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Some product designs have been around so long that we often take their convenience for granted. We all know that everyday items like keys or forks are designed with specific characteristics so that they can actually be practical in our day-to-day lives. But have you ever wondered how these same objects would look if they were intentionally created to make your life miserable?

If you're curious about such absurd design choices, look no further than the subreddit r/AwesomelyUseless. There, you'll find the finest collection of the most bizarre "upgrades" made by designers. While these creations may overall look great, they serve absolutely no practical purpose and might infuriate you instead. Reflecting on these useless items might lead us to consider how people with special needs might feel when faced with everyday objects that are difficult or even impossible to use.

So, next time you reach for a regular old fork or key, take a moment to appreciate the thought that some professional has put into designing it to make your life somewhat better.

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I’m Sure You’ve All Seen This Before, But I’m Posting It Anyway

I’m Sure You’ve All Seen This Before, But I’m Posting It Anyway

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#2

Just Incase You Didn't Have Enough Trouble Finding Normal Golfballs

Just Incase You Didn't Have Enough Trouble Finding Normal Golfballs

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#3

This Is Some Platform 9¾ Level Cycle Path

This Is Some Platform 9¾ Level Cycle Path

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TonyTee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What are they expected to do, grind their bike on the guard rail like on some Tony Hawk s**t??

Szzone
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this in Budapest? It feels like it's one of the bridges in Budapest. Don't know which one though but everything checks out, including the width of the river.

whiterabbit
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't matter anyway, bicyclists will always choose to plug up a lane of traffic over riding safely beside the road.

R Dennis
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saw something similar in Paris... suddenly you are just in traffic.

DBear
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't matter. They'll still ride down the middle of the road against the flow of traffic and give you a dirty look when you have to swerve around them.

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#4

You Need A Trolley And An Owl To Get Off Of This Escalator

You Need A Trolley And An Owl To Get Off Of This Escalator

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#5

Make Your Baby Do The Cleaning

Make Your Baby Do The Cleaning

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#6

I've Been Wondering How I Should Rewind Dvd's All This Time

I've Been Wondering How I Should Rewind Dvd's All This Time

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#7

Post Not In Use

Post Not In Use

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#8

I Actually Really Want One Of These

I Actually Really Want One Of These

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#9

Not Only Is This Useless, It Looks Like Even More Work

Not Only Is This Useless, It Looks Like Even More Work

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#10

This Has To Be A Joke Right?

This Has To Be A Joke Right?

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#11

What's The Point?

What's The Point?

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#12

Well Crap, There Goes My Dinner Plan!

Well Crap, There Goes My Dinner Plan!

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#13

This Picture Really Brings Light To One Of The Most Useless Gadgets Ever

This Picture Really Brings Light To One Of The Most Useless Gadgets Ever

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#14

The Sole Reason For These $425 Gold Pills Is To Make Your Excrement Glittery

The Sole Reason For These $425 Gold Pills Is To Make Your Excrement Glittery

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#15

I Thought I’d Seen It All... But Nope, USB Pet Rock

I Thought I’d Seen It All... But Nope, USB Pet Rock

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#16

There’s One Key Flaw In This Design

There’s One Key Flaw In This Design

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#17

This Sun Visor That Blocks Nothing

This Sun Visor That Blocks Nothing

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#18

Stylish Diving Is The New Trend

Stylish Diving Is The New Trend

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#19

I'm Sure It Has A Great View, But Good Luck Getting There!

I'm Sure It Has A Great View, But Good Luck Getting There!

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#20

I Bet They Made Some Serious Dough Selling These

I Bet They Made Some Serious Dough Selling These

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#21

Because Your Guinea Pigs Can't Go Around Looking Cute And Adorable!

Because Your Guinea Pigs Can't Go Around Looking Cute And Adorable!

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#22

No More Losing Remotes Down The Side Of The Couch

No More Losing Remotes Down The Side Of The Couch

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#23

Perfect For On The Go Viewing When You're Out Of Data!

Perfect For On The Go Viewing When You're Out Of Data!

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#24

I Hope These Never Catch On

I Hope These Never Catch On

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#25

Take The Goldfish For A Walk

Take The Goldfish For A Walk

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#26

It’s A Dog Eat Dog World

It’s A Dog Eat Dog World

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#27

Does This Offend Eastern Cultures Less?

Does This Offend Eastern Cultures Less?

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#28

Picnic Pants

Picnic Pants

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#29

This Looks Like Something Only Lady Gaga Would Wear

This Looks Like Something Only Lady Gaga Would Wear

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#30

Peel The Potato And Your Skin, 2 For 1!

Peel The Potato And Your Skin, 2 For 1!

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#31

Because Cracking An Egg Is So Difficult

Because Cracking An Egg Is So Difficult

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#32

Is This A Bowl Or A Spoon?

Is This A Bowl Or A Spoon?

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#33

Good Luck Doing Any Sums That Involve 1's

Good Luck Doing Any Sums That Involve 1's

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#34

What Could Be Cooler Than A Watermelon Coo... Oh Never Mind

What Could Be Cooler Than A Watermelon Coo... Oh Never Mind

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#35

This Door Doesn’t Even Lock

This Door Doesn’t Even Lock

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#36

I Would Pay Good Money To Watch Someone Try And Water Their Garden With This

I Would Pay Good Money To Watch Someone Try And Water Their Garden With This

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#37

Lip-Stick This Thing In The Bin

Lip-Stick This Thing In The Bin

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#38

You’d Wine A Lot About It If Someone Bought You This

You’d Wine A Lot About It If Someone Bought You This

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#39

"Every Inch Matters"

"Every Inch Matters"

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#40

You Can't Even Eat The Cone After

You Can't Even Eat The Cone After

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#41

Health And Safety Has Gone Mad

Health And Safety Has Gone Mad

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#42

I'm Sure These Are Extremely Effective

I'm Sure These Are Extremely Effective

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#43

Bingo But Every Card Is The Same !merry Christmas

Bingo But Every Card Is The Same !merry Christmas

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#44

What, Why, Who, No

What, Why, Who, No

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#45

Inflatable Neck Brace?

Inflatable Neck Brace?

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#46

A Tool That Can Slice Hot Dogs Into Little Hot Dog People, That Kids Can Then Devour Without Mercy

A Tool That Can Slice Hot Dogs Into Little Hot Dog People, That Kids Can Then Devour Without Mercy

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#47

You’d Have To Be A Mug To Buy This

You’d Have To Be A Mug To Buy This

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#48

Let Me Introduce You To The Cuecat, The Early 2000 Home Barcode Scanner

Let Me Introduce You To The Cuecat, The Early 2000 Home Barcode Scanner

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#49

But You Couldn't Just Use A Bag?

But You Couldn't Just Use A Bag?

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#50

Is This The Most Spoilt Goldfish There Has Ever Been?

Is This The Most Spoilt Goldfish There Has Ever Been?

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#51

Really?

Really?

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#52

Absolutely Pointless, And Yet I Want One

Absolutely Pointless, And Yet I Want One

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#53

It's Probably More Effort Getting This Thing Out To Use Than It Is To Just Press The Buttons

It's Probably More Effort Getting This Thing Out To Use Than It Is To Just Press The Buttons

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#54

The Whole Thing Is A Ramp

The Whole Thing Is A Ramp

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#55

More Like Bay Leaf This One On The Shelf And Don’t Buy It

More Like Bay Leaf This One On The Shelf And Don’t Buy It

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