35 Badass Designs for Ordinary Products (SUPER GALLERY)

AyMan’s list of 6 BadAss Designs has inspired me to create a mega list of ordinary products gone ‘bad ass’.

From a gun hairdryer to terror fashion, these products will add a danger to your reputation. 

Almost every time we see an ordinary product made dangerous, traffic ensues.  Accordingly, designers everywhere should seek inspiration from this list and submit more ordinary products with bad ass design.

BadAss Hangers - Knife Coat Hooks (GALLERY)

Bring some danger and badass vibe to your wall decor with those awesome Knife Coat Hooks. I love how they are convenient and functional for hanging clothes and at the same time they are cool even when they are empty. It’s like wall art. Installation is pretty easy, simply screw in the handle.  T… [More]

Razorblade Mirror - Add a Little Edge to Your Wall

The Razorblade Mirror, designed by Phil Sims, is a sharp looking design (bad pun) that adds character to your wall.  The design will be sold by Suck.Uk, but pricing details are not yet available.  Suck describes, “Classic imagery for your wall. Not only is this a pretty damn cool object to put on th… [More]

Totenkopf Skull Toaster- Burns a Skull and Crossbones in Your Toast

I can’t for the life of me work out WHY you would want one of these, but design comes in all shapes and sizes, and perhaps your emo goth streak takes over and you’re just an all round dangerous kinda guy. Imagine, your annoying friends drop in JUST in time for breakfast, sponging off your good will … [More]

Dangerous Branded Food

Cocaine Energy Drink Sparks Buzz

A new energy drink is billing itself as liquid Cocaine.  Not surprisingly, it is getting a little buzz.  The website explains the product, “You are about to experience the highest energy content of ANY energy drink on the market today! 350% greater than The Bull!  Cocaine is not just a re-hash of ex… [More]

Meth Coffee - Super-Caffeinated Brew + Another Shocker Label

Last year, the launch of Cocaine Energy Drink became headline controversy.  You knew another brand would follow.  Well, here it is: Meth Coffee.  Meth Coffee is a Super Caffeinated Brew from San Francisco.  It’ll crank up your morning and make you feel like the caffeine addict that you are. The co… [More]

Heart Attack Grill - Fat Burgers, Sexy Nurses, Beer, Cigarettes and Wheelchairs (VIDEO)

Yesterday, I introduced you to fat burgers, the backlash against health food. Now I present you with a more extreme version of the same concept: The controversial Heart Attack Grill. The Heart Attack Grill, located in Phoenix, Arizona, features everything that’s bad for you.  The menu is full of he… [More]

Fun With Brass Knuckles

Badass Cleaning Tools - Knuckle Brush (GALLERY)

If you are a “tough” guy and need to do some “tough cleaning”, this Knuckle Brush is perfect for you. Designed by Ken Goldman, the Knuckle Brush is the “brush for the toughest cleaning job and a sure way to get the “toughest” to do the cleaning”. Girls, get this for your husband or boyfriend to en… [More]

Brass Knuckle Cups (Part II) - Thabto MUG

Not a morning person? Would you rather avoid conversation with anyone while you try to enjoy your coffee? Well it looks like your alone time with just you and your brew is about to become a reality. Thabto’s MUG is a coffee mug that doubles as a pair of brass knuckles, except in this case, they ar… [More]

Agressive Art Furniture - Brass Knuckle Chair (GALLERY)

Here is a nice chair where you can relax and sip coffee in the morning from your Brass Knuckle Mug. The Brass Knuckle Chair is a formidable metal art chair that would add a touch of, “Don’t mess with me; I’m a bad-ass to your house” and would intimidate your poor retro sofa. The 60L X 39W X 52H inch… [More]

Knuckleduster Shot Glass - The Warhol Philosophy Collection (GALLERY)

