35 Clever Solutions That Solved Annoying Problems On The Spot
Once in a while I get caught up in a doom-scroll that makes the world feel bleak, so I like to remind myself there are still smart people out there coming up with genuinely good ideas.
I love when someone solves a problem in a way that feels both impressively clever and slightly unhinged. These solutions land right in that sweet spot. It’s DIY, it’s resourceful, and it’s the internet’s favorite flavor of “problem solved.”
1. “Poster At My Local Bar In The Women’s Bathroom, Which Shares The Secret Phrase For Communicating Problems To The Bar Staff”
2. “This Parking Lot Has The White Lines On The Wall So It Is Easier For People To Park”
“This is great, especially for new drivers and people who like to park backwards.”
3. “The Employees At This Venue Have The Location Of The Restroom On Their Shirts”
4. “This Chess Set Teaches You How The Pieces Move”
5. “My Beer 4-Pack Came With Paperboard Rings, Instead Of Plastic”
6. “This Shirt Has A Piece Of Lens Cloth Sewn On The Inside For Your Glasses”
7. “My 3 Tacos Came In A Container That Was Made To Hold 3 Tacos Upright”
8. “A School In My Town Has A Share Bin”
“Students who buy lunches may place unwanted and unopened food in this ice tray. If other students are still hungry after they finish their own lunches, they may choose one item from the share bin. This simple process reduces waste and makes tummies full.”
9. “The Library Places The Books On The Lower Shelves On Their Sides So The Titles Are Easier To Read”
10. “This Pharmacy Has A Magnifying Glass So People Can Read Medicine Labels And Details More Easily”
11. “This Picnic Table With An Extension For Wheelchair Users”
12. “The Napkin On My Flight Has A Button Hole”
13. “This Beer, Bought From Burger King, Came In A Jug With A Side Compartment Full Of Ice To Keep The Beer Cool”
14. “My Local Library Has Vault You Can Go Into To Talk On Your Phone”
15. “My Hotel’s Sun Canopy Is Connected To A Wind Meter, Which Automatically Causes It To Retract When The Wind Speed Becomes Too High”
16. “My School’s Library Has Noise-Level Guides That Change Colour When It Gets Too Loud”
17. “My School Put Up Whiteboards To Stop Vandalism In The Toilet Rooms”
18. “My Local QT Has A System Where You Have To Scan Your ID For The Coolers With Alcohol In Them To Open Up”
19. “My City Has Public Defibrillation Stations And The Sign For It Looks Like A Video Game Health Bar”
20. “This Coffee Place Uses Coffee Ice Cubes”
21. “At My Library You Can Pick Up Bags Of Books In A Certain Genre Without Knowing What Those Books Are”
22. “This Wood Carving Knife I Bought Comes With Bandaids In The Box”
23. “This Mini Van Comes With A Built In Vacuum”
24. “This Fence Is Shaped To Create Seating”
25. “You Can Shoot Your Car With Suds While You’re Waiting Inside At My Local Car Wash”
26. “This Toothpaste Describes What Each Of Its Ingredient Is And Its Purpose”
27. “Use Yellow Ducktape On TV Remote If You Have Black Furniture”
28. “Shopping Carts In This Store Come With A Magnifying Glasses”
29. “My Movie Theater Has A Sign For End Credits”
30. “My Shower Has A Flip Down Footrest For Leg Shaving”
“Before I moved into this house I didn’t even know this was a thing. Still don’t think i’ve ever seen another one.”
31. “My Dad’s New Car Has Cup Holders That Can Warm Up Your Drink Or Cool It Down”
32. “My ADHD Meds Came With A Fidget Cube”
“I think the adult version comes with the popper toy thing. Since it’s the same starter kit, but with different dosage instructions, I was given a choice between that box or the adolescent kit, which included the fidget cube. My therapist and I thought it was hilarious to even have the choice between the two in the first place.”
33. “My University Library Has A Wall Where You Can Quite Literally Take A Seat”
34. “Hood Light Indicates If Stove Is Still Hot. Electric Stoves Stay Hot Even When The Stovetop Is Seemingly Cool, So I Thought This Would Be Cool To Implement”
35. “Line The Underside Of Couches And Furniture With Pool Noodles To Prevent Pet Toys From Going Under”
