I am a pigeon. And what cell phone user are you?

Colin Dunstan · 08-30-2005, 04:39 AM

The Guardian has a fun quiz which classifies mobile user profiles as types of birds (apparently that's from a serious Motorola study).

According to the quiz results, I am a pigeon, a "common, garden-variety user," who "still can't quite work out how to download ringtones." How true. That's why I usually transfer them directly via Bluetooth to my handset.

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cbarnett · 08-30-2005, 09:41 AM

Heh, I'm a penguin:

"Penguin
Old-fashioned and flightless. You make tutting noises at teenagers texting each other on the bus. Please enter the 21st century, because your friends are tired of having to show up on time for pre-arranged meetings."

It just goes to show, you can be a gadget geek and still be old fashioned...

Craig.

Jaapjan · 08-30-2005, 09:49 AM

Don't worry, i'm a penguin too.

And a decade younger at least.

cbarnett · 08-30-2005, 10:02 AM

Settle down, sonny! I'm only 37, ya know!

Craig.

Alexander Turcic · 08-30-2005, 10:08 AM

*grin*

Let's not talk about age, it's depressing enough that it's soon my birthday ;(

Jaapjan · 08-30-2005, 10:10 AM

Come come mr Barnett. It was a positive comparison. 'Even I' am a penguin. You're not alone.

cbarnett · 08-30-2005, 10:13 AM

<G> No offence taken, seriously!

:hanged:

:behead2:

I love these smilies....

Craig (who really is only joking).

Bob Russell · 08-30-2005, 10:23 AM

I'm a... Peacock
"You buy a new phone every time the technology is out of date, or every six months, whichever is sooner. Your current phone allows you to create animated short films and download music from Napster."

Pride Of Lions · 08-30-2005, 09:14 PM

"Parrot
Loud, brash and unaware that your need to constantly be in touch with others marks you out as insecure. You can no longer commit to plans more than four hours in advance. Fellow commuters know the names of your lovers, pets and parents."

Funny.
POL9A

drc54 · 08-31-2005, 12:08 AM

"Peacock." True, I use my 6230 to download Podcasts so I can enjoy "Al Franken" show on the go. FM radio is useless when you take the subway to/from work. But no, short animated films is not my cup of tea. It's tempting though to try converting video to fit my 6230 just to know how easy/difficult it is.

Antoine of MMM · 08-31-2005, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobR

I'm a... Peacock
"You buy a new phone every time the technology is out of date, or every six months, whichever is sooner. Your current phone allows you to create animated short films and download music from Napster."

Same here. Guess that's why I have a Treo 600 now (the SE T616 might go bye bye really fast) and will get whatever new Treo comes out this fall.

sUnShInE · 08-31-2005, 03:42 PM

I'm a Peacock too, though I don't think having a Razr qualifies.

Does it?

Antoine of MMM · 08-31-2005, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sUnShInE

I'm a Peacock too, though I don't think having a Razr qualifies.

Does it?

I hope not. I got my ladi a RaZR; so I guess if she isnt one (???) then you cant be either

Alphapheemail · 06-12-2009, 04:23 PM

BUMP!!!
I like this thread! Take the quiz... odd but whatevs.. what else is there to do?
I am pidgeon... Ninja tho...

animals and quizzes.... enjoy!

RickyMaveety · 06-12-2009, 04:32 PM

Peacock .... although there were a number of answers that didn't really fit me. For example, I don't keep my iPhone at the bottom of my handbag. My iPhone resides in it's own pocket in a hip bag that I always wear (except at night, when it is clipped on my gear bag by the bed), which contains my Kindle, iPhone, wallet, sun and reading glasses, Tic Tacs, and change purse.

Also, my ring tone (off and on) is "The Llama Song" or "The Hampster Dance" or "The Gummy Bear Song."

(Oh, I'm a Gummy Bear, I'm a Gummy Bear .....)

