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Things that should never have been invented

146 replies

Homewardbound2022 · 18/08/2022 17:14

Magnifying face mirrors

Tramatised after turning mine around from regular side to 7x.
God knows what other horrors I'd see with an even stronger one.

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WomanStanleyWoman2 · 18/08/2022 20:05

Blister packs. ‘Please retain original packaging for refund purposes, even though you need to be Harry Houdini to open the bleeding thing without scissors’.

KentuckyDerbyandJoan · 18/08/2022 20:07

Flip flops with a toe post, ouch.

westcountryfaithful · 18/08/2022 20:13

Social media for children
Politicians (or the notion that a politician can manage any government department without specific training)
Free music

alwaysraining123 · 18/08/2022 20:15

Deliveroo, ubereats

dropthevipers · 18/08/2022 20:21

Marmite. Bagpipes.

DuckonaBike · 18/08/2022 20:21

Disposable barbecues
Sky lanterns
Fake grass

Lollypop701 · 18/08/2022 20:34

Egotism and formal religion.

nothing wrong with self worth but that I know best attitude sucks. Apply it to anyone in a position of power and the human race takes a step backwards .

organised religion which gives (historically men) too much power to individuals -invariably used against women and children

QuestionableMouse · 18/08/2022 20:38

Hawkins001 · 18/08/2022 19:45

Any forms of fictional tv shows and films, then also all music.

@Hawkins001 Why? Fiction and storytelling is as old as the human race and is a fantastic way of passing on knowledge!

ToxicCuntMum · 18/08/2022 20:40

@felulageller why viagra Grin

dexterslockedintheshedagain · 18/08/2022 20:46

Love Island

DownNative · 18/08/2022 20:47

lisavanderpumpscloset · 18/08/2022 17:41

Men.

How are men.....inventions?! 🤷‍♂️

dexterslockedintheshedagain · 18/08/2022 20:49

midsomermurderess · 18/08/2022 19:47

@Hawkins001 making a late entry on behalf of the Taliban.

😂😂😂

dexterslockedintheshedagain · 18/08/2022 20:51

Hawkins001 · 18/08/2022 19:45

Any forms of fictional tv shows and films, then also all music.

Why music, pray tell?

MuchuseasaChocolateTeapot · 18/08/2022 20:55

Irons, bras, alcohol (yes I’m a hypocrite and like a glass of wine but I worked in the law for years and I would say well over 70% of crime has been caused or aggravated by alcohol).

Popeyeandolive · 18/08/2022 20:59

Organised religion
Capitalism
Nuclear weapons
Arms
Guns
The military
Fried chicken
Burgers
Hotdogs and savaloys
Chia porridge
Soya protein
Cling film
Sun beds
Hair straighteners
Diets
High heels
Irons and ironing boards
Designer dogs

Hawkins001 · 18/08/2022 23:39

QuestionableMouse · 18/08/2022 20:38

@Hawkins001 Why? Fiction and storytelling is as old as the human race and is a fantastic way of passing on knowledge!

Not all fiction, only tv shows, films and music, due to the effects on the human mind, and how the psychological effects can effect emotions, think of the film equilibrium as my inspiration for that perspectives.

Yes I would still allow books, and literature, partly to encourage reading, but also as the written books ect, have lots more expansion for story telling, and yes I do see the double standards of allowing books vs tv ect, but I think overall books are lesser of the types.

Mehhhhhhh · 19/08/2022 00:23

Religion
animal farming
dogs
pets
guns/bombs (weapons etc)
tories
monarchy
borders (between countries)
cigarettes
alcohol
reality tv

Hawkins001 · 19/08/2022 00:33

we always need a military force, otherwise what about all the potential lifeforms, on various planets across the galaxies, and I'm presuming not all will be have a cuppa tea, type beings.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 19/08/2022 00:45

Cling film.

TomPinch · 19/08/2022 03:45

Hawkins001 · 18/08/2022 19:46

Lack of scientific research, e.g. Don't research x as your playing God etc

Nuclear bombs.

TomPinch · 19/08/2022 03:47

PlanetNormal · 18/08/2022 19:36

I know this is a facile, obvious answer, but, religion. Nothing is more divisive. Nothing is responsible for the oppression & subjugation of more women. Nothing causes more wars, more bloodshed, more guilt, more pain.

Nationalism.

Gingerkittykat · 19/08/2022 04:05

Tik Tok.

GlowGreenGreat · 19/08/2022 04:28

Cameras on mobile phones, I knew it would lead no where good, and not to photography.

CCTV cameras, watching our every move

ChachiChichi · 19/08/2022 04:30

May lower the tone, but the vajankle. Google image search at your peril.

StarlightLady · 19/08/2022 05:28
  • Single use sachets of mayo, jam etc: Impossible to open.
  • Instant coffee
  • High heels
  • Dungarees
  • Cling film
  • Body suits that do up under the crotch: You deflower yourself all over again.
  • Linen: Surely invented by iron manufacturers.