This is a very generous topic as there are lots of weird computer mice in the world. In their pursuit of making unique and attracting computer mice that would be out of the ordinary and this way attract people to buy them, computer mice producers have tried different designs, some of which really weird and unusual. Look for example at this scary ghost computer mouse!

It looks like the ghost in Scary Movie, except the colours are the other way round: the eyes and mouth are black while the rest is white. It is a corded mouse and the eyes of the ghost are actually the two left and right click buttons and the little scroll wheel is situated between the eyes. I can't say the design is very ergonomic, especially with the pointed end of the mouse that could be really annoying.

I think this gadget is the perfect gift for Halloween when ghosts and witches are very popular. Or it may be the perfect gift for your rebel friend who likes Gothic style and wears only dark clothes with bones printed on them and chains and all the stuff.  Or you may keep this weird computer mouse as a scary accessory, because I can't imagine using it for more than five minutes.

The first picture shows another weird computer mouse. This time some Russian kids turned out to have more imagination than it is necessary or even sane. They took a fake hand grenade, cut it in two and transformed it into a really weird computer mouse. They added all the necessary wires and even used the trigger as the left click mouse button.  It is perfectly functional and looks very much like a real hand grenade, but it's only a gadget, as you can see from the pictures above.

The colour is perfect, the shape, too. Just the underneath of this object shows you its real purpose and what it is used for. But if it rests comfortably on your desk and you don't know what it is, you can surely mistake it for a real grenade and get frightened to death.

That is why I think this is a good gift for your enemies or for people with a really good sense of humor. After all, you don't want your best friend to start screaming and call the bomb squad when he finds your gift under the Christmas tree.  Of course, these are only two of the many examples of weird computer mice existing on the market, but unfortunately I do not have enough time and space to show you more than that, but I think you already have an idea about this kind of computer mice.

I like jokes and caricatures, I like comedies and generally I like all funny things because they make me laugh and that feels nice. And when this funny thing is surrounded by a witty sarcasm and irony I can only enjoy it better. I am wearing a t-shirt that says :"Newton is dead, Einstein is dead and I 'm not feeling very well". So you understand why I really love funny and ironic mouse pads that have a message on. And the message does not necessarily mean that it has to be read by the person is addresses. It's more like talking to yourself or asking a rhetorical question.



So I surfed the internet this morning looking for a couple of funny mouse pads to make my day. I know I could have picked up some others, but I prefered these two because I am only human , so I am subjective and I liked them most.

The first one is like a message to Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and the father of Windows operating system. The message is :"If Bill Gates had a nicle for every time Windows crashed ... Oh, wait, he does." It's pure and simple irony. It refers to the fact that Bill Gates earned a lot of money from producing Windows operating system. But we all know that. Now you must read between the lines and understand the actual meaning intended here: Bill Gates probably has so much money exactly because his Windows operating system crashes a lot , so it's not a good product, but he sells it any way and his fortune is based on this. And if you pay even more attention you can see the penguin above the message written on the mouse pad and everybody knows this is the mascot for Ubuntu Operating system, produced by Linux, a rival software company for Microsoft.



If we are talking about fun mouse pads and software companies let's talk about Mac. You all know that the representation of a bitten apple is the symbol of Apple Computers, right? Well, what could be funnier than having a Mac computer at home and getting and Apple mouse pad as a gift for your birthday? I think it's nice and funny and I really like the colour. The shape is extraordinarily well designed and now it's about pure but funa advertising. It's not necessary to spell the name (Apple computers) anywhere because people will just know the minute they see your mouse pad.



Besides from the funny effect these mouse pads must be functional, too, because otherwise they end up in the trash. The first one is a regular square mouse pad and the second one has an irregular shape of a bitten apple. They are both made of isoprene foam that is very resistant to heat and stain and also washable. They both have a rubber backing to prevent then from slipping oof the desk while you are mousing. They are personalized mouse pads with a message on and if you want to change the message just upload your photo version and you can have your mouse pad in no time. The other one if offered as a gift to Apple customers on special occasions like Christmas.

Maybe we should purchase these fun mouse pads to make us smile every day or maybe we should remember how to do this without them.

Many computer producers have claimed they have produced the world's tiniest computer mouse. Of course, there are a lot of small computer mice on the market, but I think only two models qualify for this title. This happened because people felt the need to use smaller and smaller devices and technological devices are all the more appreciated the smaller they are. Not to mention the fact that now people use a lot portable computers and most of them need matching computer mice for them.



