"Of Course That's A Thing": 89 Of The Most Nonsensical Things That Actually Exist (New Pics) Ilona BaliūnaitėSeptember 23, 2025 at 3:01 AM 0 Human beings have always had a knack for creating things that noone really asked for but someone, somewhere would buy nonetheless.
- - "Of Course That's A Thing": 89 Of The Most Nonsensical Things That Actually Exist (New Pics)
Ilona BaliūnaitėSeptember 23, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Human beings have always had a knack for creating things that no-one really asked for but someone, somewhere would buy nonetheless. Think Kim Kardashian's SKIMS bra with fake pierced nips, "Dumpkin"-scented dude wipes, or Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop candle called "Smells Like My Vag***."
It seems that for every ground-breaking piece of technology, there's another weird and unnecessary invention just waiting in the wings to come to life. They're a perfect blend of mankind's creativity, questionable problem-solving and sheer comical absurdity. But who wants a planet filled with only boring, practical things when you could be shopping for fidget toys shaped like intestines, or eating Labubu-themed chocolate ice-cream that costs $75 a pop?
There's actually an entire online community dedicated to sharing pics of products that prove people will buy just about anything. The page is a wall of hilarious, weirdly useful and sometimes cringe-worthy gadgets and products that made people go, "Of course that's a thing!"
Bored Panda has put together a list of the most baffling and funny items posted on the page. We also unpack why people love to buy things they don't really need. You'll find that info between the images.
#1 I Feel Attacked As Chinese, I Bet Italian Feels The Same
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There once lived a man who spent almost his entire life in poverty. When his daughter was due to marry in 1765, he could not afford the dowry. Fortunately, this man happened to be very well-known. And when Russia's emperor Catherine the Great heard of his predicament, she came to the rescue.
The famous man we're talking about was French philosopher Denis Diderot. He was the co-founder and writer of Encyclopédie, one of the most comprehensive encyclopedias of the time. Catherine the Great bought his library for what would be the equivalent of more than $304,500 in today's money. And suddenly, the once-poor Diderot didn't have to worry about counting pennies again.
But with his newfound wealth came a whole different set of problems...
#2 A Fidget Squeeze Toy That Looks Like Intestines With Confetti "Food Particles"
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One of Diderot's first purchases was a scarlet robe. Little did he know that the robe would be the beginning of a never-ending cycle of buying things he didn't really need.
"Diderot's scarlet robe was beautiful. So beautiful, in fact, that he immediately noticed how out of place it seemed when surrounded by the rest of his common possessions," writes James Clear, author of bestseller book, Atomic Habits. "In his words, there was 'no more coordination, no more unity, no more beauty' between his robe and the rest of his items."
#3 Found In A Walmart Near San Diego
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It wasn't long before the philosopher felt the urge to buy some new things to match the beauty of his robe.
Diderot replaced his old rug with a new one from Damascus. He then bought beautiful sculptures and a better kitchen table. He also purchased a new mirror to place above the mantle, and as Clear writes, his "straw chair was relegated to the antechamber by a leather chair."
The once poverty-stricken philosopher had entered a vicious cycle... and he couldn't stop buying more stuff. It's a situation many of us have found ourselves in. And it's become known as the Diderot Effect.
#4 Dumpkin Spice!
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#5 Teacup And Saucer Holster With A Pouch For Tea
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"The Diderot Effect states that obtaining a new possession often creates a spiral of consumption which leads you to acquire more new things," Clear explains. "As a result, we end up buying things that our previous selves never needed to feel happy or fulfilled."
Think of it as reactive buying... For example, you buy a new dress and now you need shoes and earrings to match. You sign up for a gym membership and soon you're paying for new sneakers, protein shakes, and workout clothes. Or you buy a new dining room table and realize your old chairs don't look quite right around it. So you purchase new chairs. And while you're at it, a new rug, vase, placemats, dinner plates, and cutlery. Now you need to look for a new sofa to pull the whole open-plan look together.
#6 In Shanghai, China Has Autonomous KFC Cars That Roam Around And Allow You To Buy Food Without Human Interaction
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Clear says it is possible to break the consumerism curse. Step One is to reduce your exposure to 'stuff.'
"Nearly every habit is initiated by a trigger or cue," he explains. "One of the quickest ways to reduce the power of the Diderot Effect is to avoid the habit triggers that cause it in the first place. Unsubscribe from commercial emails. Call the magazines that send you catalogs and opt out of their mailings. Meet friends at the park rather than the mall. Block your favorite shopping websites..."
#7 Dessert Taco Shells
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#8 Canadian Police Use Miku To Recruit People
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#9 Grillo's Pickles Toothpaste
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Another tip is to buy items that fit your current system. For example, purchase clothes that work well with the garments you already have. Or when getting tech gadgets, do it in a way that doesn't involve buying new chargers, adapters, or cables. If your tattered sofa needs an upgrade, make sure the new one suits your space and your decor.
Set self-imposed limits, adds Clear. "Live a carefully constrained life by creating limitations for you to operate within."
#10 Build A Bear Cougar
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#11 Keyboard Jacket
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#12 Caffeinated Instant Ramen
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Clear also advises implementing a "Buy One, Give One" rule.
