I replaced my old DataTraveler with a Samsung Bar and the angled hole isn't really that noticeable to me other than aesthetically being annoying to look at. I was initially concerned about that but it was the only all metal USB drive they had at Microcenter so I bit the bullet. I actually carried it around for like 2 weeks in my pocket and forgot about it until I noticed it was on there when I got my keys out at one point.
Great post OP. I love this kind of thing.
Cool, now bring back single cab light trucks with full length beds.