What if we told you that you could spend $81 on an edible iPhone 5 case?

The Survival Senbai Rice Cracker iPhone 5 Case is exactly that. The phone cover is made from brown rice and salt — think of it as a rice cake designed to fit snugly around your phone.

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If you're wondering who would dish out four Andrew Jacksons for an iPhone case that won't last until the next major Apple product launch, get a load of this: The case, made by Mariko and sold in the Japan Trend Shop, has already sold out.

The absurd product is a tongue-and-cheek nod to Japan's obsession with cuisine and technology. What do you think of it? Tell us in the comments below.