Things that are a now "a thing"

[generationx]

People (usually of the younger generations, but where would PH be without a bit of young-people-bashing) talking to their phone while holding it in front of their face, rather than against their ear in the traditional manner. Why?

[Cotty]

Six Figs said:

How long before the Dailymail has, 'Recommended by Pistonheads'.

You meal like the Metro paper has?

[g3org3y]

generationx said:

People (usually of the younger generations, but where would PH be without a bit of young-people-bashing) talking to their phone while holding it in front of their face, rather than against their ear in the traditional manner. Why?

Because Apprentice.

[eltawater]

generationx said:

People (usually of the younger generations, but where would PH be without a bit of young-people-bashing) talking to their phone while holding it in front of their face, rather than against their ear in the traditional manner. Why?

Most modern touchscreen phones are comprised of two large elements which can get very hot: the screen and the battery. Advancements in microphones, speakerphones and noise cancelling technology mean that it's just as practical to hold it away from you to carry out a conversation.

Holding the handset out in front of them and speaking tends to avoid sweaty ear syndrome. Bonus points for walking along the street not watching where you're going and shouting at the call recipient.

[Europa1]

g3org3y said:

Because Apprentice.

It annoys me that that ^^^^ style of statement has become a thing.

[Clockwork Cupcake]

Europa1 said:

It annoys me that that ^^^^ style of statement has become a thing.

You want the "Things that annoy you beyond reason" thread.

[prand]

Europa1 said:

g3org3y said:

Because Apprentice.

It annoys me that that ^^^^ style of statement has become a thing.

I quite like it, it's got a car related origin at least so it's suitable for PH. (because race car)

[carreauchompeur]

generationx said:

People (usually of the younger generations, but where would PH be without a bit of young-people-bashing) talking to their phone while holding it in front of their face, rather than against their ear in the traditional manner. Why?

Because I have a knackered old Android handset and the person on the other end can’t hear me talking otherwise!!

[g3org3y]

Europa1 said:

g3org3y said:

Because Apprentice.

It annoys me that that ^^^^ style of statement has become a thing.

You'll love this thread.

Oh wait...

Europa1 said:

Apologies, I haven't the appetite to go back over 19 pages: has anyone given the OP an appropriate slap for the thread title?

Edited to add: saunters off to the "Things that annoy you beyond reason" thread...