There are may ideas in the world that don’t go quite as planned. For every good invention, there are probably 200 or so bad ones that no one hears about. But every so often, somehow, something that was clearly a bad idea ends up being exposed to the world- and the results are hilarious. To prove it to you, here are 75 tasteless things that seemed like a good idea at first but were poorly executed.
1. Jäger bomber costume
Whoever thought that walking down the street in a costume like this would be a good idea? Granted, it’s a pretty clever costume, and we get the whole Jager bomb pun humor thing that’s going on- but seriously?? We wonder how long it took until he was mistakenly arrested.
2. A good way to make sure nobody steals your luggage
No matter how out-there you feel your suitcase choice is, it seems that somebody always ends up having the exact same one as you. Most people would opt for a special tag or fastening around their case to identify it as their own, but this woman decided on a more unique method of identification- by printing a giant photo of her face onto her case. We think it’s brilliant.
3. How to get killed by Police 101
If you were spotted walking around with what appears to be a gun in your pocket, we’re not sure that you’d have time to explain to the police how it’s actually just a phone case, before you were handcuffed and possibly tasered for good measure. This funny joke could soon lose its humor when you’re banged up in a prison cell somewhere.
4. “If 13 year old me became an interior designer”
The worrying thing is, that this monstrosity is probably worth quite a bit of cash. Where would you even leave this in your house? It’s not exactly a piece of décor that would sit well on the mantelpiece.
5. 20 Foot Tall Graffiti Mural of Kanye Kissing Himself
There’s a widespread rumor going around the world about Kanye only loving Kanye- but we don’t feel strongly enough to paint some graffiti art of him embracing himself. At 20 feet tall, this thing must have taken ages to paint! It’s undeniably pretty good, though.
6. Apartment hunting when, pebble river
We honestly can’t decide if this pebble river is ugly or pretty cool. It’s one of those things that would be a novelty to have in your house for a week or two, before you’d end up hating it and wanting to see the back of it. Walking on it barefoot would probably offer quite a nice foot massage, though.
7. “Me: I’m having issues projecting my voice Barber: Say no more.”
But honestly, what was the real reason for this barber cutting a client’s hair like a microphone? Is this some new style that we don’t know about? We hope this stays in 2020 with everything else that we want to forget about.
8. Adult knit onesie
On one hand, there’s no doubting the fact that you would be super warm in an outfit like this. But on the other, it’s ugly, scratchy-looking, and how the heck would you pee in a thing like this? Terrible invention.
9. This woodwork
This is such a beautiful picture. There is a beautiful sunset, kids are playing on the beach, and hold up- does this cat have a third eye where its butt hole is meant to be?
10. Bath/Toilet design
Have you ever wanted to go to the bathroom in front of hundreds of nosy neighbors? Well here’s your chance! We think this would be the most uncomfortable bathroom experience.
11. Blobfish Supra
We’re all for innovative car designs, but we think they may have missed the mark here. Who wants to drive around in a car that looks like a blobfish? Whatever floats your boat.
12. Low rider batmobile
Continuing on with the dodgy car designs theme, we have this one. Unlike the last car, this one is incredibly cool- but in a practical sense, we think not. How would you even drive over a speedbump in this thing? And forget about leaving it in a public car park.
13. Brazilian ad for condoms…
This condom ad offers a slightly controversial message- that not all babies are meant to be born. Savage, or true? We’ll let you decide.
14. This illegal immigration Halloween costume
You have to be brave to go out in a costume showing yourself scaling the Mexican wall to get over the the US. Well, either brave, or stupid. Speaking from a practical point of view, how would you sit down on a bar stool wearing this thing?
15. The twin towers
This man wanted to pay his respect to the 9/11 victims in his own special way. We don’t think we’ve ever seen a memorial quite like this one before. In all honesty, it took us quite a while to figure out what those two black rectangles were meant to be.
16. “It’s stupid, but kinda sick”
It looks like a stack of wood, but it’s actually a chest of drawers. Is there any purpose to the design looking this way? Absolutely not. But does it look cool? Ummm…
17. “This crocheted sign in my local brewery bathroom.”
Next time you think about doing coke in the bathroom, remember this sign right here. Whenever we’re looking for guidance in a situation, it’s quite common to think, “What would Jesus do?” Well here’s your answer.
18. This phone case
If you want a phone case that will make you feel hungry 24/7 for buttery toast, then here you go. We don’t know about you, but we would constantly be fooled by that realistic looking slice of melting butter. Our mouths are watering!
