Many thanks to 37 Signals for bringing our attention to the pointless blinking light on Bluetooth headsets. (It’s pointless because everyone can see it but you —and why on earth do we need to see your ear constantly light up?)

While we’re on the subject, let’s talk about headsets in general. But before we go there, let’s talk about Cheetos.

Cheetos are delicious and mildly addictive. (I have no evidence of the latter, but I'm pretty sure they are.) It’s not uncommon for me to suddenly realize that I’ve eaten almost an entire bag in one sitting. They‘re “dangerously cheesy,” Frito Lay aptly warns.

They are also terrible for you. And they kind of make you look silly—especially if you’re an adult in a professional setting. They are quite tasty, but they have their place (at home, in the car) and should only be eaten in moderation. (I’m working on it.)

Much the same goes for headsets: they enrich our lives, but they can be misused, and misuse can make you look silly. Moderation is key.

But what defines misuse? It depends. I suspect that misuse for many in the insurance industry would be wearing a headset in the shower. For me, however, misuse is wearing one all the time.

I understand how someone could easily forget to take their headset off. (I easily forget to stop eating Cheetos in much the same way.)

What’s wrong with wearing a headset all the time? There's the cyborg element, for one thing. And overuse can make you look self-important: "An important phone call may come at any moment, when you see me touch my ear, you'll know our conversation is over."

In short, headsets can be dangerously cheesy.