Some still survive but mostly just for tourists to take a picture next to. Hardly any of those left, even the “modern” ones, actually have a working phone.

[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

What's with prancing naked trumpet guy?

"DOO DO DO DOOOO! Telephoooone!"

[–] ThePyroPython@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yeah, why would you spend money clearing out trash, piss, and shit from them when everyone has mobile phones.

[–] RaivoKulli@sopuli.xyz 7 points 1 year ago

I'm just sad I won't get the authentic experience of pissing in one anymore.

[–] Raxiel@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

And cigarette butts, don't forget them.

[–] Flyberius@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago

They do exist in some towns, but they stopped making new ones a long time ago. They are expensive to maintain. No one uses payphones anymore so new ones aren't being built anyway.

[–] essellburns@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Yes, we stopped using them a few decades ago