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PodSigns: Hearing Reloaded

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The iPod puts 15,000 songs in your pocket and two earbuds in your ears. So much for easy listening.

Because iPod users are often hard to reach, Lot 49 is introducing PodSigns, a set of printable handouts to help communicate with the iPod-impaired.

Save social interaction before it's too late. Just download the PodSign file, print, and trim. Make yourself heard.

Download PodSigns PDF (118 KB)

FAQs

What are PodSigns?

They're cue cards for the clueless.

Why bother?

Most Americans believe that people are ruder today than they were decades ago, according to poll released last October by AP-Ipsos. ABC News blames, in part, "self-absorbed communication gadgets and a demand for instant gratification." (Given its size, the PodSign file is available almost immediately over a broadband Internet connection.)

How do I use PodSigns?

Download the PodSign PDF file, print it (preferrably on a color printer), separate the PodSigns along the lines, then distribute as needed. There's also a version of the PodSign file with dotted lines for easier cutting.

Is that it?

For the time being. If there's demand, there may be more.

Why do you hate the iPod?

I love the iPod. It's people I just can't stand.

Really?

No. Try not to read too much into this.

Did you design the PodSigns yourself?

No. I had help from the talented Brady Clark.

7 Comments

I LOVE them! Well done to Brady too for his great design.

July 31, 2006 1:03 PM
Hector said:

Very interesting, indeed. Also, it is useful for those who are not paying attention even without being iPod-impaired...

August 2, 2006 1:27 PM
Joshwa said:

You left out the most important (and frequently needed) one of all: "Your earbuds are leaking! Turn it down!"

August 2, 2006 4:55 PM
WCD_Thor said:

This has got to be the dumbest thing I have ever heard. Wait, no, sorry voting for George Bush was the dumbist thing I have ever hread of, but this is in the top 100 of dumbist things. You say you can't stand people, then you claim your joking; I on the other hand really can't stand most people, and this just makes me mad at you. If someone with a "personal gadget" is pissing you off, get in their face, rather than making these dumb ass signes that somehow make it on to slashdot (or was it wired? oh well) which then gets me to read about them, therefore waisting my time. Can't you think of something beter todo with your time than woring about idiots who get so absorbed in stupid gadgets?

August 2, 2006 5:31 PM
Liquidgarnet said:

*points to WCD_Thor* Wow, buddy. Really high IQ you're demonstrating there. Good work. >_>

August 3, 2006 1:08 AM
Michael Ludwig said:

Not to bash your good efforts at getting the world to communicate, but there are CPR walk-throughs for the iPod: http://www.secamb.nhs.uk/pages/features/audio/audiofiles.htm

August 4, 2006 7:17 AM
M Betzer said:

Funny stuff. Mark one up for creativity.

August 4, 2006 8:47 PM
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