In our 24/7, always connected world – how would we carry on without cell phones and PDAs? But what happens if the call comes when you’re answering the call of nature? National Public Radio recently explored the topic of a certain kind of  dropped calls, the ones that get dropped in the toilet that is. People admitted to diving in after their devices on planes, trains, and even in a war zone. The general conclusion: it’s pretty gross, but sometimes you’ve got to do, what you’ve got to do. One woman drew the line at going after her phone in a porta-potty.

While it gave me something to chuckle about on my drive home, it got me to wondering – how many cell phones and Blackberries end up going through a treatment plant? And the even bigger question – how many of us would chase our phones down the toilet and then admit to it? If nothing else, it’s a conversation starter for holiday parties and family gatherings!