"The Resurgence of Wired Headphones: A Chronicle by Shelby Hull, Creator of Wired It Girls"

TL;DR
Shelby Hull, a marketer in Los Angeles, has created an Instagram account called Wired It Girls, featuring photos of famous women wearing wired headphones instead of AirPods. Hull believes that wired headphones project a sense of low effort and nonconformity, while AirPods signify trendiness and wealth. The appeal of wired headphones lies in their perceived carelessness and the ability to be less precious with them. Hull also appreciates that visible headphones discourage unwanted social interactions.
Wired It Girls creator Shelby Hull chronicles the wired-headphones revival The Washington Post
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