Practical Ideas For A More Accommodating Society

They should invent giant ponies, so that really tall kids can feel what it’s like to be a normal kid riding a pony.

“pony” by steve_lodefink is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

They should invent awkward silences for smells, where the lack of odor leaves people uncomfortable.

They should invent horizontal bunk beds, for people who are afraid of heights (normal bunk beds are for people afraid of widths)

They should invent small sausages, smaller than cocktail sausages, so that people who like snorkeling can have a little treat while they dive.

They should invent an outdoor houseplant, for indoor patios.

They should invent treadmills for sleepwalkers, so they can become sleeprunners.

They should invent horizontal mountaineering, so lazy people can climb Everest sideways.

They should invent a banana that tastes like banana chewing gum.

They should invent non-contagious yawns, so you could be bored during a confetti rain and wouldn’t have to fear choking

They should invent a fake medical degree, for curing hypochondriacs.

They should invent swimless fish, to take some of the pressure off flightless birds.

They should invent reverse shadows, bright silhouettes only visible at night.

They should invent half-ghosts, for people who’ve had near-death experiences.

They should invent edible fish hooks, so fishing feels more like a transaction.

They should invent night-vision sunglasses, so you can enjoy the beach during a solar eclipse.

They should invent some kind of horizontal gravity, for people who really need a hug.