Just when you think you got a problem that no one can help you solve, Google turns up an answer that says otherwise. Got these the other day as a gift from someone, for my iPod. Shure earphones.

But hmmm, the cord is too long and gets tangled often. Along comes this nifty product, a cord detangler.

No more cord tangle. Then I spy replacement ear sponges for the stock iPod earphones. Throw away the ones loaded with, er, earwax.

The other day, as I pondered purchasing some iPod accessories at Best Buy, a couple walked behind me, looking at the zillions of glorious iPod accessories. Said one of them to the other: "Who buys all of this stupid, useless stuff?" People like that probably haven't thought outside the box throughout their lifetimes. Surely they jest. Go home and watch TV folks; your sitcom is on.