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40 Times People Thought Of Stupid Solutions That Actually Work, As Shared On ‘Redneck Engineering’ (New Pics)
The only limit to accomplishing anything in life is your imagination. However, creativity and inventions don’t have to be overly complicated or all that original. You can make everyone’s lives far easier with small changes in how something is designed. Intrigued? Well then, welcome to the weird and wonderful world of ‘Redneck Engineering.’
A popular online community, r/redneckengineering is dedicated to slightly peculiar, sometimes even hilarious, but genuinely genius feats of jury-rigging. From self-feeding fires to mounts for your remote, we’ve collected some of the coolest feats of impromptu engineering. Scroll down to check out the pics that prove that there’s no problem that humankind can’t solve with whatever’s at hand!
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#1
All Terrain Wheelchair I Built For My Wife
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#2
Redneck Shed Lock
#3
Self Feeding Fire That Lasts 14 Hours
Genius doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it often isn’t! Often, the very best product designs are the ones that solve the problems that consumers have, whether they’re consciously aware of them or just sure that something is wrong.
The reality is that far from every product designer is in tune with what the end user actually needs or wants. Sometimes, their vision is at odds with practicality.
#4
My Coworker Made A Magnetic Broom To Pick Up Metal From Our Parking Lot, After Another Coworker Got A Nail In Her Tire. Have To Say, It Works Very Well
#6
"Huh, So This Works. Toothbrush Sander!" This Has Useful Implications For Those Hard To Reach Finishing Places
sproutdidydoodah 1 year ago
at first i was thinking "WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT TO YOUR TEETH" then i realized
The solutions themselves don’t have to be marvelous feats of engineering that would wow and dazzle the entire world. All it can take is a slight change to the design: altering the shape, angles, and lines of the item in question to make it more user-friendly.
At the core of ‘Redneck Engineering’ lies simplicity. Redneck engineers (who don’t actually have to be rednecks or even engineers at all) are big fans of Occam’s razor. They take the most straightforward and obvious approach when solving a problem.
#7
Wait Till Dem Kids Get A Load Of This
Two_rolling_black_eyes 1 year ago
Went to high school with a kid who broke his arm playing mailbox baseball. Parents tried to sue and the judge referred the case to the feds (crime up to 3 years in prison and/or $25K for vandalizing a mailbox). Kid ended up getting probation and community service. Community service was repainting mailboxes.
#8
Solo Couch Carry
#9
Cheap And Simple Mount For My Power Socket Remote Control
Does someone keep stealing the remote at your local laundromat? Instead of stressing about how you’ll have to work years and years to change how locals approach property rights, you could simply weld a little soap holder over it.
Or if you don’t have a spirit level with you while working on a construction project, you could just use a small bottle filled with some water.
#10
Found At A Laundromat In Knoxville, Tn. Yes, You Can Still Press The Buttons
Zane Lumagrowl 1 year ago
Sad to see how some folks still think this is an appropriate enclosure for a remote... they need at least 3 inches of couch cushion to burrow in to satisfy their natural instincts!
#11
Fortunately They Don't Have An Hoa To Answer To. The Ingenuity Is Next Level
#12
Lost The Screw Cap For Our Air Mattress. This Was The Third Bottle I Tried
Redneck engineering is about simplicity. It’s about being straightforward. It’s thinking on your feet and using whatever tools and materials you have at hand to jury-rig your way out of a problem.
It’s humankind summed up incredibly well because it showcases how flexible we can all be when the circumstances demand it. Sure, it might not look pretty! But don’t knock it if it works.
#13
My Local Elotero Putting A Shopping Cart To Good Use
Barong 1 year ago
Street food like this almost anywhere is fantastic. In Los Angeles we used to get bacon wrapped hot dogs with bell peppers, chilies, and onions. The only problem I would have that would stop me from purchasing food from vendors like these is if the shopping cart was obviously stolen. (I saw one using a Costco shopping cart and avoided them.) Fortunately, at least in LA, carts were easy to buy new or used from restaurant supply stores and business liquidators. Great little businesses. I have no respect for thieves, but tons for entrepreneurs.