The first picture shows the finger mouse that is in fact a trackball mouse that can be placed on your finger in the trigger position and it can be operated so as to perform all possible operations needed. The index finger pushes the trigger button that acts like the left mouse button and the button on top of the mouse acts like the right click button. The little trackball is also placed on top and can be operated very easily and comfortably with your thumb.

You can find it only in the corded version , but the cord is not at all uncomfortable, as you can stick it to your finger together with the mouse. It is very small and light. And it can be used by both ;eft and right handed people. It is not very fast or sensitive, but it's ok for this tiny mouse. It can be plugged to the USB or PS2 port of your computer and can be transported easily. Its sensitivity is about 800 dots per inch, but it's pretty good considering the fact that it is so small.

The next mouse that claims to be the tiniest computer mouse is the Rotino mouse from Sigma. This mouse is meant to be used by portable laptops and is attached to an USB retractable cord. You can extend it when you plug the computer mouse to the USB port and stretch the cord for as long as you need it.

Its dimensions are 30 x 70 x 20-mm and it weighs only 40 grams. Unbelievable as it seems, it is a laser mouse and you can use it for a perfect mousing activity on your laptop while you are travelling. Its sensitivity is very good for its tiny dimensions and you can adjust it  up to 1000 dots per inch. It costs about$25 and it extremely portable, as you can place it in your pocket and use it whenever you feel like it.It can be purchased in more colours : red, blue, black and gray.

It has the regular left and right clcik mouse buttons (even if in very reduced dimensions), with a little scroll wheel between them, totally functional. It is perfectly operable only with your index and middle finger. It isn't even as long as your fingers and can be attached to your key chain if you don't want to lose it. I am still amazed of how tiny thee devices are and of the fact that they look more like toys than real computer mice.

Some people have a lot of imagination and sometimes they use it in a constructive manner, to build or make something useful and nice, something to ease our lives or even to bring a little happiness or a smile on our faces. But sometimes these imaginative and innovative people use their imagination for their own purpose, to do something useless or, on the contrary, bad for others, even destructive. I honestly do not know in which category to include the person who invented the arrow computer mouse, or the people who put this idea into practice and manufactured and sold a computer mouse that is shaped like an arrow. Now, if I think about it a bit more, the design is interesting and original, but what about the comfort offered for the user? You have absolutely no support for the hand and you just can't use only your fingers to operate the mouse, without leaning your hand onto something. Anyway, this is my personal opinion and everybody is entitled to one, so maybe you even like it. Some people surely did, as this kind of computer mouse was sold and even appeared in two different models.

The first model is the corded mouse that you can see in two of the pictures showed in this article, that is the red and black arrow computer mouse. Actually the name of this mouse is USB Arrow Optical Mouse and it was manufactured by Brando. This was meant to be an optical computer mouse that everyone can afford and a different shape computer mouse at the same time. It is an optical mouse that can be connected to the USB port of your computer with its retractable USB cord , has the classical left click and right click buttons with the scroll wheel between them , used for internet surfing or leafing really long documents. The optical sensor of this mouse  allows a pretty good tracking of 1500 signals per second, never losing signal and working on any kind of surface except for glass, working just fine without a mouse pad. The design is easy to grab and ergonomic, or so they say. The cable that connects the mouse to the USB port is thin adn its length can be adjusted . It can also use the functions of zooming in and out when looking at a picture or photo. This mouse has a pretty high resolution of 800 dots per inch and is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS. It is smaller and lighter than most computer mice you know, weighing only 56 grams. The price is very accessible for all the people, as it sells for only $12-15. You can order it on the internet and also buy from specialized computer stores.



The other model of arrow computer mouse is the one in black and white. This time the computer mouse is wireless. This is the wireless arrow optical mouse, Mus 2 manufactured by a Russian computer company, Art Lebedev Studios. It is delivered together with its USB receiver. It functions by sending radio frequency signals about its position to the receiver that, in return, sends them to the computer main unit, thus allowing your computer to locate the position of the mouse and translate it into movements of the cursor on the computer screen. The optical sensor offers 2500 frames per second, which is much higher than the cordless bother of this mouse. The design and shape of the arrow computer mouse allow all the people to use it, either left handed or right handed. Because it is wireless and hence there is no cord attached to it, you can use it in any position and rotate it 360 degrees, as it will still work properly within 1.5 metres length, in fact radius, as you can move the mouse all the ways. The buttons are situated on top of the mouse and are vertically separated, working in a similar way with any other usual computer mouse. People who used this computer mouse said it is rather comfortable, in spite of the pointy appearance. Perhaps it is due to the curvy edges of this mouse that were used to make it less sharp.



