, I couldn’t find my phone today..asked the newly installed Alexa. Was asked the number, gave it. Then I was told she would text me a confirmation code to establish ownership. HOW CAN I READ A TEXT IF I DONT HAVE MY PHONE! And it didn’t appear on my tablet. Finally I drove back to my daughter’s and I had left my phone there. Don’t you love Technology?
When I was a kid and living at home, I was coming from my job in a blizzard. A normal 20 minute drive took over 2 hours and even then I didn’t make it all the way. An intersection was blocked and I had to walk the rest of the way. There were no cell phones then. The whole thing started because some idiot who had bald tires got stuck and caused a giant traffic jam.
I can’t stand people like that as it is clear Michael is going to use the phone because he has a problem. I label those people Frank Burns of the world.
One thing ubiquitous cell phones have done for us is that if you don’t have one, you don’t really have an alternative other than the kindness of strangers.
I was with my older brother in the 90s and we had this same thing happen. Needed to use a phone, guy in gas station said “No” and 3 payphones we tried were broken. And parents were mad at us for not calling. We tried to call.
I don’t know of any place that has pay phones anymore. I think the phone company stopped making them and tore down the ones they had. More’s the pity. Not everyone has a smart/magic/whatever phone in their pocket.
I am reminded of several times I could have avoided being in hot water (and the stress of knowing it) if I could only have let the folks know I was stuck somewhere…and then the one time I could, and my dad came and rescued me from a bad situation. Love U Daddy.
In this modern day world of “instant communications”, we sometimes forget just how limited we used to be! This strip was originated, what, 25-35 years ago?!?
The small-to-mid-sized city I live in still has a few payphones. There are two (and they work) at the bus station. There is actually one in my apartment building lobby but it doesn’t work! There used to be one at a 7-11 near where I lived in the past, but I haven’t been by there in a couple of years, so I don’t know if it’s still there.
howtheduck almost 3 years ago
John says, “Elly, if there was something wrong, he would have called.”
Or someone from the hospital or morgue or police station. Elly has the right of it. You should be worried before you are angry.
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
oh, you have no idea, John, how much doodoo Michael got himself into
MichaelAxelFleming almost 3 years ago
Pay phone. Then he can go home and listen to the gramophone while he makes charcoal drawings on the wall of his cave.
LastRoseOfSummer 1 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
, I couldn’t find my phone today..asked the newly installed Alexa. Was asked the number, gave it. Then I was told she would text me a confirmation code to establish ownership. HOW CAN I READ A TEXT IF I DONT HAVE MY PHONE! And it didn’t appear on my tablet. Finally I drove back to my daughter’s and I had left my phone there. Don’t you love Technology?
Johnnyrico almost 3 years ago
“Service With A Smile”…. Not much of a smile anywhere!
Its just me almost 3 years ago
Down under more phone booths are being installed and the calls are free.
capricorn9th almost 3 years ago
What’s wrong, Mike? Couldn’t read the map or you ran out of gas?
Susan00100 almost 3 years ago
John is still more concerned about his damned car than about his son’s safety!!
At least, Elly has her priorities straight (for once).
preacherman Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Why doesn’t Mike just ask for directions?
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 3 years ago
When I was a kid and living at home, I was coming from my job in a blizzard. A normal 20 minute drive took over 2 hours and even then I didn’t make it all the way. An intersection was blocked and I had to walk the rest of the way. There were no cell phones then. The whole thing started because some idiot who had bald tires got stuck and caused a giant traffic jam.
Strider Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I can’t stand people like that as it is clear Michael is going to use the phone because he has a problem. I label those people Frank Burns of the world.
tripwire45 almost 3 years ago
Just ask how to get to the entrance to the “direction” bound freeway you want, kid.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Been there. Now, does the pay phone work. Do you have a quarter? Do you have a calling card? Will Dad accept the charges?
calliarcale almost 3 years ago
One thing ubiquitous cell phones have done for us is that if you don’t have one, you don’t really have an alternative other than the kindness of strangers.
BlitzMcD almost 3 years ago
He’s doomed!
dv1093 almost 3 years ago
Hey Kids! This is really what it was like before cell phones!!
mindjob almost 3 years ago
Most reliable is still tin cans and string
StackableContainers almost 3 years ago
I was with my older brother in the 90s and we had this same thing happen. Needed to use a phone, guy in gas station said “No” and 3 payphones we tried were broken. And parents were mad at us for not calling. We tried to call.
Cincoflex almost 3 years ago
The attendant is kind of heartless; I’m sure he can see this kid is lost.
198.23.5.11 almost 3 years ago
If there’s anything worse than being a kid in trouble it’s people who don’t BELIEVE you’re a kid in trouble.
Yardley701 almost 3 years ago
Cheap skate let the kid use the phone!
Stan Baranowski Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Today’s strip sends me back to being 16 again and in a panic because of being in the same kind of situation.
Iwa Iniki almost 3 years ago
No cell phone? He needs to be up to date.
mckeonfuneralhomebx almost 3 years ago
Wonderful days of cell phones
sjsczurek almost 3 years ago
I don’t know of any place that has pay phones anymore. I think the phone company stopped making them and tore down the ones they had. More’s the pity. Not everyone has a smart/magic/whatever phone in their pocket.
ktrabbit almost 3 years ago
I am reminded of several times I could have avoided being in hot water (and the stress of knowing it) if I could only have let the folks know I was stuck somewhere…and then the one time I could, and my dad came and rescued me from a bad situation. Love U Daddy.
CrzyDyeman almost 3 years ago
The ‘80’s struggle was real.
kathleenhicks62 almost 3 years ago
Too bad Michael-everything happens to make you look bad and I would not call that a “service” station, rude station more like!
mikeywilly almost 3 years ago
In this modern day world of “instant communications”, we sometimes forget just how limited we used to be! This strip was originated, what, 25-35 years ago?!?
finnygirl Premium Member almost 3 years ago
The small-to-mid-sized city I live in still has a few payphones. There are two (and they work) at the bus station. There is actually one in my apartment building lobby but it doesn’t work! There used to be one at a 7-11 near where I lived in the past, but I haven’t been by there in a couple of years, so I don’t know if it’s still there.
SquidGamerGal about 1 month ago
This exactly what happens when you give your kids even a tiny taste of freedom!