One Ringy Dingy

So, of course the big news is that the telemarketers have to abide by the new National Do-Not-Call Registry that goes into effect in October. But I have to admit I'm not so confident it'll work after seeing the picture at the top of the page
of the family eating dinner. Check out the phone the woman is reaching for -- I'll wait...


...what year is it again? Or am I missing some intended irony?

NP: The Jam "David Watts"