Sunday, May 13, 2007

Are we all turning into cyborgs?

Because there are so many Moab pictures that I don't even know what to do with them and because I haven't decided what to say about the trip yet, I figured it was time for something different.

We're at breakfast this morning (which, by the way, is not the smartest way to spend Mother's Day morning if you don't enjoy crowds), and a guy walks through the restaurant wearing a cell phone earpiece. Sheesh. I don't know if he was talking on it at the time, but wouldn't it be appropriate to remove electronic devices from your ear while you're just walking around? These are probably the same people who'd like to get something permanently implanted in their ear or head or hand so they don't have to carry anything at all. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm all for technological advances and I like gadgets and things, but I still haven't caught on to the cell phone mania craze. I have a cell phone because it used to be the cheapest way to get long distance. With the nifty long-distance-included land line plans now, that's moot. So I guess I carry it for emergencies only. I hardly use it. I don't need it to play music, broadcast TV, or be my PDA. I don't often send text messages or take pictures. I just want a phone, and I want it to be cheap. And I don't want to be a cyborg.

On another tangent, I won't even go into the prevalence of people talking on their cell phones in public restrooms. That is just bizarre to me. "Hold on a second, I have to flush."

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I completely agree about the cell phone use in the bathroom! How weird! I don't even carry my phone into the bathroom with me, unless its in my purse I guess. But.. even then I wouldn't answer it if it rang in the bathroom. Gross! I would also like to file the "brushing teeth while going to the bathroom" phenomenon under this topic. I had roommates in college who did that and it completely grossed me out. Can't you just wait to brush your teeth until you're in front of the sink?! Are you really saving that much time by pooping and brushing at the same time? Ugh!

mindie. said...

Wow... I never knew anyone who brushed on the toilet. Closest I've come was when I used to brush in the shower during college. I hope that's not gross. :)