Sound proof helmets
I invented this thing I wanted to take on Dragons Den - it is like a lightweight motorbike helmet, but in transparent plastic. It is also completely soundproof - so if your child starts screaming you just pop it on their head until they shut up.

It serves a dual purposes of preventing unpleasant noise pollution, and acting as a deterrent to further misbehaviour.

Every time I have tried to get buy-in from parents they have said it is outrageous and immoral. Can any parents tell me why? You can see their face, you'd know if they were actually dying, I can't see the problem.

Click "I like this" if you are a fat lonely loser with bits in your teeth.
( browser still relating boring anecdotes into a void on, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 11:53, 8 replies)

cunning
I think if you combine it with PMGT's idea and have an inbuilt cattle prod, you could be onto something.
( rofl harris, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 11:59, closed)

You could make it double skinned
with a water filled section that you can populate with Goldfish. This way it would be both sound proof and relaxing to watch.

There is one down side to your invention though, what if the child sneezes inside? Nothing more revolting than a helmet full of snot, so maybe a reactor light style darkening effect inner visor to hide the snot?
( Rev. Jayneflakes Buy my book, I need the cash for drugs and hookers, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 12:25, closed)

So, if it's completely soundproof,
it would also have to be airtight?

I'm liking the sound (gah!) of this.
(dxg, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 12:38, closed)

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I suppose there could be some kind of valve. You could add and take away air supply depending on the behaviour of the child.

Although the human rights brigade would probably kick up a stink about oxygen deprivation.
( browser still relating boring anecdotes into a void on, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 12:53, closed)

What about
A plastic bag?
(Caveat Emptor, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 12:53, closed)

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This project is never going to get off the ground. :-(
( browser still relating boring anecdotes into a void on, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 13:07, closed)

hahahah, I actually made it all the way to here
before you made me helplessly snort with a laugh
( Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 14:38, closed)

I'm sure it will...
Just look out for that pooflake character going around stealing the best ideas and patenting 'em ;)
( snee held his breath since, Thu 16 Oct 2008, 10:03, closed)