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submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by Apytele@sh.itjust.works to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

Might take a bit to answer if I have to hit the ground running.

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[-] JohnWorks@sh.itjust.works 32 points 1 week ago

Is it for cleaning shoes or preventing the floor getting dirty?

[-] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 33 points 1 week ago

First one! Cleaning shoes. You appear to be the first person to guess without cheating!

[-] EvacuateSoul@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

Ahh I was close in my thinking. I've seen similar things for cleaning dog paws when they come in from the mud.

[-] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 21 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I'm guessing it's for cleaning a collection of something small. You throw them in, zip it, and put the thing into your washing machine. Not sure what for, though - Could be pebbles, dices, loose teeth, etc. Keycaps, maybe?

Do you frequently need to clean a collection of loose teeth?

[-] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago
[-] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago
[-] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 20 points 1 week ago
[-] Scubus@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 week ago
[-] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 week ago

I mean. It's not like it would damage anything unless you used a lot of friction and no lube. You would definitely need to wash it after each use.

!dontputyourdickinthat@lemm.ee

!dontputyourdickinthat@lemmy.nsfw

I can't believe neither of these exist yet.

[-] DaddleDew@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago

It looks like a car washing sponge. It could be make reversible to it doesn't pick up abrasive particles when it is unused and left out to dry

[-] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 week ago

Plot twist: It's actually really really large. You drive your car inside, and zip it. As you drive your car, the thing rolls around you and scrubs the car clean.

[-] noride@lemm.ee 10 points 1 week ago

Idk but I'd definitely polish my bong in it.

[-] dicksteele@lemm.ee 10 points 1 week ago

It’s a baby plumbus

[-] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

What a fucking fascinating object

[-] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 week ago

There's a reason clicking on random ads has led Google to believe that I am a rock climbing foodie black woman who hates my natural nose and dabbles in welding and CNC machining.

[-] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 week ago
[-] LiterallyLMAO@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

I thought they smelled bad on the outside!

[-] Carcel@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 week ago

Have you tried turning it inside out? I bet it's a childrens toy.

[-] technomad@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 week ago

implement for washing dog paws

[-] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Some means of transporting a fragile object?

Edit: Nope.

[-] milkisklim@lemm.ee 3 points 1 week ago

A travel dog snufflemat?

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