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One, two, three, four …I declare a thumb war!   We’ve all endured a good old thumb wrestle at some point.   Well this inventor devised a way to make it all a little bit more official.  A designated thumb war ring, with optional lycra thumb outfits.  And yes, you can buy them too!  One for the Christmas list.  US3790165 Apparatus for a Thumb Wrestling Game (Schmidt).

Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘love handles’.  The inventor has devised a pair of jeans with ‘grasping handles’ mounted on either side, for use when country dancing, riding a motorbike, or to simply assist when attempting to heave those ultra-skinny jeans over your behind.  Who said you’ll never be able to squeeze into a pair of size zeros?  Designed for those ‘swing your partner to and fro’ moments.  Lets hope there’s a detachable version!  US6167572 Reinforced Garment with Looped Grasping Handles (Naumovitz).

Yes that’s right,  it’s a blow-up doll, designed to be strapped into the passenger seat of your vehicle.  The inventor devised this concept to “resemble a living companion in the vehicle and hence to deter any would-be molester or attacker”.  Perhaps he could do with looking slightly more macho!  The invention, quite literally, doesn’t seem to have legs.  GB2280774 An Inflatable Dummy (Stuart).

The nights are drawing in, and the days getting chillier, so it’s high time you dug out those thermals and woolly knits.  For the lovebirds out there, with plenty of crisp winter walks on the agenda, hows about donning a pair of Gloves for Lovers.  A great ‘public display of affection’ whilst taking Rover for a walkies.  GB2221607 Gloves and Mittens (King).

Ever wanted to out-drive every golfer down the range, and show the boss a thing or two at the staff golf day?  Well here’s your chance.  This golf club provides the ball with a “thrust force assist” to power it into oblivion.  Now all you need to do is find a way of concealing the power pack!  US5971864 Thrust Powered Golf Club (Marshek).