Device-dependent Athlete Gifts

City Marathon.

21st century water cooler conversations.

"I'm weighed down with so many gadgets, I'll need a push to start me off."

'I'm not quitting! Who knows if i'll ever get another chance to break a hundred!'

'Is this the new input device?'

'well, Fred, I see you're finally embracing technology.'

Putting Practice.

Fur Baby

"And the meaning of life is.... oh rats, the battery died."

"Siri, find an ICU near me."

"I'm asking you to write your name on the board. Surely you don't need your smart phone to help you spell your name!"

'Our gymnasium is being repaired so we played sports games on our computers.'

Indoor Football

'... and finally, before tip-off, let's all be courteous and turn off our cell phones.'

"No, playing fantasy football doesn't count as exercise. No wonder you pulled a muscle getting up on the table."

'Pause your games, kids! There's a high fly ball deep to center field!'

'Sorry, Dad. My offensive lineman says I don't have to go to bed yet.'

'Kids, let's pause and give thanks to that higher power that keeps this family together...our internet service provider.'

'You've been on that Video Game all Day. Go outside and play.'

'Don't you miss the thrill of the chase?'

50% looking at phone, 50% looking for phone

'O.K. lads, computer research shows this is the new winning plan to win the match.'

Consumer care and technologies

"Hold on, the puck is coming this way."

'There's no WiFi, the phones out of range and the TV doesn't work. Our weekend getaway is ruined!'

Sports and new technologies

'How can you call yourself a workaholic if you don't even have a Blackberry Thumb?'

MLB 2020

"I don't mind them sending me to my room, but then they shut down my wifi."

"There's nothing more beautiful than a full battery."

"Too much information."