The Princess recently briefed me on the Teen Buzz ringtone, I believe I have been living under a rock since this has been available for quite some time now. This tone was originally intended to deter teens from specific areas, but was altered in to a ringtone that was tolerable to teens and cannot be heard by most adults over legal drinking age.
Did Teen Buzz designers think this through? Where would this work, a school for the blind? Well, not for text messages, maybe calls. Teachers will still be able to see the teen with phone in hand and most phones have vibrate. You get the idea.
Now for my idea. Having trouble getting your teenager’s attention? I have the perfect weapon (sorry, I meant resource to facilitate communication with your child). Parents Unite! We all download the original tone in to a remote, the same tone that compels The Princess to cover her ears. This is where I will make millions. With conditioned reflex we will no longer need to repeatedly nag our teens (thanks Pavlov).
- Finish homework? BUZZ
- Empty the dishwasher? BUZZ
- Take out the trash? BUZZ
- Feed the dogs? BUZZ
Dream of the possibilities…you will only have to ask once. Think of the benefits, when you pass a Hollister or American Eagle store…BUZZ. Parents will learn what it means to have disposable income again.
Okay, so we don’t really want Stepford Children, but it would be nice from time to time. I really like the Oscar worthy eye rolls, sighs and “I heard you the first time Mom” comments. Really. Pinky swear.
P.S. I can hear the tone, The King cannot.