Ten Ridiculous Inventions That Somehow Exist

A toaster that burns a photo of your face onto toast—no joke. “The Selfie Toaster”

The iconic cocoon-like napping pillow you pull over your head to nap anywhere. Available directly from Ostrich Pillow and retailers like Vat19

A rock with a USB plug that does absolutely nothing—and sold as (originally from ThinkGeek).

A hardcover guest-book meant specifically for bathroom visitors to doodle and sign.

A 2‑in‑1 pizza cutter that slices and serves with a built-in spatula—widely sold online.

A wearable jacket with built‑in “arms” that hug you (yes, really). Featured on novelty sites like thisiswhyimbroke.

A product marketed in Japan as “Diet Water”—literally just bottled water with no calories.

A baby romper with microfiber pads on the arms and legs so crawling tots “clean” the floor.

Tiny plastic sleeves sold so you don’t get cheese dust on your fingers while snacking. (This item is harder to find now but documented as an actual novelty gadget in niche gift listings like ThinkGeek-era catalogues.

A kit marketed to train goldfish with hoops and tunnels. While less widely sold today, it's been featured in novelty product roundups confirming that novelty “fish training” products were marketed. (Less direct product page available, but widely referenced in novelty gadget coverage.)