Have U ever invented anything....

[fezident]

<p>Have you ever had an idea for an invention but, didn't act on it...and now it's in every f'cking household on Earth?</p><p>This happens to me all the time.&nbsp; Seriously.&nbsp; If I had any capital to invest in my ideas, I'd be a wealthy bastard.&nbsp; </p><p>Most of my ideas are for music/bands/touring and stuff like that.&nbsp; Now, when I go out on the road, I see these products that I conceptualized years ago.&nbsp; </p><p>Does this happen to anyone else?&nbsp; What was the invention??</p>

[PapaBear]

I was pretty sure I invented the computer cpu caddy (a rolling tray for when your cpu is on the floor), but I'm seeing them all over the place now.

[itr]

Walking, and also breathing.<br />

[mikeyboy]

corn flake nachos.&nbsp; They really haven't caught on yet.

[FUNKMAN]

<p>1. guitar picks that have the 'bottom half/part you hold' coated with rubber - for better grip</p><p>2. Suntan Lotion Application Stands - on boardwalks down the shore. An attractive lady or man or both&nbsp;(preferably massage therapist or some massage training) that would apply whatever grade of lotion someone needs. There would be a table and mat along with a display of the human body to show the customer that the lotion would only be applied up to a certain area, the customer would be given a small amount of lotion in a small cup to complete the rest of the way. Hopefully you get sponsored by some Lotion company and if it works during the summer on the Jersey Shore then you start a franchise and take it to areas where it's hot all year round like Florida&nbsp;or Cali...</p>

[Dirtybird12]

I invented fake radio - deal with it

[sr71blackbird]

<p>When I was a little kid, my father used to make me sweep the driveway.&nbsp; Once I was doing it and using a push broom.&nbsp; The block that held the bristles has a hole for the handle of the broom, and another hole that is threaded so that you can take the handle out and screw into the other hole when the broom starts to wear out.&nbsp; Anyway, I took our garden hose and screwed it into the other hole and started using it with the water shooting out and saw it did a good job.&nbsp; Later, my father came home and he had this guy with him and I showed them my idea.&nbsp; My father didnt think much of it, but apparently the other guy did.&nbsp; Because later I found out he 'invented' this:</p><p align="center"><img height="127" src="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:C9AdkiEgP_0LnM:www.hooverfence.com/sports/tennis/images/jetblast-waterbroom.jpg" width="127" border="0" /></p><p align="center">&nbsp;</p><p align="left">I also thought up a way of launching satellites into space without a rocket, but upon discussion with some aerospace guys, found out it wouldnt be practical.</p>

[newport king]

<p>i once told a buddy about a script idea i had about clones being harvested on an island, unbeknownst to them they were being raised for body parts...then a few years later:</p><p><img src="http://www.astor-theatre.com/images/in-line/posters/postersT/the-island-ver3.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>that could have been me and scarlett johansson.</p>

[newport king]

i've also got an idea for a &quot;poker rake&quot; think squeegee for a long poker table. it's a pain in the ass to rake those chips on a long table, and prevents other people from touching your winnings...oh and air conditioned clothings. i've haven't thought of the specifics on how that would work but i'm looking for investors. feel free to PM me.

[blakjeezis]

I have an idea for an raccoon and other scavenger animal proof garbage can. I never knew what to do with it, but my sister has a job now that requires her to file patents for the company so it won't be long now before you'll be buying your new blakrubbermaid coon proof can.

[bobrobot]

<p><strong><font color="#000099">Scratch n Sniff contact lenses</font></strong></p><p><img height="248" src="http://www.beagleranch.com/images/rubbing-eye.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></p>

[Mike Teacher]

<p>fur sink</p><p>gasoline powered turtleneck sweater</p><p>electric dog polisher</p>

[kevcala]

Colored Salt so you know how much you've put on.<br />

[bobrobot]

<p><strong><font color="#000099">Nowadays we say<font color="#000000"> Black</font> salt</font></strong></p><p><font color="#000000" size="1">(how come when i quote a post, my part of the post doesn't show up?)</font></p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by bobogolem on 2-9-06 @ 12:14 PM</span>

[Donnielimes]

Pepsi and Milk!! dammitt!!!!

