The Worst, Most Useless, Obsolete, Addictive, and Annoying Inventions

Infant Car Seats (Some of the Strict Rules Concerning Them

2014-02-05T15:54:00.000-08:00

We all want our babies to be safe, and that’s admirable. However, how strict do this infant car seat laws have to be?

Here’s a quote from one guest on my blog that I totally agree with:

“Infant Car Seats, are the worst invention ever. As with any other car seat, they come with laws and instructions. One of those laws is that the handle that is used to carry the car seat when it is OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, has to be in the down position when the vehicle is in motion. How many people actually take the time to do that?”

Wow. I’ve been out of touch with these kinds of regulations for a long time. I had no idea it was getting this picky!

Guest User Answers This Question: What is the Worst Invention Ever?

2014-01-29T15:45:00.000-08:00

So far, we have quite a few entries in “The Worst” category on this blog. However, it’s highly a matter of opinion as far as what people think is a horrible invention.

The worst invention according to one user is the concept of texting:

“I would have to say that the worst invention ever made was texting. I think the texting thing is okay to use in an emergency, but so many use it to hide. The texting allows so many to become lazy. It makes an allowance for those who don't really care about the person he or she is talking to.”

~Guest User Comment

For some people texting has become an addiction. Certain individuals would even risk driving to do it. People hardly ever call or visit anymore because of it. On the other hand, I know I talk to people far more often than I would if I had to pick up the phone and call.

However, I find it ironic that a writer is one who would deem this as the worst! Still, this guest commenter has a point.

Cigarette Case – The Worst Invention or Not?

2014-01-22T15:32:00.000-08:00

I feel the way this person does:

“People who smoke sometimes tend to think that smoking one cigarette at a time is not enough. So, the cigarette pack holder was invented to allow individuals to smoke four [or more] cigarettes at one time [in one period]. Not only is this invention making smokers risk for lung cancer go up quicker, it is also allowing more smoke to enter the air, which increases the risk for second-hand smoke. This invention is a disgrace and a health risk.”

~Guest Blog Quote

But look on the bright side:

It cuts down on the cost of one addiction because people can buy the cheaper cigarettes that come in the soft packages instead of Marlboro Reds. Not only that, but it also cuts down on the amount of paper used to pack these cancer sticks.

The Worst Invention – Candles that Smell like White Castle Hamburgers!

2014-01-22T15:17:00.000-08:00

Okay, I must admit, I do like the smell of grease from restaurants, but I only like it when driving or walking but one. I don’t know how someone could actually make money selling candles derived from that smell. I used to work at a fast food joint and it’s sometimes so disgusting!’'

I agree with this guest blogger quote:

“White Castle is one of those restaurants where you love the taste of the food. However, the smell of the food at White Castle is unbearable, so why make a scent out of it for a candle? Who would want to walk into someone's home and smell the scent of grease mixed with BO? I know I sure wouldn't want to.”

By the way, I usually get my FF burgers at Mc Donald’s. That’s bad enough. I don’t think I’d want my entire house to smell like that, because then people would probably say my house smells cheap.

P.S. It just crossed my mind that maybe this isn’t even a real invention, is it?

Facebook: Is it the Best or Worst Invention Ever?

2014-01-15T14:43:00.000-08:00

Is Facebook the best or worst invention ever? That’s for each one of us to decide. Some people think it’s the greatest thing since the dawn of the Internet, and other people have a love-hate relationship with it. Yet a third class of people actually hate it all the way – abhor it.

Make the most of all social media. Don’t let it get the worst of you! Or, just don’t use it at all if you think it’s a waste of time.

From Guest Blogger: The Worst Invention is the Inflatable Dart Board (Seriously?!)

2013-10-11T14:43:00.000-07:00

I had to look this one up to even find out if it actually exists. All it's really good for is display -- as a kids decoration maybe. Otherwise, it's useless.

Quote from NCasto:

"An inflatable dark board, seriously? Who came up with this? Sure, it's a unique invention and allows more space in the home. But, what happens when you throw darts at this inflatable dart board? The dart board is going to pop! Who wants a dart board when they can only use to once or twice. But let me remind you this inflatable dart board does come with one repair kit to fix a hole."

From Guest Blogger: The Worst Invention is the Peepee Teepee

2013-10-10T12:28:00.000-07:00

Quote from TLD Writes, a

Guest Blogger

"I thought it was a gag the first time I saw the Peepee Teepee advertised. Alas, no. For the bargain price of ten dollars, you get five cotton cones to put over your baby boy's winkie to keep him from hosing you down during diaper duty. Really? Send me the cash; I'll send you a Dixie cup."

If I Had an "Annoying Inventions" Page On This Blog

2013-05-19T23:41:00.000-07:00

If I had an "annoying inventions" as a separate page on this blog, the "Autocorrect" feature would be pinned to the top.

There's nothing that makes a touchscreen texting device seem 100 times harder to use than this:

An utterly useless autocorrect system that turns good words into dirty ones, and mocks my intelligence by misspelling almost every useful word in the dictionary!

The above image shows a very exaggerated example of what I'm talking about. However, the buzz is everywhere. I've even seen it on the Ellen show--about how useless and incredibly stupid and poor the autocorrect features on most phones really can be about 99.7 percent of the time!

You know what mobile autocorrect is worth than?

You guessed it! I think its at least five and a half times worse than the MS Word autocorrrect of times past.

The MP3 Player

2012-11-02T14:00:00.001-07:00

The MP3 player was at one time a very useful invention. However, that was before the rise of the smart phone and even more advanced basic calling devices. Most phones nowadays have enough memory for storage of hundreds of songs and video. I personally see no need to buy this type of media player unless you want to keep all your media separate from your phone.

