Bruce Charlton asks:

What is the worst designed everyday object?

Bruce Charlton answers:

My vote would go to the standard, hard plastic, hinged CD case. Its functionality is terrible at best, and it breaks way too easily;

especially the hinge – upon which functionality depends. And I have

hundreds of them!

That was my answer too. I am also frustrated by the prevalence of non-sharp knives, although perhaps this is best for the children. Do you all have other answers?