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LizzieBoredom 1 year ago
When this guy's son is opening the family's 7th restaurant, remember that immigrants really do want to work.
Pineapple 1 year ago
we have one in my neighborhood just go down to [REDACTED]
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Kate Jones 1 year ago
You know, at one point I wanted to start a food truck but ended up not being able to because of the ridiculous amount of regulations and fees associated with doing so, including health inspections and licenses for selling in particular places that you have to get ahead of time before you even drive into a city. And here this guy is with a shopping cart, a cooler and some Tupperware he brought from his house.
thepinkrobot 1 year ago
And these guys are harassed ALL THE TIME for it so don't think he's getting special privileges. They just do what they have to do to feed their family.
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Old Roadie 1 year ago
Oooh! I miss street corn. Odds of finding elote in the Midwest: slim to ahhhahaha-none.
Two_rolling_black_eyes 1 year ago
I love these and wish they were easier to find in my current neighborhood. I have a "guy" but it involves driving 20 minutes and I can boil my own corn (doesn't taste as good) in that time.
kitten levels tokyo 1 year ago
Please just remember, these elotes can poke an eye out in an instant. (Source: Nacho Libre.)
thepinkrobot 1 year ago
That's Mexican ingenuity! Street vendors deserve respect for their hard work
Kiki Müller 1 year ago
My german a** googling "elotero": Wow, we really need corn selling carts in Europe!!!
GEPowers 1 year ago
What - wash - and compromise the authentic flavor ! (he probably does wash and may well be cleaner that you local restaurant)
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Andrew O. Arroyo Kaiser 1 year ago
i know this is unrelated but we have a plaetero and we call him "el paletro mas veloz" and his permit to sell was taken away so they started a go fund me for his cart all in a little place called el centro
Downunderdude 1 year ago
Don't want to be a party pooper, but guess who has to pay for the stolen trollies? It's not the supermarket...
Dogcat vet (retired) 1 year ago
It gets passed along to the people buying from that store. Wish stealing shopping carts was still considered a 'bad thing' vs 'business as usual'.
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thepinkrobot 1 year ago
How do you know that? you're just jumping to a conclusion
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#14
Actually Pretty Neat
#15
That's One Way To Make A Step
Founded all the way back in the mid-summer of 2013, the online community has become one of the most well-known groups on Reddit. At the time of writing, the r/redneckengineering subreddit had already grown to 659k members, and there are no signs of their popularity waning any time soon.
There’s plenty of humor and quick engineering solutions to be found here.
#16
Redneck Repurposing Of Kids' Recreational Toys
#17
Forgot To Buy A Shower Curtain For The New Apartment And I Can’t Get One Until Tomorrow Evening. Two Trash Bags Cut Open And An Amount Of Duct Tap
#18
Luggage Phone Mount
The moderator team has the right to interpret whether or not a member’s post “fits the spirit of the sub.” They note that an engineering solution doesn’t have to be redneck to quality as a prime example of redneck engineering.
Meanwhile, community members should also do their best to avoid reposting popular photos. Before you go ahead and share that awesome feat of jury-rigging that you found on your social media feed, check the sub’s sidebar to see if the photo hasn’t already been posted and reposted a billion times already.
#19
The Base Was Broken, So Grandma Planted It
#20
Spotted This Beauty At A Walmart
#21
That Isn't Going Anywhere
Try to focus on originality, not racking up karma, as much as possible. You should also avoid claiming that you made something if you didn’t. Be fair to yourself and others, give credit where it’s due.
We’re pretty big fans of r/redneckengineering here at Bored Panda, and if you’re in need of some more engi-inspiration, you can check out our earlier features right here, here, here, and here.