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Trebuchet, Considered Obsolete, but Is It?

2011-11-04T17:15:00.000-07:00

Trebuchet

Supposedly this is considered obsolete. It is a mechanical weaponry that can throw projectiles hundreds of feet. It was very popular during use in the Middle Ages. I wouldn't mind having one of these in case of an intruder, if the projectile throwing distance is adjustable.

Rotary Telephones

2011-11-03T16:59:00.000-07:00

Some of you may have never seen one of these, but I have. It had a round dial, and you would have place your finger into a number slot in order to move the Dial in a rotary fashion. Thus, the name rotary phone.

Some of them hang on walls. I remember one of my grandmas used to have one that hung on the wall, and she would answer, "Yello!" I don't remember if you can get call waiting on these phones.

However, it is possible that you can. However, as you look at this phone, it is very attractive and most of the rotary phones were. I wouldn't mind one of these divine collectibles for decorative sake, but for calling? Not so much any more.

2011-11-01T22:07:00.000-07:00

Analogue Televisions: These were so 2007-ish! Remember the old ones with the rabbit ear antennas? I myself had a see-through prison TV that I bought at a pawn shop a few years back.

But seriously, even though I am not always thrilled with the way digital TVs sometimes pixelize, analogue is soon forever to be passe. Only people who have local television converter boxes use them now if they do not have a paid cable or satellite TV service.

I myself just watch all my favorite sit-com episodes approximately two years late. I now view them on my flat screen LCD computer monitor.

2011-10-31T22:03:00.000-07:00

AM/FM headset: One of my closest friends from high school whom I roomed with for awhile owned one of these. It is a radio that fits over your ears like earmuffs. It can look slightly dorky but if the headphones are stereo you can get excellent sound. However, with the rise of portable music players that are the size of your thumb, it is safe to say this is useless, and even nearing obsoleteness.

2011-10-31T15:06:00.000-07:00

Hard Candy: It's my least favorite Halloween candy. I am surprise the government even allows people to buy this on food stamps. Can it be really considered food?

2011-10-30T22:01:00.000-07:00

Walkman: I used to own one of these when I was about seven-maybe eight. That was about the time I stopped getting cassettes as well. No, that's not true. I did purchase a few cassettes on up until my early 20s. However, I haven't used a Walkman in over two decades.

For those if you who don't know what a "Walkman" is: It is a portable AM/FM radio that you would carry on your belt clip or in your pocket, and it came with headphones. Sometimes it had a cassette player in it and sometimes it did not. The more advanced ones even had a "record" function.

2011-10-29T21:59:00.000-07:00

CD burner (standalone): Can you believe people used to have to pay hundreds of dollars just to burn CDs or DVDs? Now I think they sell for about 50 dollars. I have one of these already installed in my computer that has over a TB of hard drive space. Can you see my point? Not necessary any more. Totally obsolete.

2011-10-28T21:57:00.000-07:00

CD/DVD Players: I haven't used a CD player in about four or five years, and I haven't owned one in over ten years. I don't need it because I have a DVD/CD player and burner on my computer now.

2011-10-27T21:56:00.000-07:00

Boombox: My mom actually bought my (not so little any more) brother one of these for about ten dollars at a rummage sale a few years back. It had a CD player and even a cassette deck. What does that tell you? Are they popular anymore? The cheap rummage sale of this device tells you...not so much.

2011-10-26T21:55:00.000-07:00

Stereo Receiver: This is a equalizer that is often used in home theatre stereo systems-or should I say was used? What I am mostly referring to is the amplifier and/or one or dual cassette players that in some cases served as a recorder.

Some musicians use these in their home recording, but they are not often used on a large scale. Digitalized home theatre units are replacing many of the older stereo receiving devices.

2011-10-25T23:54:00.000-07:00

VHS Recorder (VHS Camcorder): The tape recorders that came after the VHS recorder are practically obsolete now. Therefore, I cannot imagine many people having these in their homes anymore.

For one thing, the video quality is so...approximately...lemme think here...1989 to 1999-ish? I am just guessing. HD digital recording is “what's up” now.

2011-10-25T21:46:00.000-07:00

Menstrual Garters: I actually have witnessed a woman put this on when I was a child. I vaguely remember it, so it may be a bit hard to describe. For now I can tell you, it is a system similar to a garter belt or suspender with clips.

Only instead of holding up pants or stockings the menstrual garter/panties were made for holding menstrual pads and/or menstrual underwear in place. I am so grateful that by the time I got my first period I had the stick-on kind.

2011-10-22T20:13:00.000-07:00

Alcohol (unless in moderation): A beer or a shot or two every now and then is not a problem. The problem is when this substance overtakes your entire life. This is a substance that is actually useless for extensive self-medication purposes, though many people find it necessary.

2011-10-21T20:12:00.000-07:00

Video games and Consoles (unless in moderation, or for education): Anything can become an addiction, even reading. However, I am talking about video games right now not books. This is something that should be partaken in moderation, and whenever possible it should only be used as a way to enhance skills. Many video games and consoles are obsolete now, though so learning with them is usually only possible for a limited time.

2011-10-20T17:09:00.000-07:00

Wal-Mart Can Openers (Non-electric): I hope I don't get sued for this, but I cannot stand most of the can openers they sell at Wal-Mart. If you choose any can opener than own for which you pay less than 10 dollars at this store, it generally speaking it is utterly useless.

2011-10-19T09:07:00.000-07:00

Vegetable Peeler: I have never been able to peel a potato, carrot, or other vegetable any faster with one. I've thrown mine away a long time ago.