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10 Gadgets for Instant Portable Partying
Posted by Sean Fallon at 6:00 AM on September 13, 2008
It's Friday...finally. Have big plans for the weekend? A big party to go to perhaps? You know, you don't have to wait for the weekend to have fun—you could be partying every day. Not only that, you wouldn't have to waste time planning and getting things set up. Using the following 10 gadgets, you could have a party on demand. That's right—anytime, anywhere. Now all you need is some friends.
International Dance Party: The LED light says "Dance to Start the Party." When you do, the party box detects your dancing and drops the motorised face to reveal two 600-watt speakers. Throw in a laser light show, disco ball, fog machine, sirens and thumping techno and you have yourself an instant party in a box. [IDP via Link]
Porta Party: The Porta Party project puts a fun spin on the port-a-potty concept by changing the exterior to resemble an iPod and replacing the toilet with an iPod dock and a disco ball. A word of warning though—if things get out of hand, partygoers may become confused in a drunken stupor and use this thing in horrifying ways. Make sure to have a mop handy. [Nick Rodrigues via Link]
Party Button: The Party Button may not be portable, but it is definitely instant. If you have the skills, you could rig one of these up yourself and set the mood with one push of a button. All you need is about US$650 in parts and the instructions outlined in the following link. [plasma2002 via Link]
DJ Mobile Car: Inspired by the Popemobile and the song "God is a DJ" by Faithless, Dutch artist Olaf Mooij tricked out his car to become a rolling PA system. Details are scarce, but we do know that it features two turntables and several huge speakers that look more like rockets. It can also be rented for events. [Olaf Mooij via Link]
Toilet Tunes: Reinforcing the "anywhere" part of this feature we have a device with a wireless sensor that attaches to the bottom of your toilet lid. When the seat is raised, the sound machine plays music. Not only can you dance to it, it could also be used to help with a rough one by soothing your bowels into action. It can even be used to mask any unpleasant noises—as the video in the following link illustrates. Available for US$30. [Toilet Tunes]
Skeleton Disco Ball: Maybe techno and pop music isn't your thing. If you prefer the upbeat vibe of European death metal you could replace the traditional disco ball with this skeleton version with glowing red LED eyes. Available for US$40. [FrightCatalog]
Dance Charge: UK based mobile phone provide Orange has developed an armband capable of charging your mobile phone with the infinite power of the dance. As you bust a move, the kinetic energy translates into electricity for your phone. [Orange via Link]
Glitter Gun: Pull the trigger and decimate the crowd with a weapon of mass fabulousness. Instead of bullets, this gun fires glitter shots. Available for about US$8. [Drinkstuff via Link]
WIndup Robot: Even if you are stuck behind a desk at work, this little robot will pump up the jams. Available for around US$11. [I Want That via Link]
Peekaboo Pole Dancing Kit: Saving the best for last, the Peekaboo Pole Dancing Kit is completely portable and sets up in minutes using a three-piece, spring-loaded design. Wherever there is a stripper, there is most definitely a party. I suppose it goes without saying, but the woman in this picture would do quite nicely. Available for US$76. [Find Me a Gift]
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Selcouth14: Add 28 for the answer
Posted 6:41 AM 13/9/08
@Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->: I said fall into the wrong hands, his hands seem rather appropriate for that sort of thing...which upon further reflection was probably your point. Touché.
Selcouth14: Add 28 for the answer
junyo
Posted 6:40 AM 13/9/08
"Suitable age range for the Peekaboo Pole Dancing Kit is from 12 years and above. Adult supervision is recommended at all times with the Peekaboo Pole Dancing Kit."
A. If you're letting a 12 year old on the pole, you should be shot.
B. If you're the adult "supervising" a 12 year old on the pole, you should be shot.
junyo
Jhwk
Posted 6:37 AM 13/9/08
glitter gun - beat to death in a club in three... two.. one.
Jhwk
CommodorePerry
Posted 6:36 AM 13/9/08
Re: Peekaboo pole dancing kit:
Oh. Hell. Yes.
Re: Weird picture in the inset of the peekaboo pole dancing kit:
WTF?? Is she married to a Tribble?
CommodorePerry
Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->
Posted 6:32 AM 13/9/08
@Selcouth14: Add 28 for the answer: Rip Taylor would love that thing!
Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->
EBone
Posted 6:29 AM 13/9/08
Makes me harken back to the days when rap wasn't so angry.
Need to dig up an old Sugarhill Gang album...
EBone
Selcouth14: Add 28 for the answer
Posted 6:22 AM 13/9/08
@Selcouth14: Add 28 for the answer: Demetri Martin, sorry.
Selcouth14: Add 28 for the answer
Late_Night
Posted 6:22 AM 13/9/08
@JarvmanBronx960: I had completely forgotten that movie successfully and in one moment of your gleeful stupidity you've brought back the pain of watching The Pest. Well played sir, well played.
Late_Night
Selcouth14: Add 28 for the answer
Posted 6:21 AM 13/9/08
@JarvmanBronx960: Damnit, that opening song is going to be stuck in my head for ages now!
Could you imagine the damage one could do if that glitter gun fell into the wrong hands? "Glitter is the herpes of craft supplies" - Dimitri Martin
Selcouth14: Add 28 for the answer
Whirl
Posted 6:09 AM 13/9/08
House Party!
