20 Strange Products You Didn't Know You Wanted

There's lots of things we don't actually need to buy, but our impulses tell us we need to have it when we pass by these items on store shelves or in our online shopping recommendations. But once in a while, there's a product out there that we absolutely need, even if it's something dumb or impractical, typically because it's hilarious or otherwise notable enough in some indescribable way, compelling us to buy it. This is the nature of capitalism, and we're at least thankful the companies get us so well when they lure us in.

If you're in need of some retail therapy, we're here for you with some of the wildest things you can buy and absolutely should buy, even though you might not technically need them. Reddit's /r/IDidntKnowIWantedThat is the perfect place to find your next purchase. There's no doubt that this would be an impulse buy, but that doesn't mean you'll suffer as much as your bank account might. Here are 20 things you didn't know you wanted.