Reversible USB cable / connectors

[#1]

HDMI cables have a similar fault.
Is this basically a problem with inserting male plugs into female sockets?

[#2]

Some of them female sockets have an interference fit 

[#3]

Quote from: TORPC

Can you see any of the guys on here going to the make up shop(s) to purchase "luminous finger nail paint" I can just imagine the funny looks from the staff & customer(s) of the shop(s) in question

I see you have never heard of Amazon or e-bay.........
http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/luminous-nail-polish

[#4]

Proves my point as I have accounts with both sites, however I do not go looking for that kind of stuff, neither does SWMBO or the kids as they get their stuff locally

[#5]

I once built myself a bike with a cheap frame and some very expensive components.
I painted the frame a luminous orange. 
Very good visibility at dusk!