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[–]ethzilla 92 points93 points ago

Where/how do I get one?

[–]sladenlane 81 points82 points ago

It would be perfect for corn on the cob!

[–]lews001 11 points12 points ago

Our family has always done the following to butter corn: butter/salt/pepper (to taste) a piece of bread.
Place corn on top of condimented bread. Grip the corn/bread combo in one hand. Spin ear of corn with other hand while holding bread firmly.

You end up with evenly buttered corn and a delicious piece of bread as well.

[–]CartmanVT 1 point2 points ago

People have thought of this. My parents have one from the 70's that's not as ornamental.

[–]andytuba 1 point2 points ago

I grew up with one that was much less kitschy and slightly more functional. The "extruder" end was concave, so it fit the corn cob much better. and none of the silly corn styling.

[–]woodc85 1 point2 points ago

The Pampered Chef has a little thing, you just put a stick of butter in it and it's basically the same thing. My family used it for corn on the cob

here it is

[–]OuHiroshi 30 points31 points ago

Get a regular glue stick, take the glue out and put butter in it.

[–]spazmodic- 20 points21 points ago

I'd imagine if the case was clean enough (clean with warm water, dish soap, and a toothbrush?), you could just melt the butter and pour it into the glue stick case. Let it solidify and you've won

[–]yesativity 17 points18 points ago

If you melt butter it separates and is gross when it resolidifies.

[–]borg88 10 points11 points ago

Soften, not melt. Soften it and you can do all sorts of wonderful things with it.

[–]SmallMonster 8 points9 points ago

i don't think i want to use any butter at your house....

[–]dimsen 2 points3 points ago

But it's extra salty ;)

[–]SarahnadeMe89 1 point2 points ago

And, if you find a hair, your next piece of toast is free!

[–]Delfishie 0 points1 point ago

For some reason, that sounds hella kinky.

[–]borg88 0 points1 point ago

I was thinking in a baking context. You can't say anything in this damn place can you?

Perverts the lot of you!

[–]inappropriate_fuck 5 points6 points ago

Empty deodorant would be more efficient I think.

[–]gfixler 2 points3 points ago

You don't. It's a chindogu.

[–]ForzaOne 39 points40 points ago

That's not WTF. That's awesome.

[–]640x480[!] 5 points6 points ago

"WTF" is apparently up for individual interpretation. In this case, I imagine it means "Wow, That's Fantastic!"

[–]qolop 25 points26 points ago

The only problem I see with that is that bits of bread will stick to it and you might not want that for later use.

[–]senatorkratovil 10 points11 points ago

I've done this with a stick of butter. I left half the paper on and rubbed around like in the picture. Fewer crumbs than you'd think stick to it. It's actually a really great way to apply butter to toast because you get even coverage and it's easy to not overdo it.

[–]IlikePez 3 points4 points ago

How can you overdo butter on toast. That's like saying there's too much jam.

You hurt my brain just then.

[–]fireboats 0 points1 point ago

It works especially well with rye bread.

[–]PhiladelphiaIrish 2 points3 points ago

You can always just cut the crummy pad of butter off from the top when you're done.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points ago

Cut? How about lick?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

Ya, scrape off the top layer with a knife. I do similar things when sharing lip chap.

[–]StJimmyofNarnialand 21 points22 points ago

Not WTF, but one Hell of an idea.

[–]jumpropehard 18 points19 points ago

[–]Hime_Takamura 1 point2 points ago

oh! my friend in grade school had a book like that. there was one where you piled almost-gone soap bars and use a little press to mold them all together to make a new soap bar. She stole the idea and got second place in the Invention Convention at our school. :/

[–]spazmodic- 0 points1 point ago

not so useless actually

[–]Ares1221 9 points10 points ago

Maybe because it says "Unuseless", not useless.

[–]spazmodic- 3 points4 points ago

Whoops! In skimming, my brain corrected it to a legitimate word.. haha

[–]jumpropehard 1 point2 points ago

Most of the inventions in that book are pretty cool and useful.

[–]FreshBakedTroll 11 points12 points ago

For those times that demand precise butter application

[–]botman 55 points56 points ago

Butter On - Rub directly on toast.

[–]cpnHindsight 29 points30 points ago

Butter On - Rub directly on toast.