The high resolution of 800 dots per inch is another of its advantages. The mouse is also able to offer the zoom in and out functions whenever you need it, and can be ordered in any colour you might want it. It works very well on any kind of surface, with or wothout a mouse pad, but it is an optical computer mouse and it might have some difficulties working on the glass or shiny surfaces, as they reflect the optical beam and do not provide a safe and accurate reception. It is compatible with all versions of Windows operating system, but not with Mac OS.



As a matter of fact I think that the designer of this computer mouse intended to make it as an irony , as a metaphor of the pointer on the computer screen coming down on your desk and performing the "point and click " operation. It is rather ironic, but the funny thing is the arrow computer mouse actually works really well and did not remain only a project , but an actual active and useful gadget. If you like to have special things, different things that some others do not dream to have, you can purchase this unusual mouse. besides, you are making a great bargain, too, as it sells for only $ 11-15, depending on the supplier.



In conclusion, my skepticism melt away and I actually think this is an original mouse that draws attention to itself. It does not matter which colour it is, black or white or red (even better); people will immediately stare at it . Not to mention the fact that the cordless version is so small and easy to transport, that you can put it in any tiny pocket or even in your purse and then take it out to use it on your  desktop computer or even your laptop.

Computers and computer mice are now part of everyday life, so we can say that they have entered all fields of activity. In this way it was not long before people from the entertainment business began using them in cartoons and sketches and they even started inventing jokes about computer mice and computer freaks. Look at the cartoon above: a amn comes at his office and can't find his computer mouse. After some time he realizes there is a "mouse hole" next to his desk and he can also see the cord of his mouse getting out of it like a real mouse's tail. It is obviously a humorous drawing that has as purpose to make fun of the name association between the real mouse - the animal and the computer mouse. Of course a computer mouse could never hide in a hole in the wall, but that's exactly where the fun is.

One more example of a cartoon computer mouse - the cartoon above. It depects a computer mouse that is attached to a computer and sliced on a piece of cloth. this makes me think of those people who work in the computer industry and earn a living, that is "their every day bread" from working on computers all day long. So the conclusion is that the computer mouse becomes "the bread" for them, their source of income and a way of life after all.

But there are surely other ways in which you can use a cartoon computer mouse. Look at the three pictures that follow here and you will see that the computer mouse turned into some funny cartoon characters like: a hokey player, a pill and a green carpet. Some people may wonder what can you do with them. Well, if you are innovative and have a lot of imagination and maybe are not afraid to try new things, you could start a profitable business and choose one of the cartoons as your company's logo. Ok, they could be logos for different companies, I get it. But why the cmputer mouse? What is the connection of a computer mouse with all these things: a hokey player, a pill and a carpet? The answer is quite simple again if you have imagination. All of them can be used as company's logos according to the profile of the respective company - what is exactly its final product - sports equipment, pills (a pharmacy for example and a carpet dry cleaner's).



But they can be associated with the computer mouse as you can do everything over the internet: you can access the company's web site (I presume it has one and if it doesn't start building one) and fill in the application for the service. For example you want to buy a T-shirt with your favourite football team from an online store - the store that has the third picture as a logo. You can access its web page, choose the model and size of the T-shirt that you want to buy - the offer is displayed on the web site and also the price. You leave the necessary data of your credit card and write the address where you want the T-shirt sent to and everything is ready. You just bought a nice T-shirt without having to get up from your chair. Besides, you can always be unique and choose to customize the T-shirt you want to buy with your name on it or maybe your photo. Just upload whatever photo you want printed on your T-shirt and the message you want written and now all you have to do is wait for the package to come and wear the nice looking T-shirt.



This cartoon can also be the logo of a company: of a pharmacy as I suggested before. You can do things exactly as I described them in the case of the sports store. But you should be careful though, as there are some pills in the pharmacy that can only be sold with a prescription. If you don't have one, don't order them. So if you are too tired or just too sick to get out of the house to buy some pills, order them from the online pharmacy that will take care to deliver them to you as soon as possible. Just stay in bed and get well soon!



How about this picture used as logo for a carpet dry cleaner's? Isn't it a good idea? It would be a great idea if they provide transport from your home to the dry cleaner's, too. If this is the case - make sure you do that if you open one as there are more and more lazy people in this world - the customers just fill in the online form with the address, size of the carpet, credit card data and the time when they are at home and the online company will take care of everything else for them: pick up the carpet, bring it to the dry cleaner's, clean it and send it back to the owner.



How about that? I have some great ideas, don't you think? I expect at least 5% from your business if you ever use my ideas.