Questionable and Funny Life Hacks
We all find ourselves trying to make our lives easier. Whether it’s because we’re rushing for work or because we’re too lazy to do anything else that day. The reasons to find life hacks are endless. These tricks will make you question why you never thought of them yourself. People can get very creative when they’re trying to find hacks. It can be very tempting to spend your time trying to figure out how to do something with minimal effort. The most ironic part of it all is that sometimes we spend even more time with the hack! We’re better off just doing the chore that needs to be done correctly.
Prepare yourself for some of the most ridiculous life hacks:
Food Will Never Betray You
You can’t help but relate to this guy. He read this hack and decided he wasn’t going to be left out. Just because he doesn’t have a girlfriend or sibling he can sleep next to, doesn’t mean he can’t find a loved one! He ordered his favorite meal and as soon as he lay his head down he fell right asleep.
The best part about sleeping next to pizza is that it doesn’t snore, kick, or steal your blanket! You don’t need to worry about finding yourself on the floor the next morning. You’ll wake up smelling like cheese and tomato sauce, but at least you managed to get some Zs!
That’ll Surely Work
Boiling pasta water can be very time-consuming. You stand there hovering over the pan waiting for the water to boil, but nothing ever happens. Everyone knows the phrase “a watched pot doesn’t boil”…Well, it’s true. You can stare at that pot all you want but it’s not going to boil! As soon as you glance away, the bubbling will begin. We’re not sure why it is, but maybe the water just gets a little shy.
While this hack isn’t going to keep your water boiling a week later, it will ensure that you have nicely boiled water. Tap water can have all sorts of strange things in it, so boiling water first is probably the safest anyway.
How To Eat Eggs
If you’re one of those people that just can’t stand the smell of eggs, this hack’s for you! Raw eggs don’t smell nearly as bad as cooked ones. Just like there are scrambled, over easy, or sunny side up eggs, this is another way to prepare eggs without any of the stenches! All you need is a couple of extra ingredients and you’re good to go.
You won’t even know you’re eating eggs! This egg recipe is missing some sugar, but if you’ve got a sweet tooth you can just go ahead and add that in. The recipe will work just the same.
Best Way To Do Something Is Not To Do It
Anyone who has ever cooked something in a pan knows the struggle of having to wash it afterward. Somehow many of us don’t have the logic to just wash the pan immediately and avoid the whole mess. We prefer to ignore the problem and deal with it later. This hack makes sense for people who rather just pretend like they never used the pan in the first place.
If you leave the pan with the soap on the counter for long enough, sooner than later it’ll start to look like the normal decor of the kitchen. Eventually, the soapy water will evaporate and your pan will be “cleaner” than it was before! Minimal effort involved.
Forced To Wake Up
Waking up in the morning can be tough. That dreaded snooze button just looks so tempting when all you want is to go back to sleep. If you want to avoid being late for work or school, you need to take things to the extreme. Just setting multiple alarms is too risky. If you’re serious about waking up then you’ll consider using this hack. It’ll guarantee that your feet will be on the ground within seconds.
Whether it’ll be to brush your teeth or tend to your wounds, that’s entirely up to you. We’re sure after a while you’ll get the hang of this and it won’t work anymore. Tired people will find every way to avoid opening their eyes.
Burnt Fingers Are For Losers
If you’ve ever been camping then you know that making s’mores is a must. Most of the time we just stick our marshmallows on a long wooden skewer but those can only hold so many. This trick lets you make s’mores for all your friends at the same time. No more having to wait till everyone is done roasting to get your turn.
We just hope that this isn’t a used rake. If this rake was previously used for gardening then the people eating these are in for a dirty surprise. Next time you go explore the outdoors, bring a rake with you! You never know what it’ll be useful for.
Because You Can’t Eat Cold Queso
Not everyone has the luxury of a microwave everywhere they go. How many times have you been excited to eat something, only to discover you have no way to warm it up? Many times you’re left feeling unsatisfied, but other times you find a solution. This person saw an opportunity, and they took it! If the coffee machine was good enough to heat their coffee, logically, it should also heat up the cheese sauce.
The taste of the sauce might linger in the pot for a few days, so the coffee will have a slight hint of cheese. We’re sure the person who did this knew the risk when they took it. Cheesy coffee never hurts anybody, right?
