How does one adequately appreciate a good idea? Saying, “Good idea,” just seems bland and self-evident. Signing over your life savings to the person who came up with the idea is a tad extreme .
Perhaps the best way to mark a good idea is with a simple, to-the-point high five — which was also a good idea. It’s a classic for a reason!
“Toys R Us still using a register closed sign from the ’90s.”
Waste not, want not, they say, and this Toys R Us has been getting mileage out of this old sign for decades. Also, side note: Toys R Us still exists?!
“Very cool and efficient design on Japanese toilets. The hand wash sink is attached so that you can wash your hands and reuse the water for the next flush. Clean water for your hands, grey water for the toilet bowl.”
I’ve seen this before and it’s an incredible idea — not just for the way it reuses water, but also because it’s a space-saving design.
“Wonderful paintbrush packaging – Mexico.”
Does seeing a man with a thick mustache make you more likely to buy paintbrushes? I’m not sure about that, but in this context it’ll at least make you smile.
“This cell tower in Bend, OR designed to blend into the environment. I’ve walked past it several times before even noticing it was not a real tree.”
These disguised cell phone towers never look quite right, but they look a whole lot better than just a big metal rod sticking out of the ground.
“This bench in the library of Alexandria is inscribed with Shakespeare’s sonnets.”
This is a brilliant design for a bench. I wonder if it’s actually comfortable, or if form comes before function.
“Saw this cat on the road. Wish I could see the tail in action.”
This is such a cute design that I decided I had to try it for myself. Then I realized my car doesn’t have a windshield wiper on the back window.
“NY Times Magazine antiwork cover.”
I love these magazine covers that communicate an idea through an out-of-the-box idea. In this case, the ‘unfinished’ cover is more powerful than any other illustration they might have come up with.
“One of my friends deleted social media and is attempting to stay in contact via mail…”
This is a bold idea, and I salute Ryan for it. I’m not sure how successful it’ll be, though. Most of us haven’t written using a pen and paper in years.
“The Rag – clever use for old rags in this hotel.”
Those fluffy white hotel towels reach the end of their lives eventually, so it’s nice to see that this hotel has a comprehensive plan for re-using them.
“This packet of sponges came with a free hedgehog.”
I don’t know why these sponges came with a free hedgehog. All that matters is that anyone who bought them now has a cute stuffed animal to enjoy.
“Heated dog parking while shopping.”
Leaving your dog outside while you pop into the store can be an anxiety-inducing experience during the cold months. This heated doggie garage would alleviate this.
“My little brother put a stamp and address on a mini chocolate bar, and it actually arrived.”
Sometimes you do something not because it’s practical or impactful, but just because you can. I think that’s the case here.
“I’m at a townie bar in rural Wisconsin, they have a headrest at the urinals in the men’s room.”
On one hand, resting your forehead above a urinal seems kind of gross. On the other hand, if you’ve had one of those nights, it might be just the ticket.
“This snow castle in someone’s front yard.”
Canadians know how to handle winter without losing their minds. The first step is building intricate snow castles that are flying the maple leaf.
“This blind date for books.”
This is a fun idea, but I’d be so paranoid of picking out a book, taking off the cover, and realizing it’s a book I’ve always hated.
“A letter to humans of the future on the site of Iceland’s first dead glacier.”
This is absolutely chilling. Humans of the future can look back at this and see that we knew we were messing up the planet, but were powerless to reverse the trend.
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“The Coke bottle on this cup is transparent so the bottle empties as you drink..”
There isn’t much that’s more aesthetically pleasing than a classic Coke bottle, so this big red Coke cup channels that energy.
“The vet put a warning on my dog’s medicine for him not to operate heavy machinery or drive while affected.”
This is either a warning for ambitious dogs, a warning for people who take dog medicine, or a joke. It could go any way, really. Safety first, sense second, I guess.
“An eco-friendly fork I got with my salad.”
It’s tiny and it’s wooden, but at least it’s biodegradable. Toss this on the ground and it’ll become part of the environment. Toss a plastic fork on the ground and it’ll stay there for a hundred years.
“Local pizza shop puts the math on their box.”
They did the math! But I’m not going to pretend I understand the math. I’ll just applaud this place for presumably knowing how to do math.
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