This seems pretty clearly not about nostalgia or technology. Nothing signals "don't talk to me" like plainly visible earbuds. I used to wear a pair, with nothi

This seems pretty clearly not about nostalgia or technology. Nothing signals "don't talk to me" like plainly visible earbuds. I used to wear a pair, with nothing playing, when walking around the city. Worked like a charm + more portable than over-the-ear headphones.