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NYC Law Aims To Ban Cell Phones In Theatres

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the when-moral-suasion-isn't-enough dept.

LunarFox writes: "This article on Wired says a New York City councilman is trying to ban cellphones in 'places of public performance'. It would be the first legislation of its kind, following the recent state-wide ban on cellphone use while driving. Wired mentions that actor Laurence Fishburne, in the middle of a Broadway performance, yelled to an audience member to "turn your f___ing phone off!" And here I thought I was the only one who didn't like hearing Flight of the Bumblebee as a ringtone."

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  1. FP by Loman · · Score: -1, Troll

    First post! or at least 2nd or 3rd post.

  2. There should be laws against trolling by bigsexyjoe · · Score: 0, Troll

    It's a hell of a lot more annoying than cell phones in theater.

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  3. Re:Sense of proportion needed by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    I'm trying to enjoy my meal, and I can't do it with your spawn hollering about how disgusting something is!

    I think they should ban people with table manners as atrocious as yours p0d. Goodness, how is anybody supposed to enjoy their meal with a caveman like you in the restaurant?

  4. Re:Sense of proportion needed by Trichrome · · Score: -1, Troll

    I'm banned from Tony Romas for punching some chump like you in the head. Say whatever you want about me... I'll probably agree.... but if you even look at my kids wrong I'm knocking you the fuck out. Don't hate kids just because you can't get laid.