Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | Verizon

I have gotten these for the third time. They lasted less than 6 months. I don’t use them much especially at this time of year (winter) I purchased new ones. They literally looked like someone tried to tie them into a nuse! All they did was sit quietly in my purse for a week or so! Explain that one!!! I should’ve taken a picture! I was literally shocked! Ive used these things for years on end. Then this. Wow. Not impressed. Idk if this is manufacturing or what, but holy crap! I was literally astounded.
Please check your product before selling.
Very unhappy and not an Apple way of doing things.