The idea of a remote control is so simple.

You push a button. The channel changes.

But, the fact that it's simple doesn't stop some people from messing with it and turning it into art or a novelty or something so complicated and freaky that it loses its elegance.

Here's a rundown of some of the weirdest remote controls out there:

• The Floormat -- You have to unroll it and put it on the floor. In order to change the channel, you have to hop around on it as if you were playing Dance, Dance Revolution. Or Twister.

• The Soccer Ball -- It looks like a miniature soccer ball, with each black and white panel offering a different function.

• The Bikini Babe -- Buttons on the belly. Maybe not the worst idea in the world.

• The Wrist Watch -- Just in case you're too lazy to actually pick something up off your sofa cushion.

• The Pillow -- Exciting at first, but just wait until the dog rips it to shreds.

• The Bottle Opener -- Brilliant engineering. A return to elegance. (CoedMagazine.com -- featuring some awesome pictures)