19. Who says crown molding is overdone?
There’s so much crown molding in this picture that it actually looks as if it’s been photoshopped. Crown molding doesn’t really have much purpose apart from being a decorative way to finish a room- but we think that on this occasion, they took it too far. It’s an acquired taste.
20. “My best mate made a shitty cake for my birthday.”
This cake features every different type of poop you could imagine- yet weirdly, we’d probably still eat it. We can’t believe someone actually spent their time making something like this. Like, why did they think that their friend would want to receive a cake that looks like this?
21. “I think I found my Halloween costume”
While this might be a little weird, there’s no denying that this guy is amazing at body art. The question is, with a Halloween costume like that, what kind of Halloween party is he going to? He’s have to spend the whole night upside down.
22. “Keyboard with cheese styled keycaps.”
You have no idea what letter goes where- but who cares? Because this keyboard looks like cheese. This is honestly one of the worst inventions that we’ve ever seen.
23. “I saw this and just had to share”
What in the name of ugly cars is this? We can only tell from the baby hippo on top, that this car is meant to resemble a mama hippo. Who would ever think about designing a car like this, let alone driving round in one?
24. “Was told to post my Tramp Stamp for Tuesday”
Tattooed tramp stamps normally feature some kind of flower or sexy comment, but this guy literally has a tramp stamp on his back. It’s clever, but also pretty pointless.
25. This beard/haircut
If you want a hairstyle that will make your forehead look twice its size, then this barber could be for you. We just don’t understand anything about this hairstyle. And the thin sideburns do nothing to compliment the look.
26. WW2 Mickey Mouse gas mask intended to make the mask look less scary for children.
We don’t know about you, but we don’t think we’d be able to look at Mickey Mouse the same way if we’d have seen this creepy gas mask as a child. There’s something about all gas masks that give us the heebie-jeebies, but this one in particular is pretty awful. At least they tried.
27. This set of dice for DnD
Are they… Are they frozen spaghetti hoops? There’s something about this picture that makes us feel more than a little nauseous. We know they’ve been made into dice, but we don’t think we’d want to risk touching one, just in case something leaked out.
28. German police stops car with what turns out to be a blood sticker. No charges because “awful taste is not a crime”.
Why this guy decided that driving round with a sticker like this was a good idea, we’ll never know. There’s no quicker way to get pulled over by the police and honked at by passing motorists, than to drive around with what looks like a load of fresh blood sprayed up the back of your car.
29. “A knitted, skin-colored ski mask…”
While there’s no doubt about the fact that this hideous piece of headwear (facewear?) would keep your face nice and warm, it’s honestly too awful to leave the house in. Our COVID face masks are doing enough to keep our faces warm at the minute, anyway.
30. The 90s in one bitchin’ tattoo
If the 90s was summed up in one tattoo, then this is what it would look like. Why was everyone obsessed with drawing those 3D giant S’ back in the day? Do kids these days still do the same thing?
31. Who thought two grasshoppers having sex makes for a good building for a restaurant?
This building is certainly unique, but for all the wrong reasons. Imagine taking someone here for a first date? They’d probably never talk to you again.
32. This tattoo
And the award for the most pointless tattoo goes to… this person right here. While we get that they are probably celebrating their love for Pokémon, we think this joke would be lost on a lot of people. At least they got all of their spelling and grammar correct.
33. Someone was selling dead beetles dressed up as Jurassic Park characters on Etsy
Online platforms like Etsy allow small business owners to get creative with what they’re selling- and you have to give it to them, this is certainly unique. When you’re reaching such a niche market though, we can’t help wondering how many sales this person actually makes. You’d have to be a fan of Jurassic Park and dead beetles.
34. M’lighter
You flick the lighter, and he tips his hat. It’s like something you’d find in a Las Vegas gift store. Funny, but also pointless.
35. “Heard you guys might appreciate this velvet Mercedes I saw…”
We’re going to give it to this person- this is a pretty dope looking car. And there’s no denying that you’d get some stares driving around in this thing. But what happens if it rains? Or if a bird poops on it?
36. “Teach a man to fish… Then tattoo his leg”
While this tattoo is undoubtedly pretty useful for whenever this guy is out fishing, the fact remains that he has to walk around with this thing on his body 24/7. We bet his friends come to him all the time whenever they need to measure something.
