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The Weekly Inventions of
Dr Splatterjacket

A man assembling a suitcase which is made of puzzle pieces.

PuzzlePack

8th Mar 2025

As you may know, I’m preparing for an urgent trip to the Sahara Desert to investigate my sworn enemy, Zargoid 5. Packing for such an emergency would be daunting for most people… but not for me! That’s because I have the PuzzlePack, my latest and greatest invention.

You’ve probably seen those boring “packing cubes” everyone raves about, designed to make packing neat and easy. But wouldn’t they be better if they were puzzle pieces you had to interlock? Of course they would. That’s why PuzzlePack exists: to transform the mundane chore of packing into a brain-bending adventure.

Imagine this: at the end of a grueling trip, instead of lazily stuffing clothes into your suitcase, you get to assemble every piece of your luggage like you’re solving Fermat’s Last Theorem. Fun, right? PuzzlePack makes sure packing isn’t just practical… it’s practically impossible to do without having a blast.

Now, some might ask, “But Dr. Splatterjacket, aren’t your inventions supposed to make life easier? This seems to make it harder.” To those people, I say: “Who cares about easier? I’m here for fun-er.” Frankly, if you’re asking that question, I’m not even sure you deserve to own a PuzzlePack.

Here’s the genius part: PuzzlePack isn’t just a puzzle on the inside. The suitcase itself is also a puzzle! You have to assemble the entire case before you can even start packing. And when you open it? The case automatically disassembles, ensuring you don’t miss out on the thrill of reassembly every time you unpack.

The one problem with PuzzlePack is that it’s actually highly efficient. Thanks to my advanced technology, it lets you pack eight times the amount of clothes as a normal suitcase, without increasing weight. But honestly, who cares about that? Efficiency is just a side effect of greatness.

So why settle for boring packing when you can make it the highlight of your trip? Get yourself a PuzzlePack today and turn every journey into a mind-boggling adventure.

Note to self: See if I can make the PuzzlePack less efficient for storage.

A camera which has an integrated water spout.

AquaSnap

1st Mar 2025

Yesterday, while in my favourite sushi restaurant in town I ordered 2 upside down Maki rolls, and my favourite… rice sashimi. People say that sashimi is sushi with no rice, but what if I get just rice? That’s rice sashimi my friends. As I basked in the glory of my culinary genius, a sound cut through the air, sending a chill down my supreme spine…

Bleep Blorp.

It was the coffee machine. But then, a metallic voice followed: “Dr. Splatterjacket, I presume.” It was one of Zargoid 5’s henchmen! I knew he’d come for me eventually, his mining operation has always been inferior to mine, but I didn’t think he’d send in the heavies so soon.

Or so I thought. Turns out, the robot was just passing through. It introduced itself as ASJIOFJNOSDNFNDSUNDS ONGFONKJGNKBUYWENJNCINSIUNDXW and left without incident. Still, the encounter left me uneasy. I might need to scope out Zargoid 5’s mine, which, unlike mine (conveniently located near sushi restaurants), is in the middle of the Sahara Desert.

To survive such a journey, I’ll need to take plenty of pictures and stay hydrated. Thankfully, I’ve invented the AquaSnap.

AquaSnap is the ultimate desert survival tool. It’s a fully functional camera that doubles as a water condenser, extracting pure, refreshing water straight from the air. Perfect for keeping you hydrated while you snap photos of your nemesis’s subpar mine! Plus, think about it, cameras are already close to your mouth when taking pictures. Efficiency!

Now, I won’t lie: AquaSnap is heavier than a regular camera. In fact, it’s even heavier than carrying a dozen bottles of water. But in the desert, when your supplies run out, AquaSnap will save the day with warm(ish) water on demand. Try getting that from your boring regular camera!

So, whether you’re exploring the Sahara or just want to show off at the next photography club meeting, AquaSnap is the must-have gadget.

Note to self: In case it doesn’t work, bring a backup camera and a flask.

A flute which contains an integrated tissue dispenser.

MelodicTissues

22nd Feb 2025

I’m back from holiday and hard at work creating explosive chemicals for my journey to the center of the Earth. My latest masterpiece, PurpleSparkleBangBang, is a chemical marvel. Add three drops of water, and it can blow up rock like a dream. Add four drops, and it would have obliterated me and the entire crew.

Naturally, I took precautions. I drank coffee, did 14 sit-ups, and yodelled Supercalifragilistic backward for nerves of steel. But just as I was about to pour the third drop, disaster struck… I felt a sneeze coming on!