Basically, each time you purchase something, give something else away. "The idea is to prevent your number of items from growing," the expert writes. "Always be curating your life to include only the things that bring you joy and happiness."
#13 I Died Inside Upon Seeing This. The Dire State Of "Dollar" Stores In 2025
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#14 Why Cant Companies Make Normal Smelling Deodorant For Men Wtf Is Cookies And Leather?
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#15 Crawfish And Shrimp Are Messy To Eat, But Apparently Now Your Trashcan Can Be Your Table And Paper Towel Dispenser
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You can also try going one month without buying anything new. Unless it's absolutely necessary, of course...
Instead of buying a new lawn mower, rent one from a neighbor, suggests Clear. Instead of buying books, go to the library. Grab a second-hand dress from the thrift store rather than the department store. "The more we restrict ourselves, the more resourceful we become," Clear says.
#16 "Labubu" Themed Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream Selling For $75
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#17 Dinosaur Taco Holders
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#18 Found This At A Dollar Tree
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Clear says that there will never be a level where you will be done wanting things. "There is always something to upgrade to," he writes. "Get a new Honda? You can upgrade to a Mercedes. Get a new Mercedes? You can upgrade to a Bentley. Get a new Bentley? You can upgrade to a Ferrari. Get a new Ferrari? Have you thought about buying a private plane?"
The expert adds that the trick is to realize that wanting is just an option your mind provides, not an order you have to follow.
#19 Skittles Drink, Sounds Absolutely Appalling, Tastes Like Pure Sugar
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#20 Emotional Support Dumplings
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#21 National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day
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#22 Cat Litter But Make It Cute
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#23 Best Of Both Worlds
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#24 Croc Toe Charms
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#25 Vape Themed Weddings
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#26 Is This How Swedish Meatballs Are Made?
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#27 I Searched "Edible Deodorant" On A Goofy Whim, And Uh I Was Not Expecting This Kink
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#28 Stainless Steel Fake Covid Negative Rapid Antigen Test Necklace. Allegedly 'Lucky', Described As "A Touch Of Sinofuturism"
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#29 Wtf Has My Dad Found On Chewy
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#30 800 Lb Capacity Chair
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#31 Or You Could Just Use Your Hands?
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#32 Coffee Creamer For Your Soda!
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#33 If Anyone's Curious, It Tastes Like Coke With A Hint Of Vanilla
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#34 Good To Know In Case I Wanted To Reach In And Get It Back…
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#35 Wake Up And Get Buzzed
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#36 Gummies In The Shape Of Shaq's Face. Because Why Not?
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#37 24hr Oyster Vending Machine
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#38 Easily One Of The Most Oddly Specific Items I've Ever Seen
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#39 2 Slices Of White Bread
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#40 Baja Blast Snuggie
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#41 Now You Can Feel Like A Real Rancher
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#42 "Food" Scented Candle
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#43 Tesco Recently Opened A Nightclub
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#44 Make That Kitty Purrrr
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#45 Jimmy John's Is Offering A Sandwich Where The Bread Is Replaced By A Pickle
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#46 Several Hundred Dollar "Luxury" Version Of Monopoly, Ironically The Very Sort Of Needlessly Expensive Bullsh*t That That Game Is Supposed To Be Laughing At
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#47 This Awesome Dino Car I Found. I Would Have Loved It As A Child
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#48 These Monstrosities I Found At Target Today
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#49 A Board Game Based On A Mobile Game Based On A Board Game
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#50 Of Course Reese's Has A Canned Iced Coffee
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#51 Peeps Flavored Dog Treats
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#52 $13,400 For A Baseball Glove? Why Not
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#53 Justin Trudeau Scented Candle
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#54 Found This At Work
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#55 I'm Sure The Kids Love These!
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#56 Not Gonna Drink Da Clap
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#57 $14,000 For A Pair Of Binoculars? Why Not
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#58 Stanley Cup Ornament
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#59 A Slot Machine Toy For Children
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#60 Paw Patrol Coffin
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#61 Car Umbrella Might Be The Dumbest Thing I've Ever Seen
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#62 This Shouldn't Be A Thing
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#63 Cheez-It Pizza
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#64 Plush Bottle Of Ranch
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#65 This Is A Tsunami Escape Pod
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#66 Omg! What Are You Kids Doing?! Oh, Never Mind
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#67 Us Military Themed Lip Balm
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#68 This Vanity Plate Stinks
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#69 New Snack, , Pickle Balls!
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#70 Found This At Hobby Lobby
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#71 Does Ronald Wear These?
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#72 Tyre Van
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#73 Chupa Chups Air Freshener. It Barely Smells Like Grape
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#74 Covid, The Action Figure!
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#75 Pizza Donuts
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#76 Southern Comfort And Fireball Seasoning
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#77 Auntie Anne's Thailand Sell Pretzel Perfume
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#78 Saturday Night's Alright For Marmite
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#79 Just Going Leave This Here
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#80 Ww1 Monopoly Set
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#81 Send Health!
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#82 Juicy Drop Candy Canes
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#83 Icee Cookies
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#84 A Pepto Bismol Version
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#85 Hot And Spicy Braised Duck Tongue Flavored Lays
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#86 Venture Brothers Playing Cards
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#87 Colorful Cauliflower
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#88 Meat Pretzel
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#89 These Don't Look Tasty
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