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I remember staying up late watching cable TV as a child and being awed by all of the bizarre products that could be purchased right from the television. Weights that shake, blankets with sleeves, towels that will wow you with how much liquid they sop up, and of course, ch-ch-ch-Chia Pets!

Nowadays, however, we don’t need to sacrifice sleep to find interesting, quirky products. We can just hop online! We’ve taken a trip to the “Of Course That’s A Thing” subreddit to find photos of some of the silliest items you probably never knew existed. So enjoy scrolling through this list, and be sure to upvote anything you’d appreciate being gifted for your birthday this year!

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Curiosity Might Actually Make Me Try This One…

Curiosity Might Actually Make Me Try This One…

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In this day and age, when you can hop on Amazon and find literally millions of items for sale, it’s hard to be surprised by anything anymore. So when we find something cute, quirky or bizarre, our response is more likely to be, “Of course that exists,” than, “Wow!” And that’s exactly what the Of Course That’s A Thing subreddit is all about. This community, which was created a decade ago, has amassed an impressive 2 million members who are dedicated to sharing all of the unique things out there that, well, aren’t actually that surprising. 

You can say, “Of course that’s a thing,” about almost anything nowadays. Sexy pet clothes, “cheese burgers” that are literally just slices of cheese between a bun, and confetti glitter fruity cereal flavored fruit spread? Of course! Why not? If you’re a fan of makeup, you might be interested in knowing you can purchase your very own Cheetos eyeshadow palette. And if you want Corn Flakes branded underwear, no worries! You can find it! Capitalism has gotten out of hand in many ways, including with the creation of novelty items, so today, let’s take a moment to enjoy some of the strangest ones. 

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People are always trying to invent the newest “next big thing.” That’s why shows like Shark Tank exist. Our needs (or perceived needs) as consumers will never end. We will always come up with another problem that needs solving or cute thing that we’ve just got to have. And while these novelty purchases can certainly be questionable ethically, as we all know consuming too much isn’t great for the environment, we have to admit that many of them are entertaining.

There is no end to the bizarre products you can find online. In fact, Reader’s Digest recently published a list of some of the weirdest things you can purchase on Amazon in 2023. For example, have you ever seen a mini hand squirrel? It’s not a puppet exactly, but rather five separate finger puppets, including four legs and the head of a squirrel. And you know those massive, wacky, waving inflatable tube men that are often spotted outside of car dealerships and businesses on the side of the highway trying to grab driver’s attention? Well, apparently, you can purchase a mini one for your own personal use. 

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If Only There Was A Way To Keep Wireless Headphones Connected To My Head…. 💡

If Only There Was A Way To Keep Wireless Headphones Connected To My Head…. 💡

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Cat Butt Cookie Cutter

Cat Butt Cookie Cutter

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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually bought a couple sizes of this for a friend for Christmas a couple years ago. My gifting theme of the year for my friend group was cat butt/cat hole 😂

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An Airport LEGO Vending Machine - Kind Of A Solid Idea

An Airport LEGO Vending Machine - Kind Of A Solid Idea

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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's all fun and games until you start building on the plane and drop a piece under your seat.

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If your feet have always dreamed of being nestled into warm, soft loaves of French bread, Amazon has the baguette slippers you’ve always been looking for as well. But if those don’t satisfy your carb cravings, you can also buy a giant baguette pillow. Because of course that exists, right? And if you want to update your handbag to give more of a barnyard vibe, you can purchase a rubber chicken purse on Amazon too. Or are you worried about how much time you’ve been spending on the toilet? Don’t worry, there’s a toilet timer for sale that actually made it onto Shark Tank as well!  

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A Device For Spreading Gravel On Model Train Tracks

A Device For Spreading Gravel On Model Train Tracks

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While you might think of Shark Tank as a prestigious program for upcoming inventors, the show has also managed to feature some bizarre and questionable products that might have you saying, “Of course that’s a thing.” One of which was called the Ionic Ear, which was a bluetooth device that would literally be implanted into a person’s ear. It would need to be charged by plugging an AC adapter into the user’s ear, and it would require FDA approvals plus clinical trials to ever get the product off the ground. So unfortunately for the inventor, this product didn't take off.  

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The Most Amazing Jeff Goldblum Dress In Front Of My Jeff Goldblum Shower Curtain

The Most Amazing Jeff Goldblum Dress In Front Of My Jeff Goldblum Shower Curtain

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Ofcourse Perfect For Bathroom Singer Like Me

Ofcourse Perfect For Bathroom Singer Like Me

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Rubber

Rubber

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Charlotte Sandoval
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They ran out of gas for new movie ideas and had to steer in new direction I guess!

