In a world full of face palm-worthy fails, it’s nice to take a minute every once in a while and appreciate the people who are out there thinking way outside the box.
These are the people who my girl Fergie would probably describe as being “so 3008” while the rest of us are just “2000 and late.”
To put it simply, these people are going right to the top. And they deserve all the recognition for their genius that they can get.
Advertising done right.
What better way to reach all audiences than to utilize all the space available on your truck? Other companies leave the tops empty but these guys saw an advertising opportunity and they took it .
My mother taught me manners.
If you’re the kind of guy who cuts other people off, like the driver behind this truck, the least you can do is make sure you’re polite about it.
Butter fingers of the world rejoice.
Speaking as someone who has dropped many a wine bottle, in and out of the liquor store, I’d like to personally thank whoever came up with this design because this is exactly what we as a species needed.
How to decorate on a budget.
These people got sick of putting up decorations and taking them down every holiday, so they decided to just leave out their Halloween decorations and dress them for every occasion.
Who needs a motor when you have a leaf blower?
While I wouldn’t necessarily recommend giving this kid’s life hack a try, I still commend him for taking a longboard and a leaf blower and creating the ultimate transportation for a 12-year-old without his license.
Who needs fancy cameras?
All you really need is a pair of binoculars and the passion to get the best photo possible. This guy clearly has both.
“Whenever I park illegally, I always give myself a fake parking ticket before somebody else does it for me.”
This is the kind of thing that makes me mad because I didn’t think of it sooner.
Not that I park illegally enough to need a whole stash of fake tickets, but I think this person;s hack would definitely come in handy sometimes.
Soggy books are a thing of the past.
Ever dropped your book in the bathtub? Turns out, all you need is a dog leash and you can guarantee your page-turner will stay dry. The best part? This nifty hack was conceived by an eight year old.
For those times when shelves are just too expensive.
If you say you’ve ever, even once, thought about using folding chairs mounted to the wall as shelving, you’re lying. This guy saw the box and he decided to think outside of it, thank you very much.
Never be caught off-guard again.
This is next level because I can’t even count how many times I’ve taken my eye off something on my stove for one second and my entire house burned down.
This would definitely save me some time and money, for sure.
Never leave the couch again, you potato.
The effort that went into this is definitely worth the minimal effort it is ensuring for the rest of your Netflix binges.
Need a drink but don’t feel like moving? Well as long as you’re in arm’s reach of that fridge there, you’re golden.
How to get your snacks into the movie theater.
Some people just know exactly how to play the game. If I were her, I’d really sell it too.
Tell all the theater attendees about my baby that’s about nine months along and then have them watch me walk into the scariest movie possible.
Tell me I’m wrong?
Whoever wrote this test was clearly feeling very brave when they wrote their answer. I’d just love to see how this worked out for them.
Is that “Really?” annoyed or impressed?
Not all cars come with a built-in reverse sensor, but you can make your own.
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Assuming you’re okay with the idea of driving around with a rubber chicken on your bumper, of course.
I live in a place where winter is serious business and I really wish I’d thought of this before.
Not only would it make salting the driveway faster, you’d probably get much more even coverage while using less salt overall.
It would also work for chemical ice melter of just plain sand, depending on your preference.
This bookmark marks more than just the page.
By spinning the top, you can also make note of where about in the spread you actually left off reading.
This traveller figured out how to use what they had on hand as a phone mount.
By running their headphone cord under the phone case, they were able to hang the phone from the hook on the back of the chair in front.
My only quibble is that they should have left a bit more slack at the plug end to prevent damaging the connection.
This trucking company is using reverse psychology to advertise.
By telling you not to look, they’re pretty much guaranteeing that you’re going to. The LED screen also makes it stand out even more.
A good sign can make or break your yard sale success.
Besides the bright color, you can bet people will notice and remember this sign.
I bet you read it in tune.
This kid is blowing people’s minds with how he outs a new bag in the waste basket.
Of course, this only works if the container has a way for air to escape from the bottom/sides. So I’m going to go replace my solid bins ASAP.
Sometimes it’s little things that are genius.
By sticking a band-aid to each bag, you can make sure you pick the right size that you need. It may seem small, but when you’re bleeding, any speed advantage is good.
This woman is using a tool bag as a purse.
This is genius because it’s cheaper than a lot of purses, will last forever, and will have lots of pockets for organizing.
If it weren’t for the logo, you probably wouldn’t even notice.
We can rage about stall door gaps all we want, but we’re stuck with them.
So take a trick out of this genius’ book by using a strip of toilet paper to block the view.
Lost a glasses screw? No problem.
If you don’t happen to have spare tiny screws around, then you’ve got to go out and get your frames repaired. But to do so, you need your glasses to safely get to the store.
A bit of wire will hold it. A skinny toothpick can work too.
Solving the winter biking problem?
I’d worry about what might happen if you hit an immovable rock or something, but this is pretty clever.
Dude should have snow tires on his bike, though.
This airport rewards you for being considerate.
Actually return your cart instead of leaving it somewhere random? Get a quarter.
Is it kind of silly? Sure, but it probably works really well.
Here’s someone turning a bad situation into a genius bit of marketing.
A car drove through the front of the mall, smashing the glass.
Instead of just leaving bare plywood while waiting for repairs, the mall leaned into the opportunity.
I love this version of a ride sharing menu.
It’s becoming more common for Uber, Lyft, etc. drivers to give customers a way to easily indicate how they want to interact. It’s even better when it’s clever.
This is a very niche example of genius.
But it’s kind of incredible. He can herd his animals safely and with very little investment.
Make any wine bubbly.
This is my new favorite thing. Suddenly a Sodastream seems like a much more valid purchase.
No jack? No problem.
I mean, if you have access to a spot like this and know what you’re doing, why not take advantage and skip the mechanic?
“Use it to skip the line on Black Friday.”
As this seller helpfully pointed out to any potential buyers of his Walmart vest, all you have to do is wear it to your local store and grab whatever you want. Then just walk out the door because no one will stop you.
(PSA: Don’t steal things, guys.)
Cutting a pet’s claws is always a trial.
This idea is so easy. The bottle’s spout means that kitty can breathe and the whole thing protects the groomer from being bit.
This is how you advertise your business.
What else do you want from him? He’s letting you know exactly what he can do. Now if you want he rest of that ramp cleaned off, you know exactly who to call.
