Having an iPhone is fun. One of the reasons the iPhone is such a hot commodity these days is that it’s very fashionable and hip, especially with all the optional accessories. It’s also probably why the iPhone usually targets younger people, like young adults and professionals. I mean, seriously, have you ever seen a product that has so many third-party accessories available? It’s like the Barbie doll of the smartphone industry; you can dress it up with whatever you like!

But while iPhone owners seem to have such great passion for buying cool and hip iPhone accessories, not all of them realize that there are so many accessories out there that you just don’t need. Here are some of them:

1. Bumper Cases – While iPhone bumper cases promise maximum protection for your device as soon as you put it on, many drop tests have shown that these silicone cases don’t actually protect your Apple smartphone from getting cracks or scratches. Many iphone screen repair companies are kept in business due to people believing bumper cases will protect their screen. For one thing, the darn accessory only covers the side of the iPhone and not the back or the front panels, which, needless to say, are the most important parts of your iPhone.
2. Payphone Headsets – Yes, payphone headsets are really cute and colorful. But what you should realize is that it validates the fact that you’re a total weirdo in public because you chose to answer your phone with a telephone handle. My suggestion is that you sell your iPhone and just buy a big, wireless telephone that you can take with you anywhere!
3. iPhone Holsters – There’s a huge reason why Apple did not design the iPhone like Samsung designed the Galaxy S3 or S4: They want the device to fit in your pocket, which is why iPhone shoulder holsters are just really pointless.
4. Cell Phone Garters – Unless you’re a sexy assassin in a Charlie’s Angels sequel, having an iPhone strapped on your leg is just plain stupid and un-lady like. But then again, if you’re a professional stripper who wants to keep in touch with your clients, then this could come in handy!
5. iPad or iPhone Pedestal Stand or Tissue Holders – I know it’s very tempting to bring your iPad to the restroom while you’re doing your… thing. But to transform your iPhone into a digital tissue holder may just be too much. Have you considered getting a tissue holder installed in your bathroom?
6. Breath Analyzers – If you’re not a police officer chasing Lindsay Lohan-like drivers on the freeway, this iPhone accessory is just not for you. Also, many tests have proven that it doesn’t really work and is, most of the time, inaccurate.
7. Potty Trainers – You’d be surprised of the amount of potty trainers with an iPhone dock or holder installed on it. I’m not sure if this was for the baby or the mom but it’s just really weird.
8. Ridiculously Shaped iPhone Cases – I know a bunny iPhone case looks really cute but holding a banana or a lobster in your hand as an iPhone case may be a little too much. Also, isn’t it the whole point of using a cell phone to make your phone mobile and handy?
9. Cup Holder Cases – I know a lot of iPhone users out there love coffee, so much so that some third part accessory makers even thought of manufacturing iPhone cases with a cup holder. It’s a genius idea if you are a coffee drinker who doesn’t move or walk. But if your whole point of buying this accessory is to make it easier for you to tweet while drinking coffee as you’re walking, then this isn’t a good idea. Believe me.
10. Ramen Bowl iPhone Holders – If it’s not enough to have a drink holder on your iPhone and you think it’s very important to have your iPhone propped in front of you while eating, say, noodles, then this accessory is perfect for you. Just make sure that you’re not a sloppy eater or your iPhone may just end up as a soup ingredient.