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I mean, I agree they look ridiculous — but I remember when people wearing Bluetooth headsets looked ridiculous. They were way chunkier than “regular” headphones and made the wearer look like a complete tool. Maybe they still do, but they’re ubiquitous now.

Hell, AirPods looked ridiculous 2 years ago.

So even though I agree with you entirely, I’m prepared to recognize that the world may change around us fairly quickly.




AirPods looked ridiculous 2 years ago

Oh, they still do.


I also thought the same, until I visited NYC last month. People from all walks of life and age were using AirPods and I didn't find it to be sneered as dorky.


Google glass should also on the list




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