Retro Technology Enthusiast Gifts

Old man with archaic ear horn says: 'This was state of the art when I joined the waiting list ...'

"Well you said you wanted a simple, cheap solution!" (IT Solutions).

Mom's Electronics

Who's who - Who's googled

'It's an essential communications tool.'

'How dare you suggest that our phone system is out of date.'

'Well yes, it is a Jurassic model...OK, I'll knock off two bucks.'

'You don't say! I'm a recording, too!'

"If I can't use a calculator, may I use my Dad's old slide-rule?"

STRIP Hambone: Abacus computer

Abacus manufacturer waits for virus to destroy computers.

'It mightn't be HD, but it's Christmassy!'

Telephone rings: 'Nature calling?'

'As you know, some of us can't keep up with the pace of new technology.'

The Future of the Telephone

"For a list of the ways artificial intelligence is killing your job, please press one."

"Your fire stick is OK. Put movies, games, and TV shows on it, then I'll be impressed."

Security Minded

"It's like the ancient internet, printed out."

"Ah, here is your fax now."

'So much for high-tech'

What's that? A car phone. All I need now is a car.

'Hi... your cellphone can't make the connection from where you are now... but thanks for trying...'

'I'd give anything for a cordless phone.'

'I should get this remote control looked at.'

Calling Home, "I'll get your mother..."

'I think I liked it better back when there were only three networks insulting our intelligence.'

A very long fax

Omnibus driver asking if the 'electric fluid' that takes a message from Dover to Calais as anything like beer'

"Now turn your head and cough."

DVD. VHS. Stop calling me "Grandpa"!

The only high definition in Ernie's house is in the dictionary on the top shelf. (Published originally on June 6, 2008.)

"Bless this mess: The beautifully tangled reasons you *still* wear wired headphones"

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