40 Times People Thought Of Stupid Solutions That Actually Work, As Shared On 'Redneck Engineering' (New Pics)

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The only limit to accomplishing anything in life is your imagination. However, creativity and inventions don't have to be overly complicated or all that original. You can make everyone's lives far easier with small changes in how something is designed. Intrigued? Well then, welcome to the weird and wonderful world of ‘Redneck Engineering.’

A popular online community, r/redneckengineering is dedicated to slightly peculiar, sometimes even hilarious, but genuinely genius feats of jury-rigging. From self-feeding fires to mounts for your remote, we’ve collected some of the coolest feats of impromptu engineering. Scroll down to check out the pics that prove that there's no problem that humankind can't solve with whatever's at hand!

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That works.

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well clearly its a thing but what stops the whole lot going up?

Genius doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, it often isn't! Often, the very best product designs are the ones that solve the problems that consumers have, whether they’re consciously aware of them or just sure that something is wrong.

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💙

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preludachris8 Report

at first i was thinking "WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT TO YOUR TEETH" then i realized

The solutions themselves don't have to be marvelous feats of engineering that would wow and dazzle the entire world. All it can take is a slight change to the design: altering the shape, angles, and lines of the item in question to make it more user-friendly.

At the core of ‘Redneck Engineering’ lies simplicity. Redneck engineers (who don't actually have to be rednecks or even engineers at all) are big fans of Occam's razor. They take the most straightforward and obvious approach when solving a problem.

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This is a HOA's wet dream, imagine how many fines they could give out.

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"If it works and it's stupid, it's not stupid"-someone

Redneck engineering is about simplicity. It's about being straightforward. It's thinking on your feet and using whatever tools and materials you have at hand to jury-rig your way out of a problem.

It's humankind summed up incredibly well because it showcases how flexible we can all be when the circumstances demand it. Sure, it might not look pretty! But don't knock it if it works.

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Worth the trip, walk, wait!! Muchisimas gracias eloteros!

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Except its not the same item.

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I never understand those questionable mods on cars, don't you have any regulations? In CH you would get pulled over by the first cop seeing this monstrosity...

Founded all the way back in the mid-summer of 2013, the online community has become one of the most well-known groups on Reddit. At the time of writing, the r/redneckengineering subreddit had already grown to 659k members, and there are no signs of their popularity waning any time soon.

There's plenty of humor and quick engineering solutions to be found here.

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He was a skater boy…

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This will definitely do in a pinch.

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The_BarChuk Report

With my smarts, that would mean a broken cell phone.

The moderator team has the right to interpret whether or not a member's post "fits the spirit of the sub." They note that an engineering solution doesn't have to be redneck to quality as a prime example of redneck engineering.

Meanwhile, community members should also do their best to avoid reposting popular photos. Before you go ahead and share that awesome feat of jury-rigging that you found on your social media feed, check the sub's sidebar to see if the photo hasn't already been posted and reposted a billion times already.

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Make sure not to water it

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That's a whole a$$ door in the back!!!! 😳

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3DRAH33M Report

For a tornado or hurricane? Wow! Wonder if it works. Looks possible. Beats sticking your hand out the window and holding on to the roof like a mattress on top of a car 🤣

Try to focus on originality, not racking up karma, as much as possible. You should also avoid claiming that you made something if you didn't. Be fair to yourself and others, give credit where it's due.

We’re pretty big fans of r/redneckengineering here at Bored Panda, and if you’re in need of some more engi-inspiration, you can check out our earlier features right here, here, here, and here.

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HarryRichardShaver Report

I want!

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stump0331 Report

Bulldog clips work like a charm too.

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nopantsdancemusk Report

Aaaaaaand imma go 3D print one - see ya!

The founder of the subreddit, u/flounder19, previously told us how the inspiration for the community was this post right here. A decade ago, the redditor declared that they’ll start the sub specifically for this sort of funny and funky engineering content. And from those humble beginnings grew a massively popular subreddit that continues to fascinate the internet.

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FormerBreath5112 Report

Brilliant upgrade to a beast!

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wrapped-in-reverse Report

Wait, is this a makeshift home solution or a pretentious hipster restaurant that charges $40 for that platter of tacos au beer can?

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No_Let_9352 Report

Mr Bean

"The things you can do with duct tape and zip ties alone is amazing. Plus it doesn't need to look good as long as it works right," the founder and head moderator, u/flounder19, told Bored Panda during an earlier interview. They added that no matter the type of DIY, your safety is paramount: "Don't die, please."

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BavarianBou Report

Well, this is certainly a new use for zip-ties.

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FelipeThwartz Report

When an office chair busts, I keep the wheels as spare parts.

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Itzbubblezduh Report

Good work!

Which of these redneck feats of engineering impressed you the most, Pandas? Were there any that seriously made you think, "Why didn't I think of that?!" Have you ever jury-rigged something with whatever you had at hand? We'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions, so scroll down to the comment section and have your say!

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Arctic_Scrap Report

Why does this remind me of a snail?

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TheeOxygene Report

Kudos for at least not using an electric radiator to heat the water

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HA1LSANTA666 Report

And picnic table tops in the the off season ... Boom!

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Massive-Raise-1145 Report

how many days does that small generator take to charge that Tesla?

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choice_crystal_clear Report

Based on my experience with squirrels, it won't work forever.........

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robertp2200 Report

I may need my vision checked out because I first read the name as 'Doge'. How convenient to be parked there.

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MercWhite Report

...the salt tv room?

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gardenajski Report

I don't necessarily want to c**p where I cook.

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codester291 Report

That is not bad idea.

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jan04pl Report

Use heavier wire. Clamp and screw ends. Otherwise A+ for rig

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If being inventive and finding practical solutions from just about nothing, is being redneck; then redneck engineering doesn't sound all that negative anymore.

Yeah this a beautiful example of human ingenuity and why we are so successful as a species. We see issues so we make tools out of bits we find lying around and we solve those issues.

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Redneck = thrifty or poor, white or at least mildly xenophobic (no implied correlation), rural. Basically, you hafta be able to convincingly say, "Like hell I'm gonna spend $200 for some fancy Japanese-made c**p when I can make it here with some good ol' Merkin craftiness."

"If it's stupid but it works, then it ain't stupid." All the flyscreens in my place rattled obnoxiously in the wind, but I found that a comb was just the right size to jam between them and the frame and stop that from happening. So I bought a packet of cheap combs and to this day if you open any window in my home there is a mysteriously present comb stuck in there. And no more rattling.

some brilliant stuff and some really dodgy stuff

If being inventive and finding practical solutions from just about nothing, is being redneck; then redneck engineering doesn't sound all that negative anymore.

Yeah this a beautiful example of human ingenuity and why we are so successful as a species. We see issues so we make tools out of bits we find lying around and we solve those issues.

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some brilliant stuff and some really dodgy stuff

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