Stuff like this always reminds me of this Louis CK clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r1CZTLk-Gk

"Will you give it a second! It's going to SPACE!"

That's funny be it reinforces the misconception (that many people have) that cell phones work by talking to satellites.

What do these people think that antenna towers do?

They don't realize they exist. I have has conversations with people who talk about how amazing cell phone satellite technology is.

I have a theory that everybody has about the same amount of problems. For people who don't have problems that life throws in their ways, they simply fill that void with other stuff. This antenna issue is one of those non-problems. Some people just need some drama and when everything else is fine you just create some.

I think it's more of a lack of perspective. Whenever, I read posts on the internet I automatically assume that they are from a teenager. In my head, at least, no responsible adult would do such stuff. More often than not I am wrong.

I have a similar belief. People need struggle and if it isn't provided by life then they'll make it for themselves.

I have an alternative theory that people want to vent their anxiety over the crappy economy, Obama not living up to their expectations, etc. but can't. The media only gives them the iphone antenna thing or ,a few months back, the Toyota acceleration non-issue as places to focus their anger on.

You can say that about just about any aspect of modern life.