When I saw this picture, I immediately let out a giggle. Then I sighed because I realized I am addicted to my cell phone -- I am constantly texting and if I am not, I am waiting for someone to text me. Or call me. That is why I felt this picture represented a visual metaphor within a photograph; and that metaphor is we are chained to our cell phones. So often we look around and people are glued [or chained] to their cell phones, unable to focus on what they are doing at that exact moment. If we are with one friend, we are calling or texting a different friend. If we are at home, we are on the phone with someone from work or regarding work. When we are at work, we are on the phone with friends and family. It is a really awful habit, but so many of us just cannot seem to put our cell phones down -- again, as if we are chained to them! I found this visual metaphor to represent the evolution of cell phones, and the fact that everyone today is unable to put their cell phone down. So next time you reach for your cell phone, think twice: it may be handcuffed to your wrist soon!
I found this hilarious picture at http://www.adventuresinstockphotography.com/images/cellph.jpg.
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