Wednesday afternoon the wife and I went to see a movie, something we don't do very often. Lots of young folks there and at least 9 out of 10 of them were walking around in the lobby like zombies staring at their electronic device, pretty oblivious to the rest of the world...which was okay with me. What wasn't okay was that when the lights dimmed inside the theatre the place was lit up like the sky on a clear night! There was at least a couple of dozen of these on all of the nearly 3 hours. As we were walking out,the zombies ambled on out, steadily looking at their little screens. I know I'm getting old, but what the heck is so important? Also, the gadgets are apparently a new fashion statement, because I noticed lots of different loud colors...and they have to be held in the hand at all times, no pockets or holsters.
After the movie, on to the mexican restaurant. Again, a bunch of kids and adults sitting at the tables staring at their devices. One couple actually acted annoyed when they had to look up to give the waiter an order. Their two little boys were going bonkers and disturbing the rest of the place, but the parents were not interested. When their food arrived, they did actually lay their gizmo down beside their plates and try to eat while fiddling with the buttons.
Is the whole world going crazy, or is something wrong with me? Yes I own a cell phone (5 years old), but it only gets my attention about twice a day. Is this a passing fad? Why the need for constant communication? What is all this leading to? Is it good or bad? Seems mostly bad to me. What do most of y'all make of it?
After the movie, on to the mexican restaurant. Again, a bunch of kids and adults sitting at the tables staring at their devices. One couple actually acted annoyed when they had to look up to give the waiter an order. Their two little boys were going bonkers and disturbing the rest of the place, but the parents were not interested. When their food arrived, they did actually lay their gizmo down beside their plates and try to eat while fiddling with the buttons.
Is the whole world going crazy, or is something wrong with me? Yes I own a cell phone (5 years old), but it only gets my attention about twice a day. Is this a passing fad? Why the need for constant communication? What is all this leading to? Is it good or bad? Seems mostly bad to me. What do most of y'all make of it?
