My favorite kitchen accessory

I, like many people, hate cutting onions.  My eyes will burn for hours after cutting an onion.  I searched online for ways to prevent the dreaded burn that always occurs.  I read that you can freeze the onions, refrigerate them, rinse them under water, rinse the knife under water, put a slice of bread in your mouth to catch the offensive fumes or even place a burning candle between the onion and yourself to burn off the fumes.  And if none of these work and your eyes start to burn anyway, stick your head in the freezer for a few minutes.  I've tried it all and nothing helps.  I go to bed hours later and my eyes are still watering like crazy.  I finally gave in and bought swim goggles.  Few have seen me in this lovely accessory, since I look like a dork, but several have asked for a picture.  So here goes nothing.  If not for these, I could never make my favorite onion soup without help.

  Please don't laugh too hard. I think it's totally worth it!