Creativity Wasted

Idea: To put chemicals in the smoke of fireworks to repel or kill mosquitos, similar to the chemicals currently used in mosquito foggers/sprayers. The chemicals in existing fireworks are probably somewhat poisonous, so if you're gonna do poison, you might as well get something out of it. Also: the "come to Jesus" moment for mosquitos; the risk that dead mosquitos falling from the sky could attract bats or spiders; a pro tip for lighting M-80 fireworks Nick Pizzuti (facebook.com/nick.pizzuti.73) Chris Young (http://www.chrisyoungcomic.com Comedy Special Video: https://www.drybarcomedy.com/specials/chris-young-buoyant-mon) Bryan Harrison (facebook.com/MoistDefinitelyPodcast) Tom Walma (https://creativitywasted.com twitter.com/thomaswalma)

Idea: To use "sky trams" (aka "aerial tramways" or "cable cars") for mass transit in the US. They could be used in several places, such as in the mountains, between skyscrapers, in the center of split highways, in Miami after Florida sinks underwater due to global warming, and in Alaska after the permasoft melts and turns the ground to mud. Also: self-driving cars syncing together to drive really close to each other at exactly the same speed and designed to be aerodynamic while tailgating each other; commuting via electric bicycle and the theft/vandalization of electric bikes and scooters Nick Pizzuti (facebook.com/nick.pizzuti.73) Chris Young (http://www.chrisyoungcomic.com Comedy Special Video: https://www.drybarcomedy.com/specials/chris-young-buoyant-mon) Bryan Harrison (facebook.com/MoistDefinitelyPodcast) Tom Walma (https://creativitywasted.com twitter.com/thomaswalma)

A brainstorming session for a screenwriter who's losing hope about his nearly impossible quest to sell his screenplay, which is a "Monty Python"-esque absurdist Medieval comedy with undertones about coping with the hopelessness of a nearly impossible quest to kill a dragon. Also: meeting Kevin Smith and Kevin Smith's inspirational story about making the movie "Clerks"; whether to take a traditional route or a more "indie" route to promote your creative work; whether to spend all of your effort on your own creative work or whether to participate in groups and help others in their creative pursuits Jon Houser (https://jonhousercomedy.com twitter.com/JonHouserComedy) Travis Hargan (https://www.mrhahahargan.com) Jeremy Shipley (facebook.com/jeremy.shipley.359) Tom Walma (https://creativitywasted.com twitter.com/thomaswalma)

Idea: For cops to use tests of physical motor skills as sobriety tests, as opposed to mental sobriety tests with no relation to the physical act of driving, such as saying the alphabet backwards or following a moving pen with your eyes. Physical skill-based sobriety tests could be party games (Dance Dance Revolution, ping-pong), demonstrations of a physical talent (such as juggling), or a driving simulator videogame built into the back seat of the cop car. Also: being exempt from a sobriety test if you just bowled a 288; asking the illiterate to say the alphabet backwards; a reality show in a bar where they make you do physical tests to get your keys to drive home Jon Houser (https://jonhousercomedy.com twitter.com/JonHouserComedy) Travis Hargan (https://www.mrhahahargan.com) Jeremy Shipley (facebook.com/jeremy.shipley.359) Tom Walma (https://creativitywasted.com twitter.com/thomaswalma)

Idea: A foot pump for a keg, so you can use both of your hands to dispense the beer without having to also use a hand pump. Also, a Nerf-like football with a "beer bong" or beer can inside of it, so you can toss it to a friend instead of walking all the way over to them. Also: drug dealing by throwing a football with drugs inside of it; something you can throw or launch out of your car (like a balloon or a drone) to dispose of drugs after you get pulled over; cops shooting at balloons Jon Houser (https://jonhousercomedy.com twitter.com/JonHouserComedy) Travis Hargan (https://www.mrhahahargan.com) Jeremy Shipley (facebook.com/jeremy.shipley.359) Tom Walma (https://creativitywasted.com twitter.com/thomaswalma)

