Things That Look Like Other Things RSS

Background: "That contrast is embedded in things that look like other things, and its curious appeal suggests something about one of the great conundrums of consumer behavior, or possibly even of human psychology: our attraction to the novel and our seemingly contradictory attraction to the familiar."

This project brought to you by Consumed/Rob Walker.

Tips: consumed@robwalker.net

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As seen in Coolhunting, Curbed, etc.

"I can see the appeal, but the whole concept is rather thin."
-- Constantin Boym

Archive

May
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Play Mat That Looks Like A Fried Egg

Play Mat That Looks Like A Fried Egg

May
7th
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Alcohol Flask That Looks Like An iPhone

Alcohol Flask That Looks Like An iPhone

May
6th
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Bike Stands That Look Like Bikes

Bike Stands That Look Like Bikes

May
1st
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Hand Bag That Looks Like A Binder Clip

Hand Bag That Looks Like A Binder Clip

Apr
3rd
Wed
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Coffee Mug That Looks Like A Handbag

Coffee Mug That Looks Like A Handbag

Apr
2nd
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Handbag That Looks Like An Envelope Icon

Handbag That Looks Like An Envelope Icon

Mar
20th
Wed
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Coat Hooks That Look Like Clothes Pins

Coat Hooks That Look Like Clothes Pins

Feb
19th
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Door Stop That Looks Like A Wedge of Cheese Thx: Molly!

Door Stop That Looks Like A Wedge of Cheese

Thx: Molly!

Feb
18th
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Fondue Pot That Looks Like A Toilet

Fondue Pot That Looks Like A Toilet

Feb
10th
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Power Strip That Looks Like A Lightning Bolt

Power Strip That Looks Like A Lightning Bolt

Feb
7th
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Lollipops That Look Like The Death Star

Lollipops That Look Like The Death Star

Feb
6th
Wed
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Pencil Sharpener That Looks Like A Beaver

Pencil Sharpener That Looks Like A Beaver

Feb
5th
Tue
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Salt And Pepper Shakers That Look Like Film Canisters

Salt And Pepper Shakers That Look Like Film Canisters

Feb
4th
Mon
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Plunger That Looks Like An Octopus Tentacle Thx: H.B. !

Plunger That Looks Like An Octopus Tentacle

Thx: H.B. !

Feb
1st
Fri
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Note Pad That Looks Like An iPhone

Note Pad That Looks Like An iPhone