# What were you THINKING?

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**Created:** [October 13, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532 "2023-10-13T19:36:53Z")\
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> [@Why does USB-B exist? (computer cable)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-usb-b-exist-computer-cable/1031930/146):
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> The physically different but electrically identical ends are to moron-proof the hookup

As so clearly evidenced by Whack-a-Mole!

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