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Infinite Bookshelf
An enchanting creation from a comic novel that can house an infinite number of books without taking up more space. Function: A comment on the unending quest for knowledge and the absurdity of book hoarding.
Weather-in-a-Can
A whimsical device that lets users simulate any weather inside a can for instant atmosphere changes. Function: Mocks the dissatisfaction towards weather unpredictability and control over the environment.
Conflict Coordinator
An absurd contraption that deliberately creates social conflicts, found in a comic work. Function: Highlights the foolish aspects of unnecessary drama in human relations.
Literal Laptop
A computer from a humorous story that takes every keystroke literally. Function: Plays with the idea of miscommunication and the literal interpretation of language.
Honesty Glasses
Glasses from a satirical narrative that force the wearer to only speak the truth. Function: Highlights the absurdity and potential chaos of complete honesty in social interactions.
Liliputian Levitator
A fictional device from satirical tales that allow people to float above their problems, literally. Function: Provides a humorous take on escapism and above-sight.
Lie-toi-Lie Detector
This contraption from a comic tale exaggerates tales as they are spoken. Function: Illustrates the humor inherent in tall tales and the human habit of lying.
Boredom Banisher
A comical artifact that eliminates boredom at the push of a button. Function: Satirizes society's constant need for entertainment and fear of a mundane existence.
Fantasy Fridge
Appearing in a whimsical tale, this fridge contains food from any fictional world. Function: Speaks to desires for the exotic and the culinary expeditions in the imaginary.
Guilt-O-Meter
From a humorous story, this instrument measures the guilt of a person. Function: Parodies the subjective nature of guilt and moral judgement.
Instant Aficionado
A device in literature that instantly makes one an expert in any subject. Function: Comments on the obsession with instant expertise and quick fixes in learning.
Portable Hole
A fanciful invention that is a hole which one can place anywhere to pass through. Function: A whimsical play on spatial concepts and the desire for quick escapes.
Perpetual Party Popper
A novelty invention in fiction that creates a never-ending party atmosphere. Function: Mocks the pursuit of perpetual festivity and joy without substance.
Regretamin Pills
Featured in a humorous novel, these pills make one forget regrets. Function: Reflects on the desire to forget past mistakes and the importance of learning from them.
Irony Alarm
From a satirical piece, this alarm alerts to the presence of irony. Function: Pokes fun at the sometimes invisible or ignored nature of irony in daily life.
Duplication Doodad
In a comedic narrative, this device can duplicate anything with a touch. Function: Addresses human greed and the comic redundancy of having too much.
Dream Director
A device in a comic fantasy that lets people script and orchestrate their dreams. Function: Explores the human desire to control the uncontrollable and the escapism found in dreams.
Procrastination Station
A machine from a humorous book that can slow down time around a procrastinator. Function: Serves to poke fun at time management and the relatable desire to delay tasks.
Ego Inflater
Found in the pages of a tongue-in-cheek novel, it's a device that boosts a person's ego. Function: A comical take on self-importance and the need for validation.
Age Reverser
A humorous creation from fiction that de-ages the user by a specified number of years. Function: Exaggerates the human obsession with youth and the fear of aging.
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