As most of us geeks know, the Nintendo Wii controller looks like a regular remote control. The Wii Remote is supposed to provide more freehand control, and includes attack buttons, a speaker, and a rumble pack to feel like you're a part of the game. So, I can see why gadget-challenged folks may mistake it as an ordinary TV remote, as did poor Grandpa in Scott Johnson's comic strip from ExtraLife.com:

Want to see more of Johnson's humorous takes on every day life? Check out his Web site, ExtraLife.com, where you'll find comic strips with Bill Gates and what he would be doing if he never created Microsoft, how Nintendo came up with the name Wii, and more.