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10 things VAR could stand for that would be less annoying than Video Assistant Referee

By Ty Finch

CHIBA, JAPAN - JULY 12: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Referee Kenji Ogiya shows an yellow card to Daigo Furukawa (R) of JEF United Chiba during the 97th Emperor's Cup third round match between JEF United Chiba and Gamba Osaka at Fukuda Denshi Arena on July 12, 2017 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)
CHIBA, JAPAN - JULY 12: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Referee Kenji Ogiya shows an yellow card to Daigo Furukawa (R) of JEF United Chiba during the 97th Emperor's Cup third round match between JEF United Chiba and Gamba Osaka at Fukuda Denshi Arena on July 12, 2017 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images) /
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Window controls are seen on an armrest of a Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Subaru Ascent sport utility vehicle (SUV) concept on display during the 2017 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. The New York International Auto Show, North America’s first and largest-attended auto show dating back to 1900, showcases an incredible collection of cutting-edge design and extraordinary innovation. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Window controls are seen on an armrest of a Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Subaru Ascent sport utility vehicle (SUV) concept on display during the 2017 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. The New York International Auto Show, North America’s first and largest-attended auto show dating back to 1900, showcases an incredible collection of cutting-edge design and extraordinary innovation. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images /

Vintage Arm Rests

Arm rests are an underrated innovation in modern society. Without them, where would we put our arms during a movie, or a flight, or a movie on a flight? Chaos would ensue.

Like many under-appreciated innovations, armrests aren’t thought of unless they’re missed. Similar to toilet paper, paved roads and buttons, some innovations can only be appreciated once they’re gone. Imagine having to put your long, dangling arms into your lap and trying to enjoy a a road trip. Madness.

The armrest is mainly to be fought over. It also can be a source of conversation, whether in argument form or due to the vintage touch.

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If you so choose, you can get vintage anything. Music, movies, accessories and clothing can all be vintage. Why not indulge in some vintage armrests as well? What you can imagine, you can buy. Ebay sellers are more than willing to sell you their vintage car arm rests. Some will even run you over $1,000. Whoever buys that, well, they probably have enough money for a vacation as well.

Some things are better vintage than new. Music and clothing in particular are the most popular vintage styles. I suspect new arm rests are better than aging, vintage ones, but I also don’t have $1,000 to spend to find out.

VAR is assuredly not vintage. The new technology hopefully will never become in style, let alone come back as vintage. That, in and of itself, is something to be thankful for.

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