Top 24+ Items No One Needed But for Some Reason Exist Anyway

Online shopping is like “As Seen on TV,” but a million times wackier. If you spend any amount of time shopping online, you know that the internet is full of some pretty weird and unnecessary inventions. Even though most of these products are out of the left field, there’s something kind of genius about them. There is no reason for them to exist, yet they persevere. Some of them could be so genius that we have to wonder why no one thought of it sooner. Here are the weirdest, funniest products that will have you saying, “Of course, that’s a thing!”

#1: A Dog Bed for People

Before you ask, yes, this is a real product and not a gag gift. That’s right. Someone out there figured out that pet parents love snuggling with their dogs and ran with the idea. This human-sized dog bed provides enough room for you and your furry friend to relax together comfortably. 
This product is weird because it’s literally shaped like a giant dog bed. How many of us have looked at our dog snuggled up on their fluffy pillow and thought, “That looks nice.” Well, apparently, enough people have had that exact thought to justify the existence of this giant furry blob. We have to admit, the dog looks pretty happy. 

#3: Windows Error Playing Cards

This deck of playing cards is both painful and nostalgic. If you’re of a certain age, you know the dread that would fill your chest every time a Windows error message popped up on the screen. Now that the old Windows operating system is behind us, we can look back and laugh. Someone leaned into that sense of nostalgia and created these fun Windows-themed playing cards. 
Each card has a different error message. They still read as normal playing cards. They are just disguised as an old piece of technology. This idea is so simple yet clever. The design of these cards is so delightful that more than a few people would buy them on impulse. 

#4: The Clearly Impossible Puzzle

Puzzle lovers know that a good puzzle is challenging yet rewarding. If a puzzle is too easy, it’s not worth it. This puzzle is not for the faint of heart. It’s entirely made of clear plastic puzzle pieces. There is no picture to help guide people. If you choose to accept this challenge, you can only depend on the shape of each piece to guide you. 
This puzzle is a nightmare scenario for some and a welcome challenge for others. Thankfully, it’s only 200 pieces. Can you imagine trying to put together 2000 pieces of clear plastic? Obviously, there are puzzle fans out there who love to torture themselves. It’s all part of the experience. No pain, no gain.

#6: LEGO on the Go

Vending machines are pretty creative these days. People can buy everything from makeup to coffee from a vending machine. Someone spotted this awesome LEGO-themed vending machine at the airport and had to take a photo. People can buy a LEGO set and take it with them on the go. This is a great idea!
Say a weary traveler forgot their book or a frazzled parent needs to occupy their children during a long flight. A LEGO set is a great way to keep people entertained. This vending machine is a life-saver for many a bored traveler. Why aren’t these things everywhere at this point? Take our money, LEGO. 

#7: One (Chess) Ring to Rule Them All

This has to be one of the coolest objects we’ve ever seen. A craftsman named Joe Turner created what he calls “the world’s smallest chess set.” We don’t know if it’s actually the smallest chess set out there, but it’s definitely one of a kind. This ring opens up to reveal tiny chess pieces nestled in a velvet container. 
The pieces are so small that several of them can fit on the surface of a penny. The chess board is printed on the front of the ring, leaving the pieces safely hidden from view. The game isn’t actually usable, as it would be pretty hard to play an entire game of chess on someone’s finger. However, this unique and neat invention is a delight to look at. 

#9: Catty Condiments

People have some serious emotional attachments to their pets. No wonder companies invent wild products that cash in on people’s obsession with their furry friends. These new cat treats are pretty genius. Someone had the brilliant idea of making “meowstard” and “catchup” for cats. We love a good play on words. 
These mustard and ketchup-themed treats for cats are actually flavored like salmon and turkey. Your cats can now smother their food in their own version of ketchup and mustard. Just make sure you don’t get these bottles mixed up with the human versions. No one wants to bite into a hot dog expecting ketchup only to get salmon-flavored paste instead. Well, except for your cat. 

#10: Texas Waffles

They say everything is bigger in Texas. They’re not kidding. Even the waffles are bigger! Oh, and they’re also Texas-shaped. What’s the point of eating a waffle if it’s not shaped like the second-largest state in the Union? This product is very cute but very unnecessary. Of course, no one needs to make Texas-shaped waffles to survive, but that’s not the point. 
This product is all about Texan pride. If you’re from Texas, you know it’s the best place in the world. Some people have so much hometown pride that they wouldn’t blink twice over buying this unique waffle maker. When your heart is shaped like Texas, you might as well have your waffles imitate the same shape, too. 

