Outlook, iCal, and Google Calendar have had a devastating effect on the paper calendar industry. These curious calendars try to get around that fact, however, by offering innovative and interesting ways to mark the passing of time.
Check out these curious calendars, from a calendar made of bubble wrap to a calendar you can plant.
Implications - Sometimes even the most mundane, easy-to-miss products could use an update. In today's chaotic society, consumers are looking for an element of fantasy and novelty in all products, prompting companies to take a more unconventional approach to all that they do. Thus, everything from kitchen utensils to calendars are bearing more whimsical aesthetics.
49 Curious Calendars
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Hot For Teacher
100% Real Teachers 2008 Calendar
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Naked French Rugby Calendar
Dieux du Stade 2008
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Fat Nude Calendars
Celebrate 2009 with Chubby Mikey
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Naked Rugby Calendars (Follow Up)
England and Australia Follow Suit
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Vampire Calendars
Official Twilight 2009 Calendar
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A Year of Fairy Tales
2008 Campari Calendar to Feature Eva Mendes
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Dark and Dreadful Calendars
Jennifer Aniston's Manic-Depressive 2009 Calendar
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Steamy Socialite Calendars
Ring in 2009 with Kim Kardashian
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Mind-Expanding Calendars
Psychedelic Alice in Wonderland Calendar Blows Your Mind
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Vintage Macabre Photoshoots
The 2010 My Zombie Pinup Calendar
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Naughty Gaming Calendars
'Let's Play!' Has Sexy Workers as Game Characters
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Canine Yogi Calendars
'Yoga Dogs' by Dan Borris
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Corseted Coffin Calendars
Cisa's Naughty 2009 Calendar Makes Funerals Hot
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Exotic Habitat Calendars
Pirelli's ‘Africa' 2009
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Screen Siren Calendars
Jessica Alba in Club Campari 2009 Calendar
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Naughty Sci-Fi Geek Calendars
Nerdcore 2009
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Fashionable Auto Calendars
Volkswagen Scirocco 2009
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Pop-Up Calendars
Project Each Day With Johann Volkmer's Faltjahr 2010
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Color-Based Calendars
Pantone Shades to Track the Days
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Political Pin-Ups
The 2009 Sarah Palin Calendar
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Mini Calendar People
Arwey Functional Notebooks Bring Appointments to Life
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Wooden Calendars
Qaaim Goodwin's Calendar is a Sculpture for Your Office Desk
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Abandoned Animal Awareness
2009 ‘Adopt a Shelter Dog Calendar'
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Twitter-Inspired Calendars
The ‘Status Calendar' Lets You Update Your Offline Activiti
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Lego Brick Calendars
10,000 Year Desktop Calendar
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Memory Jogging Watches
The 'Remind' Works With PCs to Display Calendar
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Scratch-Off Calendars
Agustin Zea's Design Makes Time-Tracking Like Playing the Lottery
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Doggy Doo Calendar
Odd, But Surprisingly Tasteful?
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Interactive Walls
Christiaan Postma's Calendar Wallpaper
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Bubble Wrap Calendar
A Pop a Day
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Self-Printing Calendars
Oscar Diaz's Ink Calendar Prints Itself
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Obama Advent Calendars
Esquire Magazine's Obama Cover Opens To Show Ads
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Personalized Parcel Calendars
Custom Danish Christmas Packages For Adults
