What's with some people wearing headphones everywhere now?

Yeah I don't understand this. I mean I have earphones plugged into my phone when I'm walking around but I'd feel like a total dick if I had giant headphones on constantly.
 
Stratguy said:
I hate to say it, but the rudeness of our society hasn't really increased. From time to time a new "hot thing" appears that makes people notice how rude people can be. Now get off my lawn! :old:
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So true. The form changes, but the basic behavior hasn't changed much. I remember my parents talking about how horrible my generation was, and hearing my grandmother talk about how horrible my parent's generation was. :hippie:

Or to quote the great sage, David Byrne, "Same as it ever was."
 
yea....the headphone thing is pretty stupid. they don't sound any better than good earbuds.
it's just a complete "show off" thing. total fashion thing. just like those idiotic pointy square toed guys shoes, where the shoe is about 3 sizes longer than your feet and the toe points upward. stupid fashion crap.

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mongooz said:
yea....the headphone thing is pretty stupid. they don't sound any better than good earbuds.
it's just a complete "show off" thing. total fashion thing. just like those idiotic pointy square toed guys shoes, where the shoe is about 3 sizes longer than your feet and the toe points upward. stupid fashion crap.

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Compensating for other, *Ahem*, shortcomings, most likely.
 
mongooz said:
yea....the headphone thing is pretty stupid. they don't sound any better than good earbuds.
it's just a complete "show off" thing. total fashion thing. just like those idiotic pointy square toed guys shoes, where the shoe is about 3 sizes longer than your feet and the toe points upward. stupid fashion crap.

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:messedup:

Haven't seen that in the wild yet.
 
Help!I'maRock! said:
If I'm in a store, I'll take my headphones off at the register. Otherwise, I don't want to be bothered with you, your kids, or your bitchy girlfriend, And I wear my giant headphones specifically so you won't talk to me. Please, don't ask me for directions, a dollar, or anything else. Fuck you in advance.
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Stratguy said:
I hate to say it, but the rudeness of our society hasn't really increased. From time to time a new "hot thing" appears that makes people notice how rude people can be. Now get off my lawn! :old:
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Gary Blanchard said:
So true. The form changes, but the basic behavior hasn't changed much. I remember my parents talking about how horrible my generation was, and hearing my grandmother talk about how horrible my parent's generation was. :hippie:

Or to quote the great sage, David Byrne, "Same as it ever was."
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So we are basically saying HIAR is rude? :wink: Just kidding. And maybe your point about rudeness hasn't increased is true.

that said, things that keep us from interacting with each other make it worse. Not just cans, but people glued to their phones and screens in general. I started going to the gym (YMCA) again this fall and was struck by how most everyone has earbuds in and is looking at a screen, rather than interacting with anyone around them. Except maybe in the free weights area. I find it sad. No offense to HIAR, and where he lives, he has to deal with a lot more people than I do so who am I to judge. But still.
 
No offense to HIAR, and where he lives, he has to deal with a lot more people than I do so who am I to judge. But still.
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Living in NYC might require isolation at some level for survival's sake.

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Living in NYC might require isolation at some level for survival's sake.

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I've been reading this thread while on a bus this afternoon. No headphones because I didn't really know where I was going and wanted to make sure I paid attention instead of getting lost. On a train now. No headphones because I'm reading and answering email. I prefer to only be engaged one way. Can't have all the senses dulled, because who knows what could happen.

I have no problem with people isolating themselves, so long as they don't endanger others. So if you're in a store with headphones on, or on a treadmill watching some movie you downloaded, that's totally fine by me. I don't think it's rude, or that you're being an asshole, because even without those things, I don't want to talk to people. Those are supposed to signify that I'm not interested in talking to you. And if you're ignorant to that message, then chances are you're just asking me for a dollar. That's a jaded answer, and yet completely true.

And for the record, yes, I AM a big hit at parties. :embarrassed:
 
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