Dumb ideas we like

Fat city: Okay, we’ve all seen the gag with the talking scale that says, “One at a time please” when a huge matronly lady stands on it. But this weird, glowing, octagonal chair, created by a Japanese university professor, actually reacts by changing colour when a fat person sits on it. According to its creator, the chair is simulating a rise in blood pressure. It’s unclear what the use is of this innovation, but presumably, we will not see banks of this finger-pointing furniture at truck stops or chicken shacks. Take a (wide) load off at www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/2007/1991871.htm.

Keyed up: Also from Japan, where their drinking water is apparently spiked with LSD and Godzilla spit, comes the Angel Kitty USB Keyboard Bra. Presumably derived, in spirit, from the dubious tradition of serving sushi atop a stationary nude woman, you can use a comely cosplay chick’s boobies to post creepy, disturbing stories to your blog. Learn to touch type at www.angelkitty.jp/News/.

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—Michael Citrome