DUmmies Discuss Smartphones

[GOBUCKS]

So DUmmy Cyrano admits to not owning a smartphone in a society where nearly everyone has one:

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:43 PM
Cyrano (8,050 posts)

Life without a smart phone
I have a cell phone. I have a computer. And I have no reason whatever to walk around with a computer-like object in my pocket.
 
Family members, friends and acquaintances are constantly telling me to “catch up.” I’ve noticed that in “catching up” they are constantly checking emails, text messages, tweeting, downloading the latest app, or checking on the news to see if they’ve missed anything.
 
Imo, they’ve forgotten how to stop and smell the roses.

I guess that at some point, (about when smart phones reach the sophistication of the communicators on “Star Trek TNG”), I’ll cave in and get one. Until then, I’ll resist life in the cloud.
 
Many of you may require one for work or some other reason. But what about the rest of you? Have smart phones made your lives better? I’m not feeling “superior”

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022467503

I expected this to be an opportunity for the DUmpmonkeys to brag about their technological savvy, and how up-to-date, and hip, and with-it they are.

But no! For some reason, it seems to be a DUmp cred requirement to deny any use of, need for, or desire for a smartphone.

In fact, so far not one single DUmmy has admitted to enjoying the capabilities of an Android or iPhone.

And also, surprisingly, not one has admitted to being given an 0bamaphone.

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:47 PM
el_bryanto (3,253 posts)

1. I have a work-mandated one - but before that didn't have any cellphone at all.

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:47 PM
IDemo (12,098 posts)

2. I've got a "feature phone"
No Android apps, just a very few limited functions.

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:48 PM
Go Vols (891 posts)

4. I neither own or want one

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:48 PM
MineralMan (51,068 posts)

5. Don't have one. My cell phone is an older flip phone.
It's never on, unless I need to make a phone call.

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:52 PM
jsr (3,034 posts)

12. Dumb phones are best

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:50 PM
seabeyond (83,853 posts)

6. Hubby bought me mine as gift. Don't/didn't need/want one.

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:50 PM
WinkyDink (36,532 posts)

7. I don't have any cell-phone. I like my own thoughts.

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:50 PM
Puzzledtraveller (1,480 posts)

8. I don't own a smart phone, or an mp3/Ipod, or a flatscreen TV
The most hi tech piece of equipment I own is a basic laptop and xbox 360.

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:50 PM
littlewolf (1,497 posts)

9. don't have one nor do I want one.
I have a Trac Fone that serves my needs quite well.

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:51 PM
1-Old-Man (1,238 posts)

11. I bought one for my son and daughter-in-law, but neither my wife nor I have one

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:52 PM
Carolina (5,518 posts)

13. I still have my flip phone
and notice all the smart phoners who are oblivious to the moment... can't hold an uninterrupted conversation, savor a meal, enjoy a walk or DRIVE...

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:54 PM
hobbit709 (25,185 posts)

16. My Tracfone makes calls and receives calls. 90% of the time it's not even on.
And only about 10 people have the number.

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:55 PM
ZombieHorde (22,803 posts)

18. I just got my first regular cell phone last summer.
My favorite thing about it is the naughty pictures people send me of themselves.

Even the crazy bald dwarf has to give an excuse for owning a smartphone, in her own garbled, indecipherable manner:

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:53 PM
nadinbrzezinski (116,872 posts)

14. The only reason I own one is work

Most of the messages are from the incident page network, and my tweeting is the paper's tweeter emergency/traffic feed. At times I include a photo. I am shocked at the photo quality though.
 
Occasionally I have used it to let hubby know something he needed done is done. He's done the same for me.
 
Oh and I did not get the most expensive sucker either. Would have preferred the IPhone, but could not afford it.
Yup, matted it to my external keyboard. It would become an emergency word processor next fire...after

It's a nutcase matting call.

[FlippyDoo]

So DUmmy Cyrano admits to not owning a smartphone in a society where nearly everyone has one:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022467503

I expected this to be an opportunity for the DUmpmonkeys to brag about their technological savvy, and how up-to-date, and hip, and with-it they are.

But no! For some reason, it seems to be a DUmp cred requirement to deny any use of, need for, or desire for a smartphone.

In fact, so far not one single DUmmy has admitted to enjoying the capabilities of an Android or iPhone.

And also, surprisingly, not one has admitted to being given an 0bamaphone.


 


 




 

 


 

 

 


Even the crazy bald dwarf has to give an excuse for owning a smartphone, in her own garbled, indecipherable manner:

It's a nutcase matting call.

She matted it to her external keyboard. 

I bet it's hard to get it in her pocket now. Good thing she's got that vest.

[Maxiest]

Bet she sends naked pics to her Hubby.