Dr. Splatterjacket looking worried while about to pour some water into a flask containing purple chemicals.

Thinking quickly, I distracted myself with a buttercup from a nearby ScootPlanter to check if I liked butter (I do). Crisis averted, sneeze stopped, and explosion avoided. Some might suggest I use a pipette for precision, but to those people I say: Citsiligarfilacrepus.

Unfortunately, the sneeze wasn’t caused by dust but by a cold I caught while testing ThermoFloat in the rapids. While most people would be sniffing and shivering in misery, I, Dr. Splatterjacket, turned this setback into inspiration. Behold: MelodicTissues!

MelodicTissues combines two essential tools for modern life: a fully functional flute for playing show tunes and an integrated tissue dispenser for all your nose-blowing needs.

Picture the philunharmonic orchestra, players sneezing off-key, ruining the music. Not with MelodicTissues! Blow your nose, hit the high notes, and keep the music going strong. It’s the perfect solution for anyone who wants to stay in harmony… even when they’re sick.

Of course, some skeptics might ask: “But Dr. Splatterjacket, why not just use a box of tissues?” To those people, I say, “Have you no music in your soul?” Every time we drill deeper into the Earth, I play triumphant tunes on my flute to keep the mining team’s spirits up (along with their paychecks, of course).

So, next time you catch a cold, ditch those boring tissue boxes and get yourself MelodicTissues: all tissue, now with music.

Note to self: Perhaps also buy some medicine?

A boat that is actually a giant flask that keeps liquid at a good temperature

ThermoFloat

15th Feb 2025

Big news! I, Dr. Splatterjacket, have done something revolutionary: I went on holiday. Yes, even a genius like me needs to take a break from drilling into the Earth’s core with the intensity of a human laser. Sometimes, you just want to sit in a deck chair, eat potato-based snacks, and sip fruit cordial.

That lasted five minutes. Sitting still felt like wearing swimming trunks made from chili-covered mosquitoes… unbearable. So, I marched to the hotel reception and demanded adventure. They suggested I tackle the local rapids in a boat. Challenge accepted!

Now, you might be wondering: “Dr. Splatterjacket, how do you survive such an adventure without your fruit cordial turning into undrinkable lava?” Well, I have a secret weapon: the ThermoFloat.

The ThermoFloat is the pinnacle of boating technology. It’s not just a boat; it’s an enormous thermos flask! The entire fuselage keeps your beverages at the perfect temperature, even while you’re careening through rapids at breakneck speed.

I know what you’re thinking: “But isn’t a boat full of liquid a terrible idea? What about sinking? Or steering?” And sure, these are technically valid concerns. But seriously, people… move with the times! Imagine how cool you’ll feel sipping an ice-cold drink while rafting through raging waters. The ThermoFloat delivers!

Now, full disclosure: there are a few minor issues. Capsizing is almost inevitable, 7 to 23 times, by my count, and future versions might benefit from holding more than one type of beverage (because if I have to drink pineapple cordial again, I may lose my mind). Still, the ThermoFloat is undeniably the greatest boat the world has ever seen.

So, what are you waiting for? Get yourself a ThermoFloat and take your adventure, and your beverages, to the next level.

Note to self: Swimming trunks made from chili-covered mosquitoes could be a great invention… for my enemies.

A man on a scooter which has a really cool plant pot attached to it.

ScootPlanter

8th Feb 2025

I’m sure you, like me (though, let’s face it, not really like me… I’m the most renowned inventor on Planet Earth), occasionally find yourself needing to travel long distances. Maybe you’re heading to work, the park, or the bottom of your center-of-the-earth mine. And if that’s the case, you probably think a scooter is a decent way to get around.

But is your scooter as incredible as mine? Of course not. Let me introduce you to the greatest scooter the world has ever seen: the ScootPlanter.

Here’s the problem with ordinary scooters: they’re just aerodynamic speed machines. Boring! A normal inventor might think, “How do we make scooters faster and lighter?” But I, Dr. Splatterjacket, ask the real question: “How do we make scooters save the planet while looking ridiculously cool?”

The ScootPlanter solves everything. It’s a high-speed, stylish scooter with an integrated plant pot, so you can keep your green thumb active while zipping through the streets… or mines. Choose a rose for romance, a basil plant for culinary flair, or even a mutated cactus for… well, for reasons I probably shouldn’t think too hard about. (By the way, if you do pick the mutated cactus, I recommend a lead… those guys need plenty of exercise.)

