bluetooth headsets

Mr. Hubsters is an avid fan of technology. Infact, I should call him Mr. Gadget instead. But which guy isn't. And to think that I started him on it.

Back in 1998, his life was so disorganized using a little black organizer binder to handwrite all his meetings in. I then got so fed up of him forgetting our "dates" that I introduced him to the powerful "DaVinci", a handheld device to keep track of your life.

He then upgraded to the "Cassiopeia", this time a Pocket PC. Actually I bought it for him as a Christmas gift which then costed me $900. What an idiot I was.

Two years later, we went to Macao, China. He was like a kid in a candy factory. Just think of all the gadgets there that aren't available in North America. He then upgraded to the "O2", at a mere $1200 Canadian (the cost of each flight). A year later, he upgraded to the second generation O2 at a cost that I'm sure has been kept secret from me.

After that, I lost track. All I know is that he has had at least 4 other devices since then and has one just as an alarm to wake him up. HUH??? This doesn't count all the other wires, accessories, and other crap that comes with all this stuff.

Which brings me to the topic of my discussion. Well, it isn't really a topic, just a question.

Why do people feel it the need to wear bluetooth headsets? Is it to look cool? How lazy can one be to have this thing plastered to their ear rather than just pick up the phone and talk? Are you really THAT important that you are talking to someone 24/7?

I asked Mr. Gadget these very questions. He had an argument, but I turned my brain off and let him ramble. Today, I saw a lady wear it in the shopping mall while shopping for clothes. I just rolled my eyes.

I used to edit weddings. On one wedding I did, there was a woman who was about 50ish. She was the MC at this wedding. While she was there at the podium doing her thing, I noticed she was wearing a stinkin' new shiny bluetooth headset. Now, if someone calls her, will she answer it and say to the bride and groom "Um, excuse me, I have to take this call".

I think that's what did it for me.

But before I get bashed, fine, if you are a trader, a business person, in the car, on con-calls all day, sure. But at a wedding being an MC?

P.S.
Mr. Gadget just got home from work. I asked him how many bluetooth headsets he has. He tried to divert the question. I threatened him with unmentionables. He said 3 headsets and 2 stereo headsets. Perfect. One for each day of the business week. Just like me and my shoes.