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The UD Stories You Didn’t See in 2011

Here at UD DC HQ, we’re constantly trying to identify the clever and the cutting edge. Which doesn’t mean we don’t see our share of the useless, the pointless and the downright bizarre. Like these...

EvolutionMan Men’s Nail Polish

EvolutionMan Men’s Nail Polish

This revolutionary new line of products is here to do two things: 1) Rescue the nail-polish-wearing man from the tyranny of female-only nail polish. 2) Provide a thesis topic for gender studies majors everywhere.

Beauty Nose

Beauty Nose

On first glance, this marvel of Japanese engineering appears to be just the perfect pink facial accessory for a night out. (Well, not really.) But it’s actually got a higher purpose: its “gentle pressure on four nose bones” will actually reshape your schnoz. (Well, not really.)

Keyboard Flip-Flops

Keyboard Flip-Flops

The biggest problem with your current footwear selection: the glaring lack of an F9 key. No more, once you slide your soles into these PC-keyboard-replica sandals. No, they won’t actually let you write anything. Yes, they may give you tiny blisters.

Cat Scratch Turntable

Cat Scratch Turntable

For the feline in your life who likes to lay down mad beats: a replica turntable that spins as kitty scratches and paws at it. This all makes perfect sense, of course. We hear your cat’s a big fan of Deadmau5.

Ostrich Portable Napping Environment

Ostrich Portable Napping Environment

They call this thing a “micro environment” for power-napping that combines all the best features of a cushion, a bed and a garment. Next time you need Z’s, stick your head and hands in this thing and go to sleep on your desk. Because your boss removed your sand pit.

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