I bet you are really wondering where this is going! I know you frequently get frustrated with me, and perhaps, other adults in your life, when we ask you to put your phone down. What is it about the current generation that feels the need to capture EVERYTHING on a cell phone video or photograph?
In April of 2016, Laremy Tunsil, a tackle from Ole Miss watched his draft stock tumble, as well as his projected income in the NFL. What caused the fall? In part, Tunsil’s stock tumbled due to a video posted on Twitter which appeared to show Tunsil smoking marijuana with a bong and a smoke filled gas mask. The video was posted 13 minutes before the opening of the NFL draft and was posted on Laremy Tunsil’s own Twitter account. Tunsil was projected to be selected first overall before the video and other questions about his integrity and character came into play. Tunsil did confirm that the video was him. Laremy Tunsil was finally selected 13th overall by the Miami Dolphins. Sportrac estimates that the video cost Tunsil about $8 million!
So, when is enough enough? When should the cell phones be put down, or better yet – turned off? What rules do you think would be appropriate for the use of cell phones in social situations? Have you and your friends discussed what things are necessary to capture for posterity and which things maybe shouldn’t be photographed?
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