Chindogu, the Japanese art of crafting quirky and impractical gadgets, literally translates to ‘valuable’ or ‘priceless tool.’ It’s a unique cultural phenomenon where …
As a kid I had a book that showcased a ton of these. It brought me endless entertainment. Not in a “that’s so stupid”, derisive way, because a lot of the ideas didn’t take themselves too seriously it seemed. I saw it as “laughing with, not at”. I had an odd sense of humor as a child:
As a kid I had a book that showcased a ton of these. It brought me endless entertainment. Not in a “that’s so stupid”, derisive way, because a lot of the ideas didn’t take themselves too seriously it seemed. I saw it as “laughing with, not at”. I had an odd sense of humor as a child:
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