20 Funny Inventions Lazy People Will Adore

There's even a gadget that will pet your dog instead of you…

Some inventions are meant to solve big problems, and others are clearly here to make everyday life feel a little easier, or a lot lazier. This list is packed with products that fall firmly into the second category, from kitchen gadgets to oddly specific shortcuts that seem almost too funny to exist.

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What makes these inventions so entertaining is how seriously they treat the smallest inconveniences. Whether it is avoiding a few extra steps, saving a little effort, or turning a simple task into a gimmick, each item shows just how creative lazy convenience can get.

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Here are 20 funny inventions that might make you laugh first and then wonder why nobody thought of them sooner.

1. A sandwich in a can - because unwrapping the cellophane can be such a drag.

1. A sandwich in a can - because unwrapping the cellophane can be such a drag.markonefoods.com
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2. Banana slicing is so hard. How can we make it easier?

2. Banana slicing is so hard. How can we make it easier?amazon.com
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3. This gadget solves a huge problem.

3. This gadget solves a huge problem.myclicker.com

Some of these inventions are so specific, they almost feel like jokes.

4. This fork will twirl your pasta for you!

4. This fork will twirl your pasta for you!hogwildtoys.com

5. Let your baby clean up the mess they made.

5. Let your baby clean up the mess they made.amazon.com

6. Reading is all about relaxing. Why should you strain your arms by holding the book?

6. Reading is all about relaxing. Why should you strain your arms by holding the book?amazon.com

7. Never touch your pets again! Because that's what pet owners hate the most...

7. Never touch your pets again! Because that's what pet owners hate the most...Imgur

That is one very committed approach to convenience.

8. Self-stirring mug: the ultimate invention.

8. Self-stirring mug: the ultimate invention.amazon.com

9. The “Pour Thing” is the best name ever. And the product isn't so bad either...

9. The “Pour Thing” is the best name ever. And the product isn't so bad either...amazon.com

10. Pointing has never been easier.

10. Pointing has never been easier.perpetualkid.com

11. The Sock Stick - don't strain your lower back.

11. The Sock Stick - don't strain your lower back.scoopwhoop.com

12. CTRL ALT DEL stick. How often do you need to hit this combination?

12. CTRL ALT DEL stick. How often do you need to hit this combination?lifebuzz.com

At this point, the line between clever and ridiculous is getting pretty thin.

And if you think these lazy inventions are weird, wait until you see the marketplace finds that are useful, then instantly hard to explain.

13. You can add flavor while you eat! No more hours wasted on adding sauce the traditional way!

13. You can add flavor while you eat! No more hours wasted on adding sauce the traditional way!lifebuzz.com

14. Pillow Tie! Your face will thank you.

14. Pillow Tie! Your face will thank you.baronbob.com

15. Because getting up to get food is so difficult.

15. Because getting up to get food is so difficult.stupid.com

16. Extended TP. Why would you install the TP holder so far away from the toilet?

16. Extended TP. Why would you install the TP holder so far away from the toilet?firststreetonline.com

17. Poop Trap. For dogs that are always on the move...

17. Poop Trap. For dogs that are always on the move...pooptrap.com

Somehow, the inventors kept going and made it even more absurd.

18. Fetch machine. Your dog can play alone. The best thing for pet-owner bonding ever.

18. Fetch machine. Your dog can play alone. The best thing for pet-owner bonding ever.godoggoinc.com

19. Holding a kettle is a daunting task...

19. Holding a kettle is a daunting task...yankodesign.com

20. Why would you want to unpack in your hotel room? This device saves time. You can get to the hotel bar much quicker!

20. Why would you want to unpack in your hotel room? This device saves time. You can get to the hotel bar much quicker!cnbc.com

Well, we’ve reached the end of our list. These 20 products are just the tip of the iceberg - there are plenty more out there. So what's your favorite invention from this list?

It is hard to decide, isn’t it? They are all amazing.

They can really make a difference. They send a message that your life is not difficult; you just haven't found the right products to make it easier yet.

May the lazy genius never run out of ideas.

Want more everyday hacks, from the “simple idea” crowd, check out Practical Fixes That Make Ordinary Situations Easier To Handle.

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