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Rob Chapman
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I watched this. It's utterly ridiculous, but strangely entertaining.

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Fiona Parky
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Watched it too. It’s bonkers, and very tongue in cheek. It’s like David Lynch and William Castle had a love child!

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Saint Thomas
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9 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

By French director Quentin Dupieux, also known for his musical career as Mr Oizo. But there's more to this movie than just the short decription. There's a second layer of 'mise en abyme' and 4th wall breaking. The characters know that they are in a movie and there's even an audience "in movie". I won't say more, only that it's worth a watch. But it's one of those "hate it or love it" concept.

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Moosy Girl
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh gods I watched this while I was recovering from major surgery in the hospital, I thought I hallucinated it for a while after because I didn’t know the title!

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Heather W
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I laughed so hard the first time I watched this...it's so absurb

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PowellSkier
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Be sure to see "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" and then imagine a movie with Robert vs the Killer Tomatoes. Lots and lots of gore.

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Vodkafuelled
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have this on dvd! It’s as terrible as it sounds, it’s awesome 🤣

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Mindy Megas-Loucks
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad talked about this & I figured he was just making it up (as he was fond of doing). Imagine my surprise about a month after he died when I found it on Netflix. Daddy--I'm sorry I doubted you.

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James H
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its so bad its actually awesome, i me laughing real hard a few times!!! DO RECOMMEND

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Iain Donald
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww rubber is an epic movie, wee shame the tyre getting dumped in the dessert.... Then it gets pissed off 😂😂😂

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Thom Serveaux
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I LOVED this movie. Gave it to my dad for Christmas and he's never brought it up. I'm afraid to ask if he liked it.

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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They could just call is “Firestone & Bridgestone”, but it would be a documentary https://www.nytimes.com/2001/08/31/business/ford-chief-says-firestone-rejected-99-suspicions-of-tire-problem.html

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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They could just call it Firestone/Bridgestone, but it would be a documentary https://www.nytimes.com/2001/08/31/business/ford-chief-says-firestone-rejected-99-suspicions-of-tire-problem.html

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Natty Tempest
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you know the killer is called Robert? Seriously? I love this film!

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ALonelyHeart
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't be any worse than Steven Spielberg's first movie. Ridiculous.

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Bored Trash Panda
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

omg! I have watched that. I found it hilarious, but I love B rated movies.

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Niall Mac Iomera
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If none of the characters say, "I'm getting tired of running from this thing" then you're just wasting everyone's time.

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Margaret Weaver
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plot Twist : this script began as a christian superhero movie about a christian youth pastor and his nemesis, the mass murdering El Condomo. It flopped on screentest so badly even the seats walked out.

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Karen Klinck Klinck
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All that's left of KARR... (If you don't get the reference, I'll explain. It was a while ago.)

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Carmen Honacker
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ack, I‘ve seen it! Well, I started watching, but couldn‘t make it through the whole thing

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C R T G
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen this movie!! I don't think I've ever come across mention of it outside of friends I saw it with.

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Tracie Creta
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seen it. What a movie..You cannot believe it 'til you see it. Weird and too funny.

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J loves cats
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol this came on one day and it was just a tire rolling and I kept waiting for more to happen. I thought it was pretty dumb.

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JL
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just found it in the Roku and put it on my watch list.

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John Powers
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tried watching this. Can't get past 10 mins it's so ridiculous

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Kathryn Baylis
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9 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lost opportunity to call both him and the film “Rubbert”.

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Stephanie Williams Hadley
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually had to watch the movie because it blew my dad's mind trying to grasp the reality of killer tires.

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Ed Gomaz
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tried to watch it but the story never got any traction.

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Drive Suits was another infamous product that graced our televisions on Shark Tank. This was essentially a suit that allowed people to turn into real life Transformers. It was a robot suit that turned into a vehicle which could travel at speeds up to 12 mph. And while the creator, Drew Beaumier, didn’t have great luck with the investors from Shark Tank, he is still working on his products under the name of RoboCars Entertainment, which you can learn more about right here!