37. “This Lenin Jesus and Mickey statue”
We have no idea why this statue is a thing, and what was the reasoning behind it. Lenin, Mickey Mouse and Jesus are different in just about every way possible, so we’re struggling to see the correlation here. It’s a statue that leaves you with a lot of questions, that’s for sure.
38. Hamburger bed from 1972
If you’ve ever dreamed about sleeping in a giant hamburger, then this one’s for you. The thing is, although novelty, this thing doesn’t look comfortable in the slightest. Your feet would end up sticking off the edge, and that tomato would make an unsatisfactory blanket.
39. “Does this mask belong here”
2020 was the year when novelty facemasks first became a thing, as a result of the outbreak of COVID19. This mask caters to all of the flirty grannies out there, and it’s actually pretty sweet. As a bonus, it also looks very warm.
40. “I went on a date today, he proudly showed me this tattoo”
If you have a tattoo or a frog riding a unicycle on your ankle, you’d think that would be something that you’d eventually regret. But not this guy. In fact, he was so proud, that he actually got it out to show a girl on their first date.
41. Mouldy fruit art using precious gems and stones
This piece of mouldy fruit is actually made using some of the most precious gemstones- so we’re guessing it would set you back a couple of thousand dollars. The question is: who on earth would want to buy this?
42. This optical illusion haircut
If you’ve always wanted to look as if you have a dent in your head, then this barber is for you. It’s actually pretty impressive how he managed to achieve such a realistic illusion, but we’re not sure that this style will take off anytime soon.
43. An interesting style
This hair style isn’t for all of us, but there’s no denying that it’s a pretty cool style, and looks ultra modern. We wonder if one day in 2030 men will all be rocking this style? The fashions change so quickly.
44. Who had the time for this?!!
While this is a pretty cool piece of toilet paper art, we can’t help wondering how long someone sat in a public bathroom working on this for. They must have been seriously bored. Also, how long would this have lasted before someone had to use that bathroom?
45. “Can I get my brand new van to look 20 years old? Thanks.”
It actually hurts our hearts that this person decided to peel off the glossy black paint job of their van and expose the rusty interior underneath. The paint job in itself probably cost thousands, so we have no idea why they would then pay more money to have it removed.
46. Chandelier Headlights
Okay, se we’ll admit that we find this car pretty cool. But are these headlights legal? We think not.
47. Sunflower seeds tattoo
This person has such an obsession with sunflower seeds that he always wants to look as if he’s holding some. We’re honestly not sure that the pain of the tattoo (along with the price) would be worth it, but each to their own.
48. Awful toast but great eggsecution
This picture again shows an example of what happens when you have so many diamonds that you’re running out of ideas over what to do with them. Diamond egg and toast, anyone?
49. New kitchen style
This kitchen looks as if we’ve stepped straight back into the early 2000s, and we’re kind of digging it. This would have honestly been our childhood dream, from the hot pink cupboard handles down to the patterned flooring and the sparkly curtains. Did an 8-year-old design this?
50. “Thank @ArtistJodySteel on Instagram for the nightmare fuel.”
These illusion artists are getting way too clever, and they’re now generating the content that no one even asked for. But if, for some reason, you want to learn how to paint your face to look like Peppa Pig, then here you go. Creepy, but also pretty clever.
51. Bleeding Necklace
While this is admittedly pretty cool, we do have some questions about what event somebody would wear a necklace like this to. It somehow doesn’t seem appropriate for dinner with the in-laws, that’s for sure. It would make a great accessory for a Halloween costume, though.
52. No words
Nothing says ‘Christmas Spirit’ like shaving a Christmas tree onto your chest. We’re loving the addition of the gold star, too. 10/10 for effort.
53. Kylie Jenner’s birthday party for Stormi
While this is certainly a party like no other, we have to question the taste levels here. Whose idea was it to theme the party around a giant blow-up version of their daughter’s head? It’s the stuff of nightmares.
54. Actually Awful Taste but Great Execution
The vegan ‘meat’ companies have blossomed over the last few years, as more and more people ditch meat for veggie alternatives. But Arby’s decided to flip the whole thing on its head when they made a carrot that definitely isn’t suitable for vegetarians. It’s an original idea, we’ll give them that.
55. This is an abomination
Who would ever consider getting a tattoo like this, and why? From what we can gather, this appears to be a half dog/ half woman kind of Frankenstein creation, and it’s enough to make small children cry. Just why?
