This may well be controversial, but ho hum, we shall see
With the rise in mobile phones that can give us the internet and all that implies, it occurred to me that I have adopted a number of new words and games that rely on other people. see if you know any of these, and add more- the more the merrier!
1. Podites. A term used to describe those people (usually 16-27) who are of the firm belief that ipods, phones etc. should be used to play music at all times, and that this is the most important thing in the world, ever. Usually seen shuffling through town in complete ignorance of any and everything else, nodding gently.
1a. there is a sub class of these, known as Podite Sonantis Ignorare (noisy ignorant podite). These are somewhat more hard core, and believe that the only reason their device has a volume switch is so that it be pushed as high as possible. Especially hated by train commuters, one of the few effective ways of dealing with these is to wait for a gap between "toons" and ask, loudly, if they know they just missed their stop. It doesnt stop them, but is quite fun.
2. Baggites. You know these people. they use a suitcase to go to work, with wheels and a pull out handle to drag it around with. (Seriously, I have no idea what they need a suitcase for for work). They tend to let baggy have a bit of leash, so he can wander over the pavement, looking for people to crack shins, or generally get in the way of.
2. Baggite Uppus. These are possibly one of the biggest problems to society. They tend to live below ground (the underground, or possibly subway) and as they walk to an escalator, will stop AT THE VERY TOP, push the handle down, and lift the case. This is annoying, but not astute commuters can work around it. the problem comes when they leave. There are 2 possibilities now. First, they will pull the handle up about 1/3 as they get off, giving the impression that they have matters in hand. To the unwary commuter, this is deadly, as they will move off, but the case will stay where it is as the handle extends. As escalators tend to be pretty rigid (go forward in a straight line) this results in the person behind having a fgw options. First, vault the case; a bad move, as it will usually start moving while you are in the air and end up directly below you when you land. Secondly, backpedal; again a bad move, as the 48 people, all stood 1 step behind each other behind you, tend not to stop. Thirdly is the keep going- this results in walking into the case. A skilled operator can manage to step on the case in a way that forces it down, snapping it out of the owners hand, but usually this tends to be as bad as the first 2 options.
Pile ups on escalators are NOT fun.
3. Phone head. An easy one, this refers to a person who has unfortunately glued their phone to their hand, and in an attempt to remove it has managed to glue a thread from the phone to their forehead. This means that they always have their phone in their hand and always look at it.
Their is a subgroup of these, that have managed to achieve this without the use of glue or thread. These are known as idiots.
4. Imnincinetters. A term applied to people who have garnered the firm and unshakeable belief that if they hold their phone and look at it, no harm can befall them. traffic? Dont worry, it will go around you. Falling objects? Their is an invisible shield above your head. Muggers? didnt even see them and they ran away. One of the more dangerous groups, in my opinion.
The BOO game. To be honest this is slightly vindictive, but at the same time great fun. Originally, this involved waiting for an invincinetter to walk toward you, stopping, and as they are about to bump into you shout "BOO!". This, to the best of my knowledge, has resulted in at least 20 phone drops (7 or 8 fatal) and many persons jumping in the air.
This has been developed recently, into a 3 person game. Instead of the boo, the player shouts "hi" , the 3rd persons name, r similar, with the 3rd person being the recipient of the "hi". It is important that you move toward the 3rd person, preventing the impression that this was anything other than accidental. Looking back is not recommended, and smiling as you do can definitely, definitely get you into trouble.
The seat game. typically played on the London Underground between 7 and 9am, and 4 and 7pm. The aim is to get on a tube (a sub game in itself) and find a seat to sit in. Its as simple as that. To the best og my knowledge, no one I know has ever won this one.
With the rise in mobile phones that can give us the internet and all that implies, it occurred to me that I have adopted a number of new words and games that rely on other people. see if you know any of these, and add more- the more the merrier!
1. Podites. A term used to describe those people (usually 16-27) who are of the firm belief that ipods, phones etc. should be used to play music at all times, and that this is the most important thing in the world, ever. Usually seen shuffling through town in complete ignorance of any and everything else, nodding gently.
1a. there is a sub class of these, known as Podite Sonantis Ignorare (noisy ignorant podite). These are somewhat more hard core, and believe that the only reason their device has a volume switch is so that it be pushed as high as possible. Especially hated by train commuters, one of the few effective ways of dealing with these is to wait for a gap between "toons" and ask, loudly, if they know they just missed their stop. It doesnt stop them, but is quite fun.
2. Baggites. You know these people. they use a suitcase to go to work, with wheels and a pull out handle to drag it around with. (Seriously, I have no idea what they need a suitcase for for work). They tend to let baggy have a bit of leash, so he can wander over the pavement, looking for people to crack shins, or generally get in the way of.
2. Baggite Uppus. These are possibly one of the biggest problems to society. They tend to live below ground (the underground, or possibly subway) and as they walk to an escalator, will stop AT THE VERY TOP, push the handle down, and lift the case. This is annoying, but not astute commuters can work around it. the problem comes when they leave. There are 2 possibilities now. First, they will pull the handle up about 1/3 as they get off, giving the impression that they have matters in hand. To the unwary commuter, this is deadly, as they will move off, but the case will stay where it is as the handle extends. As escalators tend to be pretty rigid (go forward in a straight line) this results in the person behind having a fgw options. First, vault the case; a bad move, as it will usually start moving while you are in the air and end up directly below you when you land. Secondly, backpedal; again a bad move, as the 48 people, all stood 1 step behind each other behind you, tend not to stop. Thirdly is the keep going- this results in walking into the case. A skilled operator can manage to step on the case in a way that forces it down, snapping it out of the owners hand, but usually this tends to be as bad as the first 2 options.
Pile ups on escalators are NOT fun.
3. Phone head. An easy one, this refers to a person who has unfortunately glued their phone to their hand, and in an attempt to remove it has managed to glue a thread from the phone to their forehead. This means that they always have their phone in their hand and always look at it.
Their is a subgroup of these, that have managed to achieve this without the use of glue or thread. These are known as idiots.
4. Imnincinetters. A term applied to people who have garnered the firm and unshakeable belief that if they hold their phone and look at it, no harm can befall them. traffic? Dont worry, it will go around you. Falling objects? Their is an invisible shield above your head. Muggers? didnt even see them and they ran away. One of the more dangerous groups, in my opinion.
The BOO game. To be honest this is slightly vindictive, but at the same time great fun. Originally, this involved waiting for an invincinetter to walk toward you, stopping, and as they are about to bump into you shout "BOO!". This, to the best of my knowledge, has resulted in at least 20 phone drops (7 or 8 fatal) and many persons jumping in the air.
This has been developed recently, into a 3 person game. Instead of the boo, the player shouts "hi" , the 3rd persons name, r similar, with the 3rd person being the recipient of the "hi". It is important that you move toward the 3rd person, preventing the impression that this was anything other than accidental. Looking back is not recommended, and smiling as you do can definitely, definitely get you into trouble.
The seat game. typically played on the London Underground between 7 and 9am, and 4 and 7pm. The aim is to get on a tube (a sub game in itself) and find a seat to sit in. Its as simple as that. To the best og my knowledge, no one I know has ever won this one.