1 - Jim Fleming: Fleming's Flip Phone

How Does That Happen Podcast

Comedian Jim Fleming claims the unofficial, unverifiable record of having the oldest working flip phone of any person his age or younger in the Developed World.

In a disposable society where three-year old phones are considered ancient artifacts and video games are obsolete about 72 after hours after their release, Reno Comedian, Jim Fleming, stands tall as a guardian of technology past. Since 2007, Jim has continued to shun phone upgrades and the Smartphone revolution, opting to keep his Samsung flip phone, despite drawing scorn, ridicule and bemusement. Jim shares his motivation (or lack there of) for his continued reliance and allegiance to a device that can simultaneously survive an atomic blast and subject its user to carpal tunnel just by trying to send a basic text.

ABOUT JIM:

Jim Fleming is originally from Reno but first started performing comedy while on a six and a half year furlough to the east coast pursuing a career in the biotech industry. He has performed in many of Boston and New York City's finest bars, Chinese restaurants and finished basements and as such,developed the thick skin possessed only by cocktail waitresses and door-to-door salesmen. He recently graduated from University of Nevada Reno with a Masters in Economics and has performed at Reno area clubs many, many times.

On Episode 1:

Jim describes his infatuation with his flip phone

• How he first obtained it.
• Why he believes in keeping it as his primary form of communication.
• How his flip phone is both a conversation piece and a female repellent.
• Things to understand when interacting with a flip phone user
• The economic benefits of staying old school cellular.
• Ponders if he will ever part with his phone voluntarily.
• How he remains a valued member of society without having to upgrade to a Smartphone.
• Flip phone texting tips, warning and complaints.

Websites mentioned in this Episode: www.laughwithmarc.com