[Doctor Manhattan]

<strong>newport king</strong> wrote:<br /><p>i once told a buddy about a script idea i had about clones being harvested on an island, unbeknownst to them they were being raised for body parts...then a few years later:</p><p><img height="378" src="http://www.astor-theatre.com/images/in-line/posters/postersT/the-island-ver3.jpg" width="255" border="0" /></p><p>that could have been me and scarlett johansson.</p><p>did you have your idea after watching MST3k make fun of <u><font color="#551a8b"><a href="http://www.mst3kinfo.com/aceg/8/811/ep811.html" target="_blank">parts: the <strong>clonus</strong> horror</a></font></u></p><p><img height="123" src="http://www.mst3kinfo.com/aceg/8/811/811.jpg" width="164" border="0" /></p>

[SatCam]

A new beer bottle design... I can't tell you yet, no one's stoled my idea so far!

[blakjeezis]

<p><img width="190" height="300" border="0" src="http://www.gumgod.com/images/china_1.jpg" /></p><p>&nbsp;I got my idea while watching &quot;The Clenis Horror&quot;. <br /></p>

[bobrobot]

<p><strong><font color="#000099">I enjoy &quot;The Cletus Horror&quot;</font></strong></p><p><strong><font color="#000099">starring...</font></strong></p><p><img height="218" src="http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/7333/pictures/cletus.jpg" width="249" border="0" /></p>

[Reephdweller]

I am actually trying to work on getting a patent for something I've come up with, if anyone knows the process or a website for one of those &quot;inventor kits&quot; I see in the tv ads I'd like to find a link to get more info.

[Death Metal Moe]

<p><img height="400" src="http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/paramount_pictures/war_of_the_worlds/howard_stern/warworldspres.jpg" width="288" border="0" /></p><p>&quot;Everything, Hoo Hoo!&quot;</p>

[Death Metal Moe]

<p>Hey wait I did!</p><p>I invented</p><p><font size="7">THE DEATH FACTION!!!!</font></p><p><font size="1">No one remembers it but we were about 20 strong, then the board outlawed &quot;Factions&quot; or groupings of any type.&nbsp; Pansies.</font></p>

[Bulldogcakes]

<p>Remember the bad guest bit R&amp;F did with the guy who had the inventors book? Damn that was funny. Some of the awful inventions they came up with were Ralph Kramden bad. <br /></p><p><img width="280" height="213" border="0" src="http://www.schrom.com/images/honeymooners.jpg" />&nbsp;</p><p>&quot;I&nbsp; am the chef of the future!&quot;<br /></p>

[Gvac]

I also thought up a way of launching satellites into space without a rocket, but upon discussion with some aerospace guys, found out it wouldnt be practical.

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[El Mudo]

perpetual motion machine....

I use it as a coaster...

[BoondockSaint]

Tomacco.

[Hottub]

<p><strong>BEER BONG!!!</strong></p><p><img height="341" src="http://webpages.marshall.edu/~kmccomas/beerbong0002.jpg" width="512" border="0" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I invented this shit in '82!!!</p><p>Tell 'em Davey Bird!!</p>

[fezident]

<p>I had an idea for a new speaker cabinet design.&nbsp; I explained it to a soundman at a bar I was playing with some cover band.</p><p>About 10 years later...I saw that same dude again.&nbsp; He was working for Clair Brothers.</p><p>When he saw me, the FIRST thing out of his mouth was &quot;Hey Man, I think of you every time I see those speakers.&nbsp; I always wondered if you made a billion dollars off that idea.&quot;</p><p>It broke my heart to tell him that I never even built a prototype. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I have about a dozen more stories like this.&nbsp; Mint.</p>

[TastelessGinny]

<p>I invented crying on the radio.</p>

[suggums]

i invented some tom petty songs<br />

[PapaBear]