No Raccoon Face For Her!
We’re not sure why this girl needed to shower with a full face of makeup on, but despite her reason, the hack is pretty genius. Maybe she was getting ready, and suddenly remembered that she forgot to shower. She wasn’t going to ruin all of her hard work. Makeup is expensive too! Normally she’d just bend over the sink and wash her hair that way, but that method never works the way you expect it to.
You get water all over the floor, and as soon as you flip your hair back all of the water comes streaming down your face and neck. This hack makes sure that no water messes up her makeup. She may have to touch up some of her foundations, but at least her wings will be intact!
When You Only Have One Battery
This shouldn’t work, but it did for this person! There have been plenty of times when we only had one battery but needed two. Our brains didn’t even think of this. We just went to the store and bought a pack of batteries. This person couldn’t bother to head out. They just wanted the mouse to work immediately. They probably tried doing this half expecting it not to work.
When that mouse turned on, they were elated! Everything changed from that moment on. We wonder if this will work long term. The battery will keep shifting and moving as soon as you turn this over, but at least you don’t need to buy new batteries!
Hotel Utilities At Work
When you pay for a hotel room, you better use all the utilities to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth. This person knows how to utilize a hotel room to the fullest. They had some leftover pizza from the night before, but they’re not the type to eat it cold. They looked around their room and found a way to get it just right without a microwave.
Even though going to find a microwave would probably take less time, they wanted to feel like they worked a little for their meal. Besides, finding alternative solutions can be fun! The pizza probably tasted better because they worked hard for it.
Avoiding The Dreaded Greasy Keyboard
Bowls are a luxury. Sometimes you have them around but if you don’t, not to worry! Just grab an old hoodie and put it to use! This guy is probably on his computer all day working hard and doesn’t have time to go and grab a bowl from the kitchen. Time is money, so the less time he spends on snacking, the better! He probably doesn’t even use his fingers to pick up the popcorn.
He just dips his head down a bit and uses his tongue to pick up each individual kernel. That’s how we used to eat it as kids. Discovering that you can eat popcorn with just your tongue was the revelation of a lifetime. And there’s no shame in using this method as an adult!
No One Will Notice
Have some holes in your shoes? No problem. This hack solves that issue with nearly no effort. All you need to do is grab the nearest black marker! If your shoes are a different color, just match accordingly. No one will ever notice the flaw in your footwear. People’s attention spans aren’t that great.
We’re sure that you’ve passed plenty of people on the street with questionable outfits and didn’t even bat an eye. Unless you’re looking to find inconsistencies, it’ll be pretty hard to notice something like this. If you’re a perfectionist, you can even wear some socks that match your shoes to really seal the deal on the illusion.
Low-Cost Manicure
Nowadays getting a manicure can get pricey. If you’re on a budget and can’t afford to spend your cash at the salon every other week, this hack’s for you! All you need is a few bucks. Go to your nearest supermarket and look for this brand. If you want a simple white color, you can get the Colgate whitening toothpaste. This person wanted a little design on her nails.
At the salon, this would cost them an arm and a leg but this homemade hack only cost them 2 dollars. All you need to do to maintain your toothpaste manicure is not use your hand at all. If anything touches them you’re in for some messy business.
Peppermint Tea, Literally
Out of all the things this person could’ve used to pour their tea into, they chose a pepper. Maybe they thought this was the way to make peppermint tea. Technically, they aren’t wrong. The flavor might be a bit funky though. This is a great way to stay healthy too! Normal tea mugs won’t provide you with all the vitamins and minerals that a fresh bell pepper will.
Once you’re finished drinking your tea, you can munch on the pepper for a nice snack. It’s always fun when you can also eat the thing that holds your food or drink. That’s how bread bowls became so popular! It’s also a great way to avoid waste! Those are the only upsides to this “hack”.
Just Photoshop The Tape Out And You’re Solid
Taking selfies is an art. If you know your angles and have a long enough arm, you’re good to go. If you’re less skilled at photo-taking, you can try this hack. You might want to shave all of the hair on your face and head first because removing the tape could get pretty painful. The man in this photo didn’t fully think this through.
