If it sounds stupid, looks stupid, quacks like stupid, but also (kinda) works, is it still stupid? The jury’s still out on this one. What we know for sure is that in the world of life hacks, even the weirdest ideas can still have merit. All it takes is a bit of creativity and the willingness to stick a broken key into a potato to make a new grip. Genius and madness are often two sides of the same coin, after all.
Our team over here at Bored Panda wanted to share some of that peculiar worldly wisdom with you, so we’ve compiled this list of the most bizarre life hacks that (sorta, kinda, surprisingly) work. Scroll on down and remember to upvote the ones that impressed you the most, as well as the ones that got you giggling so hard, you had to take a five-minute break. Got a particular fave hack that you can’t wait to share with all of your friends semi-seriously? Let us know which one it was in the comments.
Who better to help navigate the world of silliness than a comedian? Comedy writer and musical stand-up comedian Ariane Sherine put an end to the age-old discussion about whether or not something’s dumb if it works. “It’s actually very smart, and it’s a shame if people don’t use it through fear of looking dumb!” she told Bored Panda. Read on for the rest of our interview with Ariane.
In the mood for some more hacks and even more laughs to boost your mood? You’ll find our earlier posts about silly but functional life hacks over here and right here. Bon appétit.
#1 Relationship Hacks 101
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#2 Get Your Roommate To Clean The Apartment
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#3 Solve Your Problems
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#4 How To Get A Free Gift For Your Wedding
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#5 If It’s Stupid And It Works It’s Not Stupid
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#6 My Dad Apparently Sneaks His Remote Into A Local Bar So He Can Change The Channel When He Doesn’t Like What’s On. I’m Equally Embarrassed And Impressed
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#7 Life Hack 100
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#8 Unethical Life Pro Tips
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#9 If You Stain A Shirt, You Can Simply Outline The Stain With A Sharpie And Give It A Name. This Will Make It Seam Like You Visit Islands
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#10 Learn When To Cry
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#11 Modify Your Online Workout By Turning It Off
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#12 Shark Attack
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#13 If It Works It’s Not Stupid
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#14 How To Hack Life
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#15 How To Be “Productive”
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#16 Smart
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#17 Gym Tip
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#18 How To Avoid Conversations
#19 I Figured Out You Don’t Actually Have To Assemble These Things
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#20 My Brother Wanted To Measure The Trees In His Yard. This Is How Did He Did It
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#21 Well If It Works It Works
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#22 Zip It Up
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#23 Test Your Hairstyles On Your Kids
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#24 If You’re Broke And Can’t Afford Coasters Grab Some Flooring Samples From Home Depot. They Are Free And Come In A Variety Of Colors And Finishes
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#25 Life Pro Tip
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#26 Started Staining The Deck And Needed To Keep The Dog Off The Deck Boards. Solution Found
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#27 When Your Landlord Says “No Dogs!”
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#28 If It’s Stupid And It Works It Ain’t Stupid
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#29 How To Have Fun As A Parent
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#30 Meanwhile This Person Is Living In 3018
#31 Finally A Useful “Life Hack”
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#32 5 Second Rule
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#33 Vaccinate Your Computer
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#34 A Flood Can Be A Great Opportunity To Turn Your Home Into An Aquarium
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#35 Stay Thin Y’all
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#36 Because It’s Sunny I Want To Work Outside But It’s So Bright I Can’t Really See The Screen. Putting Your Laptop In A Box Blocks Out The Light, So Your Laptop Screen Is Bright. It Also Keeps Laptop Cooler
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#37 Hmmm
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#38 In Todays Episode Of Slavic Science
#39 Efficient Way To Get Drunk During Quarantine
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#40 My 12 Year Old Son Modified His Bike With Carpet For Barefoot Riding
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#41 Independent Fact Checkers Show This Is True
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#42 Afraid Those Lottery Tickets You Got For Stocking Stuffers Might Actually Be Winners?
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#43 You Have The Power
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#44 The Man Sitting In Front Of Me On The Train Is Using A Twix As A Pillow
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#45 Steal Big
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#46 Shopping Life Hack
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#47 If Your Key Breaks In Half, Just Stick It Into A Potato Like My Friend Did This Morning
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#48 Cool Your Backside Off On A Hot Day By Pressing It Against The Cold Door
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#49 The Real Aristotle
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#50 Cutting Your Tennis Balls In Half Allows You To Store Two More Balls In Each Can, Saving Space
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