These neat looking socket accessories are also functional. They help you keep your floors clean from all those electronics you're charging all the time.
"The antlers for all three types of deer are already the perfect shape to hold things, so we hardly had to modify the forms at all. The tough urethane rubber we used for the cover holds handsets tightly, and also protects the antlers from breakage should you bump into them."
http://www.nendo.jp/en/works/detail.php?y=2008&t=127
These are stupid dangerous.
Now kids can have the option of electrocuting themselves or blinding themselves as they play with sockets.
And psychomar, there are a whole lot of really neat design elements that just are not kid friendly. That doesn't mean that they shouldn't be allowed to exist.
And some things, like electrical outages, should have advances that make them safer, not stupidly more dangerous.
They could have just as easily made a shelf that attaches over the socket. Why stop at sharp-protruding objects over sockets? Lets put Sharp antlers at the side of your tv to hold the remote. And sharp spikes on the side of the fridge to hold your car keys. And little hooks on the microwave door to hold your fork while you microwave crap. MEH I say! MEH!
"Socket-deer can also be used as a cover for light switches, and the antlers make an excellent hook for keys or accessories."
I believe they were talking about the antlers on light switches, but if not, keys and 120v outlets have always been a winning combination.
Still, a modern looking rack and a few pegs to coil the cable around and these would be pretty functional. Better yet, instead of having to replace the cover itself, a plug-in cover would be great (like those 2 -> 6 socket converters).