Is a cell phone really necessary at...

I liken this occurence to having a cell phone at a funeral or perhaps a wedding. Again, not places that a person with an ounce of respect for the events would ever have one at, or at least not have one "at the ready", but maybe I'm just not "with it" enough to understand the whole reliance on cell phones....

But - *whiny teenage girl voice* I need to take my calls! What if Jenny calls because Johnny finally said hi to her? I need, need to know!

I hate this attitude.

Some people lack simple common sense.

I think the borg attachments are fine for driving or while doing work that requires both hands and the need to speak on the phone, but to walk around with one of those things all the time just looks stupid.

What if she's trying to document an important ceremony?

She could be liveblogging or podcasting an event of major cultural importance.

She could be capturing soundbites or making audio notes of her initial impressions.

She could be reporting live to friends and family who care deeply about this event but are unable to attend in person.

Maybe the real question is, "is citizen reporting really necessary?"

I think the borg attachments are fine for driving or while doing work that requires both hands and the need to speak on the phone, but to walk around with one of those things all the time just looks stupid.

I see them all the time and am only half joking about them as borg attachments. Honestly, some people would probably get them added permanently if they could (like the bionics in the Six Million Dollar man TV show of old). How people came to be so friggin' dependent on the phone I'll never know.

Personally, if I happen to be out of contact with someone for a while it's just too bad. I know I'll get a voice mail and return the call if necessary. Why should I elevate someone else to the level of importance that I'd ignore everything else going on around me just to take their phone call no matter where I may be?!

I like that term!  Borg implant!

And I agree.  There is a time and place for those things.  ANd it is not every time and every place.

I see them all the time and am only half joking about them as borg attachments. Honestly, some people would probably get them added permanently if they could (like the bionics in the Six Million Dollar man TV show of old). How people came to be so friggin' dependent on the phone I'll never know.

I've actually mentally associated them with the Borg implants as long as they've been around so I know what you mean. I see truckers sitting in the truckstop eating with those stupid things attached to their head.

When I am going in to enjoy a meal I leave the phone in the truck so as to not be disturbed while eating. That's what voice mail is for.

I agree that people look stupid wearing those things.

BUT...

I take my cell phone with me EVERYWHERE now. EVERYWHERE. If it shouldn't ring where I'm at, I put it on vibrate. But I don't leave it at home or turn it off.

Maybe she's an idiot, or maybe she has a reason.

but to walk around with one of those things all the time just looks stupid.

I've mentioned it before, those things look like little plastic phalluses sticking out of the side of someone's head . . . just silly. I'm sure they're useful, but you won't see me using one.

Maybe she's an idiot, or maybe she has a reason.

Point taken.

I don't like cellphones, really. At college all you see are people yakking away and if you hear a vibration or a ring at least 20 people start searching their backpacks in rampant frustration.

How's this for you...I don't even have a cellphone. That's right...when I'm out somewhere...you can can't call me. muwahaha... I'm free from people calling me and I love it. Plus, I don't get ear cancer.

~Zoo

I'm free from people calling me

Not everyone that has one NEEDS one. I don't give out my cell phone number to many people because I don't feel like most people would have an urgent need to contact me. They can always call me at home or email me and I'll get back to them.

I mean, what kind of urgent phone calls are these college students getting? "You need to get back to the dorm ASAP. A burrito exploded in the microwave and we're out of Lysol wipes!!! AAAAHHHHH!"

Plus, I don't get ear cancer.

I've never gotten rap music either.

There is only 1 phone in the house. My wife has it all the time since she is with the kids all day. I will eventually get one only for the need to be in contact in case of an emergency. I never get any calls execpt from her so I have no problem with it. I like the earpiece, I don't see it silly except when people put their hands on it as if holding it in place cause it doesn't sound good or something, then I ask myself the purpose of the ear piece is for what? Why get an earpiece if you gonna hold it just like a phone, I wrote an article once about it, I call it what a waste of money. Still some people need to have their phones in case their boss calls (you don't really want to lose your job do you?), in case of an emergency, But I agree that they could be kept out of site and only answer if it is really important, otherwise why pay for a voice mail you don't use.

"You need to get back to the dorm ASAP. A burrito exploded in the microwave and we're out of Lysol wipes!!! AAAAHHHHH!"

hehehe.

"You need to get back to the dorm ASAP. A burrito exploded in the microwave and we're out of Lysol wipes!!! AAAAHHHHH!"

Hey, Tex, those burrito emergencies can be some of the worst.

The funniest "urgent call" I've gotten whilst at school: My friend Jeff called to tell me to get over to this part of the campus ASAP, emergency-style. So I rush over there, only to find that I had hurried so bad and left an important conversation to check out a girl's butt.

Damn good thing it was an incredible butt, or I would've killed that kid.

We are the borg, resistance is futile, we will assimilate you and make your cell phone our own... We are the borg.