Wired.......

Large Screen HD TV

One of the notions that seems to stick in my brain is how really stupid and backward electric wires are.  I guarantee you that in 50 years we will look back and just shake our collective heads at the idea of wires.

Soundbar

I mean, the inventor who finally discovers a method of powering our homes and appliances without wiring will be incredibly wealthy and famous.  I mean, wires are such a terrible hassle and eyesore.  I mean, you take this morning, for example.

Internet Router

The little lady and yours truly were going to complete the hookup of wiring for our TV set.  Sounds simple, no?  Well, there was a time that it WAS simple---take the wire from the TV set and plug it into the wall outlet and voila!......turn on the set and enjoy!

A Few Hundred Choices In The Rear Of The TV

But in today's highly advanced society, things have improved! pardon my sarcasm

No, today we have Blu-Ray DVD players, sound systems, internet connections, and High Definition television sets that must all be electronically integrated.  I suppose if you have an electronic engineering degree from Cal Tech, you can figure it all out in a week or two.

What A Headache!!!

But a sad sack like myself is gonna have a problem.  And we did.  I want to thank my wife for not killing me during our four-hour ordeal.  I also want to thank God for finally allowing us to successfully complete the wiring.  How we did it I do not know, but that is beside the point.

You Gotta Be Kiddin' Me!  This is Where We Are At In The 21st Century?

Anybody else have a serious challenge when it comes to wiring stuff up?  Anybody else think it'd be just a wonderful idea to find a way to power stuff up without wires?