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Even If You're Not Drunk, This Wacky Bar In Berlin Will Make You Think You Are


Chances are that you don’t usually have the spins walking into a bar (if you do, you might want to rethink your life choices), but you’ll definitely feel them in this German bar — even if you’re sober.


That’s because Madame Claude, a truly unique hangout spot in Berlin, is decorated in a way that intentionally disorients you. Yelp reviewers describe it as a “quirky labyrinth.” Why? Because all of the furniture, plush chairs, and cute tables are set up in a totally ridiculous (and completely awesome) way.




Try to figure out what’s going on here.



Hint: it’s the orientation of the photo.





All of the furniture is affixed to the ceiling, making it seem like the whole building is upside down.






It seems like a pretty simple idea, but it makes the nighttime spot unique and memorable.






And there’s no end to the hilarious photo opportunities.






Besides being a bar, Madame Claude is also a local entertainment hub.










Each time you look at an image, you have to think about where exactly you are in the space.



Not many other bars can boast that kind of disorientation — especially when people aren’t even drunk yet.




(via Lost At E Minor)



The bar does have some less bizarre elements, including the stage, the table-tennis setup, and the bar itself. Even in a place like this, you need a little practicality! Learn more about this quirky locale on their website, and check out what customers have to say on Yelp.



Manhole Covers Don't Always Have To Be Utilitarian, As These Examples Prove


There’s something to be said for paying attention to the little things in life. They can make your world so much more interesting. Take manholes, for example. These heavy, disk-shaped pieces of metal are definitely utilitarian, but they’re not exactly aesthetically pleasing.


That’s why you can’t blame these people for trying to make them look a little nicer.




Many cities use manhole covers as a way to express civic pride.



The manholes in Rome (which are square!) still say “S.P.Q.R.” on them to pay homage to Rome’s vast history. It stands for a Latin phrase meaning “The Senate and People of Rome,” and has been in use for over 2,000 years!





New Orleans’ design was so beloved that it had to be replaced with something plainer…because people kept stealing them.





Tampa nods to its nautical history.





Hot Springs, Arkansas, celebrates some of its wildlife.





This design from Notting Hill has a simple elegance that reflects the famous area’s glamorous charm.





East Jordan, Michigan, recognizes its iron workers.





Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic goes for a heraldic look.





Portland, on the other hand, goes for a rose in honor of the city’s annual Rose Festival..or perhaps as a little joke about the smell of sewers. Either one.





This manhole cover is inspired by Native American art.






These Japanese design features a local landmark…







…while others are just bright and decorative! This one features temari, which are brightly colored toys.





Some are just weird and cool for the sake of being weird and cool, like this happy fellow in Japan.






This optical illusion is a nice touch.






Sometimes, manhole covers are even personalized.



In this case, Google got their name on one. There’s something poetic about this when you consider the endless dark corridors that make up the Internet.




People sometimes take it upon themselves to add a little personality to their city’s utilities.



Brunch is big in NYC.





The cover itself seems to have a cool wavy pattern, but this artist decided to use the crack in the pavement as inspiration to make it even better.






And then there’s this.



It’s probably not functional, but we enjoy it anyway.




We appreciate any attempt at making life more interesting, so these manhole covers are right up our alley. Next time you’re out, take a peek and see if your city is doing anything interesting. You may have been missing out on little bits of art this whole time!




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