Scooting and planting: the perfect combo. Are you truly cool unless there’s a dandelion sprouting from your handlebars? Absolutely not. The ScootPlanter ensures you ride with style, grace, and a tiny ecosystem in tow.

So, what are you waiting for? Hop on the ScootPlanter and start saving the world, one potted plant at a time.

Note to self: I should probably track down that mutated cactus I invented. It’s been suspiciously quiet lately.

A trumpet which has a separate but attached section containing soup

HeatHorn

1st Feb 2025

The other day, while exploring the Earth’s core (as one does), we stumbled into a massive underground cavern. It had been sealed off for millions of years, and we were the first to see it. Now that’s what I call adventure! As we entered, I felt like the moment demanded a majestic soundtrack, as though we were in the climax of an epic movie.

That’s when inspiration struck. I sprinted back to my backpack, grabbed my trusty HeatHorn, and immediately played “Happy Birthday” 17 times. Why? Because it is the only song I know on the trumpet. My German mining colleagues were clearly awestruck. They shouted, “Gift! Gift!” at me repeatedly. Later, they “gifted” me some chocolates as a token of their gratitude, which I’ve saved for later. (Note to self: "Gift" means poison in German. Maybe skip the chocolates.)

But I digress. The HeatHorn is more than just a trumpet… it is a revolution. At the flip of a switch, it transforms from a fully functional musical instrument into a directional food heater! Forget microwaves or air fryers; with HeatHorn, you can serenade your guests and warm up their soup at the same time.

Imagine playing a rousing rendition of “Flight of the Bumblebee” while perfectly reheating a gourmet meal. Or entertaining your bandmates while lightly toasting marshmallows (though I do recommend double-checking the heat setting… I may have accidentally sautéed a fellow musician once).

The HeatHorn is perfect for any occasion:

Cave exploring: Add classical music to ancient discoveries.

Dinner parties: Serenade your guests while reheating hors d'oeuvres.

Everyday life: Who doesn’t want a trumpet that cooks?

With HeatHorn, you get the best of both worlds… musical excellence and culinary convenience. Who wouldn’t want that?

Note to self: Seriously, don’t eat the chocolates.

A deck of cards which have slots which allow you to hide food inside them

PreserveDeck

25th Jan 2025

Bored. B. O. R. E. D. I’m bored. Another week, another shipment of my precious money siphoned off to pay my ridiculous fine. That money should be funding my magnificent magma yachts and diamond drills for Earth’s core exploration! Don’t they understand that I, Dr. Splatterjacket, am a genius who cannot be thwarted?

A picture of Doctor Splatterjacket in his lab looking very bored

And then it hit me. If I’m sitting here bored, twiddling my thumbs, they have thwarted me. This is unacceptable. Genius cannot wallow. Genius must act! So, I’ve combined two of life’s greatest joys, games and snacks, to create my latest masterpiece: the PreserveDeck.

At first glance, it’s a perfectly normal deck of cards. But each card contains a micro-drawer, allowing you to stash delectable snacks inside! Ham, cheese, or even if you really flatten them, a pretzel.

Just imagine the look on your opponent’s face when, after thrashing them in Snap, you reveal that the cards they’ve been playing with are filled with crackers and jam! They’ll probably feel lucky to have been so thoroughly beaten.

Admittedly, the PreserveDeck is a bit thicker than your average pack of cards. But that’s an advantage! While your opponent fumbles around like a clumsy badger, you’ll already be drawing aces… and maybe a slice of salami too.

Games and snacks. Who could ask for more? Only villains would say no. So, get your PreserveDeck today!

Note to self: Check if I’ve left any milk-based snacks in the deck near the magma. Could be getting a bit whiffy.

A pencil with an integrated remote control pad

SketchControl

18th Jan 2025

Dr Splatterjacket here reporting for duty despite another major setback in my plans. While drilling into the centre of the earth I have been disturbed to discover that some of the rock is looking a bit red. If I wanted red, I would have gone to Mars. When will people realise going to Mars is easy? You just put a bowl on your head, attach a swimming pool of rocket fuel to your bottom, hold your breath and light a match… that’s not real adventure. It can’t be real adventure unless there is constant danger of something falling on your head, everyone knows that.

Anyway, while drilling and staring angrily at red rocks, I remembered that I always like to do at least two things at once. Sometimes it is drill and stare with the intensity of a laser at some rock, other times it is to play violin while riding a hippo. It varies. This all led me to my latest invention… the SketchControl.

