• AppleCentral Network:
  • Tech Support
  • |
  • Open Source
  • |
  • Apple News
  • |
  • Register Domains
  • |
  • SSL Certificates
  • |
  • iPod Deals
  • |
  • Mac Deals
  • |
  • Mac Book Shelf
  • AppleCentral Home
  • MacTech Magazine
    • About MacTech in Print
    • Issue Table of Contents
    • Subscribe
    • Risk Free Sample
    • Back Issues
    • MacTech DVD
    • MacTech Archives
    • MacTech Print Archives
    • MacMod
    • MacTutor
    • FrameWorks
    • develop
  • MacNews.com
    • MacNews News
    • Blog
    • MacTech Reviews and KoolTools
    • Whitepapers, Screencasts, Videos and Books
    • News Scanner
    • Rumors Scanner
    • Documentation Scanner
  • Apple Expo
    • by Category
    • by Company
    • by Product
  • MacForge.net
  • Job Board
  • Advertising
    • Benefits of MacTech
    • Mechanicals and Submission
    • Dates and Deadlines
    • Submit Apple Expo Entry
  • User
    • Register for Ongoing Raffles
    • Register new user
    • Edit User Settings
    • Logout
  • Contact
    • Customer Service
    • Webmaster Feedback
    • Submit News or PR
    • Suggest an article
  • Connect Tools
    • MacTech Live Podcast
    • RSS Feeds
    • Twitter
You are not logged in. [Log In] AppleCentral » Forums » General Discussion » Stan's Lounge » Teen Horde!!!
Register User    Forum List        Active Topics    FAQ
Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 >
Topic Options
Hop to:
#132076 - 01/24/04 01:29 AM Teen Horde!!!
lislaz Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 01/25/03
Posts: 3010
(with apologies to Greenme1 and other teens who are exceptions)<br><br>I'm in a new mall (the cart business) and it's my second day. This is is a completely different vibe from the Prudential Center. The Pru is a center of shops that is open 24-7 and also has businesses and offices. There is constant traffic, not a lot of it shoppers but I've gotten used to people just walking by.<br><br>HERE it's almost completely different. Because it's a destination mall (read: people come here exclusively to shop or meet and loiter with their friends) people's walking paces are slower. It's noisier.<br><br>There are (and here's the rant) HORDES of teenagers just bored out of their minds and unwilling to go home or too young to hang out anywhere else. <br><br>Mind you, there are worse places for these young people to hang out in and the mall is relatively safe. But I think it's the first time in a long time I've been able to just sit at the cart and watch teenagers in action.<br><br>They're hyper reactive! Example: One group of teens was at a cap cart and she pulled a cap from it's shelf. The plastic shelf came off and I heard a loud squeal of embarrassment which was followed by frantic fingers madly trying to wedge it back into it's slot. <br><br>And they're loud. Incredibly obnoxious sometimes. I think it's official, I'm turning into the old fogey we're all destined to be! <br><br>I was a teenager, I'm sure I was all of that -- but it is almost comical to watch them flirt (some kid @ss slapped a girl), tease, get anxious, socialize (they huddle) and just move in packs. <br><br>sigh. <br><br>

Top
#132077 - 01/24/04 01:34 AM Re: Teen Horde!!! [Re: lislaz]
lislaz Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 01/25/03
Posts: 3010
oh..and yes -- I'm using my Powerbook and it's LOCKED UP!<br><br>so there. I'm not going to make a habit out of bringing it in anyway.<br><br>

Top
#132078 - 01/24/04 01:55 AM Re: Teen Horde!!! [Re: lislaz]
DavidDraiman Offline
old hand

Registered: 02/08/03
Posts: 1177
Loc: Dedham, MA, USA
What mall?<br><br>[color:red]Kitty!</font color=red>

Top
#132079 - 01/24/04 01:56 AM Re: Teen Horde!!! [Re: DavidDraiman]
lislaz Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 01/25/03
Posts: 3010
Burlington Mall<br><br>

Top
#132080 - 01/24/04 02:01 AM Re: Teen Horde!!! [Re: lislaz]
DavidDraiman Offline
old hand

Registered: 02/08/03
Posts: 1177
Loc: Dedham, MA, USA
Oh, ok, not one i usually frequent... just curious.<br><br>[color:red]Kitty!</font color=red>

Top
#132081 - 01/24/04 02:47 AM Re: Teen Horde!!! [Re: lislaz]
Michael Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 06/08/03
Posts: 7224
Loc: Foxwoods
I use to work at a mall exactly like it. Rockingham Park. Luckily I had all Friday nights off. It was stipulation I set before taking the job.<br><br>But the funniest/dumbest thing they would do is stand next to each other at 2 Macs and AIM each other and giggle away. OK kids time to go,<br><br><br>
_________________________

Top
#132082 - 01/24/04 03:29 AM Re: Teen Horde!!! [Re: lislaz]
djstefan Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 04/22/03
Posts: 3759
Loc: Canada, Cowtown (Calgary)
we hang out in a forum, and they hang out in a mall....<br><br>We act stupid sometimes in the forum, they always act stupid in the mall... <br><br>I dont see the big deal!?!? <br><br>_________________________________________<br>http://www.geocities.com/djstefan/bush.gif
_________________________
_________________________________________
"The United States is by far the largest exporter of weapons in the world, selling more weapons than the next 14 countries combined."

