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Is having one white earbud dangling from your ear a recent trend?
Posted on 5/9/18 at 11:16 pm
Posted on 5/9/18 at 11:16 pm
I have noticed this a lot while walking to lunch in downtown Houston. Seems to be mostly among the millennial kids.
Is it to be ready for that very important phone call that is just around the corner? are you listening to some music? Honestly curious why it’s so prevalent.
Is it to be ready for that very important phone call that is just around the corner? are you listening to some music? Honestly curious why it’s so prevalent.
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Posted on 5/9/18 at 11:20 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I don't do it often, but it's to listen to music (or make a call, though that's never the case for me) while still being able to hear my surroundings. I'll do it at work sometimes. I don't think it's some hipster trend, just an awkward looking convenience.
Posted on 5/9/18 at 11:22 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I haven't noticed the trend but if they're walking around downtown I'm assuming it's so they can listen to music and also (somewhat) hear their surroundings.
Posted on 5/9/18 at 11:23 pm to THRILLHO
This is not really a millennial trend. I have no issues with it. I'd rather people do that than listen to their phone ring or ding with phone calls and texts. Also better that they keep one ear open so they can hear things around them.
Posted on 5/9/18 at 11:31 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
As many as mentioned it's for safety regarding my surroundings when I do it. If I'm in a bar or something it's usually because I'm watching multiple sporting events at once. 1 on a TV in the bar and another on my phone.
And I don't think I'm a millennial but figured I'd answer anyways.
And I don't think I'm a millennial but figured I'd answer anyways.
Posted on 5/9/18 at 11:53 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I played squash with some clodpoll that had the guile to wear not 1 but 2 Bluetooth headsets. Needless to say i eviscerated the bozo. Harvard alum. 
Posted on 5/9/18 at 11:56 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I would much rather this than them having their music playing out of their phones speakers so that we can all know how tough they are
Posted on 5/10/18 at 12:11 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
It’s a fricking stupid trend. We all have them and the generation before us thinks it’s stupid as shite.
This post was edited on 5/10/18 at 12:12 am
Posted on 5/10/18 at 12:15 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I pull one earbud out when I have to talk to somebody, (barista, grocery clerk, etc) so that they know I’m listening to them and so that I don’t appear rude.
I doubt anybody you see with one earbud is thinking “let me do this because it’s a new trend”.
I doubt anybody you see with one earbud is thinking “let me do this because it’s a new trend”.
Posted on 5/10/18 at 12:16 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
It’s a trend among those who want to have enough awareness of their surroundings to not get run the f$&k over.
Posted on 5/10/18 at 12:21 am to Box Geauxrilla
[quote]I pull one earbud out when I have to talk to somebody, (barista, grocery clerk, etc) so that they know I’m listening to them and so that I don’t appear rude.
I doubt anybody you see with one earbud is thinking “let me do this because it’s a new trend”.
Why in the frick would you wear an earbud into any or those places?
I doubt anybody you see with one earbud is thinking “let me do this because it’s a new trend”.
Why in the frick would you wear an earbud into any or those places?
This post was edited on 5/10/18 at 12:22 am
Posted on 5/10/18 at 12:22 am to Rize
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Why in the frick would you wear an earbud into any or those places?
Why would I listen to music in a coffee shop or while grocery shopping...?
I’m not sure if you’re serious.
This post was edited on 5/10/18 at 12:23 am
Posted on 5/10/18 at 12:28 am to Box Geauxrilla
Never been to a coffee shop and my wife does the grocery shopping. If by chance I leave the gym and the wife asks me to pick something up for dinner, I may be wearing my headphones and they don’t come off until I check out or until I need to ask where are the mother fricking tampons.
This post was edited on 5/10/18 at 12:32 am
Posted on 5/10/18 at 8:39 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Trashy
Posted on 5/10/18 at 8:43 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Listening to music or on a call but don't want to be completely oblivious to surroundings. I'm 42. It's not a fashion statement.
Posted on 5/10/18 at 8:44 am to S
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I played squash with some clodpoll that had the guile to wear not 1 but 2 Bluetooth headsets. Needless to say i eviscerated the bozo. Harvard alum.
Your schtick is played douchebag.
Posted on 5/10/18 at 8:45 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I have airpods so I don't know what this is
Posted on 5/10/18 at 8:48 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
it existed when i was in high school a decade ago. Need to be able to hear your surroundings.
Posted on 5/10/18 at 8:50 am to Martini
quote:oh hey ... you must be new here.
Your schtick is played douchebag.
Posted on 5/10/18 at 8:52 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
If your earphones still have wires, you're poor.
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