Toothpick Holder Mania: The Internet's Cutest And Strangest (PHOTOS)

We think you deserve a chuckle, or at least a pensive "hmm" when you pull one of these out.
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Does anyone really need a toothpick holder? Probably not. Perhaps there is someone out there terrified of forks. Or maybe you have a friend who serves only canapés at parties. Those people might need a toothpick holder. For the rest of us, these specialty kitchen items are a luxurious novelty we get to consider once the rest of our kitchens are fully outfitted.

Since toothpick holders really only get used every once in a while for most of us, we think you deserve to get a chuckle, a gasp or, at the very least, a pensive "hmm" when you pull yours out. We think we've found just those kinds of toothpick holders, lurking in the corners of the internet. From monsters, to cacti, to whales, we hope you find something that suits your particular brand of delightful kitchen weirdness.

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Kipik Toothpick Holder
MoMA Store
Kipik Toothpick Holder, $25.00 from the MoMA Store
Cactooph Toothpick Holder
Amazon
Cactooph Toothpick Holder, $14.95 from Amazon
Toothpick Holder Monster
Etsy: MuddyHeartPottery
Toothpick Holder Monster, $38.00 on Etsy
Vintage Ceramic Donkey Cart Toothpick Holder
Etsy: recreated1
Vintage Ceramic Donkey Cart Toothpick Holder, $10.00 on EtsyWe couldn't decide if this was amazing or creepy, so we just included it.
Ouch! Voodoo Doll Toothpick Holder
Amazon
Whale Toothpick Holder
Etsy: fruitflypie
Whale Toothpick Holder, $16.00 on Etsy
Skull Toothpick Holder
Etsy: MarthaRotten
Skull Toothpick Holder, $30.00 on EtsyOnly hardcore toothpicks need apply.
Hedgehog Toothpick Holder
Etsy: Naturetrail
Menu Toothpick Man
Amazon
Menu Toothpick Man, $9.99 from Amazon
Qualy Picky Boy Toothpick Holder
Amazon
Propaganda Toothpick Holder
Amazon
Propaganda Toothpick Holder, $15.00 from Amazon
Vintage Piggie Toothpick Holder
Etsy: GiddyNowVintage
Solid Wood Pineapple Toothpick Holder
Etsy: theenchantedfigtree
Vintage Iron-Shaped Toothpick Holders
Etsy: WarmNature
Bacon Toothpick Dispenser
Archie McPhee
Bacon Toothpick Dispenser, $6.02 from Archie McPheeSeems totally reasonable.

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Futuristic Kitchen Gadgets
15 Percent Ice Cream Spoon(01 of12)
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The 15 Percent Ice Cream Spoon makes eating ice cream easier. According to the site "the spoon is made of solid aluminum. With a high thermal conductivity of aluminum, the temperature of the hand holding the spoon will slowly melt the ice cream making it easier to scoop it out."Check out the 15 Percent Ice Cream Spoon by lemnos (credit:Lemnos)
Toasted Wrap(02 of12)
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The biggest problem with a toaster is all the counter space it takes up. Well, that's no longer an issue with this toaster that rolls up and stores easily.Check out the Toasted Wrap at Yanko Design (credit:Yanko Design)
Divisible -- The Easy To Wash Balloon Whisk(03 of12)
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Divisible, the easy to wash balloon whisk, may not seem like such a futuristic kitchen gadget, but if you've ever had the misfortune of having to clean out a sticky whisk, you know how helpful this small innovation can be.Check out the Divisible whisk at red dot (credit:reddot)
Cutting Board With Scale(04 of12)
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Who needs measuring cups when this cutting board exists? You can chop your ingredients and then measure them all on this one board. We can't wait till it comes out!Check out the cutting board with a scale at Design Boom (credit:Design Boom)
The Qumi(05 of12)
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How many of us say we just can't live without our cellphones? And now, with the Qumi, we can't cook without them either. This cooking device can be used for heating, frying and steaming and can only be controlled through your mobile device.Check out The Qumi by Ilia Vostrov (credit:Ilia Vostrov)
HALO Heating Spoon(06 of12)
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You might not think you need a heating spoon, but trust us, you do. This spoon comes in handy when your morning cup of coffee cools to that disagreeable room temperature. And it's also handy for cooking when you don't want to use the stove top for a small task -- especially if you don't have a microwave.Check out the HALO Heating Spoon at Yanko Design (credit:Yanko Design)
Milkmaid(07 of12)
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You won't have to worry about not knowing when your milk is going to spoil. The milkmaid sends an alert to your iPad letting you know when it's time to get a new carton.Check out the Milkmaid at Quirky (credit:Quirky)
902 Mobile Induction Heat Plate(08 of12)
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This mobile induction plate is easy to take with you wherever you go, making cooking anywhere a real possibility. It's also a great solution for small apartment living (in those spaces that are so small they don't have a kitchen). The best part is that you control the heat level and time with your cellphone. Check out the 902 Mobile Induction Heat Plate by Electrolux (credit:Electrolux)
Easy Stir(09 of12)
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No need to waste your time or energy stirring that pot of soup, this little gadget can do it for you.Check out the Easy Stir at Electrolux (credit:Electrolux)
The Portable Toaster(10 of12)
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You will never have to be without toast again with this portable toaster.Check out The Portable Toaster at Design Launches (credit:Kim Been)
Cruet Salt & Pepper(11 of12)
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You've never seen salt and pepper shakers like these. Not only do they dispense salt and pepper, but they also play music (streaming from your cellphone). And, their round shape means you can roll them across they table when diners need them.Check out the Cruet Salt & Pepper by Electrolux (credit:Electrolux)
Taylor Digital Measuring Cup And Scale(12 of12)
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This measuring cup gives you traditional measurements and also offers a digital reading of your measurements, making it easier to ensure accuracy. One thing we love about this gadget, which is on the market already, is that it calculates conversions for you.Get the Taylor Digital Measuring Cup and Scale at Amazon, $12.18 (credit:Amazon)

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