Man Marries Cell Phone
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
United States
May 2, 2018 11:42am CST
The groom wore a nice suit in black and white and the bride, well the bride wore a white phone case. Yes, phone case. A Man marries smartphone. So apparently a man has married his smartphone in a Las Vegas chapel. And people thought I was crazy for wanting to marry myself.
When interviewed, the groom - Aaron Chervenak, said that his wedding was to illustrate how important our smartphones are becoming to us.
As long as we are on this topic, I thought it would be a great time to talk about one of my favorite movies, 2013's "Her" starring Joaquin Phoenix. In the movie, which is set in the near future, Joaquin stars as the male version of me. Tender hearted, introverted, and totally and completely overlooked by members of the opposite gender. Joaquin decides to upgrade his computer operating system with the newest and best - OS1.
After answering some quasi-personal questions, his new software is installed. His new operating system names herself "Samantha" and as the movie wears on, Samantha becomes more and more self aware. The two have a really great relationship. And eventually - become a couple.
But Samantha keeps growing and learning... and Joaquin is unsure how to with a girlfriend who isn't human, but is all too human at the same time.
I watch this whenever I feel particularly disappointed by men.
So that means often. lol. I highly recommend it. The movie, that is. Not marrying your phone.
Article about the man who married his cell phone:
"Her" movie trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=KB96JUxvtaI
He liked it, so he put a ringtone on it.
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@EricMcCole (551)
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2 May 18
There is a woman who married the Eiffel Tower. Her name is Erica Eiffel. LoL. This world is just crazy.. :D
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
2 May 18
Interesting ...I must say dear friend @EricMcCole!
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
2 May 18
@EricMcCole , Yes I will come up with a discussion soon about it as many crazy things they do happen in my country on regular basis !
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@anamika161088 (11868)
• India
2 May 18
It's funny and unbelievable. Well he has got advantage to marry as many girls(phone) as he want or can change frequently as life of phone is usually 2-4 years. Lol
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@anamika161088 (11868)
• India
3 May 18
@FayeHazel lol.. Quiet wife.. It can be the best oxymoron.. 
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
3 May 18
I know, I wondered that too - is he allowed to get a different phone now? And does the phone get jealous if he spends time with his computer, or tablet lol?
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 May 18
@anamika161088 lol! He can "silence" his wife when he chooses
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@moffittjc (118365)
• Gainesville, Florida
2 May 18
It won't be long before robots become so real and human-like that people start marrying them. It's just a matter of time.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
3 May 18
I'm with you. I think Best Buy had a funny commercial with a "Mandroid" in it. I know there are , *ahem* companion dolls , that look like hyper real mannequins. I wouldn't be surprised at all
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 May 18
He is making a good point, when your phone is more important than anything else in life.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
3 May 18
True. I wonder if he was being pro- or anti- .... cause it turns out kind of anti
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
2 May 18
I am not really surprised as in India people are getting married to dogs! Though the topic may fetch much attention as it has happened in one of the most developed country, in our country also we have many such silly things happening on day today basis! Thanks @FayeHazel!
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
3 May 18
Married to dogs ? Oh dear... that is disturbing. Perhaps, moreso than the cell phone things.
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@Orson_Kart (6089)
• United Kingdom
4 May 18
How was it possible to marry a cell phone? Both parties have to say "I do" plus a lot of other words. Unless he made voice recordings and them back in the right order during the ceremony.
I guess marrying yourself is easier because you can say "I do" Twice lol
I've not seen Her, but think Joaquin Phoenix is a great actor. Walk the Line is one of my favourite movies along with Gladiator. He is excellent in both.
I will have to watch it and imagine you in the role. Should be interesting.
I guess marrying yourself is easier because you can say "I do" Twice lol
I've not seen Her, but think Joaquin Phoenix is a great actor. Walk the Line is one of my favourite movies along with Gladiator. He is excellent in both.
I will have to watch it and imagine you in the role. Should be interesting. 1 person likes this
@Orson_Kart (6089)
• United Kingdom
6 May 18
@FayeHazel You simply must see Gladiator. It's a great movie. As good as Joaquin is, Russell Crowe is fantastic as Maximus.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
6 May 18
I know, I was a bit skeptical of that too. Wouldn't the phone need to say something? Though it was done at a Vegas chapel, so maybe isn't legally binding, or something.
