Photos: Ten IKEA products that sound like sex toys (NSFW)

For those of us who don't happen to be Swedish, the product names at IKEA can sound sorta...dirty. And the more erotic they seem, the more likely they are to be totally mundane. Don't believe us? Check out the following ten items, complete with photos of what they sound as...

By Michael Roberts

June 25, 2014

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For those of us who don't happen to be Swedish, the product names at IKEA can sound sorta...dirty. And the more erotic they seem, the more likely they are to be totally mundane.

Don't believe us? Check out the following ten items, complete with photos of what they sound as if they should look like and what they actually are.

ARÖD

Sounds as if it should look like.... Actually looks like.... What is it?

Work lamp, gray. $39.99.

OMSORD

Sounds as if it should look like.... Actually looks like.... What is it?

Shoe tree, large. One pair $0.99.

Continue to see more IKEA products that sound like sex toys. UPPENBAR

Sounds as if it should look like.... Actually looks like.... What is it?

Measuring cup, clear, black. $4.99.

BUMERANG

Sounds as if it should look like.... Actually looks like.... What is it?

Curved clothes hanger, gray, brown. $4.99/8 pack.

Continue to see more IKEA products that sound like sex toys. BRÅVIKEN

Sounds as if it should look like.... Actually looks like.... What is it?

Sink, 1 bowl, light gray stone. $240.00.

SOCKERKAKA

Sounds as if it should look like.... Actually looks like.... What is it?

Baking mold, heart-shaped light blue. $8.99.

Continue to see more IKEA products that sound like sex toys. RISÖR

Sounds as if it should look like.... Actually looks like.... What is it?

Room divider, white, black. $99.99.

MUSKÖ

Sounds as if it should look like.... Actually looks like....

Cover for chaise, green. $9.99.

Continue to see more IKEA products that sound like sex toys. SLUGGER

Sounds as if it should look like.... Actually looks like.... What is it?

Caster, clear. $2.99/4 pack.

BEHANDLA

Sounds as if it should look like.... Actually looks like.... What is it?

Beeswax polish, colorless. $6.99/12.68 oz.

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More from our Videos archive circa July 2011: "IKEA Centennial grand opening videos: 'I feel like I'm in a mythical wonderland.'"

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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