Ok this is an odd cell phone accessory!

[okarol]

Dial "R" for Retro
Yeah, we know all about bluetooth headsets for cell phones, but forget that stuff! We have here the latest development in cell phone technology and it's a big hunk of beautiful plastic. An accessory for your phone that you can really grab onto. Something with heft and that good-old-American solid construction feel - like a 1972 Cadillac.

The Retro Phone Handset is a new production replica of the Western Electric 500-series model, which was the classic phone handset for several decades. It's been slightly modified to work with the headset jack of most cell phones (or via a "hands free" adapter kit, sold elsewhere). Just plug-in and dial - or for added effect, put your cell phone in your pant's pocket - then it looks like you're talking on a phone connected to... well, who knows?

Also has these great features.

    * 2.5mm jack will work with most phones (Motorola, LG, Samsung)
    * Small button built-in to handset for answer/end
    * Connection can also be made using a "hands free" adapter kit (not included)
    * No batteries required
    * Includes: handset and classic curly phone cord with connector
    * Adapters now available for: Nokia, Ericsson, Siemens - $4.99 each
    * Works with Blackberry, does not work with RAZR or Nokia phones

from: http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/7830/

[jbeany]

Actually, if you used a cell a lot, that might just be practical.  Have you ever tried to wedge your cell between your ear and your shoulder so you could have both hands free?  It's just too small.  (I know, I know, get a headset - but this is funnier.)

[livecam]

I knew there was something I forgot at Fry's.  This looks so cool I'm gonna drive back there tonight to get one. Wait...what in the hell would I use this thing for?  A party gag?  Wonder how many they will sell?