I don't have a smart phone - still. This means my phone texts are with the T9, or predictive text, option turned on. If a set of numbers spells more than one word, my phone picks one unless I specify otherwise. For instance, the words ME and OF use the same keys. If I don't proofread, I might send a message saying something like, "Will you email of the notes from class today." I've learned to proofread all my texts carefully. I usually discover these fun little word swaps on accident, mostly by texting someone and them responding with a "HUH???"
Just a few examples:
ME/OF
IF/HE
EAT/FAT
HOME/GOOD/GONE
MOVIES/MOTHER
SPICY/PSHAW (pshaw? Really, T9???)
ANOTHER/COOTIES (Yep, and somehow the default is 'cooties'.)
Now, there is a fantastic hike in Georgia, one of my favorites, called Panther's Creek. I told a friend about it and he was very interested in going. We decided on a weekend and I went to text him the details of the hike. I bet you didn't know this, and I obviously didn't, but the word 'panther' uses the same keys on my phone as 'panties'. Oh yeah, you see where this is going.
Me: okay, hiking this weekend, panties creek
He: Panties Creek, huh. Sounds like there will be hiking one way or another: either we hike it, or it hikes us...
Thank you, T9, for cooties embarrassing text.
6 comments:
Laughed out loud!! Hahaha, great story. I also have a love/hate relationship with auto correct. That's right, the fun isn't over just because you have a smart phone. Love you Charlotte!
haha. That's hilarious. You're a step above me...I don't have a cell phone?!
so funny! Lauren, I am jealous.
I enjoy reading some of the crazy mixed-up texts I receive. What I don’t like is having to proof-read my own. Texting is supposed to be a quick and easy way to communicate!
What guy wouldn’t enjoy a hike to “panties” creek? ;)
Oh, the memories that must have been made up on panties creek.
Good stuff. My friend just got his first cell phone a couple of weeks ago. He couldn't figure out how to get the 2 key to make a B. Then he was asking me how to make an exclamation point. I want to tell him that once he starts texting, he'll never really want to actually "talk" to anyone again. But I suppose he has to learn for himself.
Panther Creek is my favorite hike also!!!!
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