No More Drink-N-Dial

May 15, 2006 6:39 AM

You just can't drink and dial. No, really, you can't. Not if you're dialing on this phone (scroll down to "Voice of Reason".). Need more help?: See also...
posted by Shane (19 comments total)

I searched and searched. Tell me t'ain't a double-post.
posted by Shane at 6:40 AM on May 15, 2006

I've been talking about this kind of phone for years except you can set limits/phone access yourself. So after three beers it locks out the boss/co-worker numbers. After 4 all text message capabilities are locked. After 6-7 the only numbers that work are home/taxi/emergency services...
posted by slimepuppy at 7:04 AM on May 15, 2006

So if you're trying to call a cab.....
posted by Kid Charlemagne at 7:04 AM on May 15, 2006

Sounds like a great idea to have a phone that won't work, if you're drunk and can't drive home.
posted by ScotchLynx at 7:05 AM on May 15, 2006

I, um, gee... kinda think 911 should never be locked out... maybe it isn't. slimepuppy has the right idea.
posted by Shane at 7:12 AM on May 15, 2006

I couldn't help but think of this. (FPP with broken link)
posted by pinespree at 7:16 AM on May 15, 2006

rock me to sleep
plastic-metal arms
TV face
it knows better
posted by elderling at 7:27 AM on May 15, 2006

Did ya'll know that if you dial the White House at 3 AM someone answers the phone? The FBI has an answering machine. (The was before Sep. 11, 2001)
posted by marxchivist at 7:47 AM on May 15, 2006

Nowhere in either story about that phone does it say that the phone won't work if you blow too high on the BAC scale, ScotchLynx. Slimepuppy does have a great idea there, though.
posted by emelenjr at 7:52 AM on May 15, 2006

Do they make a keyboard?
posted by brain_drain at 8:27 AM on May 15, 2006 [1 favorite]

Nowhere in either story about that phone does it say that the phone won't work if you blow too high on the BAC scale...

What. The. Fuck. Shane? Read the fine print.
posted by Shane at 9:54 AM on May 15, 2006

Isn't this what high school is for? So you learn those lessons there instead of in the larger world?
posted by geoff. at 10:09 AM on May 15, 2006

Do they make a keyboard?

lol. Oh yes, I'll take one of those.
posted by Radio7 at 10:18 AM on May 15, 2006

Terrible idea, of course. Anything that gives people the idea that they can regulate their alcohol intake before driving is likely to lead to more road fatalities, not less. The only way that private ownership of this kind of technology would save lives is if it was fitted to cars.

You'd also have to set the limits very low, to effectively eliminate *any* drink driving. I'm not actually arguing for that, but I don't think that using technology to provide false security is responsible. GPS is a case in point. There are plenty of people who endanger themselves and others, walking, climbing, sailing and the like, beyond their capabilities, because they are given a sense of security by being able to see where they are. I see this as presenting a similar danger.

And no. This isn't a phone that won't let you 'drink and dial', at least not according to the description I can see here. That's just a headline.
posted by howfar at 10:18 AM on May 15, 2006

This will kill off the booty calls. I vote against!
posted by sebas at 10:25 AM on May 15, 2006

You're all forgetting this.

Advantages

1) You can still make emergency calls.
2) You feel like a creepy ass typing in blocked numbers
3) Can't be used as some lameass "Yeah I can the ex so I can drive" type rationale.
posted by jon_kill at 11:25 AM on May 15, 2006

I really really need this to shut down my email and IM capabilities when I should know better but don't.
posted by CunningLinguist at 1:23 PM on May 15, 2006

Fuck you all.. YOu are all a bunch of fukin dumass stupid bitches and a I hate you so mnuch with your. I had maybe one or trwo, but so what., wohat are you goona fukin do dabout it?! huh? ...
posted by Debaser626 at 6:56 PM on May 15, 2006

(cue dial tone) I think that this is a good thing... :)
posted by Debaser626 at 6:57 PM on May 15, 2006