How does the same designer decide she’s going to do a “brass knuckles” shot glass and later decide the world needs tea cups with handles on the bottom? Oh, knuckles! Simone Brewster’s China Cups and Punch Ups were inspired by her knuckles and created these china-ware cups for “The Warhol Philosophy … [More]

Fun With Guns

Gun Frying Pans - Over Easy Uzi

It seems everywhere you look you’ll see guns these days, fashion, food, IRL. Why not take the hottest accessory and eat it too? The gun egg fryer lets you do exactly that. Simply crack your eggs into this gun-shaped frying pan, season, and you’ll be able to satisfy your tummy and your craving to… [More]

Condom Guns - Honey Trap Toys (GALLERY)

“Is that a gun in your pocket?” “You bet, and it is about to shoot neatly packed condoms at you!” This ironic condom toy gun is only one of the thrilling works from a line called Honey Trap. A condom case shaped like a handgun lets you enjoy safe sex with a playful sense of danger. I guess… [More]

Spice Gun - Salt & Pepper Shoots Salad (GALLERY)

Like it or not; cringe or choose to ignore the multiple ethical issues it raises in an already gun-happy world this Spice Gun loaded with salt, pepper, sugar or any other spice of your choice, makes the job of spicing up your food at the least, a conversation hot-spot. Designed by Chinese designer Z… [More]

Gun Flask

Look tough when you’re sipping your flask at work.  Or, as Suck.uk puts it, “Drinking whisky from a hip flask can damage your health - but it’s not as bad as putting a gun in your mouth when you are feeling low. Now you can do both with the Shot Gun Hip Flask. Almost certainly not an ideal gift for… [More]

Gun-Operated Alarm Clock

Hit that snooze button right between the eyes with the Gun-Operated Alarm Clock sure to knock ‘em dead every time! And you can control the other functions too with the handy tilt-action design. [More]

Gun Hairdryer - Pull the Trigger to get Warm

If trying to control your hair makes you lose the will to live then this is the hairdryer for you. Whilst it may not have lots of fancy settings it looks great and can make drying your hair - a process on the same fun scale at the dentist - more enjoyable. [More]

Gun Vase

Quite rightly hear the words guns & roses together and you will think of the band and bad haircuts (much the same thing).  But no, no, no, there is now a new route to paradise city. Guns & flowers is what those in the know are talking about right now… Wall mounted gun vases, three gun combinatio… [More]

Guardian Angel Tote - Outline of a Gun to Ward Off Evil Doers..

Ok, you used to be a nerd in highschool, but only because you were misunderstood when deep down you were a uber hot bleeding edge expert of technology and style.  But to the uneducated thug who used to pay you out, you’re still sorta dorky. What was that you say? I’m a dork? You still think I’m a do… [More]

Gun Murals - Square of Squirtguns Wall-Hanging

”Tired of having your NRA buddies laugh at you for not having any shotguns on the wall? These collections of toy squirt guns arranged on a square panel, with some pointing out, are incredibly unique, very colorful, and great conversation pieces. Panels are made to order, in any color you request. We… [More]

Gun Art from Kildall

Cool modern art about gun control, discovered on the Cool Hunter: “Gun Control is an electromechanical installation, which explores underlying issues of both security and surveillance. Each of the four units incorporates a police-issue revolver and a small video camera. As people move into the insta… [More]

Shotgun Shell Chair - Fully Loaded Furniture (GALLERY)

Yanko Design featured Alexander Reh, who designed this chair which is for sale now. Alexander coined it “Fully Loaded” as it has more than 400 shotgun shells. He claims that the bright brass caps give a soothing massaging sit, but I fear you will find yourself sitting as on needles, although reporte… [More]

Don’t F### With Me Handbag

Also known as the Superbitchbag, this handbag helps to make sure you don’t get approached by too many strangers. 
“a Jewellery concept by Ted Noten a serie of necklaces made from casted acrylics packed in several different carton boxes covered with textiles - TedNoten” [More]

Voodoo

Top 8 Voodoo Products + Ouch Tooth Pick Holder (SUPER GALLERY)

