More People Turn Off Cell Phones At Movies Than During Sex

from the that-makes-sense dept

A German study has found that more people turn off their cell phone during movies than while having sex. If you think about it, this actually makes sense. I'd bet there would be similar results if you took the poll elsewhere as well. My question, however, is what percentage of the people polled answered their cell phone while having sex? Actually, on second thought, I don't think I want to know that.
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  1. identicon
    Ryan, 13 Oct 2000 @ 4:49am

    let's talk about sex

    I've done it! But I of course stopped before I answering the phone. It tends to have a bad effect on your girlfriend when you stop though so I'd warn against it.

    link to this | view in thread ]

  2. identicon
    unknown (sort of), 13 Oct 2000 @ 10:50am

    Re: let's talk about sex

    thanks for sharing, ryan. now i know ONE person NOT to have sex with!!!

    link to this | view in thread ]

  3. identicon
    mhh5, 13 Oct 2000 @ 11:26am

    Re: let's talk about sex

    Eeewww. People, I don't want to know about your weird sex fetishes...

    link to this | view in thread ]

  4. icon
    Mike (profile), 13 Oct 2000 @ 12:16pm

    Re: let's talk about sex

    I thought I made it clear when I said I didn't want to know...

    However, I must admit I'm quite surprised that no one has yet made the (yes, incredibly bad) joke about just leaving the phone on "vibrate" mode...

    link to this | view in thread ]

  5. identicon
    dan, 13 Oct 2000 @ 4:10pm

    Re: let's talk about sex

    hehe, i like to leave the phone on vibrate mode

    sorry about that

    link to this | view in thread ]

  6. identicon
    unknown, sort of, 13 Oct 2000 @ 5:58pm

    Re: let's talk about sex

    hmmmm....vibrate mode...well, unless you're a kangaroo, that vibrating phone isn't going to do you any good while you're doin the dirty. wait a second, i just had a thought. ok, nevermind! it might be beneficial!

    link to this | view in thread ]

  7. icon
    Mike (profile), 13 Oct 2000 @ 6:32pm

    Re: let's talk about sex

    Folks! Please! This is a family-oriented site. :) (by which I mean, my parents actually read this stuff).
    Okay... So, um, if you're family oriented (or *my* family), stop reading now.
    Having said that, a couple of quick thoughts: one, "doin the dirty" as you say doesn't always need to involve removal of all clothing. Second, (and I can't believe you people actually made me think about this stuff), I can actually see other (not particularly good) ways to still involve the cell phone. Apparently "unknown, sort of" isn't familiar with some fairly popular sex devices out there...
    Anyone else suddenly disgusted by the site of their own cell phone... Well, at least I know no one is going to ask me if they can borrow my cell phone for a while. And... I may never borrow anyone else's ever again.
    Okay. I think this thread needs to die right about now.

    link to this | view in thread ]

  8. identicon
    unknown, sort of, 13 Oct 2000 @ 6:49pm

    Re: let's talk about sex

    nonono wait! what i meant to say was, that not being a kangaroo is NOT a lost cause afterall! but that's getting a bit gross. or maybe just anti-family. i'm still gonna borrow people's mobiles...until i get my own one, that is. maybe just not yours. oh yeah, and good point about the clothing! hadn't thought of that...

    link to this | view in thread ]

  9. identicon
    Alternatives, 14 Oct 2000 @ 10:17pm

    Take that call!

    It could be your wife!
    Or, her husband!

    Think of the 1-900 advise line you could open up....add mobile video phones, and you can then have a 1-900 coaching line.

    No, no, she needs to be a 35 degree angle, you have her at a 25...its no wonder its not working....

    (Now, how can I work the word Hitler into this thread so it can die...Oh, just did.)

    NOW the thread can die

    link to this | view in thread ]

  10. icon
    Mike (profile), 16 Oct 2000 @ 2:39am

    Re: Take that call!

    Wait a second... Did Godwin's law actually work there? I've never seen that happen. Wow.

    Ooops. I just continued the thread. Guess not.

    link to this | view in thread ]

  11. identicon
    Anonymous Coward, 17 Nov 2005 @ 6:13pm

    Re: let's talk about sex

    I like the way you think. j/k viberater?

    link to this | view in thread ]

  12. identicon
    Anonymous Coward, 17 Nov 2005 @ 6:18pm

    Re: let's talk about sex

    your funny, 1 "doin the dirty" i agree you don't need all your clothes on. I'd rather do it w/ all clothes off.

    link to this | view in thread ]


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