The Top 10 Reasons iPod Owners Use Those White Bud Earphones.
10. Too cheap to buy a new pair.
9. After splurging on an iPod, they have no money for better earphones.
8. White is the new black.
7. They simply aren't aware that their iPod is compatible with other earphones.
6. They honestly think that they are good earphones.
5. The earphones that they bought to replace the white bud earphones broke, and they are just using the white buds until they get a new and better pair of earphones.
4. It's an intregal part of the Apple iLifestyle.  
3. The white earphones and cord contrast nicely with the dark colours that they are wearing.
2. They look sleek, modern and cool!
1. They feel the need to let everyone know they have an iPod. After all, what would the point be of having an iPod if everyone didn't know it?