Wednesday, February 6, 2008

The worst case of overpackaging I've ever seen

I received this box in the mail a little while ago.

















Any guesses as to what it contained before you look? A whole stack of music books? A toaster, maybe?

Nope.

















Okay, okay, I'm visually exaggerating. Yes, there was a bit of packaging around the remote when I opened it. However, excessive bubble-wrapping and all, this tiny item was still filling only a small fraction of the box. Did they run out of small boxes?? The reason this irritates me is because I paid an exorbitant amount to have it shipped to me. Maybe shipping would cost less if things were properly packaged!

I do have to say that I'm incredibly excited about this little gadget, though. Truth be told, I've never owned a remote control before in my life. And the fact that I can control my music while I sit at my desk on the other side of the room is truly a thrilling novelty to me. Yes, I am easily pleased. But that also means that I get to be pleased more often.