 

[BlueStateSaint]

Bet she sends naked pics to her Hubby.

 

There ain't enough mind bleach in this world to rid that mental image from my brain.

[GOBUCKS]

Bet she sends naked pics to her Hubby.

Naked shots of nadin stretch Rule 34 to the breaking point.

[Chris_]

Bet she sends naked pics to her Hubby.

 

That has to be a violation of federal law (and probably an international treaty or two).

[Maxiest]

I knew that comment would catch some attention.

My head hurts from even thinking about it.

[dixierose]

I don't have a smartphone. I would like to have one; but it is not in my budget right now. I may get one now that I have a new job.

[Kimberly]

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:50 PM
seabeyond (83,853 posts)

6. Hubby bought me mine as gift. Don't/didn't need/want one.

I sure it was just an gesture of patriarchal oppression and white male privilege. I hope you gave the gift proper consideration and crushed it with a sledge hammer.

[Karin]

What cracked me up about Nadin's post was her saying that hers was necessary for her firefighting work.  I'm having a mental image of her trying to scramble up into the truck.  With equipment. 

[GOBUCKS]

I'm just really surprised that DUmp cred apparently demands DUmmies express disdain for smartphones.

They usually enjoy dropping subtle hints of wealth, hoping to make their DUmpmates envious, e.g., Pam's Glock, purse, cruises, and mansion.

You think you've got a handle on DUmp psychology, and they throw you a curveball.

[Karin]

I think it all depends on what the initial responses were.  They observe the tone of the first three, then go along.  There is a Walden-esque moonbattery that pervades. 

[GOBUCKS]

A couple of DUmmies treading on very, very thin ice:

Response to nadinbrzezinski (Reply #14)
Wed Mar 6, 2013, 01:32 PM
zappaman (7,477 posts)

46. What?

"Yup, matted it to my external keyboard. It would become an emergency word processor next fire...after that, no, not really."
 
I have no idea what this means.
Is this some kind of guessing game?

Response to zappaman (Reply #46)
Wed Mar 6, 2013, 03:38 PM
Jasana (70 posts)

85. Let's pretend it is a guessing game...
and have some fun with it before nadinbrezezinski gets back.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess nadinbrezezinksi (wow, that's a spelling finger twister) was trying to make a techno funny by sarcastically declaring that s/he might hook up the smart phone to a full sized keyboard and use it as a word processor if a regular computer was damaged in a fire. Ha! Ha! No.
 
Did I read it right? We'll find out after the commercial break...

(Disclaimer: Post is not serious. Post was meant to have fun. Should this post result in the destruction of any type of computer equipment or software, I am not responsible and you can not sue me for damages ;-P )

[Skul]

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:55 PM
ZombieHorde (22,803 posts)

18. I just got my first regular cell phone last summer.
My favorite thing about it is the naughty pictures people send me of themselves.

Shouldn't have given gNads your phone number, DUmbass. 

[diesel driver]

Bet she sends naked pics to her Hubby.

 

 

Bad Maxiest!  BAD!  BAD!

[JohnnyReb]

You mean to say that there may be naked pictures of Nadin fouling the air I breathe?.....oh no, my lungs can't stand that on top of my chain smoking.

[Aristotelian]

That has to be a violation of federal law (and probably an international treaty or two).

Sure sounds like a crime against humanity to me.

[Duke Nukum]

When one is DUmber than their technology, that is when the technology takes over. DUmmies are smart enough at least to know they are DUmber than a smart phone.

We're seeing some real progress here.

[txradioguy]

DUmmies = Luddites.

This just goes in lockstep with Dear Leader bemoaning how technology has led to high unemployment rates.

Libs hate technology.  It interferes with their massive Federally subsidized jobs programs.

[Splashdown]

I think it all depends on what the initial responses were.  They observe the tone of the first three, then go along.  There is a Walden-esque moonbattery that pervades.

Perfect answer. Dead on. 

[thundley4]

I still use a Tracfone , but then I don't have use for a smart phone. If I'm not at home and able to use the computer, then I most likely don't have the time nor inclination to use the web.

[Dori]

DUmmies = Luddites.

This just goes in lockstep with Dear Leader bemoaning how technology has led to high unemployment rates.

Libs hate technology.  It interferes with their massive Federally subsidized jobs programs.

And cuts down on their labor unions.

[JohnnyReb]

And cuts down on their labor unions.

DUmmies couldn't hold a job if it weren't for a union protecting them.

[diesel driver]

DUmmies couldn't hold a job if it weren't for a union protecting them.

DUmmies couldn't hold a job if it came with a carrying handle. 

[Celtic Rose]

DUmmies competing to see who is the most authentic luddite.