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Posted by kafked 9/13/2025

Show HN: A store that generates products from anything you type in search(anycrap.shop)
1184 points | 333 commentspage 4
psychoslave 9/13/2025|
Good, we are going to need a lot of this one I guess: https://anycrap.shop/product/pan-anthropic-peace-and-harmony
bostik 9/13/2025||
This would make a good real-life gift: https://anycrap.shop/product/cherry-chocolate-piano

As much as the site is an incredible outlet for absurd creativity, some of the creations would actually work as small batch orders. The octopus hoodie is a great example, and I would not be surprised if there were people willing to get different variations of it. (Lovecraftian flavour, anyone?)

OP: well done, you have unleashed on this world a toy more addictive than a cocaine enema.

Nashooo 9/13/2025|
>you have unleashed on this world a toy more addictive than a cocaine enema.

No offense to you meant, but I wonder in general where the need for this kind of hyperbolic phrasing comes from. As it seems to be everywhere on the internet.

bostik 9/13/2025||
It was meant as a compliment, and it was not intended as hyperbolic. But since you ask...

In this case I thought it would fit with the already absurd tones exhibited in the thread. More generally, the technique is not "hyperbolic phrasing" as much as deploying a comedic angle. Comedians (especially oneliner and short-form comics) often seek ways to emphasise a visual image. The more vivid the mental imagery, that much more effective the double punch of the words and the internal visual hit.

The same technique is also occasionally used by some of the most effective tech talks; if you manage to combine a factually correct detail distillation with a punchline that invokes a strong and somewhat controversial mental image, that has a high likelyhood of being remembered.

Elfener 9/13/2025||
Laptop With Telephone Handset: https://anycrap.shop/product/laptop-with-telephone-handset

That is not how I imagined the handset to be attached! How would you even close the laptop?

Digital Watch With Parabolic Antenna: https://anycrap.shop/product/digital-watch-with-parabolic-an...

That's not a parabolic antenna. But I like the 3-digit minute.

vivzkestrel 9/13/2025||
Anyone wants a teleportation machine? https://anycrap.shop/product/teleportation-machine
lutusp 9/14/2025||
This reminds me of the Pet Rock (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_Rock) from pre-Internet times. The difference is the Pet Rock actually existed, and people actually bought them.

Update -- the Pet Rock is still out there. Just checked on Amazon. It's an indelible monument to consumerism.

People in some Third World countries can't get their hands on a liter of clean water by selling their children, and we're buying Pet Rocks.

ZhongDongLong 9/14/2025||
Ha ha ha

"The Dragon Dildo is a handcrafted adult toy shaped like a majestic dragon's head, complete with intricate scales and fiery details. Upon penetration, the dildo emits gentle wisps of smoke that simulate a mythical breath attack. Users report heightened intimacy experiences due to the intense fantasy simulation.

As users reach climax, their partner receives subtle telekinetic nudges guiding their touch. This innovative feature enhances mutual pleasure by predicting and adapting to individual desires."

imglorp 9/14/2025||
I asked for a dipthong. The generated photo was interesting but ...

> The Diphthong is a specially crafted musical instrument consisting of two entwined harmonicas emitting dissonant tones when played simultaneously. Its unique design allows players to generate unstable vibrations within their vocal cords upon inhaling through either end. The resulting sounds defy linguistic classification and evoke feelings akin to euphoria among listeners who understand the concept of connotative ambiguity.

isoprophlex 9/13/2025||
They really DO have everything! Thiotimoline, Kick Ass 'n' Chew-brand bubblegum... they even sell Serious Moonlight.

This is great. Got a few chuckles out of me. RIP your inference bills tho.

elijahcarrel 9/13/2025||
This is amazing! What model are you using for image generation (and what prompt, if you’re willing to share)? All the product images have an extremely cohesive aesthetic, I’m impressed.
kafked 9/13/2025|
Thanks! It's flux-1-schnell, the prompt is pretty complex and randomly generated for each product, so kinda unique too
basketbla 9/13/2025|
Fantastic. These descriptions are great too.

Visibility watch (https://anycrap.shop/product/visibility-watch-makes-you-visi...)

Bortle gun (https://anycrap.shop/product/bortle-gun-portal-gun-that-shoo...)

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