So, have you ever wanted a power nap in the middle of day, or while in an airport, on a train, in a library, or at your work desk, but you just couldn’t find the right kind of comfortable face-enveloping, head obscuring, mole-man with arm holes, pumpkin-esque, plush, Martian helmet to do it in?
Well, a company called Studio Banana Things, of all things silly, has created a Kickstarter campaign for their Ostrich Pillow so in the near future you can sleep in a pillow womb, because this is something we all need!
You see, the company needs money to get their revolutionary nap product in development. They have a goal of reaching $70,000 in just 22 days. That’s really not a whole lot of money for the privilege of an exceptional if albeit ridiculous looking nap, right?! Right.
How have we never thought of this before? Ostensibly, because we are the lazy 47% natch.
What are the benefits of wearing a head mushroom you may ask?
OSTRICH PILLOW has been designed to allow you to create a little private space within a public one, to relax and unwind. Its soothing soft interior shelters and isolates your head and hands (mind and body) for a short break, without needing to leave your desk, chair, bench or wherever you may be. All you have to do so is choose a place to nap, slip into your Ostrich pillow and you’re set to go. We have tried it in airports, trains, aeroplanes, libraries, at the office, on a sofa and even on the floor and it’s really wonderful! Take it to the beach or skiing if you like and send us your pics! We love to hear about your Ostrich naps!
But, it’s not just about catering to narcoleptics and those who’d rather not sleep on their computer keyboards, because, yeah, ouch, button keys on your face. There’s also some sort of science behind it all.
Did you know that a power naps of around 20 minutes increases productivity by more than 30%? Seeing as we all spend more and more time at work/in front of a computer screen or in transit, we thought why not create a device that helps you disconnect and dream for short periods of time. That’s how the OSTRICH PILLOW came to life.
Now, if only you can actually sell this to your boss. I’m sure once the boss sees this product they’ll want everyone to power down for 20 minutes during the work day, cocoon-up, and look like a Tim Burton creation while dreaming peacefully and undisturbed. Josh in accounting will get one. You know he will. Fucking Josh.
It’s really about doing something good for your fellow man. People are sleepy. People need naps.
Let’s all pledge our money and time to resting comfortably in the middle of the day!
Watch the video. No, really, watch it.
