How do you know you’re sending too many texts? One indication that you’re sending too many text messages is when you get interviewed by Fox News for sending over 300,000 texts in one month.
Yeah, I intentionally put five zeros in that number. The actual number is 303,398, but of course what are three thousand texts when you’re sending ten thousand texts every day?
It all happened when Crystal Wiski’s mom bought her an iPhone. That was the beginning. Crystal soon realized that texting was cool, really cool. So, she engaged in texting like most of us engage in breathing—constantly, reflexively, and thoughtlessly.
The Antelope, California teen is a texting fiend. You’ll see what I mean when you break it down and crunch some numbers. If she sleeps anywhere near the average (7 hours a night), that gives her 17 waking hours in which to text. That means that Crystal has about 510 non-sleeping hours in one month. Which means that Crystal is sending 594 text messages every hour. Yes, that’s about ten every minute.
What’s the reason? Is she taking over the world? Starting a political party? Competing with Ashton Kutcher in a popularity contest? None of the above. She’s just a popular teen. As she said,“I am popular. I can’t help it.”
By the way, Crystal is in school. She’s a graduating senior. She happens to be a 4.0 student. And she works full time, 40 hours, at McDonalds. And she sends ten texts a minute.
Do not ask me when she eats, what she does during class, and how she flips burgers with one hand.
All I can say is this girl is a genius. McDonalds is not the job for her. I’m sure she will find something better down the road. When it comes down to it, though, I’m glad she’s not texting me.
Popularity: 2% [?]
May 18th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Cool stuff
May 18th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
I don’t know how that is possible. Around here the schools don’t allow cell phones to be on (or even visible) in class. It’s also against the law to text while driving (not sure why they needed a lot for that) can’t imagine why anyone would be crazy enough to drive and text. So that’s even fewer hours available to text.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:35 am
Unbelievable! Almost literally
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:21 am
Thanks for the owner this blog and the artical is suitable for current event.
June 10th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Does texting and other computer technology eliminate/ diminish the art of conversation and spelling? Please give references or research links if you can!
November 27th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
it is a goooooooooooooooood post
thanks for share
April 2nd, 2010 at 2:04 pm
over 300,000 texts in one month?! That’s a little ridiculous. I doubt she has that much to talk about with people that HAS to be done through a text…
April 8th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Wow, how is it even possible to text that much?
June 14th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
This is just nothing. In Pakistan every single person texts like this all the time. They’ve got dark circles around their eyes. They look sick. Coz they cant even sleep. Texting just all the time. Thats why they are addicted to their phones! Lolx. great article. Im glad Crystal aint texting me too!
October 26th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Wonderful article,thanks for putting this together! “This is obviously one great post. Thanks for the valuable information and insights you have so provided here. Keep it up!
March 31st, 2011 at 5:44 am
I only use my qwerty set samsung corby pro for text messaging. The set is superb and too nice to handle. I would really like to recommend this set.
May 22nd, 2011 at 1:35 pm
One thing I noticed is that people are crazy about texting. I live in NYC and every time when you are stopped at the red light. You will see people are texting as if no single second should be wasted. I think over 300,000 texts in one month is totally DOABLE to some of those textaholic guys and gals. Not for me tho!
May 22nd, 2011 at 1:36 pm
One thing I noticed is that people are crazy about texting. I live in NYC and every time when you are stopped at the red light. You will see people are texting as if no single second should be wasted.
June 9th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
The accompanying table contains a summary and statistics for 16 ETFI global equity indexes.
August 30th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
Aw man I wanted to write and say I love to read your website. SEO Norway.
January 12th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Thank you for providing this digital information. I like it and I will keep it for my further projects.