We're not jumping on these trends, but they're still interesting.

5. The Return of the Fanny Pack

Ah, the cyclical nature of fashion can be a fantastic thing when lovable trends are re-invented and made exciting to wear again, but some fads should be left in the past (and by the past, we mean the ‘80s). This year, Rihanna was spotted wearing a fanny pack and Tory Burch even began selling them. Most of the ones we found online carried a hefty price tag, and we never thought Tory Burch would ever be making one, so weâ€ll see if the hip bag catches back on for good. If it does, then boy does whoever markets that thing deserve a pat on the back.

4. iPhone STD Testing

Researchers in the U.K. announced they were in the process of coming up with a way for young adults to test themselves for STDs by essentially inserting their own urine into their iPhones or other mobile devices. The object is to get the STD rate down by allowing for increased testing privacy. We had to put at least one IEJ topic that gives you the willies on the list.

3. Japanese Anti-Aging Goggles

One of our favorite IEJ trends this year involved brands that were essentially attempting to charge consumers for a product that did basically nothing the average person couldnâ€t do themselves for free. We thought weâ€d seen it all in the ant-aging game when British beauty brand Rodial came out with snake bite anti-aging serum, but these goggles claimed to fight wrinkles and lines by holding the skin around your eyes taut. The makers declared that holding the skin in place for an extended amount of time would cause it to stay that way. (Helpful hint: if you believe them, you can hold your skin that way using your own fingers – or a pair of swim goggles that at least you can take to the pool once you realize they donâ€t work like Botox).

2. Teva Stilettos

The Teva stilettos are meant to be tongue-in-cheek, but they are a fantastic oddity nonetheless. This fall, news spread through the blogosphere of Tevaâ€s partnership with Grey Ant to sell hiking sandal meets New Yearâ€s Eve party shoes. That horrible combination was running for more $300. ‘Nuff said.

1. The Snazzy Napper

The informational video for this thing is definitely in the top 10 most entertaining things weâ€ve ever seen. The Snuggieâ€s weird younger sister popped up across the Web this summer, and it is basically a blanket with a hole in it that is supposed to help you sleep in public. A big IEJ trend this year was strange products with huge price tags. The Snazzy Napper (aka the “snazzy way to sleep while you travel”) takes number 1 partly for the fact that it is not insanely expensive. That and itâ€s sheer WTF genius.

This new napping tool that provides privacy (quote unquote) and shields your face from unwanted light while you nap in-transit for more comfortable sleeping has crossed too far over the ridiculous line. Plus, it is essentially a blanket with a nose hole for easy (debatable) breathing cut in it – a.k.a. something you could fashion yourself for free.

The product comes in original and extra large, which run for $14.99 and $24.99, respectively, and includes a travel case so you can use it on buses, trains and planes. Since it makes the wearer look like he or she is sporting a Halloween costume or some contraption used in mental institutions, it is doubtful how many people will be placing orders with the intent to use the product on mass transportation rides. The Snazzy Napper could be useful, though, for keeping Ms. Talks too Loud on Her Cell Phone or Mr. Crowds Your Personal Space from sitting next to you on the bus or train.

One “suggested use” that we can’t sign on to? Using it in the car. While we really hope that they’re referring to passengers, would you really want to drive around with someone who looks like a drugged kidnapping victim in the seat next to you?

But here is the strangest part in all of this: the Snazzy Napper comes with “easy to follow instructions.” What is in the directions? How to secure a tie around your forehead?

The blanket with a hole in it also features pockets to hold your cell phone, eyeglasses or wallet while you sleep. Basically, it comes free with an open invitation to pick-pockets to snag your stuff while you nap.

Weâ€re not sold, but if you are, you can pick up the Snazzy Napper here. Or just follow the link and watch the informational video for a good laugh.