IPod stuck on lock/hold

My iPod is stuck on hold. The little lock icon is on my screen, but the hold button is not selected. I can't do anything! How do I get this off of hold? It's not recognizing anything even if I switch the hold button off and on. Help!

ya thats a goog idea hey no when i get mad that something is wrong with my ipod im going to decide to throw it against the wall de de de i would not advise trying what people did your story sounds just a little to fake to me at least

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