“I’m having people over to stare at their phones later if you want to come by”

People never seem to look up from their phones. “I’m having people over to stare at their phones later if you want to come by” is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.
   
“I’m having people over to stare at their phones later if you want to come by..” was posted on Twitter by skidkid on February 15, 2016. “I’m having people over to stare at their phones later if you want to come by….—FB” was posted on Tiwtter by Mary Dallas on February 20, 2016. It’s not known who originally posted the saying.
     
“Anybody have plans to stare at their phone somewhere exciting this weekend?” and “Is this the person you want to watch stare at their phone the rest of your life?” are related sayings.
   
     
Twitter
skidkid
@mhudson93
I’m having people over to stare at their phones later if you want to come by..
11:35 AM · Feb 15, 2016
   
Twitter
Gino Rocco
@GinoJRocco
I’m having people over to stare at their phones later on if anyone wants to come by…
6:24 PM · Feb 16, 2016
   
Twitter
Coach Morgan Randall 🧢
@TheCoachRandall
I’m having people over to stare at their phones tonight if you want to stop by.
7:18 PM · Feb 16, 2016
   
Tiwtter
Aryk Crown
@arykcrown
I’m having people over to stare at their phones if anybody wants to swing by.
6:33 PM · Feb 17, 2016
   
Twitter
t
@tiphonic
I’m having people over to stare at their phones later if you want to come by…..
11:23 PM · Feb 17, 2016
   
Tiwtter
Mary Dallas
@funsizeinpants
I’m having people over to stare at their phones later if you want to come by….—FB
5:12 PM · Feb 20, 2016
 
Twitter
Melissa O’Grady
@TurnKeySocialMe
I’m Having People Over To Stare At Their Phones Later If You Want To Come By.. #funny
(The saying is also shown on an image.—ed.)
9:25 AM · Sep 5, 2016
   
Google Books
I’m Having People Over to Stare at Their Phones Later If You Want to Come By
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America’s Best Pics & Videos
awfulD0nt
21 sep 2022
I’M HAVING PEOPLE OVER TO STARE AT THEIR PHONES LATER IF YOU WANT TU COME BY…
   
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BoomJ69
16 jan 2023
I’m having people over to stare at their phones later if you want to come by… oard
 
Twitter
Bob Kostic
@causticbob
I’M HAVING PEOPLE OVER TO STARE AT THEIR PHONES LATER IF YOU WANT TO COME BY
6:10 PM · Jun 22, 2023