What to do with an expensive, neatly designed phone? Why, buy ugly, useless accessories for it!

Top Five Weirdest Cell Phone Accessories

From retro to kitschy to boozy, these products are all worthless.

By: Jena Kehoe

Web2Carz Contributing Writer

Published: August 20th, 2012

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e spend a bunch of money on communication these days. From the phones to the minutes to the data plans, it's not surprising that some people want to trick out their devices as much as possible or add personal flair. And while some accessories are useful (think FM transmitters, protective cases, etc.), there are a few things out there that just make us scratch our heads and think, "Why would anyone buy this?" Here they are, in all their useless glory.

The Aquapac.

5) The Aquapac.
At first glance, you might think a slip that waterproofs your phone is a pretty good idea. And we'd have to agree. But the Aquapac is not only bulky and ugly, but overpriced at about $31.50 (21 GBP).

iBreath Breathalyzer.

4) iBreath Breathalyzer.
Though the company touts it as the "Best Accessory Ever," this goofy gadget supposedly accurately breathalyzes you. We've seen portable breathalyzers before, but this one seems a little silly—why would you want one for your iPhone?

Headphone Jack Protector Cats.

3) iPhone Headphone Jack Protectors.
These are cute, but they're not all that practical. If you're worried about getting dust in the headphone jack in your phone, you might like these, but for the rest of us who, you know, use headphones with our phones, they're a bit cumbersome. They're little cat figurines that you plug into the jack to protect it from dirt and debris. Cute and kitschy, sure, but not all that useful for most people.

The TV Hat.

2) TV Hat.
If you've been looking for a way to tune out your surroundings while you watch Netflix, consider the TV Hat. It's, well, a hat, but it has an elongated visor up front to block out light so your screen won't have a glare on it. It probably works alright, but boy, will you look silly wearing/using it.

The Retro iPhone Case.

1) Retro iPhone Case.
Ah, the retro look. So often, it's executed poorly. This example is no different. Designed to look like an old-timey phone, it makes your iPhone severely bulky, ugly, and pretty much unusable as there isn't access to the top and side buttons. Silly and useless and ugly—the trifecta of bad.

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