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The universe is full of stuff. And some stuff is certainly more useful and more necessary than others. There are things that we need and have, then there’s stuff that we know we need, but don’t have, and then there’s stuff we know we don’t need.

But wait, there’s more. There’s also a fourth category—the stuff we are certain nobody on this planet really needs but for some reason exists. This is what Twitter has been discussing in a recent viral trend under the hashtag #StuffThatShouldNotExist.

Recently people started naming things that should not exist, but for some unknown reason are a thing. Besides all those taking a jab at Twitter’s image centering AI and everything that is wrong with the world, they have also shared pictures of things like carpets in bathrooms, Nicholas cage sequin pillows, and everything else that is either creepy, ugly or just plain useless.

Bored Panda has compiled a list of some of the best entries in this new challenge, which you can peruse below. And while you’re doing that, why not also leave an upvote and comment under the ones you enjoyed the most!

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#3

"LED Headlights Are Basically Brights. Talk About Being Blinded By The Lights..."

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are illegal in Korea. (Still many people use them, but they're urged to replace them)

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#17

Vampire Period Pads

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BlockDog02
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's actually kind of a cool idea when you think of it... But I wouldn't use it lol

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#18

"Stuffed Animals That Give Children Nightmares"

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think these are cool. Creepy toys aren't a bad thing, people. They aren't meant for little kids who'd be scared by them. Also, way less scary than some dolls...Like the clown from Poltergeist, lol.

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#22

Swedish Fish Oreos

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Umbrellas For Shoes

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Anna Banana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If something's worth doing, it's worth doing properly: these should go around the leg below knee and cover the ankle and the whole shoe - then we can talk!

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Shelli Aderman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why?! The splashing happens when stepping IN a puddle, and thus, comes from UNDER...

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C.S. E.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you want a really fun read, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chind%C5%8Dgu. Especially the The Ten Tenets of Chindōgu. Once you understand the tenants, one typically starts viewing these silly things with a lighter mind. They are essentially items that would be perfect in a town with a Ministry of Silly Walks. It's an exercise in creativity that is MEANT to not go anywhere. I used to see things like the above and think 'WTF, Japan?' Now, I find it quite silly and charming.

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Jenifer Riggs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about water running down your legs or blowing in from the sides?

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Gaya K
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it is indeed real, it's not that functional (I think) - the umbrellas should somehow go around the foot. The way it is show, part of the water would drip on top of the person's feet and wetting just the same. I have to admit it looks great, though

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Mad_Haberdasheress
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, see, I can get behind this one. I have lost many a pair of suede shoes to unexpected storms.

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Tantalum_Radium
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely essential if you want to keep an inch square on top of your feet dry.

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Cindy N
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

these arn't even practical ... your legs would still get wet and then water drip down into your shoes. Plus back of shoes arn't protected 🤦‍♀️🤣

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E E
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are from the book "101 Un-Useless Japanese Inventions"!

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AJ the 🦔
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you care enough about your shoes to get them umbrellas, DON'T WEAR THEM IN THE RAIN!!!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Karen’s be like: (Sorry I didn’t mean to be rude to anyone named Karen)

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Cybele Spanjaard
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if these make one trip if looking down? Or get busted going up on a long flight of stone styled steps?

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Louise Stange-Wahl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HELLO THEY ARE CALLED "BOOTS!" Much more comfortable and you can clean your horse stalls in them!

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James F. Wilson Jr.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who in their right mind would buy these except maybe for a "joke gift". ?

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Tabby_Sohee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When Mary Poppins is tired of carrying her umbrella around.

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Seabeast
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that a Matt Benedetto invention? Where has he been recently, anyway?

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Ara Noguera
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are so many bizarre things that I suspect Te author of this post is trolling us.

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LittlemissUwU
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

good idea though i probaly use them as props, unless they're attached

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Violet Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't wear these, but it would make me smile to see them on a passerby.

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#27

"This Tape Dispenser"

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bought my dad a pen holder many moons ago which was a man bent over with his pants down. You put the pen in its butt and the man lifts his head and moans in many different ways.

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#32

"Blue Maple Syrup. Even If It Feels Fun"

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BlockDog02
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why?... It just looks fake EDIT: oml, thanks so much for the upvotes, never got that much!

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#33

The Baguette Pack

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, this is literally from a guy that comes up with USELESS INVENTIONS, it's not supposed to be practical.

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#40

"Bicycle Seats, Hurts So Much"

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