Shoes. As Tubs.

The topic of this post was a challenge by some fellow tweeters. Actually, it’s more of a penalty, for clicking a link featuring some hideous bathtubs. Modeled after shoes.  After I write this, I will be cured of whatever disease I picked up from viewing the offending shoe tub post.

Respect the Unexpected

This is a law in my design world. Because lots of good ideas come from the unplanned. It’s debatable whether tubs shaped like shoes are either a good idea or an unplanned one.

That being said, it’s surprisingly utilitarian: nice roomy vessel for soaking, and handy storage built in. Or possibly a slide.

Do Men take Baths?

Given the frillitude of these bathing features, they seem thoroughly biased toward females. I mean, do you think men would be more inclined to use one of these if it was covered with, say, chainsaws? How about grenades? Or, if you had to navigate an obstacle course of barbed wire to get to it?

Shoe Tubs are for Amateurs

I say, let’s not waste that beautiful stiletto form on a tub. Let’s max it out. Let’s put wheels and an engine on one, & take the thing for a spin! THAT’S what I’m talking about.

This baby debuted at the 1998 Art Car Parade in Houston, TX. I’m proud to say, I was there. The theme for the art car weekend that year was, “Respect the Unexpected”.  I highly recommend attending an art car event in Houston at least once. It’s much better than a Shoe Tub.

Want to see the other challenged bloggers’ entries?

• Alexandra Williams, AKA @Alexandrafunfit
• Nick, AKA @cupboards
• AventeTile, AKA @AventeTile
• Dogwalkblog, AKA @dogwalkblog
• Madame Sunday, AKA @ModernSauce
• And the Evil Instigator, Mr. Paul Anater, AKA @Paul_Anater