Top
#132083 - 01/24/04 03:36 AM Re: Teen Horde!!! [Re: lislaz]
yoyo52 Offline
Nothing comes of nothing.

Registered: 05/25/01
Posts: 30520
Loc: PA, USA
My brother and sister in law (and three daughters, now all out of the nest) live about a mile from the Burlington Mall, Lisa. I've been there several times. I know what you mean <br><br>But then, where are kids supposed to go, anyway?<br><br>Are you out of the Pru permanently, or is this a satellite location?<br><br><P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by yoyo52 on 01/23/04 10:59 PM (server time).</EM></FONT></P>
_________________________
MACTECH ubi dolor ibi digitus

Top
#132084 - 01/24/04 03:41 AM Re: Teen Horde!!! [Re: lislaz]
Anonymous
Unregistered


In the end, mediocrity claims us all...even THIS guy:<br><br><br><br>What's important is to surrender with dignity.<br><br>===================<br><br>S3V3N<br>Washington, DC USA

Top
#132085 - 01/24/04 04:12 AM Re: Teen Horde!!! [Re: lislaz]
greenme1 Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 08/21/02
Posts: 6298
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
And no offense to you fine vendors, but I avoid the mall like the plague. <br><br>I find the most amusement in the south-side around 2am when the bars close. It's fun to watch the action unfold, and get a burrito while your at it. But like all places you have plenty chances to make a fool out of yourself... and i often make the best of those opportunities. <br><br>
_________________________
______________________<br>...because pie>cake

Top
Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 >
Previous Topic
View All Topics Index
Next Topic

Tweet

Preview

Moderator:  Acumowchek, MacGizmo, Moderator, neil, Reboot 
Print Topic
Switch to Threaded Mode
Publications, Articles and Industry Discussion
   »MacTech/MacNews Article Discussions
   »Apple World
Marketplace
   »Deals and Special Offers
      »Expired Offers
   »Trading Warehouse
Mac
   »Hardware
   »Software
   »Servers, Security, and Networking
   »Programming, Web Dev & Scripting
   »Windows and Virtualization
   »Cloud and Online Services
Mobile Technologies
   »iPhone Apps, AppStore, and iTunes
   »iPad, iPhone, iPod and Apple TV Hardware
Mods and Hacks
   »General Mods
      »Techniques
      »Miscellaneous
      »Mod Logs
   »Laptop Mods
      »Case Mods
      »Hardware Mods
      »Misc. Mods
   »Desktop Mods
      »Case Mods
      »Hardware Mods
      »Misc. Mods
   »Peripheral Mods
      »iPod Mods
      »Misc Mods
   »Software Hacks & Mods
General Discussion
   »Site Feedback & Issues
   »Stan's Lounge
   »Soapbox
Now Software Support
   »Announcements
   »Now X
      »FAQs
      »Discussion
   »Now Up-to-Date & Contact
      »Community Help
      »Tips and tricks
View profile
Send a PM
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
View homepage
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
View homepage
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
Board Rules · Mark all read
Contact Us · AppleCentral · Top

MacTech Only Search:
Community Search:

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
  • SPREAD THE WORD:
  • Slashdot
  • Digg
  • Del.icio.us
  • Reddit
  • Newsvine
  • Generate a short URL for this page:



AppleCentral. www.applecentral.com
Main office: 805-494-9797
Xplain's use of MacNews, AppleCentral and AppleExpo are not affiliated with Apple, Inc. MacTech is a registered trademark of Xplain Corporation. AppleCentral, MacNews, Xplain, "The journal of Apple technology", Apple Expo, Explain It, MacDev, MacDev-1, THINK Reference, NetProfessional, MacTech Central, MacTech Domains, MacForge, and the MacTutorMan are trademarks or service marks of Xplain Corp. Sprocket is a registered trademark of eSprocket Corp. Other trademarks and copyrights appearing in this printing or software remain the property of their respective holders.
All contents are Copyright 1984-2010 by Xplain Corporation. All rights reserved. Theme designed by Icreon.
Generated in 0.040 seconds in which 0.024 seconds were spent on a total of 14 queries. Zlib compression enabled.
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.5.8