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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Phone idiots!

I guess I can't be too mad about this because I'm guilty sometimes of overdoing it on the phone but it was brought to my attention that this really sitch is getting out of control.

I get it, your phone can do everything. Maybe this is a symptom of A-D-D, A-D-H-D, or D-U-M-B. What did we do before our phones had music, internet, etc. Read a book? Read a magazine? Actually talk on the phone! This has already started off on a tangent but my real concern is people who must be in constant communication or "phone mode." This goes out to y'all!

Rule #1 - If you're driving, don't text. That's it. Nothing too complicated. Just don't be the ass who doesn't see the green light, traffic ahead, person crossing the street, lane lines, or the numerous other things you encounter while driving!

Rule #2 - If you are on the phone and can't handle multi-tasking, then put the phone down. I can't stand to see someone make a 55 second turn just because they have to keep the phone right next to their ear. Or even worse, the person who has their blinker on permenently and as soon as you try to pass them they try to get over and look at you like you can't drive. If you are in these categories do me a favor and go smack your head against the wall nearest to you. Repeat until sense come in.

Rule #3 - If you are in an airplane please be aware. Don't be the dude that tries to get away with playing Argry Birds, texting, or talking on the phone after the announcement. 3 things that are easy to do...Tray table up, seat in the upright and locked position, and electronic devices off or at least airplane mode. Don't act surprised when the flight attendent tells you to turn it off. I personally would like to see them burn it in front of the person, but maybe that's just me. It's already bad enough that the airport in a locker room where we have to strip down, spread, and get felt up by the TSA, so do everyone a favor and take a train. At least this way people can move from around you.

Rule #4 - If you find yourself in a crowded area where normal conversation voices are shared with everyone around you, keep your conversation brief or go somewhere private. Nobody wants to hear about your life. Don't treat the phone call like a Facebook post where we hear all of the un-interesting details of your life.

Rule #5 - Know your ringer volume! Don't come into CVS with your Katy Perry ringer on full blast or worse the regular phone ring. Everyone has a radio so just because you have the new song playing on your phone just remember...You are not that cool!

Rule #6 - Bluetooth is meant for the car or maybe a home office. It makes everyone uncomfortable when you're walking down an eisle in Target and you think someone is talking to you that you don't recognize. I don't like looking like an idiot when I respond to you question. Plus we all know the phone is in you pocket so adhere to Rule #4 and take it outside or make it quick.

Bottom line is these phones are driving me crazy and I believe a lot of other people crazy. Here's some homework. If you see someone breaking these rules, snatch the phone if possible and shatter it, yell "You're not that cool!" at them, or take down the plate and we'll post it here.

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