The 'Phones Replaced With Sandwiches' is a funny Photoshop blog that does exactly what it describes. The simple item swap captures the emotions of people saying "cheese," or making a concentrated face while texting with a
a new focus on some sort of sandwich instead of a phone.
Switching out the cell phones for sandwiches puts an unusual focus on the ordinary lunches. The funny blog makes girls who take "selfies" look like they are gazing lovingly at foot-long subs, instead of the camera. And instead of pointing to an iPhone, Apple's Tim Cook points to a delicious deli meat sandwich.
The hilarious new Tumblr shows how silly it is to be holding a cell phone all the time, especially when you make faces at it.
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