Random Impulse Buys People Did Not Regret Getting

Any impulse buyer knows that sometimes you end up with things in your home that truly have no purpose other than to take up space.

Other times, something you randomly bought on a whim becomes a staple in your day-to-day life. These people absolutely did not end up regretting their impulse buys.

He's Seeing In Color Now

Man wearing Enchroma glasses with bright balloons behind him
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Spending your whole life with a color blindness condition involves certain challenges, but technology has advanced to allow people to experience vision in color with the help of special glasses.

This man is seeing color for the first time through his Enchroma glasses and it's clear he's stoked.

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Squirrel Picnic Party

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Squirrel at miniature picnic table feeder
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Someone purchased this miniature picnic table squirrel feeder and it didn't take long before a local squirrel showed up for a snack.

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Now every time they look out the window, they get to watch a little squirrel picnic.

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Just A Dash Of This And A Pinch Of That

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Oddly named measuring spoons: Drop, smidgen, pinch, dash, tad
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Grandmas everywhere need to know about these measuring spoons that are labeled "drop, smidgen, pinch, dash," and "tad."

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These are perfect for all those people who don't like to follow the recipe books or figure out precise measurements.

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Luke, It Is Your Bedtime

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Darth Vader watch on someone's wrist
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Who said the Disney store was just for adults?! This woman was buying an "awesome watch" when the cashier asked if the watch was for her son.

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She revealed she's 21 years old and doesn't have kids, just an appreciation for Star Wars and cool knick-knacks.

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The King Of The Jungle, And The Apartment

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Cat wearing a lion's mane and ears, mid meow
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When you're feeling down and out, pets can be the best medicine to help make you laugh.

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This cat cosplaying a lion did the trick even though it seems like the cat was not exactly a willing participant in playing dress-up.

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Robomower To The Rescue

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Robotic lawnmower decorated like Nintendo Chain Chomp
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After a foot injury during a lawnmower-related incident, this person purchased a Robomow lawnmower to take over the landscaping responsibilities.

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Not only that, but they went ahead and decorated it like a Nintendo Chain Chomp to make sure nobody's feet get anywhere near the robotic grass trimmer.

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Nothing Says Home Sweet Home Like "Go Away"

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Go Away sign at front door of home
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One of the best parts about becoming a new homeowner is getting to decorate your own space however you would like.

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This person decided to follow their heart and buy the front door sign they really wanted, a nice aesthetic one that reads "GO AWAY. Go on, git."

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There's A Dinosaur In The Living Room

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Man wearing dinosaur onesie sits behind computer monitor
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When this woman purchased her husband a dinosaur onesie as a joke, she didn't realize he would rock it around the house all the time.

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Now when he works from home, this is her view over the top of his computer monitor.

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Granny's Glowing Green Flat

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Elderly woman with green strip LED lights in her apartment
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This little granny is proof that you're never too old to impulse buy something random that will make you happy.

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She installed these green LED strip lights in her apartment's living room and loves the new glowing vibe.

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The World's Smallest Violin, For The World's Biggest Whiners

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Miniature model of violin held in person's hand
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According to the caption on this photo, someone "bought a tiny violin to play when my coworkers or girlfriend complain."

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Hopefully he's joking, otherwise he might not have a girlfriend for long.

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Finally, A Worthy Knight To Wear This Armor

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Child wearing full suit of armor
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Do you ever purchase something with absolutely no idea or plan for what you want to do with it?

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That's what happened when this person purchased a tiny, functional suit of armor at an auction over 15 years ago. When their child finally reached the right age, the kid was presented with their new-old outfit.

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Gramps Is Always Right

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Man wearing t-shirt that says
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This grandfather worked for his entire career as an engineer.

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During his much-deserved retirement, he purchased himself this shirt that says: "I'm an engineer. To save time let's just assume that I'm never wrong."

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It's Modern Art, You Wouldn't Understand

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Cockroach painting hanging above fireplace
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There is fine art, and there is cockroach art. This elaborate roach piece found the perfect home with a family who mounted it above their fireplace in the living room.

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It certainly makes you wonder why they love cockroaches so much.

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What Exactly Is An Unstamped Fork Good For?

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Unstamped fork with no separate prongs
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You would think that this was a manufacturing error, but someone says they purchased this "unstamped fork" on purpose.

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It does not look like it would be useful for eating anything, though it might be good for scraping paint.

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He Just Wants What He's Owed

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Man metal detecting on beach wearing shirt that says
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This grandfather invested in a metal detector and has been having a great time hunting local beaches.

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His grandkids bought him the tank top that says "Beach better have my money" to complete his beach-combing look.

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This Ambulance Is Nobody's Final Ride Anymore

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Ambulance converted into camper van parked in Costa Rica
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This traveler made a crazy impulse buy when they confirmed their eBay bid on a decommissioned ambulance vehicle.

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They converted it into a camper and have since traveled the world, pictured here in Costa Rica.

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Tactical Chihuahua

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Dog wearing beer cozy that looks like a ballistic vest
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Believe it or not, this is not a military-trained ballistics dog.

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Someone bought a military vest-themed beer cozy but ended up noticing that the cozy served a better purpose on the dog.

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Camping In The Living Room

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Tent set up in the house
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Someone purchased a tent long before they could actually set it up outside, but that didn't stop them from getting some early use out of it.

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The tent is almost the size of the living room.

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Tuck The Sponge In Before Turning Out The Lights

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Sponge holder in the shape of a bed for kitchen dish sponge
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For some reason, this little sponge holder makes doing the dishes seem so much more appealing.

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The tiny plastic sponge bed is the perfect home for an average kitchen sponge.

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Glory Days Preserved

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Hole in one trophy for golfer
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Getting a hole in one when golfing is not an easy task, some golfers will go their whole lives without doing it.

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This golfer wasn't about to let the memory of his million-dollar shot fade away and commemorated it by placing the ball on this personalized trophy he ordered.