25 Funny Life Hacks We Don't Recommend You Actually Try

Life hacks are simple tricks that people share to make our everyday lives just a little bit easier. Whether it's a trick for saving time, money, or just cutting out a few steps from a complicated task, there are no shortage of handy life hacks on the web.

Yet as with everything that's remotely helpful on the internet, somebody had to come along and ruin it with humor. There are tons of funny life hacks circulating online that seem like they'd be helpful, but upon closer inspection you'll find that they're just plain ruinous when attempted. Don't try these at home, kids!

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Cut Tennis Balls in Half to Save Space

You can fit so many more balls in the tube this way! The only downside is that then your balls are all cut in half. Hmm.

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Magnify Your Home Screen

Simply place your expensive mobile phone device into a glass of water to magnify your screen up to 100%. Why didn't I think of that?

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Master the Art of Disguising Your Mess

Be right back: I have to run to Kinko's to print off a dozen copies of the bottom of my sink.

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The Easy Way to Turn Your Skin Purple

Why bother with messy and costly make up applications when you can simply cut off the blood flow to your extremities?

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Just Pop 'Em and Worry About It Later

Those random pills you find lying around could be anything, from heart medication to Viagra. What could possibly go wrong?

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Viruses Be Gone!

Because stuffing your technology full of rapidly-spoiling produce is never the wrong answer!

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Go on, Hop to It

That giant cracking sound is normal, right?

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Rub Those Babies Everywhere

Salmonella on your keyboard; salmonella in your car; salmonella everywhere!

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This Makes my Engine Hurt Just Thinking of It

Nine out of ten car mechanics don't recommend this action, and the other one was asleep when we asked.

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Perfect for Halloween

Of all the uses for hot sauce, this one has to be the worst we've ever seen. Not that you'll be seeing much after putting Tabasco in your eyes.

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Very Soothing

Totally not creepy at all.

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It's Not Illegal if You Don't Get Caught

They wouldn't put cup holders in cars if they didn't want you to drink, right?

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The Kids Are Going to Love These

Of course they'll never sleep through the night again, but so be it. Can't be any worse than some of those scary toys we give them.

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This Case for Your Sunglasses Costs $0

Walking around carrying a used toilet paper role with you at all times: priceless.

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A Little Dab Will Do Ya'

If you're the sort of person who doesn't even like to dog-ear book pages to save your spot, this picture must be making your blood pressure soar off the charts. Sorry about that.

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