This Online Group Is Where People Share Badass Stuff That They Didn’t Know Even Existed (50 Pics)
Life’s got more surprises waiting for you than you can shake a stick at. We’re talking about the pleasant kind, too, not just the ‘surprise, aliens are building monoliths on Earth and we’ll have a full-scale invasion in the last days of 2020’ kind.
The ‘Didn’t Know I Wanted That’ community on Reddit seems to absolutely adore surprises. That’s why the nearly 768k-strong subreddit is documenting all the cool, strange, and intriguing things that the world has to offer that will make you say, “I didn’t know I wanted that.”
Check out some of their best posts below and, as you’re scrolling down, give the pics you liked the most an upvote. Be sure to let us know which of these things you never knew you wanted and why! And read on for Bored Panda's interview with one of the moderators taking care of the subreddit.
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I Want And You Do Too
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These Lines Go Up The Wall So You Can Park Perfectly In-Between The Lines
Glowing Nightlight Lamp With Removable Glow Balls For Trips To The Bathroom
Moderator Stuffed02 from r/DidntKnowIWantedThat told Bored Panda all about how their community first got started on Reddit. "DidntKnowIWantedThat got started when someone made a post on a big subreddit and people started commenting quite literally our future name," they said.
They told us that their subreddit is very open, as long as people follow some basic rules. "We allow all kinds of unusual products that you only realize the need for once you see it. Our only main rule issue is people trying to advertise their products. My message for them is: don’t. We always catch it. Other than that, there aren’t any major rule paradigms we have to deal with."
Mod Stuffed02 also opened up about what the year's been like for the subreddit. Surprisingly, it hasn't been as bad as you might think. "2020 has actually been a fun year for a lot of us on our team. Having to spend more time online means we get to see more products and be more dedicated to our users."
Meanwhile, another moderator, Metastasis_d pitched in and told us that the subreddit was started by "a spammer who wanted to use the subreddit to advertise products," however, the community outlasted them.
Soy Sauce Dishes That "Reveal" A Painting Once You Fill Them Up
This Remote Has A Headphone Plug In It To Listen To TV Quietly
This Skull Shaped Charcoal Takes BBQ To The Next Level
For the past year and a half, the r/DidntKnowIWantedThat subreddit has been a testament to out-of-the-box thinking and just how creative humankind can get when it really wants to. We’ve had our minds blown since the first time we visited the subreddit and we keep getting surprised each time.
The community is also very inspiring for anyone who needs new ideas for their projects or business ventures. There’s nothing like seeing something weird but wonderful to shake things up when you’re deep inside a creative hole and need a leg-up to climb out.
The subreddit also raises an interesting question: why do we want a particular product (and does it have to have a gimmick to make us want it)? According to the National Association of Sales Professionals, it’s all tied to our emotions.
This TV Show Idea
Didn't Know I Wanted Squid Kite
A Maga Hat But With An Actual Statement
The NASP explains that people buy products based on their emotional needs or wants, and then justify their purchase logically later on. In other words, we make our decisions based on how we feel and later sprinkle some logical reasoning on top to make it look rational.
So selling products becomes less about appealing to ‘perfect,’ rationally thinking, economic consumers and more about seeing what their hearts truly want. Which is far tougher and way easier to do all at once, ironically.
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This Giant Family Tent Has Private Bedroom Compartments And A Full Living Area!
Here in the Netherlands we have entire showrooms full of tents like this...
Why would someone want to sleep in a showroom...
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This is a normal large family tent isn't it? The camping shop near us has some of these. Also, private bedrooms and a living area is normal for a larger tent. Can't see how this is special? (I mean, i love camping and the tent we use has 2 bedrooms and a living area- this is just a large tent)
In the states, have never seen anything like this. Only one room tents. Some with extra screened area
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What?? Im in the UK and we have had these for years?? I have one with a porch too.
This is really common in the U.K. and has been for decades. Strange that something so normal for me would be on this list, I guess it shows cultural differences between wherever this person was based and the U.K.
I have an inflatable version with one door that can be set up to open like a normal door and stays closed with velcro. I have mobility problems do unzipping the "hinged" door once a day is a great help
Had a tent similar to this back in the 70's. We had a bedroom and a "living room" in our tent when i was a very small child.
