My cell phone hell....

[Rachel Bray]

I once got kicked out of a theater because of a cell phone. 

We were seeing Almost Famous and this teenager was beside 
me.  During the first ten minutes of the movie, he was 
talking to a friend on his cell phone.  Not quietly either. 
 And at one point he even said "Yeah, I'm in a movie right 
now.  Probably pissing off everyone around me."  I turned 
and looked at him and said "Yes."

Anyway, about an hour into the movie, his phone rang and he 
answered it and started talking again in a normal, outside, 
non-movie watching kinda voice.  People were turning around 
and glaring at him, whispering to him to shut up, etc.  He 
ignored them and kept on talking.  Finally I had enough, 
took the phone from his ear and snapped it shut, 
disconnecting the call.  Several people applauded me but he 
got up and left, bringing back the manager and the manager 
asked me to leave.  Several people boo'd.  I shrugged and 
walked out with the manager.  I told him what really 
happened, he said that wasn't at all what he was told and 
gave me and my friends a pass to another movie that night.

I HATE CELL PHONES!  I own one.  But I bought it to help 
out a friend meet her quota one month and I have never used 
it.  I don't even remember my phone number.

I realize, though, that they are required/important for 
jobs, busy mothers with babysitters or kids at home, kids 
with parents at home wanting them to check in once in 
awhile, etc.

But they should have a minimum IQ requirement before one is 
allowed to have one.  Or at least a manners test that has 
to be passed with a rather high score.

Sorry....that was my rant.  Now back to the show....


Rachel Bray
The Ohio State University
Fees, Deposits and Disbursements

"Each team will have the rest of the year to work on 
their projects," Lupin continued. "Now, I've tried to 
make these projects flexible to allow you to use your 
own inventiveness - a great part of being a successful 
Auror requires quick and adaptable thinking. It also 
requires creativity-"

"I plan to make a diorama," said Draco solemnly.

"No," said Lupin patiently, "not that kind of creativity."

"But it'll be an evil diorama. And then Harry can destroy it."

Lupin's voice held a warning tone. "Draco."

 - Draco Veritas by Cassandra Claire