Oh yeah Joaquin is an awesome actor. I didn't see "Gladiator" yet.
Oh yeah, he is pretty much me in that movie. lol.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
7 May 18
@Orson_Kart Ah cool, I'll add it to my list
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@xander6464 (40825)
• Wapello, Iowa
20 Oct 18
I think it's great that you want to marry yourself but...Um, a friend, wanted me to say that he hopes you're open to a poly sort of relationship. Not for another marriage, there's no need to go Mormon but you know, just something on the side for when you get bored or angry with your partner and feel like you just really want and/or need to cheat on yourself. I know it's scary but trust me, even if you find out about the cheating, all you have to do is buy yourself some flowers and candy and everything will be smoothed over. You'll totally forgive yourself. Or maybe, your partner might even like that sort of thing. Threesomes are fun...I'm told, I wouldn't know. Think about it, you, you and someone else!
About marrying cell phones and computer software...um, my friend says the same thing. If you marry your phone or your operating system or even both and/or yourself, the same observations stand!
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@xander6464 (40825)
• Wapello, Iowa
21 Oct 18
@FayeHazel That is awesome! Fun without the cheating. My friend is going to be so happy to hear that.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
21 Oct 18
Lol! Oh true. I mean not to brag but I'm a pretty ideal partner for my own self. I'm always available when I need company, and I can also give myself space when I need it, and uh, we always want to go to the same places and do the same things together lol yeah.
I think we'd be open to a third in me and myself's relationship though. I just asked and myself said that it could be fun and exciting. lol
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Oct 18
@xander6464 Especially since myself and myself think having another person in the mix would be fun for a change lol
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@just4him (305415)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 May 18
Okay, the cellphone marriage was a little over the top. It won't take long before he upgrades to a newer model. The trailer was a bit weird too. Sorry, didn't mean to offend, but marrying a cell phone and having an operating system as a girlfriend is a bit too much.
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@just4him (305415)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 May 18
@FayeHazel I'm glad you weren't offended.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 May 18
@just4him No, usually takes a lot to offend me :-)
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
3 May 18
I know, it's a bit dramatic. And is he allowed to get a new phone now? So true, there are always new models, lol.
Oh no, I'm not offended :-)
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@Hannihar (129379)
• Israel
17 May 18
@FayeHazel
That was some story about the man marrying his cell phone. Once you said it happened in Las Vegas did not surprise me. Now, you are sharing with us Faye about a movie where Joaquin Phoenix falls in love with his operating system. What is this world coming to with men marrying their cell phones and in love with operating systems.
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@Hannihar (129379)
• Israel
18 May 18
@FayeHazel
I guess this man did not meet a woman he felt comfortable with as he did with his cell phone. I hope they will be very happy together.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
18 May 18
@Hannihar Ha, me too. To be honest dating a cell phone would be much easier I think lol
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
17 May 18
So true that Vegas seems like the right place for this to happen.
It would seem that with that story we are already living in the movie "Her". As though there were not enough single women out there
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
3 May 18
I know, it's so over the top. If he gets a new phone is it considered divorce?
@dgobucks226 (34300)
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11 May 18
I am sure the white case was lovely and was a wonderful accept to the brides keypad. I really liked that movie (Her), of course he was jilted in the end. Which just goes to show you even non-human relationships can suffer growing pains, lol.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
15 May 18
Oh cool! I love "Her". I watch it regularly. Goes to show, people like Theodore and I cannot win. lol.
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
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16 May 18
@FayeHazel Yes, a very unique yet semi-accurate of dating and relationships
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
17 May 18
@dgobucks226 So true... the fact that they made "Samantha" all too human, and all of the weird little nuances in Theodore's relations
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
2 May 18
Ohh, it's really weird..
I can't believe this..
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 May 18
@Jessabuma Makes your wonder what some people think at times.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
3 May 18
@FayeHazel yes, it's really strange ..
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
2 May 18
He does make a point: this cell phone routine is a sickness in society.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
3 May 18
Lol! I feel like I say that a lot too.... to each their own 
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
11 May 18
I could understand if it was a woman who married her cell phone. She can always keep it on vibrate. 
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