When I came to the U.S. last year, I had hopes of getting an American cell phone strap to spiff up my new RAZR. I was surprised to find just about none. Here’s a few photos from the folks at Wired with some examples of Japanese straps. More than just kitschy items, these things have saved my phones from total destruction over the years. If you can get one with a rubber-based do-dad, it is easier to grab as the phone starts to drop from your grasp.

Question: What do you grab onto when your cell phone slips out of your hand here in the U.S.?