The religion of Voodoo, which actually means “Spirit of God,” is now seen as a pop culture phenomenon, rather than a sacred practice. These items mock the traditional Afro-American religion and have little to do with the sanctity of divine spirits.  The most commonly recognized symbol of the ancien… [More]

Dead Fred Pen Holder

In January, we found the Voodoo Knife Holder by Viceversa.  Now, a matching pen holder called Dead Fred.  It’s made od silicone rubber and will be available soon at Suck UK. [More]

Voodoo Coat Rack

”Take one look at this Voodoo Coat Rack and you?ll believe in black magic. Have fun moving the pins around to curse a new part of the doll! Made of wood painted with a voodoo doll motif, the Voodoo Coat Rack features nine repositionable pins that serve as coat hooks. Rope is used as a decorative acc… [More]

Voodoo Doll Speakers - Mini Gods Make Art Out of Speakers (GALLERY)

Just when you thought all speakers designs were either boring or corporate, Mini Gods have stepped into the picture.  The artist, Marka27, has created Mini Gods as individual works of art.  Marka27 told me, “The first release will be at the end of July at the San Diego Comicon ToyTokyo booth and als… [More]

Voodoo Knife Holder by Viceversa

Spice up your kitchen with a voodoo knife set.  Designed by Raffaele Iannello and available at Viceversa [More]

Bad Ass Travel

Top Secret Tourism - Add a Little Danger to Your Itinerary

If destinations like Disneyland don’t excite you, maybe you need more danger in your itinerary.  Top Secret Tourism is a new book, written by Harry Helms, which bills itself as, “Your Travel Guide to Germ Warfare Laboratories, Clandestine Aircraft Bases and Other Places in the United States You’re … [More]

Danger Tourism - World’s Most Dangerous Tourist Route (GALLERY)

We’ve already heard about adventure tourism, which typically involves a mountain bike ride, white water raft action, or another adrenaline based sport.  However, danger tourism takes your adventure to the next level. The following set of pictures shows ‘the world’s most dangerous tourist route’.  T… [More]

Rio’s “Little Slum Inn”

Adventurous travelers can now enjoy breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro and its beaches for just a few dollars a night—by sleeping in the slums. “The Little Slum Inn” offers a chance to live as the locals do, or close to it. Rio’s slums, or favelas, are notorious for abject poverty and shocking… [More]

Terror Fashion?

Deceptive Fashion 3 - Kiss FM Handcuff Shirts

We’ve seen shirts that fake preppy and business apparel, but these handcuff shirts fake a badass situation, for lack of better words.  The T-shirts are part of an ad campaign for radio station, Kiss FM and were created by LongPlay 360 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  It’s a great promotional shirt. Many guy… [More]

Atypyk Gun T-Shirts

Let everyone know how tough you are with a new gun shirt from Atypyk.  The shirts a gun printed on the back so nobody messes with you.  “You can carry a gun, but it’s preferable to wear one.”- Aron Branam [More]

Terror Fashion (Revisited) - Anticon Hoodie, For the Funky Terrorist (GALLERY)

More than a year and half ago we were jumping for joy when UK-based Anticon revealed hooded sweatshirts (which Trend Hunter termed ‘Terror Fashion’).  Freaking out your neighbours has never been more fashionable. Now, Anticon is back with spiced up designs that add new color to their already hip h… [More]

TG Clothing: Military Dress / Uniform

Also from TG Clothing, a hot military inspired uniform dress.  Cwazy!  Does it come with the pink gun and gas mask?  I hope so! [More]

Bullet Hole Shirts - Fashion on a Rampage (GALLERY)

Attus Apparel thinks that “manufactured” holes in clothing are so yesterday. Instead, they offer the alternative of getting holes in your shirt in a more realistic and dangerous way. They sell bullet-hole polo shirts made the old-fashioned way, with real bullets fired by the guys at Attus Apparel th… [More]