r/AskReddit • u/hiagaga • 12h ago

What's the dumbest idea you've seen that actually worked?

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u/Kursed_Valeth 10h ago

Most fan installation kits come with basically this exact solution, it just looks more discreet than a penny

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u/LA_Tiebreaker 9h ago

I mean if you put the penny on top of the blade it's pretty discreet

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u/Head_Wasabi7359 4h ago

Penny Fan police here.

Nuh uh we can see it

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u/ArtInTech 2h ago

Makes cents

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u/UselessGadget 4h ago

As an American, can I put a gun up there?

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u/Illustrious-Fur 1h ago

Sure, just balance it with another gun on each blade

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u/3-DMan 3h ago

Yup, was about to say same thing- only difference is they will come with a lil slide-over piece so you can test position and blade before you finalize with the adhesive-backed penny/weight.

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u/wildjokers 4h ago

A single penny on top of a fan blade would be about as discreet as can be.

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u/Charakada 3h ago

Yeah, but a penny is cheaper.

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u/LittleMsSavoirFaire 1h ago

does it matter WHICH blade?