Haha in The Netherlands that's perfectly normal, every other familiy has one.
I have absolutely no use for this as there is only the two of us. But I WANT one soooooo bad!
They're two different tents. The bottom one has standard tent poles. I have a similar tent. No they're not expensive, they get quite warm in summer, and their packed size is the size of a large holdall. Nothing unusual about this tent at all. The top tent is an air tent. It doesn't have standard tent poles, you pump it up instead. These have been around for a few years now and are more expensive
My tenting days are long gone but I think this would have been really cool to have a tent like this.
Can you imagine how heavy this would be to get it to where you wanted to camp??
OK if you're camping in a field, as shown. I've never seen a wooded campsite where you could get this much flat space.
Imagine being in this awesome tent while the summer rain is pouring outside and you listen to it plop, that is probably awesome
Private bedrooms...lol...a few micrometers of nylon or polyester between you. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wonder how long it takes to set up, take down, and how much space is needed to store it.
My family used to have one of these 😁 - we have a big family so it was a must!
Ugh...you See these types of tents all over Europe. We even have one #canadianinBelgium
Really not that long. It's 5 fiber poles, and the cabin parts zip in easily. It's not something to take with you when you switch campsites every few days.
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They sell a model like this wich is inflateble, so not that hard to set up.
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One of those 'bedrooms' could stand in as a private place for your camping porta-potty.
Yeah these are nice (I think they are only a novelty in the US maybe? They are all over Europe..) but they weigh a metric ton.. so not very easy to take along.
Nah, the nylon ones are not that heavy if you travel by car. I have a cotton one, with an awesome tipi like design. Now that sucker weighs a lot.
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You can literally get these anywhere....this isn't even considered a 'big' tent.
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On the one hand, getting to grips with emotional reasons for why people buy something is far more slippery and less concrete. On the other hand, we’re all people and we have full access to our own emotions and how we react to products.
As cheesy as it sounds, in order to sell your product, you first have to get to know yourself, the problems you need fixed, and how this relates to your inner emotional world. That’s how you create something that others didn’t know they wanted until they saw it and everything just clicked into place.
Mr. Bean Cut Out
This Window
A Self-Standing Over-Sink Dishes Rack
People, This Is A Lamp!
This Fire Pit Though
A Rocking Chair For You And Your Kids
Bunk Bed With Stairs
This Key
Giant Crocheted Snorlax
Gift Card
F**k Em Sand Castles, I Want To Make Sand Skeletons
A Built-In Watering Hole For Your Pets
An Atlas Of Every Color Imaginable
This Sub Was My First Thought When As I Saw This
These Knee Pads With Wheels
So Badly
Maybe A Friend Of Mine Need Them
How To Keep All The Cookies To Yourself
Didn’t Know I Wanted That Stone!
Clothing Rack For All Your Clothing Needs
I want it! Let me check the price... about 2000 euro... after all I don't need it...
Very Cool Design For Siblings Sharing A Room
I Added A Cat Walk To My Living Room For My 3 Floofs
Hönk
Shark Socks
This Chair Desk Everything Thingy
Battle Slippers
This 30” Wood-Burning Death Star Fire Pit
I Need This
Not Just A Doormat I Want, A Doormat I Need
I Don't Even Like Nightlights, But I'd Love To Have This
Reflection Of The Dvd Case Is Part Of The Design. Damn
Moss Garden Coffee Table
I wonder if you could put isopods and millipedes to make one of those living enclosed ecosystems because if so that would be super awesome!
3-D Printed Faucet...
Blob Seal Pillow
This Bear Glass
Does Anyone Know Where I Can Buy This?
As a woman I would also like this soap. Can we stop pointlessly gendering random things like colors and soap already?
I Seriously Want These
You Probably Didnt Know You Wanted A Chubby Ceramic Seal Sculpture By My Mom
A Table Made Just For Cats, Catable.
A Pill Bottle That Keeps Track Of The Last Time It Was Opened.
This Knife Set From 2030
I Wish They Had This In My Country
To Keep Your Cat Away From Keyboard.
Honestly I Want This At My Gym. I Think Id Do Better.
I might actually go to a gym if these were permanent fixtures, not just covid measures.
Everybody With A GF Need This
Relatable Now More Than Ever
Saw This, Thought U Guys Would Appreciate It
Portal Mirrors, Had To Share This.
