Unnecessary inventions that are hilariously useless
There's a hilarious Instagram account known as Unnecessary Inventions that's dedicated to creating weird and wonderful gadgets that no one really needs.  (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
Those gadgets include things like these opposable thumbs for dogs. (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
Chopstick-esque extensions for your Airpods. (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
A pillow for your smartphone. (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
A gadget that extends the length of your finger so you can poke things more easily. (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
Combine two iPhones in one case. Who needs a folding phone when you have two? (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
Protect your home and see where you're going at night with this gadget that combines knuckle dusters and a candle holder. Why not? (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
Here's a hands-free umbrella solution that does all the work for you.  (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
The fun of popping bubbles can only get better with this gadgets that let you pop loads at once. (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
With this one, you can upgrade your avocado toast game and spread it much faster. (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
Throw some shade with some sunglasses with their own blinds. (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
Smash some beers and some curls at the same time with this dumbbell beer can setup. (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
A gadget which shows how many people there are in the world who aren't following you. (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
This is the perfect invention if you love laying in bed binging Netflix but don't want the hassle of actually holding your phone. (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
Here's an interesting device for keeping unpleasant smells at bay. (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
Always using you Airpods? Just buy loads and store them in this massive box. Problem solved. (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)
Take your fancy sandwich with you anywhere with this bread-carrying-backpack. Wonderful.  (image credit: Unnecessary Inventions/Matt Benedetto)