TRULY UNUSELESS

Sometimes at Orphan Records, we'll run across amazing things we think you need to know about...

Like Chindogu:

definition: (n.) a philosophy/movement revolving around totally bizarre inventions

In the words of the International Chindogu Society

"...dogu is Japanese for "tool" and chin is Japanese for "weird" (not to be confused with the Japanese for "penis", which is also chin). Thus, a chindogu is a weird tool..."

You can't buy this stuff in stores. But you're welcome to invent your own. They have their own Dogma '95-type manifesto that dictates what vital criteria need to be met in order for an object to be considered a chindogu.

Read the Ten Tenets of Chindogu to find out what it takes.

Here's a few chindogu off their website to whet your tastebuds:

Butterstick

* Why dirty a knife?

Somewhcre beyond the lipstick, gluestick and the stick deodorant comes the latest in stick-type-applicator-technology: the butterstick. It's manner of use is self-evident. Besedes toast, it is useful for buttering corn on the cob and crumpets; less useful unfortunately, for buttering rice and peas. Note also that, when cold from the fridge, the butterstick may have a tendency to 'flay' soft bread.

Hay Fever Hat
*The all day tissue dispenser

Having hay fever is bad enough, but running out of hankies turns misfortune to misery. So, don't run out! The Hay Fever Hat supports a large loo roll, enough to cope with heavy blowing and incessant sneezing from dawn till dusk.

If you're enthralled with the pictures above, check out:

The Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions by Kenji Kawakami.

This has been a public service announcement of Orphan Records. Speak soon. XX

SNEAK PEAK

Sunday was spent slaving away in the kitchen as we do every year for April Fool's Day. No doubt another introspective holiday for all the orphans, now back to the grindstone.

Here's a glimpse into Orphan Records, inside and out. Stay tuned for staff introductions.


Inside Orphan headquarters

Out the window of Orphan headquarters