Every inventor needs a pencil, of course. How else can you draw your inventions? If you’re content being a boring normal, then sure just keep using an ordinary pencil. For those with vision (like me), the SketchControl is the ultimate upgrade.

At one end, the SketchControl is a perfectly functional pencil… ideal for scribbling plans to thwart your enemies or designing your next brilliant device. At the other end, however, it is a multifunctional controller complete with a joystick and programmable buttons.

Imagine this: you’re sketching an elephant while simultaneously using a remote-controlled drone fly to guide the elephant into performing the perfect swatting motion. Or perhaps you’re drafting an important note to the president of wherever you happen to be, all while flipping through TV channels to find reruns of your favourite soap operas.

Admittedly, the bulky shape of the controller takes some getting used to. It’s also true that it doesn’t fit in my old desk tidies. But who cares about minor inconveniences when the SketchControl allows you to wield the power of invention and multitasking in one glorious tool?

Note to self: reinforce desk.

A bucket with amazing scanning technology

IdeaBucket

11th Jan 2025

It is Dr. Splatterjacket here, reporting back after another gruelling week toiling in the centre-of-the-earth mines. One day, the world will wake up and realize that the Earth’s core is far more fascinating than Mars or the ocean depths. Mars? Too red. The ocean? Mostly wet. Boring!

You know what isn’t boring? Ideas. And lucky for you, I’m full of them. All the time. Take this week’s invention, for example. I assume you hardly ever have ideas so brilliant that even whispering one to a passing butterfly would cause broccoli to seriously consider becoming amphibious. No? Didn’t think so.

But fear not, mere mortal. I, Dr. Splatterjacket, am here to save you from your idea drought with my latest invention: the IdeaBucket.

At first glance, it’s a bucket. You can use it for mundane tasks like carrying water, storing your gold bullion, or smuggling stolen plutonium. Useful, right? But wait… there’s more! The IdeaBucket is no ordinary bucket. It features a sleek digital screen on the outside and houses sophisticated scanning technology on the inside.

Here’s how it works: whenever you have one of your puny, fledgling ideas, just make a note and toss it into the bucket. The cutting-edge technology inside scans everything you put in, from handwritten scribbles to artistic masterpieces… or even cute puppies.

Then, the screen on the outside springs to life, analysing the contents and generating revolutionary ideas based on the mind-blowing combinations within. Suddenly, your humble musings might spark the next great invention, social movement, or amphibious vegetable uprising.

Of course, the IdeaBucket is a serious tool for creative brilliance, and is only to be used for good, not evil.

Note to self: Do not sell this to my enemies.

A pair of sunglasses with stylishly incorporated screwdrivers.

ScrewShades

4th January 2025

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be amazed, for I, Doctor Splatterjacket, have done it again! I’ve solved one of humanity’s most persistent annoyances with a single stroke of genius. But before I tell you about my groundbreaking invention, let me answer your burning question: What is this website?

You see, I’ve recently been embroiled in a small misunderstanding. It involved a space probe, three miles of plastic tubing, a vat of superglue, and… well, let’s just say the less said about the president of… maybe it would be better not to say. As a result, I have been saddled with a fine so astronomical that, while I will of course continue my plans to tunnel into the Earth’s core, I must pause to make some serious money.

That’s where you come in. I’ve decided to lend a modest fraction of my towering intellect to solving the kinds of petty problems that plague normal people like you. Problems so maddeningly mundane that you’ll throw your money at me for solutions. Enter ScrewShades.

Here’s the problem, you’re out and about, enjoying life, when disaster strikes. The arm of your sunglasses has gone rogue, flapping about like an untrained pigeon. You need a screwdriver, but who carries one around? Exactly.

What’s the solution? ScrewShades.

These aren’t just sunglasses… they’re a revolution. Each stylish arm doubles as a tool: one side contains a Phillips head, the other a flat head. With ScrewShades, you’re always ready to tighten, tinker, or triumph over tiny screws wherever they may appear. Whether it is a child’s bicycle, an elderly grandmother’s bed, or your own rebellious eyewear, ScrewShades have got you covered. And yes, you’ll look devastatingly cool while doing it.

Now, let’s address the mongoose in the room: weight. Yes, ScrewShades are slightly heavier than ordinary sunglasses. But I ask you, dear reader, is that not just another way to say “potential”? Think of the extra heft as a sign of your preparedness. It is a subtle flex that whispers, “I am both stylish and ready to save the day.”

So, don’t delay! ScrewShades: coming soon to a store near you.

Note to self: Remember to manufacture and distribute these. Also, hire someone to do all of that for me.