[–]DudeThatsAGG 29 points30 points ago

Butter On - Rub directly on toast.

[–]Love_is_colorblind 15 points16 points ago

Butter On - Rub directly on toast.

[–]twilightcatlady 41 points42 points ago

Butter On - Rub directly on Forehead.

EDIT: Damnit, I can't do anything right.

[–]Windows_98 12 points13 points ago

I hate your commercials, but I love your product!

[–]SuperBeast4721 0 points1 point ago

Butter on. Rub directly on the mutha fuckin toast.

[–]XypherFTW 29 points30 points ago

Better just got butter!

Wait... Fuck...

[–]HansCool 20 points21 points ago

It's only a margarine improvement.

[–]sh0em0nkey 0 points1 point ago

Well, I'm churning in excitement.

[–]MFchimichanga 13 points14 points ago

Where can I buy 12?

[–]Divamergency 4 points5 points ago

And I can purchase this where now fast quick?

[–]roodiepizzle 3 points4 points ago

They finally got my letters!!

[–]camn 4 points5 points ago

And from the look of that .jpg, it's existed for a while.

[–]arachides 2 points3 points ago

Why is this in /r/WTF?

[–]fifilacoquette 2 points3 points ago

If Reddit has taught me anything, it's that Gordon Ramsay probably made that toast.

[–]Ellinscar 1 point2 points ago

More likely he had some novice chef wannabe do it, telling them the whole time what a wanker they are, until finally, on their fifth attempt, the toast was good enough to plate.

[–]cool_username_ 2 points3 points ago

I prefer spray-on butter

[–]haracas 2 points3 points ago

Paula Deen's lipstick brand.

[–]kdoll 1 point2 points ago

[–]jakster123 2 points3 points ago

This is not a WTF. This is a helpful device.

[–]Crochetniac 1 point2 points ago

What's so WTF about this? If you use margarine it's easy to spread it on toast, but if you have butter that is straight from the fridge it's a pain in the ass.

[–]tyr02 1 point2 points ago

Seems convenient

[–]necromundus 1 point2 points ago

"Apply directly to mouth"

[–]ace2049ns 1 point2 points ago

Fucking Genius!

[–]CuntSmellersLLP 1 point2 points ago

Mine vibrates.

[–]pussifer 1 point2 points ago

It's called Chindogu, a form of Japanese weirdness. Another posted a link to Amazon where you can buy the book of these "unuseless" inventions. Some of which could be very handy.

[–]JayyDol 1 point2 points ago

Am I the only one who thought it was an invention of Burt's beez Chapstick?

[–]Mavee 1 point2 points ago

So the guy in the audience of Whose Line WAS right all along.. YouTube link

[–]fuzzycuffs 1 point2 points ago

Yo mama's so fat she uses that as chap stick.

[–]Not_Invited 1 point2 points ago

Not wtf

[–]jeets 4 points5 points ago

[–]AdamBake 1 point2 points ago

i know you can get aerosol cheese, but surely that doesn't... please...

[–]Rae_the_Wrackspurt 0 points1 point ago

GENIUS!

[–]Kombat_Wombat 0 points1 point ago

Why don't they just make one that you could stick a whole stick of butter in? I bet they have.

[–]MT_Flesch 0 points1 point ago

if you use butter in stick form more than tub or block, i could see the usefulness of that

[–]Heffalumpen 0 points1 point ago

I would like something like this.

When I make pancakes, I sometimes draw with butter in the frying pan. What you draw will transfer to the pancake.

(Yes, making pancakes is boring.)

[–]leviirish 0 points1 point ago

I need this now.

[–]big_red__man 0 points1 point ago

Amazon link for something that you can put a normal stick of butter in.

[–]dud3brah 0 points1 point ago

i see nothing wrong with this

[–]Grammar_Nazi_Trappin 0 points1 point ago

This is'nt wtf, its genius. Its out their somewhere and I want it.

[–]Minutes2Midnight 0 points1 point ago

From the company that brought you "I can't believe it's not butter"...

[–]sentopi955 0 points1 point ago

this looks useful as fuck

[–]dynamiteownsall 0 points1 point ago

NEED!

[–]uzimonkey 0 points1 point ago

That's... a pretty good idea, actually.

[–]seanbear 0 points1 point ago

[–]Osiris32 0 points1 point ago

I keep trying to put my credit card in the memory card slot, but nothing's happeneing!!

