As a 45 year old Virgin Mobile customer, I get teased all the time. A few years back I needed a cell phone so I could leave the house and not miss a call from my boss for work assignments. I liked the idea of pay as you go even though I have excellent credit. Also had 2 teenagers on the go and wanted to test out the service. Bought the big Party Animal. Actually loved it and bought 3 more for the family. After a couple years we thought we'd try the Audiovox. My phone didn't work right from day one. My family kept theirs.I waited for the Shorty. Just an inexpensive phone with an inexpensive plan. Works great. I text a lot more than make calls. I enlarge the text so I don't need glasses, and select loudspeaker and hear just fine. Yeah, it could be considered boring, but if you simply need a phone - it works great. I haven't had a shut off problem I've read about - I never turn mine off. No external antenae is a plus.I have all the latest gadgets so I'm looking for a decent phone only.My fiance on the other hand...Can't stuff enough stuff into a phone for his taste!