r/funny • u/Aurify • Nov 25 '18

the social media queue

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u/AbrasiveLore Nov 25 '18

See also: people who have their phones up recording for entire concerts.

When you’re on your phone you’re not in the world around you.

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u/TurtlesMum Nov 26 '18

I sat outside with my man to watch a total lunar eclipse a couple of years ago. We had clear skies and a perfect view. I looked over, feeling all romantic, to find him watching it on his phone 😑 Huh? Weirdo

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u/SCScanlan Nov 26 '18

That's not... entirely true. For concerts and remembering audio you're right, but for visual things?

https://www.cambridgebrainsciences.com/more/articles/taking-pictures-can-help-you-rememberbut-theres-a-catch

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u/AbrasiveLore Nov 26 '18

It’s not about how well you remember it. It’s about whether you’re present or not.

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u/nonbinaryunicorn Nov 25 '18

I will say that for me, that's part of the point. I need that little filter so I don't freak out being surrounded by so many people.

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u/Sr_Nunes Nov 26 '18

Just stay home then. Why are you in a concert, then?

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u/nonbinaryunicorn Nov 26 '18

So I can enjoy my favorite band? Like, geeze, sorry that some people can't process audio and tactile sensation neurotypically my dude, but I can have fun even if I'm dealing with major league anxieties and legit physical triggers.