33 Funny Inventions That Make Absolutely No Sense
The most useless creations found online.
Human history is packed with brilliant inventions that make everyday life easier. Some ideas feel so perfect that it’s hard to imagine a world without them. Think of heated seats in winter, wireless earbuds, or sticky notes that somehow survive being moved ten times.
These are the kinds of ideas that deserve applause because they solve real problems in simple ways. They make life smoother, faster, and sometimes even more enjoyable.
But balance exists in all things. For every well-designed gadget that feels almost life-changing, some inventions leave everyone questioning the decision-making that went into them. These are the items that make you stare for a moment and quietly ask, “Why?” Not everything created by humans hits the mark.
Sometimes innovation goes off course. Sometimes someone spends hours, money, and effort engineering a product nobody wants and nobody ever needed. That’s where the internet comes in. There’s an entire online community built around celebrating this strange corner of invention. On Reddit, a group called Well That Was Pointless collects the most unnecessary, confusing, or absolutely ridiculous ideas ever created.
It's a digital museum of questionable decision-making and humorous design failures. From devices that overcomplicate basic tasks to products that serve no purpose at all, the examples there range from mildly disappointing to hilariously absurd.
Scrolling through the posts feels like watching a competition for the world’s most unnecessary achievement. Some creations are so oddly specific they feel like jokes. Others look normal at first glance but fall apart under basic logic. Either way, the result is the same: laughter, confusion, and a sudden appreciation for the objects in your home that actually work.
"The Vent In My Hotel Shower Doesn't Seem To Be Working"
sorry_wasntlistening"Thank You For Noticing"
sorry_wasntlistening"A Screwdriver That Requires A Screwdriver To Open It"
brozajm
"Secure Your Haul. Task Complete!"
Bad__Bob
"Hmm"
sorry_wasntlistening
"Starting To Understand Office Space A Little More"
sorry_wasntlistening
"Who Is It?"
sorry_wasntlistening
"Your Trusted News Source!"
sorry_wasntlistening
"Thanks"
sorry_wasntlistening
"A Picture To Sum Up This Sub"
Bad__Bob
"I Understand"
sorry_wasntlistening
"I Don't Think That's How It Works..."
sorry_wasntlistening
"A Solar-Powered Parking Meter In An Underground Garage"
sorry_wasntlistening
"Best Security Gate Ever Made"
termi21
"Thank God Someone Translated This"
DJCouttyboy123
"Proper Drainage"
sorry_wasntlistening
"Wait👀"
Big-Mama-Brett
"Made In Japan"
sorry_wasntlistening
"What A Deal!"
WinterBlastard
"To Anyone Who Pays To Advertise Here"
sorry_wasntlistening
"Solar Panels Are Set, Boss"
alechko
"Wonderful"
TickleMyWeasel
"This Dart Apparently"
sorry_wasntlistening
"Iron Man With Removable Iron Man Mask"
reddit.com
"Wow Thanks Safari"
AsheXehsA
"Bus Stop"
cbo250
"When You Go To A Scenic Overlook But You’re In A Cloud"
reddituser6533687
"To Help With Your Fear Of Putting Eye Drops In"
sorry_wasntlistening
"My Friend Just Sent Me This From Dundee"
MatthewExley
"Smhh"
JPlayz99
"Everything's On Sale"
BinkyBunky
"Today I Made A Noodle."
NsfwOlive
"I Just Won The Lottery!"
sorry_wasntlistening
Pointless inventions showing that creativity isn’t always about success. Sometimes it’s about experimenting, laughing at the result, and trying again.
These strange ideas may not change the world, but they definitely make it more entertaining. And thanks to communities that share them, even failure has its place as a source of humor, curiosity, and a reminder that not every idea needs a purpose.
