things one might want but never has
- ontological metaphor for a pet
- cyberspace rocket
- anthropological ruler
- spirit guide for parties
- discriminator between justice and mercy
- a snark (but not a boojum)
- deconfuser for everyday situations
- shrimping underwear
- hairsplitting tools
- failproof loom of fate
- wireless mouse trap
- same orbit detector
- procrastination space folding machine
- invisible back-scratcher
- backspace key for progress
- rain-detecting umbrella (self-propelled, of course)
yes, this is another one of those lists that make sense only ironically.
after the nervous breakdown last friday, this is the best i have been able to come up with.