We have severely limited concentration spans in the 21st century, and we constantly need things to distract us and help us focus. We also deserve fun toys - you know, just because. For a while, the fidget spinner had the honour of being the must-have toy du jour.
But the internet is full of weird and wondrous oddities, and the fidget spinner may soon be replaced in our fickle hearts by a tiny crossbow that fires toothpicks and cotton buds.
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Yeah, you read that right - companies are now making teeny tiny crossbows, to be armed with tiny wooden spears. Well, or cotton wool ones.
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They can currently be bought for as little as $1 (£0.79) in the US, and parents in China are understandably trying to persuade their government to ban the potentially dangerous toys.
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Obviously you should under no circumstances aim a missile at someone's face, but if you stick to cotton buds and just generally try to avoid launching potentially sight-ruining objects at other people, I'm pretty sure it would be fine to go crazy.
The manufacturers call it a 'great little crossbow' and say that it's even okay for kids - as long as they're under adult supervision. Hmm.
Still, though, I predict that in a few days' time, every office will have one.
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As Amazon reviewer Justin Heath commented: "Over the past 30 years I have owned numerous firearms, knives and crossbows but never in my life have I had as much fun as I do with this one."
I'm not sure if that's worrying or impressive.
Still, with parental voices echoing in our heads ('You'll have your eye out,' etc), and a nagging sense of duty with regards to your health and safety, it's probably worth repeating - play safe, everyone.
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