TGIF Random Ridiculousness: BlackBerry Edition

Howdy all.

After the world’s longest work week, I got a real TGIF feeling this morning.

I have decided to share the goodwill and introduce a new segment called ‘TGIF Random Ridiculousness’ [Website – Amy Grindhouse].

Today’s ridiculousness…

“Study Finds That 35 Percent Of BlackBerry And PDA Users Would Choose Their Device Over Their Spouse”

According to WCBSTV:

Study Finds That 35 Percent Of BlackBerry And PDA Users Would Choose Their Device Over Their Spouse

A new study reveals BlackBerry’s are becoming — among other things — the 800-pound gorilla in the bedroom.

“I live with it. I can’t live without it,” one New York City resident told CBS 2 HD.

Are you having a love affair with yours?

“I am on my BlackBerry more than I see my boyfriend,” one woman said.

The study of 6,500 travelling executives says 35 percent of them would choose their PDA over their spouse.

“That’s a tough call,” one said.

“Oh you don’t want to go there,” another added.

And apparently that attitude is being seen in the sack. Of those polled, 87 percent said they bring their devices into the bedroom.

Another 84 percent check their e-mails just before they go to sleep.

Another 80 percent check them in the morning as soon as they get up.

“It can actually ruin relationships,” said Dr. Susan Bartell, a psychologist and relationship expert. Bartell said couples should be interfacing more, but with each other.

Of those polled, 62 percent said they love their blackberry or PDA, and most of them said it makes their life more productive. However, experts suggest, for the sake of your relationship, you might occasionally …