Before we get on with this week's episode, let's follow up with something from last week.

That episode was called How Did The Belt Wind.

We asked why so many people wear belts, even though they don't do such a great job of

holding up pants.

Here's how that episode ended.

Now working headline for this episode was Belts Are Stupid.

Out of respect for belt lovers, we ended up toning it down, but I'm not willing to

let go of the sentiment.

And I'm curious to know what else you think is on some levels stupid, what something

you counter or use or think about all the time that could really use a makeover.

Our email inbox quickly filled up with your stupid suggestions.

The address is radioatfreconomics.com by the way.

There were so many good ideas about stupid things that I'm sure will turn at least a few

of them into future episodes, but in the meantime, I just wanted to share some of the things

that Freconomics radio listeners think should be put to death or at least made over.

The most popular suggestion was umbrellas on the grounds that they don't work very well,

make too easily and are a menace to other people.

Several of you also suggested that bicycle tires are overdue for improvement.

Also the toilet, toilet paper in favor of the bidet, and the toilet paper holder because

it's over engineered.

Quite a few of you think that our procedure for boarding airplanes is idiotic.

Others feel the same way about democracy, especially the electoral process.

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