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If you could invent something..........

104 replies

Rainbow1901 · 10/01/2023 17:29

................... what would it be?

That any driver who has been banned from driving is made to wear a tag (that if they got in the drivers seat to break the law again) would not allow the car engine to start.

When the grass needs cutting that it would automatically mow itself.

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TheVanguardSix · 13/01/2023 17:12

I’d discover a breathing technique that gives you insta-wellness, like in a nanosecond; a slower, steady heart rate, anxiety gone in an instant, a sudden skip in your step and a can-do
approach to life in general. Or maybe a pill or device or something… something called The Demenopauser that would just snap you back instantly to a more spontaneous, confident, optimistic self.

TheVanguardSix · 13/01/2023 17:13

OR!!! An invisible cape. Has anyone mentioned that yet?

TheVanguardSix · 13/01/2023 17:16

Toomanysleepycats · 10/01/2023 22:29

I’d like a brain implant that stops people behaving like a turd.

Yes! You could call it The MicroEmpathizer… with a Z to appeal to the US market AND the Z could be a lightning bolt. It’s all about the branding! 😁👏

IntentionalError · 13/01/2023 17:18

A painless method of tattoo removal. The person who invents such a thing will be richer than Elon.

KirstenBlest · 13/01/2023 17:22

Toys that put themselves away. Especially lego.

Justmuddlingalong · 13/01/2023 17:28

A walk through suncream sprayer on-er.

LadyEloise1 · 13/01/2023 17:29

Elsanore · 10/01/2023 19:49

Very dull but a printer and photocopier that always does what you want, first time.

Yes !
My flipping printer has a mind of its own. Basically to do nothing. Ever !
It never syncs. Sad

Deadringer · 13/01/2023 17:39

EdHelpPls · 10/01/2023 17:35

Something that detects illness (thinking cancer rather flu or a sniffle) that's like a walk through scanner. You can go, say, once every 3 months, and get a report. Serious illnesses could be picked up and treated early.

Brilliant. Would also love cheap, easy ready meals that are very healthy, filling, low calorie, and totally delicious.

thisplaceisweird · 13/01/2023 17:48

Check out Huel @LizBuin - not a pill but a powder you make into a smoothie.

Kanaloa · 13/01/2023 21:02

TheVanguardSix · 13/01/2023 17:08

I set my scoop in a bowl or cup of boiled water to heat it up before scooping out the ice cream. Can I patent this? 😁

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I could just be heating up a regular scoop!!! Why have I never considered that?

Get yourself on Dragons Den pronto!

Frumpymumma · 13/01/2023 21:03

Chocolate and treats that make you lose weight!

ThatshallotBaby · 14/01/2023 12:49

Oh yes @Frumpymumma
Actually make you drop the pounds. And really good for you. Full of vitamins Grin

LindorDoubleChoc · 14/01/2023 13:00

A toilet seat that stays put on the toilet for life, or until you want to remove it. Every toilet seat we've ever had starts slipping and sliding around after a while. It's not rocket surgery!

AlisonDonut · 14/01/2023 13:05

Rainbow1901 · 10/01/2023 17:29

................... what would it be?

That any driver who has been banned from driving is made to wear a tag (that if they got in the drivers seat to break the law again) would not allow the car engine to start.

When the grass needs cutting that it would automatically mow itself.

Like a robot mower? Ours is called Bob.

Daftasabroom · 14/01/2023 13:07

LindorDoubleChoc · 14/01/2023 13:00

A toilet seat that stays put on the toilet for life, or until you want to remove it. Every toilet seat we've ever had starts slipping and sliding around after a while. It's not rocket surgery!

Have tried tightening the nuts at the back?

Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 14/01/2023 13:10

Daftasabroom · 14/01/2023 13:07

Have tried tightening the nuts at the back?

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Wrapping the bolts with some ptfe tape seems to help stop them loosening.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 14/01/2023 13:15

A cat proof sofa. Our sofa is knackered and uncomfortable , but I can not bring myself to buy a new one as the cat will shred it in minutes.

Florissant · 14/01/2023 13:19

A scrooch gun that allows me to scrooch ninnies over the Internet.

Florissant · 14/01/2023 13:22

Scrooch gun.

growinggreyer · 14/01/2023 13:22

OnSecondThoughts · 10/01/2023 20:23

A machine that translates the dog's bark (and cat's meow) into English so you can actually understand them. Oh, and vice-versa too.

Already done!

Mostly Billi wants food, pets, and to play games. Sometimes she complains about her Mum listening to the Hamilton soundtrack.

mrsbrownhat · 14/01/2023 13:24

LindorDoubleChoc · 14/01/2023 13:00

A toilet seat that stays put on the toilet for life, or until you want to remove it. Every toilet seat we've ever had starts slipping and sliding around after a while. It's not rocket surgery!

You need one that has a full length bar across the back and not two screws. Game changer! (Wilkos sell them)

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 14/01/2023 13:30

Fake tan that you add to the bath. Barrier cream on soles and palms and no missed bits. Also a fake tan that lasts 2 weeks (or more preferably)
Please hurry, Love from a pale, pale family.

Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 14/01/2023 13:55

@Florissant thats genius!

thefirstmrsrochester · 14/01/2023 13:58

Alcoholic drinks which don’t give you a hangover or put on weight

LadyEloise1 · 14/01/2023 15:37

An all weather outdoor washing line - I have seen one but it was so expensive and wasn't suitable for rotary clothes washing lines.