While we enjoy the genius of many people who created most of the things that we enjoy today--television, iPod, mobile phone, computer--some inventions are, well, not really useful. At most, they are amusing and I could only surmise what the inventor have in mind. Here are some of them.
10 Chindogu: The Art Of Intentionally Making A Useless Invention
by Myra Per-Lee
The Japanese say they invented it, but maybe they were just the first to name it. The name,Chindogu, is becoming universally known and used to describe inventions that are useless. Well, I don't know about Ben Franklin or Thomas Jefferson or the prolific inventor Leonardo da Vinci, but haven't most inventors created some useless stuff? In fact, mostly useless stuff?
Chindogu: Chopstraws (Hollow Chopsticks): via chindogu.com
Chindogu: Chew Counter aka Auto Masticalculator: via chindogu.com
Chindogu: Magnetic slippers: via chindogu.com
Chindogu: Manicurium (Hand Care Tank): via chindogu.com
Chindogu: The Carrot-Grating Ukelele: © 2010 Dunedin Fringe Festival
Ear Full by Jane Venis
Chindogu:The Chewing Gum Holder: ©2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival Courtesy of Paul Smith
Chindogu: Gamers' Workstation: ©2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival Courtesy of Paul Smith
Chindogu: Blasterboard: ©2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival Courtesy of Paul Smith
Chindogu: Rolling Pin Skirt Tucker: ©2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival Courtesy of Paul Smith
Chindogu: Don't Fly Off The Handle: ©2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival Courtesy of Paul Smith
You might be interested in reading these:The Japanese say they invented it, but maybe they were just the first to name it. The name,Chindogu, is becoming universally known and used to describe inventions that are useless. Well, I don't know about Ben Franklin or Thomas Jefferson or the prolific inventor Leonardo da Vinci, but haven't most inventors created some useless stuff? In fact, mostly useless stuff?
But, let me make this right. There are tenets of Chindogu; it is not usually accidental. And it is not an invention that was turned down for a patent. It is the conscious effort to make something that works but has no worth. Like these examples of Chindogu, below:
1. Chopstraws Chindogu
These hollow chopsticks let you eat your noodles and sip your soup.
Chindogu: Chopstraws (Hollow Chopsticks): via chindogu.com2. Chew Counter or Auto Masticalculator Chindogu
Chindogu: Chew Counter aka Auto Masticalculator: via chindogu.com3. Magnetic Slippers Chindogu
For the very anal, the click together magnets make your shoes line up straight in your closet. (This looks like a poorly photo-shopped image, but you get the idea.)
Chindogu: Magnetic slippers: via chindogu.com4. Manicurium or Hand Care Tank Chindogu
A hypoallergenically-sealed manicure environment, so fingernails won't fly out and dust won't land on your newly polished nails.
Chindogu: Manicurium (Hand Care Tank): via chindogu.comAt this writing, the Dunedin, New Zealand Fringe Festival is still alive and kicking, in Dunedin, of course. For the second year, Chindogu is one of the events. Here, for example, is one of the Chindogus from this year's Festival.
5. The Carrot-Grating Ukulele Chindogu
For the easily distracted cook, I suppose. By Jane Venus.
Chindogu: The Carrot-Grating Ukelele: © 2010 Dunedin Fringe FestivalOther Chindogu inventions of note at the 2010 Dunedin Fringe Festival are...
* an anxiety prevention device for public speakers that includes opaque shaded sunglasses, white noise headphones and lavender scented nose plugs.
Ear Full by Jane Venis * a tuba-like instrument with a long spiral tube; when you blow into it comes out of the horn, which is facing your own ear.
* a post nasal drip preventer in the form of a trough placed under the nose.
* and pants with a seat attached to them, so you can sit down wherever and whenever you want.
The 2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival had some cool Chindogu too....
6. The Chewing Gum Holder Chindogu
Gabriela Vinte Marinescu made the holder so you can chew it again later.
Chindogu:The Chewing Gum Holder: ©2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival Courtesy of Paul Smith7. Gamers' Workstation Chindogu
The work of Doug Hall, so you can game all night, of course!
Chindogu: Gamers' Workstation: ©2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival Courtesy of Paul Smith8. Blasterboard Chindogu
Last year's contribution by Jane Venis (see the carrot-grating ukelele above). Blasterboard blows the heck out of approaching traffic if they dare get near your skateboard.
Chindogu: Blasterboard: ©2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival Courtesy of Paul Smith9. Rolling Pin Skirt Tucker Chindogu
Ruby Parker and Billie Osbourne submitted this Chindoku and it's not a bad idea, actually. It smooths out your skirt so it doesn't crease when you sit down.
Chindogu: Rolling Pin Skirt Tucker: ©2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival Courtesy of Paul Smith10. Don't Fly Off The Handle Chindogu
Guess what this contraption, by Taranaki Smith, does.... It washes your hands when you open the door. What?
Chindogu: Don't Fly Off The Handle: ©2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival Courtesy of Paul SmithCheck out the list of cities with Fringe Festivals. Learn more about Chindogu. And about the 2010 Dunedin Fringe Festival. Get a good peek at this years Dunedin Chindogu event on this Channel 3, New Zealand news video.
Inventors, what can you contribute to this clever art?
Inventors, what can you contribute to this clever art?
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