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From the “things I wish really existed” file

By Christa Terry

If safety is your first concern, why can’t beauty be a close second?

Make it real!

Back in the day, I lived in a grand old New York City apartment in a part of Brooklyn teeming with gang activity. That’s why the rent was so cheap, of course. We had multiple locks on the doors and one of those little chain things that’s supposed to let you chat safely with people you don’t know — even though it’s painfully obvious that one good shove would rip it right out of the wall.

The clever security device above was designed by Oleg Morev (of Art. Lebedev Studio) as part of ThinkGeek’s annual April Fools catalog, but I don’t care that it wasn’t real. I don’t care that I live in a safer-than-safe suburban neighborhood. I don’t care that I’m shite at solving mazes unless I run them backwards. I want one anyway!









2 Responses to “From the “things I wish really existed” file”




  1. Phyllis Says:

    Actually – I think this is perfect for parties because it’s a good sobriety test!




  2. Kristen Says:

    That lock is awesome! I want it.












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