Blackberry Envy

I often wonder if people who own Blackberries use them in public so they can say to themselves, “See how important I am! I have a Blackberry and you don't! You probably think I’m a big shot sales guy or executive.” I remember a long time ago when cell phones were not as prolific as they are today. A friend of mine got a cell phone and said, “I’ll put the phone up to my ear in the car just so when people see me I’ll look important.” That’s twisted!

I also wonder if there is Blackberry envy. Do people who don’t have Blackberries want one; lust for one? I have a few friends who’d die for a Blackberry. To me, that is like selling your soul to the devil. Once you get the Blackberry your workplace has you hooked. There is no hiding anymore. The Blackberry could potentially put a leash around the necks of cube monkeys everywhere.

I was personally hoping Blackberry would get shut down so people could give their thumbs a break. But, oh well. That's not going to happen now. Just know that this Cube Monkey will NEVER get a Blackberry.