Do AirPods make you look stupid?

[phreddyl]

Nothing makes me look stupid. It's cutting edge technology. That makes me look unique

 

[Tartarus]

I think it's an eye catcher rather than a humongous, ugly piece of plastic hanging out your ears.
I've had several people pointing at them and wondering if it was the Apple AirPods. It's a nice icebreaker also, but no, not an ugly, making-you-look-stupid thing.

 

[robertk328]

I think it's an eye catcher rather than a humongous, ugly piece of plastic hanging out your ears.
I've had several people pointing at them and wondering if it was the Apple AirPods. It's a nice icebreaker also, but no, not an ugly, making-you-look-stupid thing.

they're more discrete than big cans on your ears, that's for sure!

 

[SprSynJn]

I have to admit, they looked silly when I first saw them. However, being that  released them, I imagine they'll catch on rather quickly.

 

[Idelgado782]

Please see their thread I created to see pics of the airpods with skins/wraps

http://forums.imore.com/airpods/382285-wrap-skin-airpods.html#post2880651

 

[Quis89]

I think it's an eye catcher rather than a humongous, ugly piece of plastic hanging out your ears.
I've had several people pointing at them and wondering if it was the Apple AirPods. It's a nice icebreaker also, but no, not an ugly, making-you-look-stupid thing.

Code for, "they help me get chicks". I understand, I understand.

 

[Tartarus]

Code for, "they help me get chicks". I understand, I understand.

Code? I thought it was clear

 

[Quis89]

Figured I'd chime in here again after having mine through the weekend and post a few things I'd heard while at the mall.

Random girl in the mall: "Oh my god look! He's got Ear Pods" (I chose not to correct her or even look in her direction honestly. My son rolled his eyes)

Employee at Cold Stone Creamery: "Dude! Those are sweet! What are those??" (My son...again...rolled his eyes even harder)

Thus far I don't feel stupid nor do I think they make me look stupid. They apparently stand out. More-so than I had anticipated they would.

 

[Tartarus]

Yup, people react mainly enthusiastic about them.
Some asking if it's those AirPods, some call it the 'new Apple thingies', some ask for the price.
But, in all the time I've had them, since day one, I've never seen anybody pointing at them with some kind of gawking or dismissively rolling their eyes.

Do people say they look stupid? Yes, certainly, but those are the Android fanboys anyway, which I never take serious.

 

[James Falconer]

Or you could say what my mom said to me when she saw them on TV... 'are those earrings?'

 

[bcandiolo]

Or you could say what my mom said to me when she saw them on TV... 'are those earrings?'

LOL

 

[radklin]

Yes they make me look really stupid! But why do I care they sound awesome. And they are AirPods!

 

[James Falconer]

Yes they make me look really stupid! But why do I care they sound awesome. And they are AirPods!

lol well that's what is most important! Sound quality above all else!

 

[rodeTrip]

i used to think they look a little goofy before getting them. but i was lucky enough to pick up a pair from my local  store today!! but now i think they make me look cool! i just think theyre unique and sleek!

 

[radklin]

i used to think they look a little goofy before getting them. but i was lucky enough to pick up a pair from my local  store today!! but now i think they make me look cool! i just think theyre unique and sleek!

Well good then. I like that better.

 

[James Falconer]

As long as they sound good! Nothing else really matters, right?

 

[Tpence2177]

Really thinking about getting some of these.

 

[James Falconer]

Just do it Tpence... DO EEEET!

 

[cwbcpa]

When I saw them for the first time at the conference I thought they looked ridiculous. I couldn't imagine walking around with them in my ears. As time went on and they were delayed, I kept thinking about the day to day use I would get from them. I finally picked up a pair from my local Apple Store yesterday. They fit great, don't fallout, are super comfortable and the sound is pretty good. The case is very well designed as are the AirPods. They look the way they do for a reason. Contrary to what I thought initially, Apple put a ton of thought into these. I will be getting a lot of use out of them all while not caring what anyone thinks.

 

[Spencerdl]

Not that I'm an early adopter of new technology by any means, but on occasion I have purchased new technology at the start. With that said, I do remember criticizing the Apple iPhone for not having a keyboard when I was using a Blackberry device, I do remember criticizing white earbuds when black earbuds was all to common, I remember being critical of people having a Bluetooth earpiece sticking out from their ear when they can just put the phone to their ear...so on and so on...laughing at myself while typing this, I ended up using most of the technology that I once laughed at.
Now for the original question, it's been my experience that new technology often looks strange at first. Do they make me look stupid?...nope, just different .
I'm totally enjoying my Apple AirPods.