Dear User,
I appreciate the attention. Really
I do. But give it a rest already. Geez! I mean from the minute you wake up in
the morning to the series of moments you spend fighting it until you actually
just pass out, you never put me down. In fact, because you passed out with me
in your hand, I’m even smothered by you as you sleep. I mean seriously, how
would you like to be stared at and poked and prodded? All. Day. Long? If it’s
not a text message it’s Facebook. If it’s not a picture it’s YouTube. It’s word
feud and angry birds. It’s maps and navigators and sports updates. Do you even
know what the actual weather is doing? No, not the weather on my screen, the
actual weather. Look up every once in a while. Did you know your friend just
asked you a question? Actually, what is she wearing today? Again, NO! Not what
is she wearing in her profile picture on facebook. What is she wearing right
now, today. She is standing right in front of you. No! Don’t take a picture of
her. Just look up. Say hi! Interact. Give me a break! I realize that I’m
fascinating, mesmerizing even, but there is still a physical world. Oh, and those
commercials about not texting and driving apply to you too. In fact, I would go
so far as to advise them to tell users not to even look at the phone and drive.
Put me down. I’ll be right there, ready to go when you get where you are going.
And speaking of where you are going, the next time you are in Paris or London
or New York, or at the Grand Canyon I WILL power off if you dare spend more
time looking at me than looking around, soaking up the experience. That
AT&T commercial about getting service everywhere—Not my idea. Get a life!
Now, none of this is to say we
can’t be friends. I just need some space. I know I’ve been a little harsh, I
just get cranky when I’m being smothered. I’m sorry. I just want what’s best
for you, so please try to find a little balance. Sure, check me out when you
have a question or need to look something up, but don’t be afraid to interact
with other people. I hope this can really make for a richer friendship for both
of us.
Sincerely,
Your overused smart phone
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