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The weird fucky version of type B they use in Thailand is missing. It's like the fucky version of the type L that's displayed except the fuckyness was added to a different base type.
The UK plug is nice. Very robust, it connects to ground before it reaches the power line and has a switch but it's clunky.
Does alphabetical order mean nothing? This list had to be made by a Brit.
As someone who travels a lot and has used all these sockets regularly, my vote is for Type G. The European ones seem like they would be the winner, but I've had trouble unplugging some devices. The recessed hole means some shitty cable designs don't have enough to grab on to to yank out. I can imagine some people with dexterity issues having a lot of problems.
Yeah, well, the North American plug is obviously the best. After all, we invent everything electric.
I have a strong preference for the German and Swiss types, but I think we can all agree that Japan massively fucked up. They took the already shitty American plug and just forgot about the ground.
All outlets should just be replaced with IEC C13. Robust and compact.
Ranked by happiness: Type K 🥇
Italy WTF man? Also fuck Type H!
the weird looking holes are just to make it compatible with two sizes of plugs, so really it's just the best wall socket
Huh, I never knew Australia shared the same power point as china, thought we were on our own. Good to know not EVERY country is suffering through inferior plugs
Schuko (Type F) of course. The British plug (Type G) is a truly worthy adversary.
B or N. They’re simple and effective, grounded but optionally, but most importantly you can fit two in a small space.
I can’t tell if N is polarized though, so B is the boss
