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11. Modern adults probably couldn't work a telegraph or crank washer on their first shot

Sat Nov 21, 2015, 06:43 PM

Nov 2015

Obsolete technology goes out of use.

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Modern kids can't figure out a Walkman [View all] WhoIsNumberNone Nov 2015 OP

Well hey, at least they appreciate REM. forest444 Nov 2015 #1

In fairness, it's probably their mother who appreciates REM... WhoIsNumberNone Nov 2015 #3

You're right. forest444 Nov 2015 #4

I think there was a bit of acting going on there. onehandle Nov 2015 #2

Now give them a rotary phone. nt valerief Nov 2015 #5

Turn off their wifi, hide their chargers Fritz Walter Nov 2015 #6

Do Not Completely Buy It erpowers Nov 2015 #7

In Their Defense Leith Nov 2015 #9

I can't say for sure WhoIsNumberNone Nov 2015 #10

I agree mockmonkey Nov 2015 #15

I have a classic non-electric typewriter.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #14

II think it might take me a while to figure out a Victrola mucifer Nov 2015 #12

Then the damn thing would eat the tape. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #13