omg snlmao
Yeah, so I had to get some technical support for "snlmao".
Cell phones.
Love the concept. Can't imagine how tedious and lonely my life was b4.
Young kids have them. Old people have them. I feel so empty if I leave the house w/o mine. What if I get into an accident, get lost, run out of gas, have car trouble, need to call 911 or save someones life? Do we need milk, where r u, what size/color/style jeans did you tell me to buy, I'm running late, hey while you're out can you...?
But - the ringback tones? Had enuff, thx. Clearly marketed to teenagers whose survival is based on a soundtrack. I expect to hear it if I'm calling my son or The Girlfriend or any of his buddies. I *don't* expect to hear it from my boss's number or a realtor. I'm not talking about the regular ringtones that you get to share with everyone in earshot - I mean the dreaded way-too-loud CRAP that I have to endure while waiting for the person *I* called to pick up on the other end. "Please enjoy the music while your party is reached." Not likely, bitch. What's wrong with the old-fashioned one ringy-dingy, two ringy-dingy that worked so well? Bah!
As an added bonus, if the person you're calling doesn't answer, you are instructed on how to disconnect, or how to leave a message. Really? Is it that complicated? If I want to disconnect, I may hang up? OR, press 1 for more options. To leave a message, press 3. Why can't it just roll right to the beep in the first place? And - To send a FAX... ?!? WTF?
SO not laughing my ass off. (snlmao for those of you still with me).
The kid ran up $77 worth of out-of-network text messages a couple of months ago. I thought, why surely, there must be some mistake.
There was no mistake, and don't call me Shirley.
I printed out every single effing one (thanks to online account activity statements!), about 45 pages - PAGES - worth of what number to/from and when (no content though, darn it). We're talking over fifteen hundred (1500!) text messages - one thousand five hundred. Again, I say, WTF?
He didn't realize the offending party wasn't in his network. Whatevah. Payback is hell.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch...
I got a new kitten! She is just ADORABLE! So tiny and squeaky and cuddly, and very, very smart. Never makes mistakes or talks back. Very neat and tidy. I'll post pics soon.
Cell phones.
Love the concept. Can't imagine how tedious and lonely my life was b4.
Young kids have them. Old people have them. I feel so empty if I leave the house w/o mine. What if I get into an accident, get lost, run out of gas, have car trouble, need to call 911 or save someones life? Do we need milk, where r u, what size/color/style jeans did you tell me to buy, I'm running late, hey while you're out can you...?
But - the ringback tones? Had enuff, thx. Clearly marketed to teenagers whose survival is based on a soundtrack. I expect to hear it if I'm calling my son or The Girlfriend or any of his buddies. I *don't* expect to hear it from my boss's number or a realtor. I'm not talking about the regular ringtones that you get to share with everyone in earshot - I mean the dreaded way-too-loud CRAP that I have to endure while waiting for the person *I* called to pick up on the other end. "Please enjoy the music while your party is reached." Not likely, bitch. What's wrong with the old-fashioned one ringy-dingy, two ringy-dingy that worked so well? Bah!
As an added bonus, if the person you're calling doesn't answer, you are instructed on how to disconnect, or how to leave a message. Really? Is it that complicated? If I want to disconnect, I may hang up? OR, press 1 for more options. To leave a message, press 3. Why can't it just roll right to the beep in the first place? And - To send a FAX... ?!? WTF?
SO not laughing my ass off. (snlmao for those of you still with me).
The kid ran up $77 worth of out-of-network text messages a couple of months ago. I thought, why surely, there must be some mistake.
There was no mistake, and don't call me Shirley.
I printed out every single effing one (thanks to online account activity statements!), about 45 pages - PAGES - worth of what number to/from and when (no content though, darn it). We're talking over fifteen hundred (1500!) text messages - one thousand five hundred. Again, I say, WTF?
He didn't realize the offending party wasn't in his network. Whatevah. Payback is hell.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch...
I got a new kitten! She is just ADORABLE! So tiny and squeaky and cuddly, and very, very smart. Never makes mistakes or talks back. Very neat and tidy. I'll post pics soon.
posted by Julie at 11:40 PM
5 Comments:
I hate call back tones. I call my sister so much (she has one) that I paid her to get one I didn't despise. Now I just hold the phone away from my head so I do not have to hear it.
A girl? I guess that answers the question of what we'll send the kid for his graduation present. Cash. It sounds like he needs it. :o)
Remind me to tell you the story of the $300 long distance bill some day.
Can't wait to see your new kitten!
After being cell phone-less for 2 years (living like hill-billies, we were), we're back in the land of the wireless with those pay-as-you-go jobbies. I hardly ever use mine, but I must admit that it's comforting to know that it's there. The ring tones and fancy features are all well beyond me.
Congrats on the kitten! There are few day-to-day woes that won't melt away after a few minutes in the presence of a brand-new kitten. Looking forward to seeing some pics!
I think I'll send you a text message, just for shits and giggles. Watch for it.
Unfortunately, I am not very text-hip and spell out most things. I did however get the snlmao after I figured out that snl was not for saturday night live. I guess that would date us, now wouldn't it.
I accidentally put one of those on my phone thinking that when the phone rang I'd hear a song. God, it was annoying! I thought my phonw was broken. I reckon we old folks are in for a bumpy ride. J'll end up with a thumb injury if he's not careful:)
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