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Couture Calendars
“Girls on Film” by Karl Lagerfeld with Marie Claire
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Sensual Religious Calendars
‘Tantalizing Priests 2009' is Endorsed by the Vatican
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Camera Lens Calendars
Desktop Calendar is Perfect for Snap-Happy Photographers
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Arboreal Calendars
The Bonsai Calendar Lets You Build and Shape the Months of the Year
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Geometric Calendars
Radius ‘09 is Geekalicious
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Time-Shredding Calendar
Chrono-Shredder by Susannah Hertriech
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Comprehensive Time Trackers
Newave 'Living Concept' Calendar
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Calendar Tape
Stick and Toss Scheduling
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Arty 2009 Calendars
18 Stylish Ways to Stay Organized in the New Year
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Schedules You Light on Fire
The Calendar Made of Matches
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Presidential Inauguration Countdowns
The Obama Advent Calendar
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Interactive Wallpaper
The Sl2010 AllYearLong Calendar Turns Your Plans Into a Mural
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Plantable Planners
Botanical PaperWorks 2009 Eco Calendar For a Green Year
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Calendars for the Clumsy
The Napkin Calendar Lets You Clean Daily Spills
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Charitable Naughty Rugby Calendars
‘Gods of Football 2009'
Movie Character Obsessions
The Twilight Dolls
Gothic Promo Portraits
The Twilight Zone in Rome
Asian Adaptations of Blockbuster Movies
Twilight Gets Filipino TV Version
Voluptuous Vintage Photoshoots
Plus Size Pin-Up April Flores Gives Big Time Glamor
Inked Pin-Up Studios
666photography Has Handmade Costumes, Props & Burlesque Tattoos
Fat Nude Calendars
Celebrate 2009 with Chubby Mikey
Surreal Fairytale Photography
Flux Fotography's 'Alice in Wonderland' Goes Down the Rabbit Hole
21 Naughty Alternative Calendars
From Nude Clowns to Bloody Zombie Pin-Ups
Underwater Tea Parties
Alice in Wonderland Goes Under the Sea in Elena Kalis' Photos
Vampire Chic Makeup
Beauty Looks As Pale As Robert Pattinson
30 Unique 2009 Calendars
100 Funky Timepieces
From Heath Detecting Watches to Luxurious Time Tellers
False Perspective Wedding Photos
Tiny Brides & Grooms Celebrate Marriage in a Lilliputian Way
83 Bizarre Video Games + Viral News for Die-Hard Gamers
Living Dead Bombshells
My Zombie Pinup Calendar Means Halloween All Year Long
Sexist Charity Photos?
Ryanair Bikini Calendar
Dark and Dreadful Calendars
Jennifer Aniston's Manic-Depressive 2009 Calendar
Evolving Illustrations
Tracking the Aesthetic Changes to Alice in Wonderland Over Time
Steamy Socialite Calendars
Ring in 2009 with Kim Kardashian
Mind-Expanding Calendars
Psychedelic Alice in Wonderland Calendar Blows Your Mind
Diabetic Watches
The G-Tone by Sunghoon Mun Montiros Sugar Levels
Personalized Wine Glasses
Bridal Party Glasses Feature Cartoons of Your Wedding Party
Pop Icon Outtake Pictures
Madonna Releases New Photos from 'Hard Candy'
Denim Lingerie Pinups
Rianne ten Haken Gets Racy for Flaunt Magazine's September Issue
Candy Floss Fantasies
MAC and Hello Kitty Channel Alice in Wonderland
Fairytale-Inspired Jewellery
Reinventing Alice in Wonderland Through Accessories
Mad Hatter Flash Mobs
Disney Promos Tom Binns' 'Alice in Wonderland' Jewelry Line
Red Holiday Fashion
Jennifer Aniston Covers December Vogue
30 Holiday Articles to Kick off the Christmas Countdown
Mini Kitties
Teacup Kittens Come From Extensive Breeding Methods
Naughty Gaming Calendars
'Let's Play!' Has Sexy Workers as Game Characters
Designer Fashion Pinups
The 2009 Vogue Paris Calendar
Victorian Fantasy Portraits
Johnny Depp Gets Tim Burton Touch in Alice In Wonderland
Canine Yogi Calendars
'Yoga Dogs' by Dan Borris
Futuristic Space Watches
Fashionable Digitwatch Doubles as Men's Jewelry
Corseted Coffin Calendars
Cisa's Naughty 2009 Calendar Makes Funerals Hot
Exotic Habitat Calendars
Pirelli's ‘Africa' 2009
14 Hot Yellow Fashions + Pantone Innovations
Perfect for Style Inspiration in 2009
Witty Watches
Mr. Jones Creates Timepieces With Words of Wisdom
Reillustrated Fairytales
