How's that for a bad idea?

"Eating contest to benefit the hungry." Via.

Bad Ideas: Handheld Cannons?!

It really IS a cannon...it uses gunpowder. (Cool music, though!)

BAD IDEAS: Tree Hugging

Yep, the next time that you're babysitting kids, remember: There's nothing they'd rather do than hug a tree!

And afterwards, I recommend fixing them one of their favorite treats. Maybe some delicious haggis? Yeah, kids love that too!

BAD IDEAS: I'll Never Look at Root Vegetables the Same Way

In 1983, author Jane Asher's book, Fancy Dress, came out. In it were different creative ideas for fun costumes...including this photo of a man dressed as a carrot.

I've been trying to figure out why this picture is so horrible. The beard? The cigar? I think I have it narrowed down to either the glass of red wine (clashes with the orange carrot) or the black pantyhose (clashes with everything)!

BAD IDEAS: Great! (Now, how do I write?)

Bad Ideas: The Neck Beard

You've probably seen a chinstrap beard recently. It’s just a narrow beard that follows a line along the jaw and chin, but has no mustache. And if you've see one, the beard was probably pretty short. Why?

Because there is only ONE thing worse than a long chinstrap beard. And that’s a long neck beard. (After seeing this one, I’ve been trying to un-see it ever since!)

Neck beard courtesy of the Neutral Milk Hotel.

Bad Ideas: Probably NOT the Best Way to Celebrate Women's Day

International Women’s Day has been around since 1911, and it will be celebrated on March 8. The holiday’s official Website explains: “A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women...ranging from political rallies [and] business conferences...to local women's craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more.”

Sounds good! To help women celebrate their day, a Chinese military base in Hong Kong set up this photo opportunity for women like this one who might want to have their picture taken while holding a pistol.

Wait, that's a BAD IDEA! What makes this an especially odd photo is that the woman’s shirt says “DON’T THINK AGAIN. RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS.”

Wait, what?!? Oh well. As Robert Basler points out, that’s enough to win this year’s Irony Award!

Photo by Bobby Yip for Reuters.