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The Titanic “Door” Pool Float

The Titanic “Door” Pool Float

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One strange item that somehow ended up on Shark Tank was one that all golfers might understand the desire for: the UroClub. The UroClub is for those pesky moments when you’re out golfing and realize that you need to take a restroom break, despite being twenty minutes away from the clubhouse. It allows users to “discreetly” pee into the fake golf club, which comes with a “privacy towel,” and continue with their games. Amazingly enough, the creator, Dr. Floyd Seskin, actually struck a deal with Kevin Harrington and saw great success from the show. 

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My Dad’s Hotel Waffle In Texas

My Dad’s Hotel Waffle In Texas

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“Bokito Glasses” Are Used To View Gorillas Without Appearing To Use Direct Eye Contact As That Is Seen As A Threat To The Apes. Named After A Gorilla That Escaped And Attacked A Woman Who Did Just That For Weeks

“Bokito Glasses” Are Used To View Gorillas Without Appearing To Use Direct Eye Contact As That Is Seen As A Threat To The Apes. Named After A Gorilla That Escaped And Attacked A Woman Who Did Just That For Weeks

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Another product from Shark Tank that deals with a slightly embarrassing matter was the Under-Ease. This product, which looks like a giant adult diaper, was designed to be anti-flatulence underwear. The creator told the sharks that they could confidently pass gas without anyone around them knowing, but unfortunately for him, they weren’t interested in the bizarre product. Perhaps the world just wasn’t ready for this idea yet…

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Of Course An Anti Cannibalism Spray Exists For Chickens

Of Course An Anti Cannibalism Spray Exists For Chickens

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This Ring Finger Ring

This Ring Finger Ring

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Planty! No!

Planty! No!

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If you’re a fan of waking up to the savory smell of bacon cooking, you might have been a fan of the Wake’n Bacon, which was featured on Shark Tank. This was an alarm clock, which had a cute yet simple pig face on it, that would wake snoozers by automatically cooking bacon at a set time. The sharks were not wowed by the idea, however, possibly due to concerns for safety or simply wondering why it would exist in the first place. So unfortunately, if you’re a bacon fan, you’ll need to cook your breakfast the old fashion way.   

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This Hummingbird Feeding Helmet

This Hummingbird Feeding Helmet

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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If hummingbirds were the only creatures attracted to it, I'd be all for it. My hummingbird feeders, however, lure in every stinging butt critter in my neighborhood.

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Have you gotten some good ideas for gifts you can put into your family’s White Elephant gift exchange this year, pandas? Keep upvoting the photos of products that made you say, “Of course that exists,” and feel free to share your thoughts on these items in the comments below. Then, if you’re interested in checking out even more bizarre pics from this subreddit, you can find Bored Panda’s last article featuring r/Ofcoursethatsathing right here!

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It's Sad That This Sign Was Necessary

It's Sad That This Sign Was Necessary

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#29

Just Straight Guys Having Some Good Clean Fun

Just Straight Guys Having Some Good Clean Fun

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#30

Apple Music Has The Lyrics To The Star Wars Main Theme

Apple Music Has The Lyrics To The Star Wars Main Theme

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Have You Ever Wanted Paper Towels That Are Reusable? Behold

Have You Ever Wanted Paper Towels That Are Reusable? Behold

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Bunjesus Is The Only Christus I Want In My House

Bunjesus Is The Only Christus I Want In My House

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#42

Kinda Cool But Still

Kinda Cool But Still

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Fried Chicken Scented Fire Log

Fried Chicken Scented Fire Log

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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oddly enough this shares 99% of the same ingredients as their chicken.

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Side Table That Looks Like A Pile Of Cash

Side Table That Looks Like A Pile Of Cash

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I'd Just Keep It In My Closet To Deal With Any Moisture

I'd Just Keep It In My Closet To Deal With Any Moisture

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Fake ATM Receipts

Fake ATM Receipts

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Jason
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With inflation they need to aim higher. Thankfully I can relate because I too can almost pull 400$ out of my bank account. Just uh wait until Friday

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This Mac & Cheese Candle That Smells Just As Bad As You’d Expect

This Mac & Cheese Candle That Smells Just As Bad As You’d Expect

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Marie Lane
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can’t possibly be any worse than Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP “vagina” scented candle.

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This Deodorant Scent (Flavour?)

This Deodorant Scent (Flavour?)

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Tata Connasse
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In France, it's called " leather and cookies", and of course it smells like that artificial, indetermined sh*t they make for men's shower gels.

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Balenciaga's New $1790 Bag

Balenciaga's New $1790 Bag

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Tucker Cahooter
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perfect accompaniment to the destroyed jeans listed earlier for the trendy derelict look

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