Chargerz Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I was listening to my radio on the way to work today, and the DJ's were talking about a recent article in the Washington Post listing common things in our life that are either obsolete or close to it. It got me to thinking about how fast our life is changing and about what could become obsolete next. The list (not in any particular order): 1) Truly "blind" dates (TMI available) 2) Cassette tapes (I don't even own anything anymore) 3) Land-based phone lines and answering machines (still have both but I don't know why) 4) Pay phones (haven't seen one in a long time) 5) Short basketball shorts (not sure this one is true) 6) Cigarettes (hopefully becoming obsolete) 7) Phone sex (the internet is replacing this) 8) Getting lost (all hail the GPS!) 9) Cash (due to the use of credit cards, on-line banking, etc.) 10) Body hair (yuch) 11) Having the blues (seems like everybody is on some mood-elevating drug) 12) Catalogues and catalogue shopping 13) Wrist watches (we've all got cell phones) 14) Cameras with film (digital is the thing) 15) Analog TV (this one will definitely be gone soon) 16) Record stores 17) Video stores 18) Dial-up internet and AOL CD's in the mail 19) Standing in line for tickets 20) Electric typewriters (do they still make these?) 21) The Yellow Book 22) Floppy disks 23) Rolodexes and address books 24) Lickable stamps 25) CRT monitors 26) Dot-matrix printers 27) Walkmans and portable CD players 28) Flicking lighters at the end of concerts 29) Boomboxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 30) Sex with my wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 30) Sex with my wife. Sorry, CD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopazz Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 30) Sex with my wife. +1 sex with your wife that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 +1 sex with your wife that is. -1 i'm doin' her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 VCRs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 31. Customer service. 32. Manners 33. My patience.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 31. Customer service.32. Manners 33. My patience.... Not flip-flops, though. Those bad boys are here to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Did they mention local DJs? Will have to 2nd the one on manners. I'm a pretty casual guy not set on snooty protocols, but very basic manners seem to be missing today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Not flip-flops, though. Those bad boys are here to stay. ...................... Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Did they mention local DJs? Will have to 2nd the one on manners. I'm a pretty casual guy not set on snooty protocols, but very basic manners seem to be missing today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 34) Encyclopedia book sets I remember an encyclopedia salesman once came to our door about 15 years ago, and I bought a complete set. Now I can't believe I did that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 -1 i'm doin' her. Get in line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 35) HD DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Any of you guys remember the Charlie's Chips van? How about the Bookmobile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 What about beepers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Gasoline engines ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Gasoline engines ? Not yet but hopefully soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Skins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Skins... Who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) Skins... According to him, he is already been deemed "extinct". His year long banning ran out in May, but the admins decided to make it permanent. Or at least open-ended. Too bad, he was the only liberal here willing to use the right-wingers tactics (name calling, insults, etc.) against them. Made for some darn entertaining reading. Edited July 16, 2008 by cre8tiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tboogs Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Cash Lane & Token Booth clerks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 What about beepers I still have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 fiscal conservatism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 presidents landing on aircraft carriers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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