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Being attached with wires means they catch on something and are violently ripped from my ear at least a couple times a week.

I cannot overstate how angry this makes me. It's a very uncomfortable feeling. It can literally ruin an hour. I'd rather be randomly slapped by a stranger.

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Just out of curiosity, what type of situations cause this to happen to you? This literally has never happened to me except while working out, and workout time amounts to probably 5% or less of my headphone usage

Most commonly? Drawer handles in the kitchens at work and at home.

Second place: the corners of my desk (or maybe doorknobs). Basically, any protruding object in a tight space.

It's pretty unlikely to happen if you're sitting still, but it's routine if you wear them while moving around inside.

They got yanked out by the emergency brake as I was getting in my car earlier today. This can't just be me.

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