Why does the tv remote suck so much?

Why does the tv remote suck so much?
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If you want to type things, get a keyboard (or do whatever it is from your computer). I actually love the Apple remote – simplicity rules! That being said, I think 2 more buttons for dedicated volume control would have been nice.
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