In the town of Gizmoville, inventors prided themselves on creating gadgets that nobody really needed. There was a “Self-Watering Watering Can,” which defeated its purpose, a “Silent Alarm Clock” that forgot to ring, and an “Invisible Umbrella” that looked suspiciously like standing in the rain.
The head of the inventors’ guild, Professor Blunder, insisted that these inventions were “for the future.” He hosted the annual Gadget Gala, where townsfolk laughed as they were presented with things like a “Toaster-Telephone” or a “Vacuum Blender.” When one skeptical villager asked, “But who needs these?” the inventors were genuinely puzzled, replying, “Well, who doesn’t?”
Finally, an inventor named Lucy introduced a “Universal Do-Nothing Device” that could be used for… absolutely nothing. This became an instant hit, as people finally appreciated the uselessness as intentional. The town declared Lucy as their top inventor, leaving Professor Blunder scratching his head, wondering why he hadn’t thought of it first.
Moral:
Sometimes, the most innovative inventions are the simplest ones — or none at all.