Best Wheels Ever
This Steampunk Spider
Refrigerated Kitchen Drawers
We have little stackable plastic containers for the fridge. They work fine.
Scale Mail, Just In Case You’ve Always Wanted To Be A Dragon.
Beeautiful. Would love a scarf or boots made with those, or like a cuff bracelet.
This Dogs Costume
Sardine Paper-Clips In A Sardine Can
A Full-Sized Inflatable Boat, Complete With Beer Cooler.
Every year I tell my husband I want the giant floating thing that Costco sells...now every summer I will tell him I want this.
Four Person Bunk Bed For The Best Sleepovers Ever
Face Planter
This Jaws Wine Glass
It would be under the water most of the time if that was my wife’s.
That Seems Like A Fun Book To Read
The Node Electric Outlet Design
Idk What Is This, But It's So Damn Cute
These 70s ‘Conversation Pits’ Need To Be Brought Back
Good Doggo
A Mini Filing Cabinet For Sd Cards
Shortcut-Displaying Keyboard Cover
So disappointed with the low resolution not letting me zoom in and read this!!
Love This Idea
Dark Side Wallpaper. Pretty Dang Classy-Looking If You Ask Me.
Clear Pots. I Lowkey Want These. My Fat Ass Wanna Watch The Food Cook
I Want To Be James Bond
Best TV Mount Ever
Need A Jacket To Sew This On.
This Pillow
The Ultimate Relaxo
Yes You Might Be Creepy But At Least You're Confortable Af
I Would Pay So Much For That Car Sticker
Didn't Know I Wanted A Word Error File
I Used To Be An Adventurer Like You... Then I Caught Covid-19
Vroom Vroom.
You don't have to worry about processing it, that's for the credit card company to do
Sound Reasoning
An Umbrella That Stores Water Into A Squirt Gun On The Handle
Backyard Beach Via Sand Pools
You'd have to be adding water to this constantly, for it would evaporate quickly. And dye. And a lot of chloride. Algae would LOVE a shallow hot mess like this!
I Would Pay Good Money For That Ice Cream, Just Saiyan
The Permanent Fish Channel... A Custom TV Aquarium
Keyboard Shoes. I Gotta Get Me A Pair Of These!
Fun fact, the original waffle Nike sole was made by Phil Knight leaving his shoe on a waffle iron in his dorm room. This lead to billions, and he also now funds an insane amount of the University of Oregon in Eugene, also the location of Nike headquarters and nicknamed Tracktown, USA due to both this and hosting the Prefontaine Classic.
Cheapest Way To Fix Your Bump Of Your Car
Claymore Face Cover
There Is A Sippy Cup Designed To Trick Kids Into Taking Their Medicine Without A Fuss. The Cup Offers A Secret Compartment Directly Under The Lid, So The Medicine Goes Down First, Followed By Their Favourite Juice.
A 360° Photo Printed On A Sphere
Dog Getting Hit With Frisbee
Shut Up And Take My Money
if anyone wanted to look into buying any of these things, if your on computer you right click/double click on the image and click "search google for image" :)
Thank you for providing those looking for a solution an answer rather than just making an unnecessary negative comment.
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I gotta say some of these things are really cool, but I never see them online. Are they custom made?
Very cool! Someone creative obviously designed most of these! I dunno why, but seeing well-designed things always makes me very satisfied and content. Lovely!! Although I probably won't actually be buying any, these do give me some ideas for my birthday or other holidays! :D
Would have been helpful to see before Christmas! Just kidding, I’m not buying any of this but it is cool stuff. Except that stick light. I have it and it isn’t that good.
if anyone wanted to look into buying any of these things, if your on computer you right click/double click on the image and click "search google for image" :)
Thank you for providing those looking for a solution an answer rather than just making an unnecessary negative comment.
Load More Replies... I gotta say some of these things are really cool, but I never see them online. Are they custom made?
Very cool! Someone creative obviously designed most of these! I dunno why, but seeing well-designed things always makes me very satisfied and content. Lovely!! Although I probably won't actually be buying any, these do give me some ideas for my birthday or other holidays! :D
Would have been helpful to see before Christmas! Just kidding, I’m not buying any of this but it is cool stuff. Except that stick light. I have it and it isn’t that good.
