Horrors of design: a helmet that blinds you

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We see our share of crazy ideas 'round these parts. How about a toilet made of meat? Or a lamp fashioned from a duck? This helmet may not be made from poultry, but what it does is still rather foul.Part of an art installation by Marc Owens called "A Long Time Standing," the helmet appears to be a good way to lose your eyesight fast. It's got two bright lights inside — just plug it in, put it on and kiss all those pretty colors you used to see goodbye.
Why, you ask, would you ever put this on? You wouldn't. Someone puts it on you. Owens bills the helmet as a "modern interrogation device" and we're inclined to agree it invokes the proper horror. Sure, it may not be as fun for interrogators who enjoy a swinging light overhead, but we wager this helmet would get some answers fast — if the person wearing it can even be heard.
Check out the gallery below while you've still got your vision.





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