The Unnecessary Inventions archive
Solving problems that don’t exist.
Real inventions. Entirely unnecessary. An ongoing collection of overly engineered ideas by Matty Benedetto.
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A turtleneck shirt with a neck that unzips and comes off.
Edible mittens made from layers of chocolate chip cookies.
A rotary-style smartphone attachment for dialing out text messages.
A narrow backpack designed to carry a single baguette.
A portable urinal concept designed to sit in a plant pot.
A cereal bowl strapped to your wrist for breakfast on the go.
Earrings that hold tiny rolls of paper for wiping away tears.
The closed 2019 naming contest for the gloves now known as Gator Grips.
Novelty human-style thumbs that strap onto a dog’s paws.
Socks with patterned soles designed to pick up toy bricks.
A cup holder that clips onto a steering wheel.
A head-strapped toothbrush with a swiveling double-sided brush.
A box lined with LED panels for an exaggerated wake-up routine.
A parody coffee brand devoted to room-temperature drinks.
A miniature locker with hangers for storing socks.
Perforated foam gloves that bring the look of clog shoes to your hands.