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By TARIQ KHONJI |
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POLITICIANS are trying to ban it, but it's become so Bluetooth is less of a social tool in other parts of the world where there are fewer social restrictions against people meeting face to face. Perhaps here is where the real issue lies. A visiting Nokia representative told me he was amazed at how widespread the use of this technology is in everyday life in Bahrain because in Europe it is used mainly for practical applications. Still, I think that Bluetooth being a handy way for guys to meet girls is a myth. I know many men who Bluetooth every other woman who comes along, but I've never heard of it ever going beyond innocent flirtation. Maybe it's because you can't tell much about someone's personality through a five-word message (‘hello girl I luv U'). It also implies a lack of confidence when a man hides behind technology rather than use a more personal approach. Or maybe the messages are just too creepy: ‘hey babee want 2 partee 2night LOL?' I think girls keep their devices on because the attention is flattering and they get a kick out of seeing how desperate the guys are. I'm constantly amazed by the device nicknames which pop up on Bluetooth scans, even at VIP events, full of senior government officials, diplomats, CEOs and others who think they're more important than you. ‘King of the Night', ‘Big Daddy', ‘Naked Gun', ‘Sheik of Adliya', ‘Kinky Man', ‘The Godfather', ‘Flirty Boy', ‘Friendly', ‘Handsome', ‘Big Sweet Guy' and ‘you wanna?' are just some of the colourful names I've come across. Sometimes they try to identify themselves with nicks like ‘red shirt' or ‘Porsche 911' and even more pathetically, many use their mobile numbers! Sometimes when I'm out I like to pretend I'm a woman by using stupid handles like NaughtyGrrrl69 or HotBabe4U. At first I didn't think the sad fools would actually fall for it, but they do every time! If you don't believe me, try it, but be warned that it's not for the easily offended…Make sure to look as innocent and nonchalant as possible, so no one can identify you. It's not easy though; sometimes it's all I can do to hold back the giggles when the messages start pouring in. I reply with animated ‘winks' and observe casually as their eyes dart around desperately looking for the source. Forget movies and satellite TV… this is real entertainment! You can be all alone at a cafe and you don't even need a book to keep yourself amused! And they want to ban this? They must be out of their minds!
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Fun with Bluetooth
ingrained in local culture that I think it's safe to say that Bluetooth technology is here to stay. For the less tech-savvy among you, Bluetooth allows electronic devices, such as mobile phones, to communicate if they are within a certain range of each other. But it has also become a social phenomenon, with people using it for fun and flirting. It's upsetting one Bahraini parliamentarian so much that he suggested five-year jail terms for people who misuse it! Uh…wasn't it just a few months ago that a university student was given a one-year suspended sentence for rape? I think you have bigger fish to fry, Mr MP, your honour.