Sneak Peek at Camille Rose Garcia's 'Alice in Wonderland' Art
Personalized Shower Curtains
Life-Sized Photos Make For Ultra Custom Bathrooms
Father Christmas LEGO Sculptures
Santa Claus Immortalized in Plastic Bricks
You as a Doll
Cyndi Safstorm Creates Personalized Plastic Mini-Me Figurines
Art Gallery Editorials
Jennifer Aniston in NYT Magazine's "Screens Goddess"
Fashionable Auto Calendars
Volkswagen Scirocco 2009
Billion-Dollar Business Cards
Stewie Rah Rah's Personalized Money Cards are Worth Pocketing
Soccer Players as Boxers
David Beckham's 2009 Calendar
Modern “Alice in Wonderland” Ads
Lindsay Lohan Channels the Metaphysical for Fornarina
Coloring Book Walls
Jon Burgerman Wallpaper
Family Album Wallpaper
Great Graphic Design Lets You Flaunt Your Faux Frames
Personalized Hotel Pillows
Hotels.com Lets You Customize Your Own Photo Sheets
Mini Pie Snacks
Lolipop-Pies by Luxirare are Guilt & Commitment-Free
Kid Couture Timepieces
Neon Plasteramic Watches Worn By Michelle Obama
Personalized Mini-Me Dolls
ModelWorks Toys Let You Design Your Own Replica
Pop-Up Calendars
Project Each Day With Johann Volkmer's Faltjahr 2010
Color-Based Calendars
Pantone Shades to Track the Days
Tiny People Tear Collectors
Ad Shows Where Visine Natural Tears Come From
A-List Political House Parties
Jennifer Aniston At Courtney Cox's Obama Bash
Mini Calendar People
Arwey Functional Notebooks Bring Appointments to Life
Wooden Calendars
Qaaim Goodwin's Calendar is a Sculpture for Your Office Desk
Fashion Icons as Dictionary Designers
Karl Lagerfeld Illustrates 'La Petit Larousse Illustre'
11 Non-Digital Datebooks and Unique Calendars
Plantable Packaging
Spruce Trees Sprout from Pangea Organics Boxes
Picturesque Print Watches
Nooka Releases New Line of Funky Timepieces
Twitter-Inspired Calendars
The ‘Status Calendar' Lets You Update Your Offline Activiti
Presidential Double Covers
Barack and Michelle Obama on Essence Magazine
Mini-Mobile Ads
Land Rover Sends a Big Message With Miniature World Scenes
Twisty Tables
The Bonsai Tree Table is Made Out of Real Branches
Scratch-Off Calendars
Agustin Zea's Design Makes Time-Tracking Like Playing the Lottery
Ancient Wrist Watches
The '12 Gan-Ji' Watch is Based on Ancient Chinese Concepts
Personalized Yoga Mats
Yogamatic.com Customized Mats Are Perfect for Aspiring Yogis
Personalized Romance Books
UStar Novels Let You Customize Your Lust Between the Covers
Plantable Gift Tags
Santa Claus Goes Green
Luxury Home Narcissism
Company Makes 'You Look Like A Million Dollars' With Personalized Busts
Customized Christmas Trees
Festivally Creative Art and Design Competitions
Real Life Pantone Charts
Around The World In 30 Colours
Uplifting Watches
'Ever-Increasing' by Sea Hope Uses Graphs to Brighten Your Day
Handless Watches
The Projects Iridium Watch Tells the Time With Colorful Cut-Outs
Political Roads to Hollywood
Is TV in Sarah Palin's Future?
Obama Advent Calendars
Esquire Magazine's Obama Cover Opens To Show Ads
Personalized Parcel Calendars
Custom Danish Christmas Packages For Adults
Political Enemy Bonding
Pastor Rick Warren to Deliver Obama's Inauguration
Tiny Person Tableaus
Slinkachu's Little People Street Art Shows the Big World of London
Pantone History Shoes
SeaVees 09/63 Tribute Footwear
Camera Lens Calendars
Desktop Calendar is Perfect for Snap-Happy Photographers
Asanas for Animals
Crunch Gyms Offer 'Ruff Yoga' Classes
Plantable Lamps
The IVY Light
Geometric Calendars
Radius ‘09 is Geekalicious
Color Swatch Fashion
Pantone Cufflinks by Sonia Spencer
Mini Love Machines
The Lovers Voodoo Kit Includes a GPS Tracker
Comprehensive Time Trackers
Newave 'Living Concept' Calendar
Calendar Tape
Stick and Toss Scheduling
Arty 2009 Calendars
18 Stylish Ways to Stay Organized in the New Year
Inauguration Crashing How-Tos
Site Offers Tips on Attending Obama's Inaugural Celebration
Classic Game Recreations
Nintendo Mini Classics Bring Back Memories in Digital Form
Schedules You Light on Fire
The Calendar Made of Matches
Interactive Wallpaper
The Sl2010 AllYearLong Calendar Turns Your Plans Into a Mural
Proverb Primates
KRonikle Mini Sculptures Include Variations of Wise Monkeys
Plantable Planners
Botanical PaperWorks 2009 Eco Calendar For a Green Year
Calendars for the Clumsy
The Napkin Calendar Lets You Clean Daily Spills
$40,000 Inauguration Tickets
Hotels & Scalpers Prep For Obama's Swearing In
Father Christmas Teddy Bears
Limited-Edition Green Santa Be@rbrick Figures
Gift Sacks for Geeks
The Darth Vader Talking Christmas Stocking