One evening, I was sitting in the “quiet car” of my commuter train, where cell phone use was prohibited. Not everyone thought the rules applied to them, however.
The woman sitting next to me got out her phone and made a call. The conversation was along the lines of, “I dunno. What are you going to do tonight? … I guess I’ll probably just watch TV. …” Clearly not an essential call in any sense.
I finally interrupted the conversation to politely say, “Excuse me, but this is the quiet car. Cell phone calls aren’t allowed.” She hung up and said, “How was I supposed to know that?” I replied, “If you hadn’t been on the phone, you would have heard the conductor remind us about it on the loudspeaker.” No kidding — the conductor had broadcast the standard quiet car reminder while she was yakking away. Plus, there were “quiet car” signs posted throughout the car.
The telecommunications innovations of the past thirty years haven’t been all good…
Good job Grandpa. For me when I had to make phone call while husband at hospital for heart cath checkup, one no speaker talked softly on c phone, and I talked quietly. If in a restaurant, no speaker talked half normal on cphone. I do not want people to hear me.
Yakety Sax over 1 year ago
He’s getting a point across!
Frog-on-a-Log Premium Member over 1 year ago
Go Grandpa!
Ermine Notyours over 1 year ago
Reminds me of this comic:
https://www.gocomics.Com/forbetterorforworse/2001/03/11
Gizmo Cat over 1 year ago
Luckily, with all social media and WhatsApp, hardly anyone calls anymore. You do see a lot of people on their phones, but mostly quiet.
derdave969 over 1 year ago
Must admit I’m not a huge fan of those that use their phones in walky-talky mode. Instead of one side of the conversation you get both.
trainnut1956 over 1 year ago
So true. So true.
The Pro from Dover over 1 year ago
None of those numbnuts care what Grandpa thinks. We care more about it than they do.
flemmingo over 1 year ago
Nick you forgot about the ME thing going on now!
Milady Meg over 1 year ago
Grandpa’s perfect world fantasy.
InquireWithin over 1 year ago
I see grandpa came before the dinosaurs…
EMGULS79 over 1 year ago
“Just putting my money where my mouth is, Ruthie, dear….”
Comics-Reader Premium Member over 1 year ago
One evening, I was sitting in the “quiet car” of my commuter train, where cell phone use was prohibited. Not everyone thought the rules applied to them, however.
The woman sitting next to me got out her phone and made a call. The conversation was along the lines of, “I dunno. What are you going to do tonight? … I guess I’ll probably just watch TV. …” Clearly not an essential call in any sense.
I finally interrupted the conversation to politely say, “Excuse me, but this is the quiet car. Cell phone calls aren’t allowed.” She hung up and said, “How was I supposed to know that?” I replied, “If you hadn’t been on the phone, you would have heard the conductor remind us about it on the loudspeaker.” No kidding — the conductor had broadcast the standard quiet car reminder while she was yakking away. Plus, there were “quiet car” signs posted throughout the car.
The telecommunications innovations of the past thirty years haven’t been all good…
Cozmik Cowboy over 1 year ago
Preach it, Brother!
Bill D. Kat Premium Member over 1 year ago
Smartphones are a blight on the human race.
Uncle $crooge over 1 year ago
“Because money talks”.
ssledge over 1 year ago
There was one very like this in For Better or for Worse. I think it was Michael who did what Grandpa did in this one.
kab2rb over 1 year ago
Good job Grandpa. For me when I had to make phone call while husband at hospital for heart cath checkup, one no speaker talked softly on c phone, and I talked quietly. If in a restaurant, no speaker talked half normal on cphone. I do not want people to hear me.
Devonshade over 1 year ago
Stolen from Curb your Enthusiasm. pathetic
EnlilEnkiEa over 1 year ago
Ironically, he looks less insane speaking into his wallet.