Does size really matter?

[The Eye]

For over a decade now men and women have been judged by the size of their mobile phone. In the early naughties everyone in classrooms and offices alike was terrified of being lumbered with a phone that would invoke that embarressing shrill: "Ha, ha. Look at the size of that brick. You could slip a disc humping that thing about!" Now it seems, with the introduction of the miraculous iphone that size is no longer an issue when purchasing a new phone.

But to get a fair picture of current trends, we have to look at each genders requirements in detail.

Men, as practical creatures, have traditionally favoured strong and sturdy equipment in order to 'get the job done'. So the length and girth of the early Nokia 2110 with it extendable ariel and no-fuss keypad certainly impressed the others with it's strong silent exterior that held a complex inside no one quite yet understood. It also gave off the impression you were amply provided for if you carried it in your trouser pocket.

Women, as decisive creatures, have always stood firm by the daintier of mobiles. This is dictated not by any means of practicality, but simply because they want more room in their handbags. Pretty obvious really.

However...

With the recent availability of the internet from service providers, a new trend is now emerging, a compromise, for the sake of argument. Although many still strive to find that phone the size of a fingernail, most are now settling for middle ground hovering around the 5 inch region for length by about 3 inches in width. A startling comparison to earlier generations who saw no shame in strutting about with a seven incher.

So today, although noted, size is debatable at best. So the old cliche still stands: Quality over quantity.

[iaineasy]

hahaha Brilliant writing!! :))

[The Eye]

Why has this been moved from the drawing room?

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Because you are a lounge lizard.

[PeckhamRose]

It still depends what you want to do with it.

[The Eye]

And what does that make you?

Oh, and where do you fit in the above discussion?

[The Eye]

"It still depends what you want to do with it."

I would've thought that was obvious. Communicate your intentions.

[iaineasy]

a very funny and good at taking the p*ss lounge lizard, you will have to work hard to top that as an intro to future debate.

[iaineasy]

wierd cross post going on there

[The Eye]

Wierd in that your post should've landed in the drawing room. Not in this threads current residence.

[PeckhamRose]

I was being facetious.

Sorry.

The opening statement "For over a decade now men and women have been judged by the size of their mobile phone" got me because you don't state your sources, and it seems like it's just your opinion.

Then you go and talk gender. And the stereotyping thing never works. Foe starters this woman doesn't have a handbag. Blackberries are bigger than most regular mobiles but I would say in my non scientific experience more women have them than men.

It's a bit "so what" as a discussion in my humble opinion.

[The Eye]

"I was being facetious. Sorry."

Not at all Rose...not at all.

"The opening statement "For over a decade now men and women have been judged by the size of their mobile phone" got me because you don't state your sources, and it seems like it's just your opinion."

Nuts magazine and the British Medical Journal.

"Then you go and talk gender."

Have to have both sides Rose, can't let them accuse you of being bias now can you.

"And the stereotyping thing never works."

Have you ever read Nuts magazine?

"Foe starters this woman doesn't have a handbag."

Really? Why, what's wrong with you?

"Blackberries are bigger than most regular mobiles but I would say in my non scientific experience more women have them than men."

Woah there little lady. Have you ever encountered a Nokia 2110? They build houses with 'em these days.

"It's a bit "so what" as a discussion in my humble opinion."

Yeah, so sue me.

[PeckhamRose]

Oh it's not bad - it's dead funny.

I see that.

I haven't got a handbag because I can't find one big enough to put my motorcycle helmet in it.

[The Eye]

"I haven't got a handbag because I can't find one big enough to put my motorcycle helmet in it."

Now that's what I call a woman!!! Surely though, your paniers must be able to accomodate even the most solid Nokia. Or perish the thought...a Motorola!!!

[PeckhamRose]

Nope, my mobile goes in a pocket deep down in my waterproof trousers and I set it to vibrate.

What with that and the nice little vibrate under the seat, who needs men or any of their appendages including their mobiles?

[The Eye]

"What with that and the nice little vibrate under the seat, who needs men or any of their appendages."

So you have read Nuts magazine.

[Ladymuck]

PeckhamRose Wrote:

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> Nope, my mobile goes in a pocket deep down in my

> waterproof trousers and I set it to vibrate.

> What with that and the nice little vibrate under

> the seat, who needs men or any of their appendages

> including their mobiles?

Oh my Lawd!

[woofmarkthedog]

While we are on the subject of cock/size , I have an I-Phone with a rubber case

Yes indeede

W**F

[The Eye]

We're not and never have been on the subject of "cock/size."

But...how many I-phones can you stuff into that rubber case?

[woofmarkthedog]

8"

[The Eye]

Do you pay your bill via contract or do you just spunk it all on pay as you go?

[woofmarkthedog]

Hello Wolfie

Happy Christmas

W**F

[Ladymuck]

woofmarkthedog Wrote:

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> 8"

AH...you're a St. Bernard then...I thought you were a poodle...

*giggles*

[woofmarkthedog]

Bad girl...

Sit & behave.

W**F

[Ladymuck]

*goes red with embarrassment*

...sorry...one cider too many...up in Corby with brother and nephews getting sloshed! But I was right...yes?

*laughs and legs it - fast!*