He has the general concept down, but the execution is left to be desired. If you’re looking to stand out on social media this is the way to do it. Most people don’t have tape all over their face, so you’ll stick out like a sore thumb!
Look Ma, No Hands!
Holding an umbrella can be such a chore. If you have a long way to walk it can really make your arms sore. Even if you switch between hands, eventually both get tired and you’re left feeling helpless. This guy solves that problem. He figured out a way to be hands-free while shielding himself from the sun. If he gets a phone call, he won’t be fumbling to try and get his phone from his pocket.
The possibilities are endless! Maybe he should invent a belt that holds the umbrella, instead of just sticking it in his pants. Some might consider this to be a tad unsanitary…but what do they know?
Yes, That’ll Definitely Work
Going to the bathroom in a public place is never a pleasant experience. You spent all your time trying to cover up the noises and eventually give up and hold it in. Our sense of embarrassment normally keeps us from letting loose. If you feel like you’re in the category of people who won’t go in public, try doing this. Maybe people will think you’re going crazy, but at least they won’t think you’re pooping!
If you shriek loud enough you can even flush the toilet without anyone noticing. We just hope no one will think your shrieks are cries for help and barge into your stall unannounced! That won’t be great.
What He Doesn’t Know Won’t Hurt Him
This is a great way to save money. Somehow kids’ parties are more expensive than adult ones! And small children usually don’t remember most of their birthdays. Try to remember all your birthdays, you probably can’t. Yet, your parents spent lots of money trying to make you happy. Well, these parents decided that their kid doesn’t have to know it’s his birthday.
He’s young enough that he doesn’t know when it is, so he won’t miss it. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. The parents can go out for dinner and celebrate the birth of their son separately. It’ll cost them a whole lot less than inviting all of his friends to a party.
No Need To Succumb To Peer Pressure
Smoking is a bad habit, yet we’ve made it into a social act. People take smoke breaks from work as an opportunity to catch up with their friends and coworkers. It’s become so popular that some people smoke just to go out and have a chat! We think those people should consider trying this hack. Instead of taking on a nasty habit, they can just do this instead and save their lungs.
It’ll be like a party every time they go outside! Their friends will be having a cigarette and they’ll be creating mini fireworks for fun! If everyone tried this hack, we’d be seeing a whole lot more people standing outside with sparklers for no particular reason.
Repurposing At Its Finest
Somehow we never have quite enough hangers for our clothes. You layer jackets on shirts, and yet after a load of laundry, you’re still left with one item that doesn’t have a hanger. Instead of folding it and getting it all wrinkly, just use a keyboard! Unless you still have a desktop computer, you probably won’t be needing it anytime soon anyway. It’s just collecting dust in your garage.
Instead of trying to sell an object that’ll soon be obsolete, repurpose it and make it useful! The rectangular shape of the keyboard is also great for keeping the shape of suit jackets. You can bet that nothing will slide off this bad boy.
When They Don’t Give You A Mask On The Plane
Sometimes when you fly, the flight attendants come around and give everyone snacks and eye masks. Clearly, this woman’s flight didn’t have those amenities. She wanted to get some rest, but it seems as if everyone on this plane decided to keep the windows up! The only way she could block the sun from her eyes was with her hair. This hack only works if you have long locks. Short hair won’t be able to give you the seal of darkness you’re looking for.
This woman is an example to us all. Life won’t always hand you things on a silver platter. You have to use your brain to get what you want! This woman is going places in life. There’s nothing she won’t be able to achieve.
Gearing Up For Battle
Onions can get pretty dangerous! You never know what to expect from them. This girl was sure to gear up properly before preparing dinner. She knew her eyes were at risk. There’s no way the onion stench would be able to penetrate those goggles. Also, cooking every night can get pretty boring. Why not spice it up with some dress-up? These goggles give her a cool sci-fi look.
We just hope when she goes snowboarding her goggles won’t smell of onion. That’d make all of this effort pointless. Unless she enjoys the smell of onion, it’ll only make her regret ever bringing sports equipment into the kitchen.
No One’s Going To Be Touching That Money
Women’s sanitary products are somehow a taboo subject. No one ever wants to talk about them or things related to them. For that reason, this is a great hack! No one would suspect to unwrap and look into a sanitary napkin. If you’re carrying around some cash that you’re scared to keep in your wallet, just grab a pad!
