r/mildlyinfuriating • u/TheAeroplaneBear2906 • Jul 16 '26

Unskippable ad Clear Backpacks + Pay to Keep Your Phone

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My freinds school is now requiring these items, and is also using AI to promote this 🫠

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u/FullSkyFlying Jul 16 '26

Mp3 players were banned in my elementary school 20 years ago lol. You couldn't take it out in class. But the bus rule is pretty crazy

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u/SlideHoon Jul 16 '26

I got in trouble many times with my Walkman.

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u/sipstea84 Jul 16 '26

Omg the old maneuver of putting your earphone cord up your sleeve and "resting your head" on your hand to hide the earbud.

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u/BigBadVudoo Jul 16 '26

I had completely forgotten about this! I tried it about half a dozen times I got caught every time eventually. Turns out it was not as smooth as I had imagined!