For every essential product people need in daily life there are thousands or random devices that don’t seem essential at any time or place. Nonetheless they’re all worth talking about - if only for their extreme wackiness. Take a gander at these gizmos…

TankChair

Just because you’re in a wheelchair doesn’t mean you can’t traverse rough terrain. The TankChair is a wheelchair outfitted with tank tracks, [Q: treads, maybe?] allowing you to go anywhere and everywhere. Literally nothing can stop you … except maybe a bazooka. Each TankChair is also custom-made, taking into account a client’s type of injury, weight and physical size. And the guys who make the motors are from the show “Battle Bots�! How can you lose? Wait ‘til Stephen Hawking gets a hold of one of these. Can you say “world domination�? (price varies, www.tankchair.com)

The Beerbelly

Do you find yourself jealous of Camels? Well, thankfully science is here to help. The Beerbelly is a bladder/sling system that allows you to hold 80 oz. (six beers) over your stomach. To some you’ll look obese. But little do they know you’re just avoiding paying $10 for a beer at the game. And while your friends spend hours at the gym working on their guts, you can just drink yours away! Have you seen a product scream NASCAR more in your life? ($50, www.thebeerbelly.com) Read More »