E156: What Is This Thing?

$39.95 Amazon »

Welcome to Edition 156 of What Is This Thing?, my recurring visual riddle series consisting of one simple photo - see above - and one simple question: what is this thing?...

O2COOL Mist 'N Sip Misting Water Bottle

$12.99 - $14.99 Amazon »

A water bottle and mister in one?! Oh, too cool. I mean, O2COOL! Ha! That was deliberate, right? Good one, dads who run the O2COOL brand. I hope the quality of your Mist 'N Sip Misting Water Bottles can live up to the...

Skull Toothpick Holder

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This popcorn kernel stuck in my teeth is gonna be the death of me! Ironic, because it looks like one of the toothpicks I need to dig it out was the death of this guy. The Skull Toothpick Holder makes a fun 'n' spooky...

Car Umbrella Sunshade

$14.88 - $16.89 Amazon »

I doubt it's as easy as opening an umbrella to install, but this umbrella-style car sunshade sure looks dandy in use. Not to mention space-saving when in not-use, since it does mimic its namesake's collapsed size and...

Wall Sconce Fly Trap

$39.99 - $149.99 Amazon »

I do like me some bug zappers. Unfortunately, these Wall Sconce Fly Traps from Faicuk do not zap flies, they capture them in ultra-sticky glue boards. But Faicuk says this method is, in fact, even better, because it eliminates...

Transformers x Canon Optimus Prime EOS R5 Camera

$150 Takara Tomy »

Thanks to Takara Tomy's Transformers x Canon EOS R5 Camera mashup, you can now use Optimus Prime to shoot people without consequence. They will probably even thank you for aiming the Autobot leader their way, though they...

Campfire, Fire Pit & BBQ Table

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Elevate your outdoor dining experience, and give new meaning to sitting 'round the fire with this swell campfire, fire pit, and BBQ table from Joy-Tech. Serving as both seating and barrier, the table sets up with 4 ladder-like...

Wrist Buddy Yoga Blocks

$41.70 - $44.81 Amazon »

There's always room for improvement in yoga, and apparently there is also always room for improvement in yoga gear. These Wrist Buddy Yoga Blocks described themselves as "the ultimate ergonomic upgrade for maximum wrist...

Strongman Beer Glass

$36.40 The Apollo Box »

Strong like ox meets strong like Brewmeister Snake Venom in this Strongman Beer Glass. It's the official stein of meatheads with both bulging biceps and bulging guts!...

Dick Brake Light Prank Decal

$5 - $8.70 Etsy »

I brake for dicks. No wait, you brake for dicks. At least once I've secured a couple of Dick Brake Light Prank Decals onto those wee red covers on the back of your car. And by you, I mean my friend Cornelius, because...

Actually, what I should say about this wild footwear is that the roundup contains 9 fun and funky animal shoes, and one pair of spooky and possibly sadistic animal boots. Scroll on down to number 10 to see what I mean...

ClampTape Clothespin-Shaped Tape Dispenser

$19.90 Amazon »

The ClampTape, a clothespin-shaped tape dispenser you can clip on any narrow edge, is some good stuff. Well-conceived, seemingly well-executed, space-saving stuff. I think the idea's gonna grip consumers, and stick with...

Animal Plushie Chairs

Be still my heart! This animal plushie chair line from APcollection is so charming! So whimsical! So creative! So...uncomfortable-looking to sit on! Well. Three out of four ain't bad. Can't be any worse than the Giant...

OMORPHO MicroLoad Weighted Sports & Fitness Clothing

OMORPHO weighted sports and fitness clothing won't just omorpho you into a whole new level of athlete, or human with a hot, ripped body. But the line of "MicroLoad"-enhanced tops and bottoms could give you an edge as...

Lugos Multifunctional Indoor/Outdoor Cordless Fan

$109 Kickstarter »

While the Lugos multifunctional indoor / outdoor cordless fan is mildly interesting, it is nowhere near as interesting as the tent pictured behind it in the promo photos and video. Can you see what I see printed on that...

Suspended Sofa

Suspend your disbelief! Or let Mark Mitchell suspend it for you with his Suspended Sofa. I don't know how, and I don't know with what, but Mitchell has figured out a way to make a sofa supported by a single side. Presumably...

Sunsa Wand - Retrofit Automatic Device for Blinds

$154 Amazon »

This retrofit wand will automate and motorize your existing blinds, so you can keep the blinds you love...or hate, but still already have installed. Makes a lot of Sunsa, 'eh?...

Wall-Mounted or Over-the-Door Clothes Drying Rack

$45.42 Amazon »

A wall-mounted / over-the-door clothes drying rack might not be much more convenient, or take up much less room while in use, than your standard collapsible drying rack, but it does give me an idea. Especially for a tiny...

E155: What Is This Thing?

$12.69 Amazon »

Welcome to Edition 155 of What Is This Thing?, my recurring visual riddle series consisting of one simple photo - see above - and one simple question: what is this thing?...

Protected By F Around and Find Out Home Security Sign

$35 - $45 Amazon »

I'm not sure if this Protected By F Around and Find Out Home Security Sign will prevent thieves from breaking into your house, or encourage them to do it. I mean, some people just can't pass up a challenge. And others...

Skull Dice

$15.75 Amazon »

Roll the bones, baby! No question why the term applies to these Skull Dice, but do you know why playing dice not stylized to look like human skulls is also referred to as playing "bones"? Yeah, me neither. You should...

Elephant Soap Dish with Water-Draining Trunk

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Delightful. Precious. Wonderful. The best. Those are the words I am certain my wife and my mama will use...to describe me when I give them each one of these Elephant Soap Dishes (with water-draining trunks!) Just a lil'...

Fluzzle Interlocking Float Tubes

$64.99 - $150 Amazon »

Fluzzle Tubes, now these are the kind of hookups everyone will enjoy. The interlocking float tubes have traditional tubular center butt holes, with mesh supports on the bottom, and backrests for comfort. But rather than...

Recycled Sex Toy Shoes

My foot in your ass doesn't sound so bad when I'm wearing Rose in Good Faith's recycled sex toy shoes, 'eh? Called Plastic Soul, the slip-ons look like a cross between Crocs and New Balance 624 Dad sneaks, neither of...