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Using Tablets Becoming Popular Bathroom Activity

alphadogg says "With the market flush with hot-selling tablet computers, it shouldn't bowl anyone over to learn that many users are taking the plunge and bringing their devices to the bathroom. According to a new survey published by Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples Inc., 35% of tablet users copped to using their iPad or other tablets while in the bathroom, while a whopping 78% of tablet users said they used their tablets while lying in bed. And in a data point sure to further damage techies' reputation for social skills, Staples Advantage also reported that 30% of tablet users said they used their tablets while at restaurants."

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  1. I heard someone say the other day... by mark0 · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Angry Birds has changed the way the world goes to the bathroom"

  2. Perfect marketing by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    iPooed

  3. "Using tablets" also now popular euphemism! by Kenja · · Score: 3, Funny

    Come on, we all know what your REALY up to in there.

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  4. Returns? by MrEricSir · · Score: 4, Funny

    Ah, but can you return them after they've been in the bathroom?

    (Jerry and George are at Brentano's. George is trying to return the book)
    GEORGE: Yes, I, uh, I need to return this book.
    CASHIER: (Puts the book's code into the computer) I'm sorry, we can't take this book back.
    GEORGE: Why not?
    CASHIER: It's been flagged.
    GEORGE: (Confused) Flagged?
    CASHIER: It's been in the bathroom.
    GEORGE: It says that on the computer?
    CASHIER: Please take it home. We don't want it near the other books.
    GEORGE: (Outraged. Leaving) Well, you just lost a lot of business! Because I love to read!

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  5. Re:What about driving? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    You take airline pilots to the bathroom with you?

  6. Re:Laptops by Hatta · · Score: 5, Funny

    You people need to eat more fiber.

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