Projects from “Stupid Shit No One Needs and Terrible Ideas” Hackathon

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Projects from "Stupid Shit No One Needs and Terrible Ideas" Hackathon is a collection of software creations from a hackathon event. The projects are designed for people interested in experimental, unconventional, or humorous software concepts. The collection showcases ideas that deliberately prioritize creativity and absurdity over practical utility, appealing to developers and tech enthusiasts who enjoy exploring quirky applications and proof-of-concept work outside traditional software development constraints.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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This weekend, Amelia Winger-Bearskin and I organized our second Stupid Shit No One Needs & Terrible Ideas Hackathon , a hackathon that asks participants to produce project that have no value whatsoever ( PATENT PENDING ). It was a resounding and unqualified success. Here is a small sample of the 100,000+ projects that people made over the course of the day. (If you made a project and want me to add it to this list, just get in touch.) iPad On A Face by Cheryl Wu is a telepresence robot, except it’s a human with an iPad on his or her face. Perhaps a sister project to iPad On A Face, Kim Kardashian On A Newton is photo of Kim Kardashian on an Apple Newton. Apologies for the lack of…from lav.io

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  Code.hackmit.org – Software for Hackathons2016 · code.hackmit.org · ▲140
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  Hackathon Starter2016 · github.com · ▲296

  A boilerplate for Node.js web applications.

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  HackHub2018 · hackhub.com · ▲139

  Host tech events and hackathons with ease 👨‍💻🛠

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  Ha.ckathon2016 · ha.ckathon.com · ▲170

  Find the right Hackathons for you!

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  Hackathon Camp2023 · hackathon.camp · ▲102

  All-in-one platform for organizing and running hackathons

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  WhoWantsToHack2014 · ▲66

  A simple app to create hackathon teams

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  SimCity, but with Permits▲930

  A free city-building game in your browser. You are the mayor. You know what the city needs. Now get it past the zoning board, the neighbors, the appeals court and the next election.

  Life & fun · 3d ago · permit.petercai.com

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  I've been paying for a rural Tanzanian's education for 10 years▲778

  Life & fun · 15d ago · tanzaniaeducationproject.org

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  Bigwords.page – Turn any screen into a sign. The URL is the app▲728

  Turn a phone, tablet or TV into a sign. Type a message and it fills the screen: welcome signs, timers, Wi-Fi passwords and more. No app, no account, free.

  Life & fun · 16d ago · bigwords.page

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  Guitoro, a virtual guitar you strum with your keyboard▲573

  Play a free virtual guitar online with your keyboard or by touch. Slow songs down and see every chord, string and strum. Acoustic, classic, electric and bass.

  Life & fun · 10d ago · guitoro.com

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  See *almost* any carriers phone settings▲432

  Carrier settings from iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy firmware, decoded and compared: APNs, VoLTE, 5G and Wi-Fi Calling per carrier, and what each build changed.

  Life & fun · 14d ago · carrierexplode.com

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  The whole Solar System and every tracked satellite, live in the browser▲407

  Life & fun · 24d ago · space.bl2.net

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  Hooked▲836

  A book on how to build habit-forming products

  Life & fun · 2014 · amazon.com

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  Bartender▲616

  Organize and hide menu bar items on your Mac

  Life & fun · 2014 · macbartender.com

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  Startup Threads▲519

  Ship custom shirts to fans & leads without holding inventory

  Life & fun · 2014 · game-corner.actionflash.com

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  Echo by Amazon▲480

  A hands-free speaker you control with your voice

  AI · 2014 · amazon.com

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  Withoomph▲456

  Free, beautifully designed logos instantly

  Work · 2014 · canva.com

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  Meet me, I'll buy you coffee▲427

  Life & fun · 2014 · letstalkover.coffee