Idea: A device to pass weed across the room to your friends without getting up from the couch. Ideas include a ball with a bong inside which is gyroscopically kept upright ("Ballabong"), an "Inspector Gadget"-style extendable device ("Bong Tongs"), a joint with aerodynamic fins to allow you to throw it like a dart ("Jart") or shoot from a Nerf crossbow ("Crossjoint"), a weed catapult ("Cannapult"), and beach balls filled by a Volcano vaporizor ("99 Luftvapeballons"). Also: weed on Mars; dodgebong or "hot potato" where you smoke the potato; the best-case scenario for being hit in the face Jon Houser (https://jonhousercomedy.com twitter.com/JonHouserComedy) Travis Hargan (https://www.mrhahahargan.com) Jeremy Shipley (facebook.com/jeremy.shipley.359) Tom Walma (https://creativitywasted.com twitter.com/thomaswalma)

Idea: Handles for an exercise machine (such as a treadmill, bicycle, rowing machine, or even free weights) which contain a game controller for XBox/Playstation/Steam to allow you to play A-list videogames while exercising. The handles could be swapped from exercise machine to exercise machine to allow you to perform a type of exercise which doesn't interfere with your gameplay at any given moment. The actual exercise (the pedaling of a bicycle, for example) wouldn't impact the gameplay, although maybe that feature could be added later as an enhancement. Also: gyms are like medieval torture; almost falling off the back of a treadmill when preparing to jump in a videogame; playing a videogame while exercising to improve your fitness training; nerdy details on Tom's prototype treadmill videogame controller and how exercise equipment manufacturers could incorporate videogames into their devices Tom Walma (https://creativitywasted.com twitter.com/thomaswalma) Shallis M Gus

Idea: An Uber-like transportation service where the drivers use normal vehicles (i.e. not ambulances) to recklessly speed you to the hospital for much less cost than a traditional ambulance. Also: a cheaper alternative for less life-threatening injuries; strapping the injured person to the hood so the cops know why you're speeding; euthanasia via Miata Jimmy Slims (instagram.com/jimmyslimscomedy twitter.com/jimmy_slims) Bart Dangus (twitter.com/bartdangus Podcast: https://bigtimegarbage.libsyn.com) Tom Walma (https://creativitywasted.com twitter.com/thomaswalma)

Idea: To infuse a miswak stick (a tree stick traditionally used in the Middle East to brush your teeth without toothpaste) with nicotine or caffeine. Also: the miswak stick could replace the "cigarette break" and allow everybody (not just smokers) to stand outside and waste time at work; cleaning your teeth by eating a toothpaste sandwich; shampoo, chap stick, and toothpaste are all scams Dani HaHa (instagram.com/comedian_dani_haha https://danihaha.com) Jimmy Slims (instagram.com/jimmyslimscomedy twitter.com/jimmy_slims) Bart Dangus (twitter.com/bartdangus Podcast: https://bigtimegarbage.libsyn.com) Tom Walma (https://creativitywasted.com twitter.com/thomaswalma)

Idea: A small case for storing a cigarette which also functions as a shiv, because it can be dangerous to smoke outside in the dark. It would have a tight seal so you could stab somebody without getting their blood on the cigarette inside. It might also contain a cigarette holder/clasp which holds onto the cigarette when you open the case so you can smoke the cigarette without touching it with your blood-covered hands. Also: other ideas for drug-related items that could double as self-defense weapons, such as a bong dart gun; not getting high from smoking but getting floored by edibles Dani HaHa (instagram.com/comedian_dani_haha https://danihaha.com) Jimmy Slims (instagram.com/jimmyslimscomedy twitter.com/jimmy_slims) Bart Dangus (twitter.com/bartdangus Podcast: https://bigtimegarbage.libsyn.com) Tom Walma (https://creativitywasted.com twitter.com/thomaswalma)