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

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Leather Purse That Looks Like A Human Skull

Leather Purse That Looks Like A Human Skull

(via kenyatta)

Jul
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USB Flash Drive That Looks Like A Tampon

USB Flash Drive That Looks Like A Tampon

Jun
29th
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Tent That Looks Like A Book

Tent That Looks Like A Book

Jun
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Mug That Looks Like A Rubik’s Cube

Mug That Looks Like A Rubik’s Cube

Jun
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Pillow That Looks Like A Manhole Cover

Pillow That Looks Like A Manhole Cover

Jun
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Seat That Looks Like A Hamburger

Seat That Looks Like A Hamburger

Jun
22nd
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Socks That Look Like Flip-Flops

Socks That Look Like Flip-Flops

Jun
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Bandages That Look Like Underwear

Bandages That Look Like Underwear

Jun
20th
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Corkscrew That Looks Like a Penguin Thx: Sarah R.!

Corkscrew That Looks Like a Penguin

Thx: Sarah R.!

Jun
19th
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Salt & Pepper Shakers That Look Like Ants

Salt & Pepper Shakers That Look Like Ants

Jun
18th
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Spatula That Looks Like A Fried Egg Thx Bookofjoe.com!

Spatula That Looks Like A Fried Egg

Thx Bookofjoe.com!

Jun
17th
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Lamp That Looks Like A Pooping Dog

Lamp That Looks Like A Pooping Dog

Jun
16th
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Pet Bed That Looks Like A Shark

Pet Bed That Looks Like A Shark

Jun
15th
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Earring That Looks Like An Ear

Earring That Looks Like An Ear

Jun
14th
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Pens That Look Like Tools Thx: Sarah R.!

Pens That Look Like Tools

Thx: Sarah R.!