56. I kinda love these, is this bad?
Mcdonalds are really stepping up with their advertisements, this time by creating their very own McSneaker. We’re honestly not sure how many people they could get on board with their interesting take on the sneaker. Maybe if wearing the shoes got you some kind of discount?
57. Velvet Rolls Royce
Here we have another velvet car, and while the color of this one seems a little old-fashioned, there’s no denying that you’d still turn heads when driving round in this car. We wonder how much it costs to wrap your car in velvet?
58. Crystal furniture set that looks like raw chunks of meat
This restaurant was probably picturing a really beautiful seating area when they first begin to plan how everything was going to look. Unfortunately for them, the execution wasn’t quite as perfect as their idea. Who wants to sit on what appears to be a huge chunk of raw meat?
59. Wallet chain ankle crocs – thank you small town malls
This is one way to make sure that you’ll never lose a shoe ever again- by chaining it to your pants. You know, just in case there are people out there who want to steal your Crocs…
60. A Christmas mask
We’re not sure how easy it would be to breathe in a thing like this, but at least it’s festive. This adorable piece of PPE has all the tell-tale signs of being handmade by somebody’s grandma, so we can’t be truly mad at it. Let’s just hope it stays in 2020.
61. Holy PPE
‘Tis the season of coronavirus, so naturally, we’re seeing a lot of interesting masks in this post. This one is great for all of the church-goers in the world.
62. That stool
This picture is made all the more funny by the fact that these men look as if they’re talking about some real important business. We wonder if he knows that he’s sitting on a stool that resembles the rear end of a horse? Somehow, we doubt it.
63. Most depressing pinata ever
When the piñata looks like that, it’s hard to hit it without feeling a sense of guilt. But on the other hand, it’s so huge, that we can’t help wondering just exactly how many sweets are inside that thing. Come on, let us see!
64. Multi-chrome bathroom
We’ve had the kitchen of our childhood dreams, and now here’s the bathroom. There’s definitely a question of taste about the whole thing- but it’s certainly original. Even the mirror looks like it’s multichrome!
65. Batstache
It’s not something you’d want to walk around with on your face every day, but truth be told, they’ve certainly done a great job at getting the shape right, here. Sadly, the same can’t be said for those eyebrows.
66. This curry phonecase
What is it with phone case manufacturers making realistic-looking food designs? Why would you want to look at your phone case and feel hungry? Are we missing something here?
67. More airflow = more speed
This car looks like a giant cheese grater, but if the design allows it to generate more speed, then we’d love to test it out. Imagine how many insects and birds this thing would suck in? Probably not the best idea, after all.
68. This horrible toilet-seat…
This toilet seat would give us a permanent on-the-edge feeling, and we’re not sure we’d like the constant panic that we’re about to sit on a pin. What happens if the toilet seat wore down with use and eventually one of these suckers was actually sticking out? That’s not a risk we want to take.
69. “I guess they’d rather mop than vacuum.”
We don’t know whose idea it was to decorate their car like the floor of a 90’s bathroom, but they have some serious taste issues. We honestly thought this was an old picture until we saw the iPhone propped on the dash.
70. Salad lasagne
This is perfect for all those who have started their new year’s diet yet are still craving some good, hearty lasagne. Granted, a salad lasagne doesn’t quite hit the spot that real lasagne would do, but we appreciate the effort made here.
71. I think whoever did this, really nailed this oysters
We don’t know anybody would would walk into a nail salon and ask for oysters on their nails, but the customer is always right. So if that’s what they ask for, then that’s what they’re getting. In all honesty, they did nail it.
72. “My sister made “Feet Loaf” for Halloween.”
These look like the most disgusting pair of feet that we’ve ever laid eyes on, and the fact that people are actually meant to eat this is hilarious. Everything from the sticking-out bones to the manky nails and the ketchup blood makes us feel the opposite of hungry. Rather them than us.
73. Spotted in Pennsyltucky
All the laws of physics tell us that this shouldn’t work- but somehow, it does. We’d hate to think what happened if they came across a low bridge. Just imagine driving past this though! You’d think you were hallucinating.
74. This dentist’s waiting room
The dentists is already one of the places where people most commonly experience anxiety, so we’re not sure who thought that this décor would be such a good idea. Because who wouldn’t want to feel as if they’re sitting inside a giant mouth?
75. Yes, this is a spoon
From a practical point of view, this spoon would be an absolute nightmare to use- and don’t even talk about having to wash it up. Maybe it’s one of those decorative spoons? Though with a design like this, we’d want to hide it away in the deepest part of our cupboard.
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