I got you some commercials for Christmas. Unwrap and enjoy.
(Ronco is still around.)
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Christmas Commercials, 1978: Ronco’s Record Vacuum and Mr. Microphone
Published December 16, 2014 Christmas , Commercials , Obsolete Tech 1 Comment
“But it’s the earplug that makes being alone and together, at the same time, possible…” It’s a very hollow definition of “together” that becomes hollower as the gadgets proliferate.
You see, the “smart” phone was inevitable.
Kid Gets First Boombox, Circa 1982
Published May 20, 2014 '80s Decor/Design/Fashion , Obsolete Tech 3 Comments
We called them ghetto blasters in 4th grade, which is probably when I got mine. We would all strut around blasting Devo’s Oh, No! It’s Devo. Because we were so urban.
Kid’s wearing a classic Izod design. And my God, the couch.
(Image via new2vulcan/eBay)
