60 Wacky Things People Actually Have in Their Homes
We’ve all heard that old saying that goes, “one person's trash is another person's treasure,” right? While that can be true in some circumstances, that isn’t always the case. No one would think about installing a toilet shaped like a shoe. Just think about the logistics for that one! There’s also no way someone would put their bed in the middle of a pool or paint a clown face on the ceiling? Honestly, that last one sounds a little terrifying. Imagine waking up to that image every day. Ugh.
While doing a little digging, we found that the internet is a wonderful place. One thing we discovered that blew our minds is that there's a Reddit thread called Awful Taste But Great Execution (r/ATBGE). This Reddit thread is where people post pictures of “everything that displays quality craftsmanship in the least elegant way possible. All things gaudy, tacky, overdone, and otherwise tasteless. Work done so well, you won't know whether to love it or hate it.” We've pulled the following images (and all the best commentary) from there, as well as from the Instagram account @pleasehatethesethings, which is described as “absurd, ugly, & just plain stup*d things in home design.”
After pouring through these two sources, we have to believe that some of these people just can’t see how the trash was, in fact, still trash. But hey, at least their happy and that’s what’s supposed to be the important thing, right?
A Disco Bowl
Did you know...
- In the summer of 2007, Joh Hamm became a household name when Mad Men premiered to critical acclaim and strong ratings. Just over a year and a half later, Ellie Kemper stole America's hearts (and Dwight's and Andy's) when she became the new receptionist on The Office. Before they were famous, Hamm was Kemper's high school drama teacher!
- While attending the Grammys in February 2000, Jennifer Lopez stepped out in a green Versace dress that instantly became a phenomenon. The barely-there ensemble had a dramatically low cut that came below JLo’s belly button. It became such a talking point that it was Google’s most popular search query up to that point, and it spurred the company to include images into search results. It became the motivation for Google Images.
- Paris Hilton not only lives in a mansion, she also built a doghouse mansion for her Chihuahua. It's 300 square feet and includes air conditioning and heating. It comes decked out with designer furniture, a chandelier, a pink paint job, second-floor balcony, and enclosed "yard." It's not enough for you to live in luxury. Your dog must, as well.
- Jennifer Aniston's star-defining role on friends started a hair craze in the 90s that even lasted into the early 2000s. Called "The Rachel," Aniston's shoulder-length haircut had grown-out bangs and highlights styled to perfection. A hairdresser in Detroit noted that at the peak of its popularity, 40% of her business was devoted to recreating "The Rachel." Too bad that it was notoriously difficult to maintain on your own at home.
- Björk created a media sensation when she wore her iconic white swan dress to the 2001 Oscars. At the time, many derided it as hideous and a publicity stunt, but it has since gone down as one of the most memorable dresses of all time—even if it isn't exactly beloved. She says David Bowie was the inspiration behind the dress.