19 Design Ideas That Are Either Pure Genius or Totally Ridiculous — Honestly, We’re Not Sure Which

If you think a necklace or a pair of boots can’t be funny, just leave it to the designers. As we’ve seen, a good sense of humor can turn an ordinary item into something truly eye-catching. We never get tired of clever and quirky design ideas — so here are 19 that made us smile, and we hope they’ll do the same for you.

1. “Are they waterproof?”

2. “If only there was an easier way to see who was outside your front door.”

3. “The glitter of this hourglass sticks to the glass, making it almost impossible to see through at times.”

4. Tissue box.

5. “Been stuck sitting in this horrid chair all afternoon.”

6. “This sign in front of my house.”

7. “This cheesecake bandage.”

8. “Nearly broke my ankle at the bottom of these steps.”

9. “I wondered why I could only hear half of the music.”

10. “It’s pretty good advice.”

11. “Oh, and the door is missing a handle and hinges.”

12. “I can’t really decide if I’m dumb for walking on pebbles or if this is just a bad design.”

13. “I’m at a loss for words.”

14. “This clock we bought only has 8 hours.”

15. “I saw this on a box. I don’t know how to lift it as the picture implies.”

16. Urban planning.

17. “A bench at a metro station.”

18. “Clearly, it’s showing that the Ministry of Silly Walks is downstairs.”

19. “I found a toilet seat necklace at a garage sale today. This is the best find EVER.”

• My mom had one but stopped using it because she thought it made her look like crap. © David M Appleton / Facebook

Some people just seem to have creativity in their DNA, coming up with clever innovations that make everyday life better. This time, we’re spotlighting brilliant ideas shared online by users who likely had the same reaction we did: “Wow, that’s genius!”