I'm prepared to say that in certain situations, Audio Rats could actually help.
Say, on top of a resonant perspex turntable lid which is closed when playing loudly over speakers. We've all surely heard that problem in our younger years when playing records.
Or a particularly sensitive CD player, the Audio Rats on the top panel could help for sure and stop it mistracking particularly on wooden floors. I've recommended a heavy cushion to friends in the past on an older machine to buy some more time.
They would also hold down any covers you put on top of gear to keep the dust off.
They would certainly help with some of this lightweight desktop HiFi gear from having the cables pull it off the desk! I just like the whimsy factor. Thanks to
@magicscreen for posting.