<p>I invented this joke...</p><p>Q. How did Princess Dianna die?</p><p>A. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.</p><p>I also had an idea in 9th grade English class. We were to do a project involving Shakespear. My idea was to re-write Romeo &amp; Juliet. In my version, the families were modern street gangs, instead of swords there were knife fights,&nbsp;and there was a fire escape scene instead of a balcony scene. </p><p>Of course, I'd never seen West Side Story at the time...</p>

[suggums]

I really did have some inventing experiences, namely in Odyssey of the Mind-anyone else ever participate in this program from elementary thru high school? for the vehicle problem we had to design miniature self-powered cars that popped balloons with needles/sharp objects.<br />

[Doctor Manhattan]

<strong>fezident</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Have you ever had an idea for an invention but, didn't act on it...and now it's in every f'cking household on Earth? </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><font color="#000066" size="2">I invented the &quot;Invention Thread&quot; but I didn't act on it... and now it's on every PC/Mac monitor at work and everyone at the office is buzzing with enjoyment. Damn you Fezident!</font></p>

[Mike Teacher]

<p>I really did have some inventing experiences, namely in Odyssey of the Mind-anyone else ever participate in this program from elementary thru high school? for the vehicle problem we had to design miniature self-powered cars that popped balloons with needles/sharp objects.</p><p>=</p><p>Hell yeah I judged some OM events at schools/coleges back in the day. Some of the challenges were very cool; they'd set up a laser in a room, and have all sorts of prisms and mirrors, and the teams had to guess where the light beam would end up when they turned the thing on.</p><p>I've seen students invent stuff that blew away others. Sounds boring sure, but building something that stops an egg from breaking after a 3 story drop that is less then half an inch tall is something I couldnt do, and these kids were doing it; and making vehicles that pre-dated that show where the robot cars are beating the shit out of each other by well over a decade. </p><p>Much was uber-nerdy, but some very cool stuff, these eyes have seen, made by the OM'ers. And some awesome student/team meltdowns.</p>

[newport king]

<p>i came up with the shocker in like 94, just didnt have a good name for it. now its everywhere.</p><p>for those that don't know:</p><p><img src="http://dailyramblings.com/blog/images/shocker.jpg" border="0" /></p>

[Death Metal Moe]

<p>I ghost wrote for Howard Stern in the 90's...</p><p>aww forget it.</p>

[Bulldogcakes]

<p>I have a business idea<br />. </p><p>A restaurant called &quot;Midnight Snacks&quot;-You get leftovers that dont go together, you have to stand up, and every table has a clock to stare at.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[FUNKMAN]

hats with coal burning stoves on top of them... to keep the heat in

[FezPaul]

<p>one day John Lennon and I were discussing the Viet Nam war, and at one point I sighed and said &quot;imagine all the people, living in harmony&quot;.</p><p>you know the rest</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by FezPaul on 3-8-06 @ 6:36 PM</span>

[flavopop]

<p><strong><font size="3">I INVENTED THE &quot;POOP HOOP&quot;&nbsp; ITS A BAGGIE WHICH FITS INSIDE A HOLLOWED OUT PLASTIC REFLECTOR, MY DOG BUDDY LEE HUNCHES UP TO CRUNCH AND I CATCH IT RIGHT IN THE BAGGIE.&nbsp; PULL IT DOWN CLIP IT SHUT AND PUT IT IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG TO THROW AWAY.&nbsp; ALSO PUT A WHISTLE ON THE END OF ONE FOR NIGHTTIME ALARM, AND ALSO PUT A SMALL CAN OF MACE ON ONE FOR MY WIFE WHEN SHE WALKS THE BOY.&nbsp; HELPS WARD OFF OTHER DOGS AND DOUCHEBAGS THAT WANT TO MAKE TROUBLE.&nbsp; THIS WORKS BEST WITH LITTLE DOGS, BUDDY LEE IS A PUG.&nbsp; </font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="3" /></strong></p><p><strong><font size="3" /></strong></p><p><strong><font size="3">SEEEE YAAAA</font></strong></p>

[JustJon]

<p>O</p><p>It's for kids (couldn't find a pic of the circle on a napkin)&nbsp;</p>