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“Do do you know why radio silence on cell phones is called Airplane Mode?” ‘Because of the long historical association of activating that mode on airplane flig
by SilasX 4y ago
“Do do you know why radio silence on cell phones is called Airplane Mode?”
‘Because of the long historical association of activating that mode on airplane flights?’
“Well, yeah, but, like, it’s actually anachronistic, because it doesn’t really affect the airplane anymore if you’re transmitting.”
‘Okay, but, I mean, it is the mode that, even today, in 2060, most commonly comes up when you’re on a pla—‘
“Look, I was just trying to sound wise. Just let me have this one.”