Last week, we showed you the 15 most brilliant inventions of the winter.
Today we're rolling out 10 ideas that stood out for another reason.
While scouring the web for daily million-dollar ideas, we came across some concepts that were highly questionable and others that were downright useless. You voted and agreed: these recent business ideas are utterly terrible.
There's a lot to learn even from terrible ideas. Read on for some truly strange sources of inspiration.
10. This App Tells You Where The Closest Woman Is
Reader Poll: 49% think this is a bomb.
The idea: If you're a nerd who spends more time buying IPhone apps than buying girls drinks, you might find yourself wondering, "Where the ladies at?" Enter this app. Wheretheladies.at uses data from Foursquare to literally point you in the direction of the nearest female.
Whose idea: Jeff Hodsdon and Danny Trinh, who also created a twitter feed for the service so anyone without an IPhone can still find out where unsuspecting ladies are meeting.
Why it's a bomb: The app's compass feature takes stalking to a whole new level. But aside from being the creepiest thing ever, it's also only available in San Francisco, leaving techies all over the globe lady-free.
9. An App For Kama Sutra Positions That Involve The Snuggie
Reader Poll: 51.5% think this is a bomb.
The Idea: An app that showcases unique sexual positions involving the blanket with sleeves.
Based on the book, The Snuggie Sutra (St. Martin's Press), the app provides additional web-only positions, along with a few that appear in the print version.
Users can page through the positions and share them with friends via Twitter, Facebook, and email.
Whose idea: Lex Friedman
Why it's a bomb: Apple rejected the idea of adding Friedman's snuggie porn to its App Store last fall. Friedman defended the app in a blog post, "I challenge the assertion that an app full of Snuggie sex positions is truly “another Kama Sutra app,” since its focus is humor, and not prurience. Similarly, I think the app provides lasting entertainment value with its frequent updates featuring new positions." Snuggie porn or Snuggie satire? You decide.
8. Have Dinner In The Sky At A Table Held Up By A Crane (Restroom Not Included)
Reader Poll: 53% think this is a bomb.
The Idea: Enjoy a meal at a table on a platform that's suspended 160 feet above the ground by a crane.
Owned by a Belgian-based company, Dinner in the Sky caters mainly to corporate clients and charges an average of
$38,000 for 22 guests (includes chef, waiter, and entertainer).
Guests are strapped to their chairs and must be at least four feet tall. The table is attached to the platform. It takes about two hours to set up the crane and raise the platform.
Dinner in the Sky events have been hosted in Paris, London, Brussels, Las Vegas and other cities. The venue can also be used for business meetings and weddings. The company offers inclement weather insurance and U.S. customers get an extra $10 million liability insurance policy.
Whose idea: Entrepreneurs David Ghysels and Stefan Kerkhofs
Why it's a bomb: Despite the amazing view, not everyone would enjoy being strapped to a chair in the hopes of not plummeting to their death before dessert is served. If you do decide to dine in the clouds, don't forget to use the restroom first. Toilet facilities are not included.
View more at Business Insider
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