New and Improved!

So, I have first choose a random object for this activity, then answer a few questions about it. Let's see.......ok. Random object locked and loaded. It is a CD-Rom. It's white with red squares printed on it. The words "WorkCentre 555/575" are also printed on it. Ready? Go.

How could I put this object to other uses?
1. Coaster
2. Frisbee
3. Dog toy
4. Mirror
5. Tracing a perfect circle, or a smaller perfect circle
6. Serving tray for 4 shot glasses
7. Reflector
Other uses if modified?
1. Break it into small pieces and create a collage
2. Break it into small pieces, scatter on carpet, cut feet
3. Divide it in half and make ginormous, shiny earrings
4. Melt it down and form it into tchotchkes, sell at flea market to suckers

Adapt? What else is like this? What other ideas does this suggest? Does past offer parallel?
1. Anything plastic, flat and round with a small hole in the middle is like this. This suggests the idea that humans like plastic, flat and round things and use them often.

Modify?
It would be great if CD-ROMs were smaller and less scratchable. If it was another shape, it couldn't spin in my computer...unless it was cylindrical, which would just be weird.

Magnify?
Again, it'd be great if it was smaller and printed on both sides. Seems like a waste of space to only put readable information on one side of it.

Substitute?
Instead, people use flash drives and all sorts of other methods of loading data onto a computer or taking it off. It could be made of lightweight metal, but that would be expensive and heavy.

Rearrange?
I don't think there's a ton to rearrange about a CD-ROM. Sure, another layout could be used on the front of it if I'm being terribly literal, but there's not really another sequence that could happen here. I bought a printer. I had to load the information about the printer onto my computer, I needed to use the CD-ROM.

Reverse?
Well, again, the size of the object is a negative, especially if you need to carry it around without scratching it. I suppose this could be a positive if you realize that it's hard to lose. If I turn it backward or upside down it doesn't really matter...it's a circle. Although, if I placed it upside down in my drive, that'd probably make lots of noise.

Combine?
One could use an assortment of CD-ROMS to create various art pieces, wall coverings, floor mosaics, back splashes, etc. If you stack them, you could create a really tall stand alone coaster.

So, there you have it. Everything you've ever wanted to know about alternate uses for a CD-ROM, but were afraid to ask. Go forth into this cold, cold CD-ROM-filled world and conquer!