Chindōgu

Chindogu is a type of humor that is based on Japanese culture. It is a made-up word that means "unusual or strange tool". The concept of chindogu is to make something simple, like a tool or an everyday object, and make it more complicated and funny. Basically, it is silly or absurd inventions that might not have any real use in daily life.

For example, a chindogu might be a hat that has a hole on top to hold a drink, or a long stick with a hand at the end for scratching an itch you can't reach. These inventions might sound useful, but they are often more trouble than they are worth.

The idea behind chindogu is to make people laugh and to get them thinking creatively. It is not about creating something useful or profitable, but about having fun and being silly.