Have you ever opened a gift and wondered about the taste of the person who gave it? This is the kind of reaction that Prank-O wants to create. This company makes amusingly silly products that seem real until you take a closer look. Founded by Ryan Walther and Arik Nordby, Prank-O is known for its empty gift boxes featuring made-up inventions, complete with realistic product images, fake brands, and over-the-top marketing claims. The concept is straightforward: place a real gift inside one of these boxes and watch the recipient’s confusion until they uncover the truth. Prank-O has appeared in Bored Panda before, and they have returned with five new designs that humorously exaggerate everyday issues. These range from dubious bathroom gadgets to bizarre inventions that probably shouldn’t exist. Below are the five new boxes, and readers can share which one they would like to give as a gift.
First up is the Toilet Hämmøk, aimed at those who find regular toilets uncomfortable. This fictional product claims to enhance comfort during bathroom visits by transforming a standard toilet into something akin to a tiny hammock. Designed with appealing fabric and a well-placed opening, it is marketed as a fancy addition to any modern bathroom. However, whether it truly makes sitting on the toilet more comfortable is debatable. The design is said to work for all users, featuring quick-drying fabric and a larger opening.
Next, there is the “BurnBox,” which offers a radical solution to dealing with junk mail. Instead of going through stacks of unwanted letters, this imaginary mailbox attachment promises to burn them before they even enter your home. The packaging portrays the device as a handy way to remove unnecessary mail, though installing what resembles a small furnace by your front door may raise some concerns.
Another product is the “Peck & Play,” which takes a strange approach to helping babies spend less time on screens and more time outdoors. This fictional invention consists of a collar filled with birdseed that babies wear around their necks. The idea is to attract wild birds for a snack, creating a unique wildlife experience during outside playtime.
Following that are the Long Tongs, which claim to allow grilling from your favorite chair in the backyard. These tongs are said to extend up to 10 feet but conveniently fold down to less than a foot for easy storage.
Lastly, there is the “Plug-A-Ton,” a gigantic fictional power strip that offers an incredible 50 outlets, supposedly allowing users to connect every gadget they own to one crowded setup. The packaging presents it as a useful home improvement item, despite the potential chaos of tangled cords that would likely concern any electrician.
What do you think about these quirky products?
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Source: Bored Panda, by Hidrėlėy