club in London who have no gardens, or qualms about putting a child in a box dangling over a busy street.

Laryngaphone, 1929

A man at a shipping exhibition in Olympia, London, demonstrating the ''Laryngaphone,'' a noise-excluding telephone which only transmits vibrations from the vocal chords when the microphone is placed against the throat or cheek. For the man who wants to annoy both his wife and his mistress

Motorized Surfboard, 1948

Hollywood inventor Joe Gilpin riding his motorized surfboard.

Rainy Day Cigarette Holder, 1954

President of Zeus Corp., Robert L. Stern, smoking a cigarette from his self-designed rainy day cigarette holder.

Rocket Belt, 1961

Engineer Harold Graham salutes President Kennedy after demonstrating Rocket Belt for him.

Honegar, 1959

Inventor of a honey and vinegar mixture, called Honegar, Dr. DeForest C. Jarvis. Honegar was said to be a folk remedy for aches and pains, though it mainly sounds like a cure for lack of nausea.

Illuminated Tires, 1961

A woman adjusts her stocking by the light of the Goodyear's illuminated tires. The tire is made from a single piece of synthetic rubber and is brightly lit by bulbs mounted inside the wheel rim.

Shower Hood, 1970

For the woman who likes to put makeup on her dirty face.

Cigarette Pack Holder, 1955


Handwriting Game, 1955

A handwriting game being analysed by members of the Ideal Toy panel on Inventor's Day at the Ideal Toy Company in Hollis, New York. Because there's nothing children love more than handwriting.

Fast-Draw Robot, 1960

Robot equipped with fast-draw invention shoots it out with live gunner. It's always easy to question the wisdom of giving a robot a gun, but also making him quick on the draw is just irresponsible.

Yodel Meter, 1925

Two girls try out the new yodel meter, which measures the pitch of the human yodel.

Mini Television, 1966

British inventor Clive Sinclair shows off his mini television. Please note the thickness of his glasses.

Flying Platform, 1956

Flying platforms being tested at an Air Force base.

Beating Breasts, 1963

A pair of artificial breasts with a built-in heartbeat, an invention from — where else? — Japan intended as a sleeping aid for very young children.

Venetian Blind Sunglasses, 1950

It was a bad idea then, it's a bad idea now. Sorry, Kanye.

Birdman Suit, 1955

Birdman Leo Valentin demonstrates his method of flying from a special harness. Valentin died when his invention failed him after jumping out of an airplane in 1956.

Phone-Answering Robot, 1964

A robot designed by Claus Scholz of Vienna answers the phone, though it cannot speak. Halfway there, Claus.

Baby Holder, 1937

Jack Milford, player with the Wembley Monarchs ice hockey team, has invented a carrying device so that his baby can join his wife and himself on the ice. Because who wouldn't want to take something as fragile as a baby onto a rock-hard surface with very little friction?

Sea-Shoes, 1962

Inventor M W Hulton demonstrates his sea-shoes and duckfoot propellers on the Grand Union Canal, England.

T.V. Glasses, 1963

Inventor Hugo Gernsback with his T.V. Glasses.

Cat-Mew Machine, 1963

This mechanical cat can meow ten times a minute and the eyes light up each time. The device for scaring rats and mice is from Japan and is powered by a two-watt motor.

Dog Restrainer, 1940


Cigarette Holder Built For Two, 1955


External Turkey Roaster, 1966


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