I’m moderately confused. How is it that the advertizing mavens are trying to sell me a large screen TV with the surface area of the flight deck of a WW II aircraft carrier, and sell me a phone where I can watch the same programs on a screen the size of a postage stamp?
Although I’m hardly reflexively anti-tech, it still puzzles me that a lot of people just can’t seem to detach themselves from a computer screen even for a few minutes, even when they leave the house. Especially when they leave the house. Personally, I would find it almost impossible not to pay attention to my surroundings whenever I go out. If you’re riding mass transit, then I can understand wanting to divert yourself in some way, especially if you have a long and tedious commute. But when you’re walking about, I just can’t see shutting off most if not all awareness of what’s going on about you. At least, I couldn’t do it, yet plenty of people apparently do.
koredbr about 10 years ago
That is too funny!
dflak about 10 years ago
I’m moderately confused. How is it that the advertizing mavens are trying to sell me a large screen TV with the surface area of the flight deck of a WW II aircraft carrier, and sell me a phone where I can watch the same programs on a screen the size of a postage stamp?
Chris Sherlock about 10 years ago
The only joke I see in this is that the guy is a bit old to be a hipster. Other than that, I don’t get the humor in this one.
kaffekup about 10 years ago
I was surprised he didn’t say “watching movies on your phone”. A little longer form than videos.
The Rolling Cat about 10 years ago
Although I’m hardly reflexively anti-tech, it still puzzles me that a lot of people just can’t seem to detach themselves from a computer screen even for a few minutes, even when they leave the house. Especially when they leave the house. Personally, I would find it almost impossible not to pay attention to my surroundings whenever I go out. If you’re riding mass transit, then I can understand wanting to divert yourself in some way, especially if you have a long and tedious commute. But when you’re walking about, I just can’t see shutting off most if not all awareness of what’s going on about you. At least, I couldn’t do it, yet plenty of people apparently do.