Chindogu
Johnson Smith Catalog Item #26
It is generally understood that the necktie is a symbol of male virility. Thus, when the Marx Brothers or the Three Stooges cut someone's tie off while the fellow is wearing it, it is a symbol of emasculation, and we laugh.
So a necktie that instantly sproings erect on command is surely the best alpha-dog symbol of all! This is why Dilbert rules!
Just don't poke out anybody's eye with that thing!
Posted By: Paul - Mon Oct 15, 2012 -
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Category: Fashion, Injuries, Johnson Smith Catalog, Sexuality, Chindogu, Pranks
Radio Sunglasses
To hell with iPods! These are so much cooler!
Of course, the online inflation calculator I use says: "What cost $24.95 in 1967 would cost $165.76 in 2011. " Or, in other terms, roughly the cost of a new 8GB iPod Touch.
Maybe modern life is better!
From Playboy for August 1967.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Oct 14, 2012 -
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Category: Fashion, Music, Technology, Chindogu, 1960s
The Sport-Briar Pipe
"Is that an Indian Club between your lips, or are you just glad to be smoking?"
No wonder this never caught on.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Oct 01, 2012 -
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Category: Inventions, Chindogu, Smoking and Tobacco, 1920s
Robotic Anti-Snoring Bear Pillow
Robotic bear will reach out and stroke your face so gently as you sleep.
Posted By: Alex - Wed Apr 04, 2012 -
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Category: Inventions, Chindogu, Sleep and Dreams
Innovations in Haystack Slicing
[Click image to enlarge]
I readily confess to being a total city boy. But I still have to ask: would it not have been simpler to make smaller haystacks in the first place?
Or is this just something country folks do for fun?
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Feb 16, 2012 -
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Category: Agriculture, Chindogu, 1930s
Dumbest Breakfast Device Ever.
Original story here.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Dec 03, 2011 -
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Category: Chindogu, Appliances, 1920s
Flying Landing Strip
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Sorry about my inexpert cutting and pasting, but I think you get the idea.
I would pay good money to see this built and in action. For a clearer view and description, visit the link below.
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Nov 17, 2011 -
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Category: Flight, Technology, Chindogu, 1950s
Canine Elevator
Didn't people have anything important to occupy their labors in olden days?
Posted By: Paul - Wed Sep 28, 2011 -
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Category: Inventions, Chindogu, Dogs, 1930s
Your Perfect Xmas Gift
But shouldn't it more accurately be called "A Swiss Army Loaf?!?"
Posted By: Paul - Wed Dec 22, 2010 -
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Category: Kitsch and Collectibles, Stupidity, Chindogu
The Watch Winder
But wait--there's more!
Posted By: Paul - Mon Nov 24, 2008 -
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Category: Chindogu
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