this post was submitted on 16 Feb 2026
53 points (90.8% liked)

What is this thing?

8089 readers
3 users here now

Let us help you identify that mysterious object you’ve found.

Currently in CHALLENGE mode: If you've got something obscure knocking about, post a picture, and let's see how we do. Please prefix such posts with "CHALLENGE:" so we know we've got a fighting chance.

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
 

This was given to me by a friend today, who had visited a recent Mardi Gras parade. His girlfriend found it while randomly scavenging around.

It originally had a red rubber band on it, but that ended up cut and lost, hence the regular rubber band to keep it closed. Thankfully it was never used though.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This is not only an arrowhead, but one with two folding/swinging razor blades as fins.

Ok but my razor also has two razorblades. That doesn't make it super dangerous.

you can't really find it acceptable for anyone to throw these sort of things at a Mardi Gras parade can you?

You said it was found on the ground, are you now saying it was seen being thrown at someone?