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The Ten Tenets of Chindogu

From 101 UNUSELESS JAPANESE INVENTIONS
by Kenji Kawakami
  1. A Chindogu cannot be for real use.

  2. A Chindogu must exist.

  3. Inherent in every Chindogu is the spirit of anarchy.

  4. Chindogu are tools for everyday life.

  5. Chindogu are not for sale.

  6. Humor must not be the sole reason for creaitng a Chindogu.

  7. Chindogu is not propaganda.

  8. Chindogu are never taboo.

  9. Chindogu cannot be patented.

  10. Chindogu are without prejudice.

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