#22
Rediscovered My First Welding Project While Cleaning My Truck
#23
Tired Of Looking For My Charger Cable
#24
Now This Is Mile High Luxury!
The founder of the subreddit, u/flounder19, previously told us how the inspiration for the community was this post right here. A decade ago, the redditor declared that they’ll start the sub specifically for this sort of funny and funky engineering content. And from those humble beginnings grew a massively popular subreddit that continues to fascinate the internet.
#25
Found While Hunting For A Road Trip Vehicle
#26
Beer Can Taco Holder
Katie Lutesinger 1 year ago
Wait, is this a makeshift home solution or a pretentious hipster restaurant that charges $40 for that platter of tacos au beer can?
#27
Well, They Fixed Their Trunk Latch Problem
"The things you can do with duct tape and zip ties alone is amazing. Plus it doesn't need to look good as long as it works right," the founder and head moderator, u/flounder19, told Bored Panda during an earlier interview. They added that no matter the type of DIY, your safety is paramount: "Don't die, please."
#28
New Shoes? Why Should I Buy New Shoes?
#29
Free Office Chair With Busted Caster Found In Dumpster. New Ones Are Like $300. Had These Parts Lying Around
#30
Not Sure If This Fits Here But My Neighbor Towed My Other Neighbor With A Pallet Jack
Which of these redneck feats of engineering impressed you the most, Pandas? Were there any that seriously made you think, "Why didn't I think of that?!" Have you ever jury-rigged something with whatever you had at hand? We'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions, so scroll down to the comment section and have your say!
#31
What In The West Virginia?
#32
“I Got A Heated Pool Babe! Wanna Come Over?” The Pool:
Tucker Cahooter 1 year ago
Kudos for at least not using an electric radiator to heat the water
#33
Hurricane Prep
#34
This Was In California
#35
My Grandma's Clever Way To Keep The Squirrels From Eating The Bird Feed
PolymathNecromancer 1 year ago
Based on my experience with squirrels, it won't work forever.........
#36
Good As New!
#37
Worried About Corrosion On The Salt TV Room Remote Until We Were Packing Meat…
#38
The Ultimate Redneck Engineering From Russia
#39
For Precision Hot Glueing
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What do you think ?
Katie Lutesinger 1 year ago
"If it's stupid but it works, then it ain't stupid." All the flyscreens in my place rattled obnoxiously in the wind, but I found that a comb was just the right size to jam between them and the frame and stop that from happening. So I bought a packet of cheap combs and to this day if you open any window in my home there is a mysteriously present comb stuck in there. And no more rattling.
Klondike Penguin 1 year ago
If you come up with easy and convenient fixes to even the smallest problems, you might just be a redneck!
Becca Kuehn 1 year ago
I like the term "Shade tree engineering" better than "Redneck engineering".
Joyce Blodgett 1 year ago
With only two exceptions, these are by no means "stupid"! Rather clever people coming up with very good ways to handle situations that would have been foolish wastes of time and money if a pro was called in. Even the two were probably acceptable in the short term. I'm not clever enough to come up with any of these, so can't really even judge those two.
Katie Lutesinger 1 year ago
"If it's stupid but it works, then it ain't stupid." All the flyscreens in my place rattled obnoxiously in the wind, but I found that a comb was just the right size to jam between them and the frame and stop that from happening. So I bought a packet of cheap combs and to this day if you open any window in my home there is a mysteriously present comb stuck in there. And no more rattling.
Klondike Penguin 1 year ago
If you come up with easy and convenient fixes to even the smallest problems, you might just be a redneck!
Becca Kuehn 1 year ago
I like the term "Shade tree engineering" better than "Redneck engineering".
Joyce Blodgett 1 year ago
With only two exceptions, these are by no means "stupid"! Rather clever people coming up with very good ways to handle situations that would have been foolish wastes of time and money if a pro was called in. Even the two were probably acceptable in the short term. I'm not clever enough to come up with any of these, so can't really even judge those two.
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