Whirl
JarvmanBronx960
Posted 6:08 AM 13/9/08
Don't forget that Jeep from the movie The pest with that mean sub woofer.
+ Watch video
JarvmanBronx960
Xavoc
Posted 6:08 AM 13/9/08
Why does the party button turn that apartment into my bedroom at night? Well, except that I don't play Haddaway's music where the magic happens.
Xavoc
Xavoc
Posted 6:06 AM 13/9/08
Ola ola eh, rollin rollin rollin w/ Kid n' Play now!
Xavoc
JarvmanBronx960
Posted 7:01 AM 13/9/08
@Late_Night: @Selcouth14: Add 28 for the answer: LOL sorry i had to do it... i have a habit of bringing the worst memories back to mind.
JarvmanBronx960
Xavoc
Posted 6:48 AM 13/9/08
@Late_Night: It's still better than Wing Commander.
Xavoc
KronikFpLiOnYkD
Posted 6:45 AM 13/9/08
I'll take three of the Peek-A-Boo pole dancing kit, but i only need one of the poles, (I'm going to assume those girls can share just one)!
KronikFpLiOnYkD
thebackwash
Posted 7:25 AM 13/9/08
@Xavoc:
If your buddy ever builds an instant party button that plays Haddaway, all you ever have to do is change the music, and *boom* instant rick roll.
thebackwash
Chameleon7
Posted 7:18 AM 13/9/08
can somebody tell me whats going on with that robot's belly?
Chameleon7
Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->
Posted 7:42 AM 13/9/08
can somebody tell me whats going on with that robot's belly?
@Chameleon7: You see, after the xenomorph's egg case launches the "face hugger", it implants the egg to gestate in the biological entity. After implantation, the "face hugger" disengages, and the entity revives. After a period of gestation, during which the "host" has been supplying itself and the zygote with nutrients, the xenomorph re-positions itself, and eventually "bursts" through the chest cavity of it's host, resulting in the hosts eventual death. This usually presents as a large unnatural movement under the skin of the hosts abdomen.
Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->
EBone
Posted 7:32 AM 13/9/08
@junyo: You win the internet today good sir (or madam - can't tell from your avatar).
EBone
Xavoc
Posted 7:59 AM 13/9/08
@thebackwash: Unfortunately, it's computer controlled. So I'd have to hack his mp3 collection. Better to just do this myself.
Xavoc
midwestkel
Posted 8:34 AM 13/9/08
I am going to build the party button thing, that super awesome!
midwestkel
whiteknight
Posted 9:07 AM 13/9/08
I love the party button! @CommodorePerry: LOL! I hope they don't figure out how to procreate!
whiteknight
marc_wtih_a_c
Posted 8:49 AM 13/9/08
^^ bachlorette party
marc_wtih_a_c
marc_wtih_a_c
Posted 8:48 AM 13/9/08
I really want a flat top!! To bad I have moppy asian hair :(
My girl just went to a bachelor party and the girls broke a hole in the ceiling with the portable stripper pole. should come with "Do not install while drunk" warning.
marc_wtih_a_c
shamoononon has a hebetudinous dog
Posted 9:13 AM 13/9/08
Toilet Tunes "Not only can you dance to it, it could also be used to help with a rough one by soothing your bowels into action. "... And now all the neighbors know about my IBS.
shamoononon has a hebetudinous dog
The Magnificen7
Posted 10:13 AM 13/9/08
@marc_wtih_a_c: Ah ha! I liked it the other way, I bet you do too ;-)
The Magnificen7
The Magnificen7
Posted 10:12 AM 13/9/08
@junyo: Oh, I LOLd. That is some funny ass shit.
The Magnificen7
discounteggroll
Posted 10:19 PM 13/9/08
@Selcouth14: Add 28 for the answer:
"I'm ridicalicalous
Like a booger I stick to this
Take a wiff of this.
One stinky dinky, ah ha haaa!
Two stinky dinky, ah ha haaaaa...."
discounteggroll
hardtoremember
Posted 12:42 AM 14/9/08
No one needs all of this.
All they need is Old Young MC.
Bust a move.
hardtoremember
Alchemistmerlin
Posted 3:48 AM 14/9/08
@discounteggroll:
DAMN YOU!
Alchemistmerlin
WildWon
Posted 3:48 AM 14/9/08
Porta-Party: best named device on the list.
Party Button: That could have been the best thing ever. But... there should have been PEOPLE in that video. It Once he hit the button, it reminded me of the 2 parties *I* tried to throw back in college. Lots of lasers, black lights and fog. Pounding music. NO ONE else in the room. It was like having an acid flashback w/out cool visuals... or taken acid, ever. :(
WildWon
Rob C
Posted 1:45 PM 14/9/08
Its funny how I can get those same glitter guns for $1 at the local dollar store.
Great way to make a profit online though.
Rob C
GadgetPlay
Posted 9:31 PM 14/9/08
@marc_wtih_a_c: "My girl just went to a bachelor party"
I know, I was there. I hope she made it home alright. She'd disappear for half an hour or so, and then it was back on the pole. So to speak. Quite a little trooper. Tell her I said "Hi," and that we got the ceiling fixed, no problem.
GadgetPlay