[–]DuckTape_Rose 0 points1 point ago

Give me the goddamned link so I can buy HUGE HEAPS of this stuff.

[–]FerociousUnicorn 0 points1 point ago

...apply directly to the forehead?

[–]sireslap1 0 points1 point ago

I don't know whether to chuckle or be ashamed of myself.

[–]chengj20 0 points1 point ago

I've seen this before! It's part of a series of Japanese inventions called shindago's. they're inventions that are practical but far too absurd looking or complicated to use. http://society.ezinemark.com/weirdest-and-funniest-japanese-inventions-7736e9fcd659.html

[–]PagingDoctorLove 0 points1 point ago

I must have that.

[–]reddit_hates_freedom 0 points1 point ago

That "bread" makes me sad.

[–]noturtypicalredditor 0 points1 point ago

And if you are particular about the brand of butter you want to use, you can buy a "butter boy": http://www.amazon.com/Talisman-Designs-Butter-Boy-Green/dp/B000GLNNES/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1338167299&sr=1-2

Edit: Spelling

[–]Banannelei 0 points1 point ago

First thought was of "ButterStick" the 3 Headed Broadway Star song from Whose Line :)

[–]beanmosheen 0 points1 point ago

That shit's for losers! PAM sells butter in a SPRAY CAN!

[–]VCS777 0 points1 point ago

I had a book of unuseless products that were not available to buy. This was one of them. I believe this is the picture in the book.

[–]MetalFlameV 0 points1 point ago

Yes, and unfortunately so do reposts.

[–]GirlZGetZGasmZ[S] 0 points1 point ago

Obviously I was unaware of this having been posted before and just because you've seen doesn't mean everyone else has.

[–]MetalFlameV 0 points1 point ago

I never said that anyone else has seen it, but I've seen the same picture many times.

[–]lordampersand 0 points1 point ago

Just bought one. It's made to spread butter on corn, but I use it to spread it evenly on cooking pans.

[–]mapadelphia 0 points1 point ago

Personally, I prefer the Butter Butler.

[–]ericn1300 0 points1 point ago

I have one of those! Since I'm on a health kick now I just use it to butter my toast when making a BLT with avocado and extra mayo. I wonder how it would work on the side of fries?

[–]Trad3mark3d 0 points1 point ago

I bet Paula Deen has a shitload of those

[–]cyanonyx117 0 points1 point ago

/r/pics is that way --->

[–]Saxamaphobia 0 points1 point ago

This is probably the most successful glue stick recycling program I've seen yet, just add a touch of salt, change the label and idiots (Americans, whatever) will buy it.

[–]Posts_Karmadecay 0 points1 point ago

Anyone seeking more info might also check here:

title comnts points age /r/
It always good to have some portable stick butter 5coms 41pts 8dys WTF
Two questions, How much? and where can i buy them? 3coms 23pts 1mo funny

source: karmadecay

[–]Treykun22 0 points1 point ago

I can't tell you how old this picture is! It's been on the Chive for about 3 months and I found it here in other places as well. By the way why the fuck is this in wtf? It's not wtf worthy...

[–]krokodil2000 0 points1 point ago

Older than the internet.

[–]someFunnyUser 0 points1 point ago

i do this all the time. Not with a glue stick though. Simply grab the butter with the wrapping or stick it on a fork and glide over hot toast.

[–]Ares1221 -1 points0 points ago

wow..i had the idea to invent these like a week ago. Like a glue stick except with butter. Guess someone beat me to it.

[–]epsilis -1 points0 points ago

Thats not wtf at all. Thats actually quite nice. OP, you're an idiot faggot.

[–]Bassplayer732 -1 points0 points ago

Paula Deen's Kitchen Restaurant in Cherokee, NC has a gift shop. one of the items is butter flavored lip balm. could there be a connection?

[–]psychroclasm -3 points-2 points ago

Please stop posting this. It really hurts that my family told me I was stupid when I came up with this idea when I was 7. I could be rich right now if I'd had a good support system.

[–]gwarwraith 2 points3 points ago

LOL seriously... You too huh. I had this idea as a kid and was extremely excited when I told my father. He laughed his ass off and said that wasn't a very good invention. Years later and I see they've been made..... ;-;