08-30-2005, 04:39 AM	#1
Colin Dunstan Is papyrophobic! Posts: 1,926 Karma: 1009999 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA Device: Dell Axim	I am a pigeon. And what cell phone user are you? The Guardian has a fun quiz which classifies mobile user profiles as types of birds (apparently that's from a serious Motorola study). According to the quiz results, I am a pigeon, a "common, garden-variety user," who "still can't quite work out how to download ringtones." How true. That's why I usually transfer them directly via Bluetooth to my handset. [via Textually]

08-30-2005, 09:41 AM	#2
cbarnett MR prodigal son Posts: 1,085 Karma: 1083739 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O	Heh, I'm a penguin: "Penguin Old-fashioned and flightless. You make tutting noises at teenagers texting each other on the bus. Please enter the 21st century, because your friends are tired of having to show up on time for pre-arranged meetings." It just goes to show, you can be a gadget geek and still be old fashioned... Craig.

08-30-2005, 09:49 AM	#3
Jaapjan Avid reader Posts: 262 Karma: 132 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Netherlands Device: HTC Touch Diamond, iLiad Book Edition	Don't worry, i'm a penguin too. And a decade younger at least.

08-30-2005, 10:02 AM	#4
cbarnett MR prodigal son Posts: 1,085 Karma: 1083739 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O	Settle down, sonny! I'm only 37, ya know! Craig.

08-30-2005, 10:08 AM	#5
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,175 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	grin Let's not talk about age, it's depressing enough that it's soon my birthday ;(

08-30-2005, 10:10 AM	#6
Jaapjan Avid reader Posts: 262 Karma: 132 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Netherlands Device: HTC Touch Diamond, iLiad Book Edition	Come come mr Barnett. It was a positive comparison. 'Even I' am a penguin. You're not alone.

08-30-2005, 10:13 AM	#7
cbarnett MR prodigal son Posts: 1,085 Karma: 1083739 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O	<G> No offence taken, seriously! :hanged: :behead2: I love these smilies.... Craig (who really is only joking).

08-30-2005, 10:23 AM	#8
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	I'm a... Peacock "You buy a new phone every time the technology is out of date, or every six months, whichever is sooner. Your current phone allows you to create animated short films and download music from Napster."

08-30-2005, 09:14 PM	#9
Pride Of Lions just kinda geeky Posts: 381 Karma: 30 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland, California Device: iPhone	"Parrot Loud, brash and unaware that your need to constantly be in touch with others marks you out as insecure. You can no longer commit to plans more than four hours in advance. Fellow commuters know the names of your lovers, pets and parents." Funny. POL9A

08-31-2005, 12:08 AM	#10
drc54 Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore Device: Palm m515, now TX	"Peacock." True, I use my 6230 to download Podcasts so I can enjoy "Al Franken" show on the go. FM radio is useless when you take the subway to/from work. But no, short animated films is not my cup of tea. It's tempting though to try converting video to fit my 6230 just to know how easy/difficult it is.

08-31-2005, 03:42 PM	#12
sUnShInE Drama Queen Posts: 784 Karma: 11712 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: United States Device: Palm Tungsten T\|T3	I'm a Peacock too, though I don't think having a Razr qualifies. Does it?

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06-12-2009, 04:23 PM	#14
Alphapheemail .a ribbon around a bomb. Posts: 639 Karma: 4334 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sigh... ny Device: PRS700	BUMP!!! I like this thread! Take the quiz... odd but whatevs.. what else is there to do? I am pidgeon... Ninja tho... animals and quizzes.... enjoy!

06-12-2009, 04:32 PM	#15
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	Peacock .... although there were a number of answers that didn't really fit me. For example, I don't keep my iPhone at the bottom of my handbag. My iPhone resides in it's own pocket in a hip bag that I always wear (except at night, when it is clipped on my gear bag by the bed), which contains my Kindle, iPhone, wallet, sun and reading glasses, Tic Tacs, and change purse. Also, my ring tone (off and on) is "The Llama Song" or "The Hampster Dance" or "The Gummy Bear Song." (Oh, I'm a Gummy Bear, I'm a Gummy Bear .....)