Watashi-chan sound-activated inflatable clothing lets you simulate a blowfish

We're not going to claim to understand this, but you know how we love inflatable clothes -- which means we can't help but be intrigued by this entry into the Ima-karada art show in Japan, the Watashi-chan sound-activated inflatable shirt. Designed by Tomoko Ueyama, the outfit responds to six frequency bands of sound -- including one inaudible by human ears -- by inflating a corresponding balloon for one second. Since this is purely an art project, it's not meant to be useful, but that doesn't mean we don't want one.

[Via We Make Money Not Art]

[los @ Aug 18th 2007 5:31AM]

fuck motion... this comment... was meant for another post :(

[AdamY @ Aug 18th 2007 8:33AM]

What kind of sick person would want to stimulate a blowfish anyways?

[juzblaze @ Aug 18th 2007 12:29PM]

simulate not stimulate

[Chuckles McGee @ Aug 18th 2007 1:04PM]

Fish have needs too!!

[Rick @ Aug 18th 2007 9:42AM]

No hot asian models here....move along people...

[Blo @ Aug 18th 2007 1:35PM]

Now if they only had clothing that could simulate a Blow J--! Shorts? I'd be all game...

[jason @ Aug 18th 2007 3:35PM]

that actually sounds potentially useful for defense as it could push an attacker away long enough for you to grab your can of mace or run. A generic motion sensor could replace the noise activation and prevent light fall damage well. Never dismiss a crazy idea, remember the internet was only a passing fad.

[hhj @ Aug 19th 2007 10:38PM]

What's wrong with these people? It's disturbing.