Explain it like I'm 5: Why is everyone on speakerphone in public?
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Explain it like I’m 5: Why is everyone on speakerphone in public? Your phone still functions when held to your ear, people! https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/03/explain-it-like-im-5-why-is-everyone-on-speakerphone-in-public/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Explain it like I'm 5: Why is everyone on speakerphone in public?
Your phone still functions when held to your ear, people!
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@arstechnica apparently it's because the Kardashians do it, so now everybody does it. Kardashians do it because it's necessary for the viewers to hear both sides of the conversation. The twats who do it everywhere now haven't figured out that nobody else needs to hear both sides of their conversations.
@arstechnica a little while ago I was seated outside at a cafe and a man came to use the ATM next door. His card doesn't work. He phones his mate - on speakerphone.
He shouts, "What was the PIN?"
Mate (shouting back over the speaker): "6705, MATE".
Him, still shouting, "6705?"
Mate: "YEAH, 6705."
You'd think they would eventually get selected out of existence, but there's no sign of that happening.
@arstechnica this isn't even a top 10 best SEPTA social shaming sign.
@arstechnica I prefer speaker, but not in public. Who are these people?! I hope this never happens near me, because when it does imma join the conversation.
@arstechnica Fucking HATE IT. Same with assholes playing music on blast when they bike or walk on trails. Use fucking headphones!
@arstechnica could be cause people don't wish to be close to a high frequency emitter