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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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A580Hojas · 19/08/2022 05:30

Gambling
Fentanyl
Skunk
The very strange habit of rolling dried tobacco leaves into little sticks, setting fire to them and breathing in the smoke.

mjf981 · 19/08/2022 06:15

Plastic
Humans

VanillaParkersBowl · 19/08/2022 09:31

@TwoMonthsOff thank you for the mirror info!

StarlightLady · 19/08/2022 12:48

One size anything. One size fits nobody. There are no such thing as one size people so you know for certain that whatever it is, it will not fit.

Hawkins001 · 19/08/2022 23:44

TomPinch · 19/08/2022 03:45

Nuclear bombs.

Nuclear science has provided so much more uses , then just destructive power, besides I'm sure there will be more advancements in the future that will make nukes seem like toys.

JaneJeffer · 19/08/2022 23:59

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

What you up to? 👀

MrsOwainGlyndŵr · 20/08/2022 00:24

Plastic
The internet
Chocolate

Agoodsurprise · 20/08/2022 00:29

War
Weapons
Capitalism
Highly processed foods (too tempting)
Death penalty
Fashion
Slavery

TomPinch · 20/08/2022 02:02

Hawkins001 · 19/08/2022 23:44

Nuclear science has provided so much more uses , then just destructive power, besides I'm sure there will be more advancements in the future that will make nukes seem like toys.

No use if we are all dead.

Science is also responsible for all the technology now causing climate change.

The point is that there is nothing wrong with science in itself "science as the arbiter of all decision making" is definitely something that should never have been invented.

Ladyof2022 · 20/08/2022 06:31

Internet porn movies accessible to anyone, anywhere with no age checks and no censorship for content.

MrsOwainGlyndŵr · 20/08/2022 07:38

Dogs
Credit cards
Recreational drugs
Amazon (website not river)
Bloody huge tvs that dominate the room
iPads and other tablets
Sugar
Fast food
Cheap clothing
Chain stores
Franchises
Nail bars
Bikini waxes/hairless vulvas
Paying 18 year olds ££££ to kick a ball around
The EU

StarlightLady · 20/08/2022 08:46

Plastic clear bra straps. Supposedly invisible and glisten in the sun, they show up more than luminous pink.

MuchuseasaChocolateTeapot · 20/08/2022 12:41

What is the hate for dogs and pets?

Huntswomanonthemove · 20/08/2022 13:52

So dog haters, I hope you remain well and never need an assistance dog or a guide dog. Having said that, dogs are very forgiving and would not hold your attitude against you, they would still help you. Give a thought also to the dogs that make venues and airports safer for you. 😀

ladygindiva · 22/08/2022 11:28

StarlightLady · 19/08/2022 12:48

One size anything. One size fits nobody. There are no such thing as one size people so you know for certain that whatever it is, it will not fit.

I used to think this. Then I bought a cotton dungaree jumpsuit thingy from a local shop, one size fits all, and it looks and feels great on me, I'm a 12. Have since bumped into a couple acquaintances , one a size 18ish the other tiny, probably a 6/8 and they have the same jumpsuit and looks and feels fab on them too! It is possible !

blobby10 · 22/08/2022 12:47

Skinny jeans for men
Cropped jeans/trousers for men especially when worn with socks and loafer shoes!

Rosewaterblossom · 22/08/2022 12:52

Alcohol. I think if it had just been invented now it would never be made legal for human consumption.

halfsiesonapotnoodle · 22/08/2022 13:02

Marriage, alcohol, brioche.

MargorieJean · 23/08/2022 11:12

Late to the party but any baby soft toys/clothes/blankets/soft equipment that can’t be machine washed.

MargorieJean · 23/08/2022 11:17

(Can you tell I’ve just had enough of handwashing the fabric insert of my daughter’s bouncer seat again Grin)

StarlightLady · 23/08/2022 12:32

@Rosewaterblossom - It's easy to pick on one thing. The same would apply to salt and sugar, do you use those? Alcohol is also used for medical purposes.

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