I say “once” because back in 1984, when his book was published, the things looked pretty outlandish. Now, some of these things have become part of our lives. All of them are funny. (And some of the ties I want!) I can identify with his ideas, since I have been called crazy in reference to some of mine. (See tapeworm clinic LOL)
Check out some of his stuff here:
http://www.neatorama.com/category/museum-of-possibilities
and then buy his stuff from him (he really exists!) here:
http://www.patentdepending.com
Tell him XACK sent you!