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I think those “consumer itches” probably stemmed from 1990s American action movies in which the original of this style of phone (Motorola MicroTac I think?) see
by throwaheyy 4y ago
I think those “consumer itches” probably stemmed from 1990s American action movies in which the original of this style of phone (Motorola MicroTac I think?) seems to be almost universally used.
- cf100clunk 4y agoAgreed, those Motorolas set the pace in North America. It is quaint to watch TV shows or movies in which a character goes through the motions: 1. pull buzzing phone from pocket, purse, etc. 2. extend antenna 3. flip cover open (the really cool ones had a spring loaded cover opener activated by a side button) 4. optional: look at the display before answering
- 082349872349872 4y agoI'd blame Star Trek (1966-1969) https://intl.startrek.com/sites/default/files/styles/content_full/public/images/inline/2019-01/eaebbebaadb1ec804e74f83a393e0a53.jpg?itok=Hkalfbyq https://intl.startrek.com/sites/default/files/styles/content...