Even if you’re a guy, you can say that you’re a gentleman that cares about his female counterparts. You’d seem very chivalrous. This hack is perfect for traveling. If any pickpocket tries to steal your bag, they’ll see this bad boy in there and leave it alone. No one wants to deal with someone on their period.
Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind
Nobody likes washing the dishes. You start with one spoon and somehow end up with a sinkful of dishes! If you’re having guests over but can’t be bothered to wash the dishes, just print out a photo of your sink. Most people aren’t going to notice it if they aren’t looking directly into it. The better solution would be to make a silicone version of this, so the sink could still be used.
You might be thinking, wouldn’t it be simpler to just wash the dishes? Well, the answer to that question isn’t always yes. Sometimes people are too lazy and would rather cut corners. We wouldn’t recommend this hack for everyday use, but on some occasions, it’s totally acceptable.
Dry Cleaning Is Overrated
Going to the dry cleaners to get your clothes steamed or ironed is too much work. Some of us would rather just wear wrinkly clothing than have to deal with that chore. This person decided they weren’t going to waste their money. They can achieve the same result at home, and for free!
A similar result can be achieved by putting your clothes up in the bathroom when taking a hot shower. Both hacks will leave you questioning why anyone would ever bother spending time or money ironing their clothes. All you have to do is make sure you don’t get any food on your clothes. That’d be a huge bummer.
Never Lose Your Keys Again
Are you the type of person who constantly loses your keys? You fish in your bag for hours but you just can’t seem to find them. Well, we’ve got the perfect solution for you! All it requires is a nose piercing and a keyring! No big deal, right? The weight of the keys on your nose will be worth it when you get home and have them right in front of your face.
There’s nothing worse than getting home after a long day at work and realizing you’ve lost your keys. The level of defeat is unmatched! This hack ensures your keys will be secure and will get you inside as soon as possible.
Because All You Need Is One Orange
If for some reason you have one lonely orange hanging around in your kitchen, you’ll appreciate this hack. Usually, it’s just rolling around the counter haphazardly and eventually ends up on the floor. Bruised oranges rot faster and just aren’t as enjoyable. So, if you’ve got a bottle cap hanging around, just prop your orange on it and it will stay put!
Unless you have a pet that likes to drop things from the counter, this hack should work in theory. If you have more than one orange, just grab another bottle cap! You can prop them up one next to the other and decorate your kitchen with fruit! People will surely be asking you where you got your fancy orange holders.
No Cheese? No Problem.
Cheese can get pretty expensive sometimes. Not everyone can afford the luxury of a Cheddar or American slice on their toast in the morning. If you’re one of these people, fret no more! Post-its come in many shapes and colors so you can get all the types of cheese you want! If you close your eyes and imagine hard enough, you can really taste the cheesy flavor. You can’t expect the texture to be the same though. You have to be imaginative and forget the fact that you’re eating paper.
Maybe the bread will mask the flavor too…Who are we kidding? Nothing can ever replace cheese! Even on a budget, you can find some change to buy yourself some decent cheese that isn’t made of paper.
Shallow Diving Is A Thing
The worst part about going to the beach is that you can’t truly dive. You can pretend like you’re diving by putting your hands together and jumping in the water, but it’s not the same. If you’re a true diver you know that you need to be standing on something high to get that great form. This guy couldn’t help but bring his ladder with him to the beach. That perfect dive just wouldn’t be possible without it!
If you’ve ever complained about having to trek an umbrella and chairs to the beach, imagine what this guy went through! Walking in the sand with this giant ladder must’ve been a pain. This guy is the perfect example of “anything is possible if you put your mind to it.”
Don’t Throw Away Old Dolls, Make Lamps Instead!
If you’re looking for some Halloween decorations to put in your house, you’ve come to the right place. This hack makes perfect sense and yet no sense at the same time. The person who thought to cut off a doll head and put some lights inside must’ve been very bored. But they had a bunch of old dolls laying around and figured they’d make the perfect creepy house ornament.
If we walked into someone’s house and this was their source of light, we’d run in the opposite direction. They’re nothing more nightmare-inducing than a baby with eyes that stare into your soul. We think they’d be better off picking up something from IKEA.