#12: Thanks for Nothing

We all have certain people in our lives who are hard to shop for when it comes to birthdays and holidays. No matter how many times we ask, they always insist they want “nothing.” Everyone knows that when someone says they want “nothing,” they usually want something very specific. It’s your job to know or figure it out without any hints.  
This gift is for those poor souls who have no idea what their significant other or loved one actually wants as a present. Frustrated gift-givers can be extremely literal and give someone a big old box of nothing. The package even says, “Exactly what you asked for!” So many people have said they want “nothing” for their birthday that it was only a matter of time before someone invented this gag gift.

#13: Finger-Lickin’ Good

Just because we can do something, doesn’t mean that we should. Take this fried chicken-scented firelog, for example. KFC collaborated with Enviro-Log to create a firelog that smells like the restaurant’s iconic 11 herbs and spices. To make things even weirder, this limited-time firelog sells out every year. What a time to be alive. 
Forget chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Nothing screams “the holidays” quite like a crackling fireplace that makes your whole house smell like fried chicken. While the smell of fried chicken is extremely delicious, we think it would be pretty disappointing to walk into a home, smell fried chicken, and learn the chicken smell is coming from the fireplace, not the kitchen. What a letdown. 

#15: The Silica Gel Bag

Kids these days really get wild with their accessories. More and more people love an ironic T-shirt or kitschy handbag. That’s why we’re not surprised to see this product. Someone created a crossbody bag version of the silica gel packs we get in all our packaging. Most of us throw these things away without a second thought. Not the inventor of this bag, who viewed them as a source of inspiration. 
Even though this product is extremely silly, it’s kind of inspiring. People can create products and make money by simply looking at everyday objects in a new and different way. We certainly wouldn’t have thought of the design for this bag! It’s kind of ugly, but that’s the point. Kitsch is queen when it comes to fashion these days. 

#16: Something Smells Cheesy

The days of vanilla-scented candles are gone. The people want wild and wacky scents, at least according to this candle company. DW homemade a mac and cheese-scented candle. We have no idea why. There’s no way anyone wants their home to smell like cheese, right? We are obviously not the target audience here. 
Considering that some people are obsessed with this cheesy dish, we guess it’s not that big of a stretch to have a scented candle. The mystery isn’t why this candle exists. It’s how. How in the world did they get a “richly scented candle” to smell like cheese and pasta? That’s the real mystery here. 

#18: Cute and Cuddly… and Traumatic

Aw, look at these adorable stuffed animals! Everyone has a soft spot for an adorable plushie, right? These plushies look kind of odd, though. Are they aliens? No, that’s not it. Let’s read what’s printed on the bottle plushie. Oh. Someone made stuffed animals shaped like an infamous virus. That’s totally normal. 
Sometimes, the only way to respond to a traumatic event is with humor. These stuffed plushies put a cute and squishy face to everyone’s least favorite virus. We can’t explain why, but we’re not surprised that these are a thing. Of course, someone made a stuffed animal version of a microscopic virus. People love gag gifts like this. 

#19: Uno, Part Dos

UNO is one of the most popular card games out there. It’s understandable because the game is really fun and great for people of all ages. It’s no wonder the company that makes UNO tried to expand its market by making a slightly different version of its most popular product. We’d like to introduce you to DOS, UNO’s younger sibling. 
The box says, “The world’s #2 card game,” which is pretty hilarious. The UNO company knows how silly it is to make an UNO spin-off and call it DOS. We have no idea how DOS is different than UNO. Honestly, we’re not going to look it up. UNO is pretty popular. We don’t think its sibling will take its place as the most popular game, at least for now. 

#21: We Love You, Jeff Goldblum

You can get just about anything printed on a shower curtain these days. With great power comes great responsibility. Thankfully, someone out there understood the assignment. They Photoshopped actor Jeff Goldblum cradling a monkey and built an online retail powerhouse product. Who wants a Jeff Goldblum shower curtain? Well, we do, of course. 
Jeff Goldblum staring lovingly into our eyes while we spend time in the restroom is something we didn’t know we needed until now. Now that we think about it, why in the world wasn’t this invented sooner? While some shoppers might view this as an example of how the internet has gone too far, we see it as the pinnacle of style. 

#22: My Favorite Objects

Knick-knack lovers will totally get this weird product. Have you ever been perusing in the store, wandering up and down the aisles for nothing in particular? This is usually when you think to yourself, “I wish I could find a set of two shaped objects to take home.” That’s where this wonderful product swoops in to save the day. 
What could be better than two “shaped objects” for the low price of $12? Everyone wants a random squiggle and a plastic arch in their home. There is absolutely no reason for this product to exist, yet here we are. We guess some people like to decorate their homes with random plastic objects that serve no purpose. It’s a look, that’s for sure!

#24: Cigarette Light

Home decor is a serious business. People spend years learning and perfecting this skill just so someone can put this cigarette lamp in their house. We get that art, and modern art in particular, is subjective, but we can’t imagine what goes through the mind of someone who purchases this Marlboro lamp for their living room. Cigarette lamps definitely do not need to exist, and yet, here we are.