Another Top 10 DUMBEST Inventions of All Time

Apparently golf has become so popular in Japan that women want to work on their putting skills while on the go. Enter Triumph International Japan’s Golf Putting Bra! This lingerie can transform into a 5-foot-long putting mat with two cups acting as holes. If that’s not kooky enough, the bra comes equipped with a built-in speaker that’ll say, “Nice Shot!” The package even includes a skirt that turns into a flag reading, “Be Quiet.” The Gold Putting Bra is a fashion disaster, looking like a piece of carpet with two pie pans glued on. Fashion aside, what are women supposed to wear under this ensemble? Are they expected to just play golf in the nude?

As much as we love swiping, tapping, and checking our media feeds, the iPotty may be proof that technology has gone too far. This potty bowl comes complete with an adjustable stand so your child can play on the iPad while toilet training. It's hard to say what’s crazier: this product existing or the fact that there are toilet training apps now. The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood named the iPotty the worst toy of 2013, claiming it’s more likely to distract children than help. At least it includes a touchscreen cover to prevent the iPad getting... dirty. But then, the fact that it requires a protective cover is a good indicator that the iPotty may not be a great idea.

iPods are so convenient because they fit right in your pocket, so why make an iPod dock that’s the size of a Volkswagen? Looking like something out of the cartooniest of cartoons, Behringer's iNuke Boom is 4 feet tall, 8 feet wide, and weighs in at something between 700-900 pounds! Taking it up to 11 is one thing, but there's a very limited pool of people who wouldn't call this overkill. Didn’t anybody at Behringer realize that nobody in their right mind would pay $30,000 for this monstrosity? Maybe that’s why they dialed it down with the iNuke Boom Junior.

If you want to discretely smuggle some booze into an alcohol-free zone, the Freedom Flask is not the tool for you. Where to begin? Well, for starters, it looks like a urine sack for hospital patients that can’t control their bladders. The fact that you’re supposed to dispense beer from your crotch makes it all the more suggestive. And whether people think you’re sneaking a drink, urinating in public, or sneaking a drink of urine in public you’re going to attract unwanted attention. You’d actually have an easier time hiding your alcohol with a regular flask. The Freedom Flask just makes matters needlessly complicated while also making you look ridiculous.

Many people would argue that the Pet Rock is already a pretty stupid idea. After all, it doesn’t eat, it doesn’t move, it serves no purpose whatsoever. Its very existence is a joke, plain and simple. The USB Pet Rock takes the stupidity to a whole new level, however. This invention is essentially like every other Pet Rock. The only difference is that this one comes with a USB cable. Why? Why not? Plug it into your laptop and literally nothing will happen. The product description on Amazon.com even states upfront, “these USB Pet Rocks don't do a dang thing! Except make you smile.” At least they're honest.

Getting fingerprints on your iPhone is the definition of a first world problem. Even if you’re a stickler when it comes to smudges, Phone Fingers aren’t the answer. As you might’ve guessed, these latex accessories cover up your fingertips in order to keep your touchscreen spotless. These things are fashion eyesores that practically invite other people to mock you. They make it look like you’re wearing half a glove... so why not just buy a pair of touchscreen gloves instead? On top of that, is putting the Phone Fingers on really worth the extra effort? Wiping off your touchscreen with a cloth is not only quicker, but more efficient too.

Don’t cha hate it when you’re trying to have a conversation at a bar, but everyone else in the bar is too loud? Well Scottish inventor Elaine McLuskey came up with a totally asinine solution. The Sound Bubble is basically a giant plastic helmet with giant mouth and ear holes. This ridiculous headgear is supposed to eliminate any background noise - but how are two people supposed to have a casual conversation while wearing something so ludicrous and uncomfortable? They’d probably have an easier time just screaming over the rest of the crowd. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Sound Bubble received a mostly negative response, with many calling it a “bubble-headed” idea.

How did anyone involved in marketing this thing keep a straight face? A cushion for your cleavage, Kush is supposed to keep your breasts separated while you sleep. Intended for women with larger boobs, it apparently decreases chest wrinkles. However, many reviews have argued that this breast cushion is ineffective. It’s hard to keep Kush in place overnight without wearing a bra. The product is also likely to cause excessive sweating and discomfort. And let’s just address the elephant in the room: it looks like a dildo and stuffing it in your rack doesn’t help. Was this intended to be a gag gift or were the inventors actually serious?

The BeerPager is marketed to people that aren’t smart enough to keep track of their drinks. Described as “The Clapper for drunks,” this drink holder comes with a pocket-sized remote control. When you press the button, the BeerPager will emit flashing lights and... burp..., leading the user back to their beverage. What a time to be alive! To be fair, it’s clear that the people behind this invention knew it was a stupid idea. They practically satirize their own product while selling it to you. Laughs aside, though, it’s hard to imagine anyone getting any real use out of the BeerPager… except maybe Homer Simpson.

Before we get to our top pick, here are a few honorable, or in this case dishonorable, mentions:
- Selfie Stick
- Golf Putting Bra
- Banana Slicer

It’s pronounced A-spray, but the creators might as well have put an extra “s” in there. The infomercial for this body odor spray is about as subtle as a fart in an elevator. As a matter of fact, MSNBC pulled the commercial after airing it just once. Since then, it’s become a YouTube sensation. Doc Bottoms Aspray claims to go where deodorant can’t, conquering pungent pits, foul feet, and beastly butts. However, we’re half convinced that this invention solely exists to inspire face-palms. Let’s just take the laughable name and shocking advertisements out of the equation and ask, does Aspray at least work? Well, the product is apparently no longer being sold anywhere… so we guess not!