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Con_Alma

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Jun 12, 2012 7:31 AM
BR1986FB;1196271 wrote:I've texted maybe three times since I've owned my phone so the answer is "no." Texting isn't as easy as people think....

I think my sister had this toy. When you pull it and the wheels turn they move the eyes up and down.
Jun 12, 2012 7:31am
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Jun 12, 2012 7:34 AM
It also plays a large supporting role in Toy Story 3.
Jun 12, 2012 7:34am
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THE4RINGZ

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Jun 12, 2012 7:38 AM
pnhasbeen;1196066 wrote:I use one of those corny ass bluetooths because if I have to talk on the phone while driving, I prefer to be comfortable.

I use my Bluetooth all the time while driving. But I leave it in the car, when I am not driving, no walking around the store flaunting my new hands free magic talking thing for me.
Jun 12, 2012 7:38am
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se-alum

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Jun 12, 2012 7:47 AM
Coming home from vacation, this woman nearly caused about a 20 car pile up and she was merging with traffic. I would've sworn she was texting, I looked over as we passed, and she was eating on what looked to be a Triple Whopper. If they're going to make laws against texting and driving, they should also do away with eating while driving.
Jun 12, 2012 7:47am
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Raw Dawgin' it

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Jun 12, 2012 7:49 AM
Only at red lights.
Jun 12, 2012 7:49am
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hasbeen

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Jun 12, 2012 12:25 PM
THE4RINGZ;1196289 wrote:I use my Bluetooth all the time while driving. But I leave it in the car, when I am not driving, no walking around the store flaunting my new hands free magic talking thing for me.
Exactly. I try not to let anyone know I have one.
Jun 12, 2012 12:25pm
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chicago510

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Jun 12, 2012 1:19 PM
THE4RINGZ;1196289 wrote:I use my Bluetooth all the time while driving. But I leave it in the car, when I am not driving, no walking around the store flaunting my new hands free magic talking thing for me.
This. Holding the phone to your ear is both annoying and distracting, plus I can dial people via voice commands. I don't care if some random guy on I-71 thinks I'm a blue douche. I prefer to be comfortable and safe on car rides.

And no I don't text and drive. I used to when I was young, dumb and had one of those t9 phones. Its also banned in my hometown but a secondary offense I believe.
Jun 12, 2012 1:19pm
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fan_from_texas

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Jun 12, 2012 1:57 PM
No. If I'm stuck in traffic, occasionally I'll scan an e-mail or two. But nothing while I'm driving. It's illegal here in WI.
Jun 12, 2012 1:57pm
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OneBuckeye

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Jun 12, 2012 2:13 PM
Jun 12, 2012 2:13pm
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Scarlet_Buckeye

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Jun 12, 2012 4:44 PM
I voted yes, but I am really making conscience efforts to ONLY text when I'm at redlights now... and even that I am trying to cut out of my "bad" habits.
Jun 12, 2012 4:44pm
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queencitybuckeye

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Jun 12, 2012 4:50 PM
Giving up this opportunity not to be in contact with the rest of the world is about the last thing I would want to change about my commute.
Jun 12, 2012 4:50pm
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Jun 12, 2012 4:57 PM
se-alum;1196291 wrote:Coming home from vacation, this woman nearly caused about a 20 car pile up and she was merging with traffic. I would've sworn she was texting, I looked over as we passed, and she was eating on what looked to be a Triple Whopper. If they're going to make laws against texting and driving, they should also do away with eating while driving.
agreed.
Jun 12, 2012 4:57pm
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Con_Alma

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Jun 12, 2012 5:00 PM
Eating while driving is disgusting...and can be dangerous.
Jun 12, 2012 5:00pm
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LJ

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Jun 12, 2012 5:04 PM
se-alum;1196291 wrote:Coming home from vacation, this woman nearly caused about a 20 car pile up and she was merging with traffic. I would've sworn she was texting, I looked over as we passed, and she was eating on what looked to be a Triple Whopper. If they're going to make laws against texting and driving, they should also do away with eating while driving.

Some cities have distracted driving laws which basically apolies to anything causing you to drive like an idiot
Jun 12, 2012 5:04pm
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Steel Valley Football

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Jun 12, 2012 5:10 PM
I do it all the time. Not a big deal. Mostly I use Dragon to text when driving.
Jun 12, 2012 5:10pm
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Jun 12, 2012 5:46 PM
tcarrier32;1196202 wrote:texting and driving = literally death.

good thing i have the OC, or i would have never realized the only two options for communicating via text message in your car were wearing a goofy ass headset and a fiery death.

Ahh, I see you don't understand hyperbole.
Jun 12, 2012 5:46pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

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Jun 12, 2012 5:47 PM
I'll eat something like nuggets or fries while driving. Basically just finger food. Never have to take your eyes off the road.
Jun 12, 2012 5:47pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Jun 12, 2012 6:14 PM
justincredible;1197047 wrote:I'll eat something like nuggets or fries while driving. Basically just finger food. Never have to take your eyes off the road.

Is vagina finger food? If so, I don't eat finger foods while driving.
Jun 12, 2012 6:14pm
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tcarrier32

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Jun 12, 2012 6:17 PM
justincredible;1197046 wrote:Ahh, I see you don't understand hyperbole.
Ahh, I see you don't understand sarcasm.
Jun 12, 2012 6:17pm
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Nick Mangold

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Jun 12, 2012 6:21 PM
tcarrier32;1197061 wrote:Ahh, I see you don't understand sarcasm.
I can hardly read, of course I don't understand sarcasm.
Jun 12, 2012 6:21pm