Dave Magliano over at Nintendojo went about seeing if the news reports on Wiimote wrist straps being apparently manufactured out of dental floss were anywhere near accurate. He performed numerous strength tests and general play tests. He has pictures of the tests he performed, and the results were pretty much what we all expected.

In my scientific opinion, breaking wrist straps must be limited to those using the remote far, far beyond even the most wildly extreme playing condition, or those actually trying to break them. Reports of broken TV screens and ceiling fans are likely due to people not even using the wrist strap, which is their own fault.

As for me, my experiment has left me with one less wrist strap than I have remotes, this editorial and a sore nose. All in the interest of science, I suppose. If I’ve learned anything, it’s that my remote is much more fun when it’s used to play games.

There you have it, folks. Scientific analysis done right.