Yakkity Yak......Cell Phone Overkill
Call me old fashioned. Call me close minded. Call me a cave dweller. Just DON'T CALL ME FROM YOUR CELL PHONE if you have nothing to say.
I ask you, why is it that ninety percent of the population finds it imperative to have their cell phone with them (turned on of course) at all times - no matter where they are at? Occasionally they they bear a striking resemblance to a rather large ear growth. Conversely, I do believe there are people who really never use these to actually talk to anyone, but just like the way they look on their belt - another matter all together and not what this is about. What it is about is the very annoying and growing trend of carrying on endless conversations via cell phone in public places about?...about?...NOTHING.
Am I missing something or is everyone at the mall on the phone in the middle of a crisis? Conferring with heads of state about foreign affairs? Landing the deal of a lifetime? Quite to the contrary, the norm seems to be senseless chit chat best described as sheer drivel. I was discussing this very subject with a very wise and wonderful woman yesterday and we were in complete agreement. So bloggers..here's my two cents worth...[NOTE: If you recognize yourself here - get help!]
Picture this: You're at the supermarket (or grocery store as we say in Iowa) and you're picking out your canned soup, hamburger helper, macaroni and cheese, frozen pizza, cheerios, paper towels, cheez whiz, a gallon of milk, some peanut butter, and a loaf of bread. As you go about your business here's this lady - or guy - they are equally susceptible to/afflicted with the cell phone bug - and frequently you cannot help overhearing their very audible end of the conversation. It may go something like this:
"Ok honey..I'm at the store... now what did you want for lunch tomorrow? I'm in the meat and cheese section.....I know you told me but that was two hours ago and I forgot! Stop!..Stop right there....I have had THE day from hell. So I told you an hour ago! - Guess what? I'm telling you again! Did you HEAR me this time? You have NO idea and you NEVER listen to me.. (Pause).... Ok....I'm sorry too boo boo honey pie. (LONG pause) I know......(Pause)......YES.. I KNOW! But they don't have that here. I did ask, but they won't have it until next Tuesday. Oh you are really too much!.. I wouldn't feed that to my worst enemy. Did you call your sister today? Umm hmm.. So where did you and Bill have lunch? You must be kidding! - that dive? Well I hope you didn't leave them a tip. Anyway... I'm in cereals now. Can you turn the iron on for me so it will be hot ..... (irritated snort) ..WILL YOU turn the damn iron for me? Ok..I just have to pay for this and I'll be home in ten minutes. I'll call you on the way."
AAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do these folks really need to be communicating quite that often? Not to be judgmental, but we are not exactly talking "immediate attention required" issues here. Cell phones have their place by all means! For people who have to drive any distance to get to work, school, or just travel in general, or to assist in running one's business - I highly recommend cell phones. They are tremendously reassuring to have any time you are operating a motor vehicle. Time and again these phones have been used to summon help to the scene of a breakdown or accident on a cold dark deserted road. For that reason I say never leave home without one. But to go through every second of the day with one glued to my ear in order to detail my journey through the frozen foods section?? I think not.
I ask you, why is it that ninety percent of the population finds it imperative to have their cell phone with them (turned on of course) at all times - no matter where they are at? Occasionally they they bear a striking resemblance to a rather large ear growth. Conversely, I do believe there are people who really never use these to actually talk to anyone, but just like the way they look on their belt - another matter all together and not what this is about. What it is about is the very annoying and growing trend of carrying on endless conversations via cell phone in public places about?...about?...NOTHING.
Am I missing something or is everyone at the mall on the phone in the middle of a crisis? Conferring with heads of state about foreign affairs? Landing the deal of a lifetime? Quite to the contrary, the norm seems to be senseless chit chat best described as sheer drivel. I was discussing this very subject with a very wise and wonderful woman yesterday and we were in complete agreement. So bloggers..here's my two cents worth...[NOTE: If you recognize yourself here - get help!]
Picture this: You're at the supermarket (or grocery store as we say in Iowa) and you're picking out your canned soup, hamburger helper, macaroni and cheese, frozen pizza, cheerios, paper towels, cheez whiz, a gallon of milk, some peanut butter, and a loaf of bread. As you go about your business here's this lady - or guy - they are equally susceptible to/afflicted with the cell phone bug - and frequently you cannot help overhearing their very audible end of the conversation. It may go something like this:
"Ok honey..I'm at the store... now what did you want for lunch tomorrow? I'm in the meat and cheese section.....I know you told me but that was two hours ago and I forgot! Stop!..Stop right there....I have had THE day from hell. So I told you an hour ago! - Guess what? I'm telling you again! Did you HEAR me this time? You have NO idea and you NEVER listen to me.. (Pause).... Ok....I'm sorry too boo boo honey pie. (LONG pause) I know......(Pause)......YES.. I KNOW! But they don't have that here. I did ask, but they won't have it until next Tuesday. Oh you are really too much!.. I wouldn't feed that to my worst enemy. Did you call your sister today? Umm hmm.. So where did you and Bill have lunch? You must be kidding! - that dive? Well I hope you didn't leave them a tip. Anyway... I'm in cereals now. Can you turn the iron on for me so it will be hot ..... (irritated snort) ..WILL YOU turn the damn iron for me? Ok..I just have to pay for this and I'll be home in ten minutes. I'll call you on the way."
AAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do these folks really need to be communicating quite that often? Not to be judgmental, but we are not exactly talking "immediate attention required" issues here. Cell phones have their place by all means! For people who have to drive any distance to get to work, school, or just travel in general, or to assist in running one's business - I highly recommend cell phones. They are tremendously reassuring to have any time you are operating a motor vehicle. Time and again these phones have been used to summon help to the scene of a breakdown or accident on a cold dark deserted road. For that reason I say never leave home without one. But to go through every second of the day with one glued to my ear in order to detail my journey through the frozen foods section?? I think not.
posted by Kathleen at 7:03 PM
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