10). Emptying a really bad catbox as you can stand a ways away and get under the caked-on old stuff. — Bill Murray

9). Cut the handle off and its a really great tie (good for all formal occasions). — Mike Lafleur

8). Cooking utensil: chili stirrer, oatmeal spoon, etc. (but not after catbox duty). — Dirty Ed, Matthew Bolz-Weber, steve tomlinson, Kent King, and many more

7). Use as a tent or tarp pole because you trashed/lost/forget the originals. — Danielle Vincent and Rob Wallace

6). Attach metal strings and play your heart out (your best Eddie Van Halen impression). — Sarah Savage (and Sir Bob)

5). A campsite plate... perhaps for passing hors d'oeuvres. — laurie reagan, Deanna McLaughlin and a few others

4). A jousting pole (practice for the next Olympic Event  canoe jousting  perfect for those quiet"knights" on the lake). — Michael Pealow

3).Decorate with face and wig, then use as occcupant for HOV lane travel. — Ranger Dan

2). Water skis. — Zip from Salt Lake City

1). A dinosaur's toothpick or an elephant's "fetch" toy. — Denise