You're right and you should say it.

you're gonna catch a lot of controversy for this one but just know that I stand with you

The worst part of this is that it implies that the author uses the analog sticks to navigate menus instead of the d-pad, which is a war crime

I'd be satisfied just by making remotes bluetooth or something. It's become a universal experience to need to find this obscure sweetspot with your arms to use the remote from wherever you're sitting

I dunno about that remotes are made to be used one handed, and using a controller one handed is a bit of an ordeal depending on what it is like in bed I don't want to have to reach with more than my right arm to my nightstand to turn on the tv