Who wants in? We can talk about what is was like to write a letter to your grandma or having no other way to ask someone out other than by calling them on the phone. Or checking out movies at Blockbuster or whatever your national equivalent was (we usually checked out videos at the grocery store, actually).

We’re cool because we can actually remember the USSR and “East” Germany. Although not as cool, I can remember when homophobia and transphobia was so much more widely accepted and the “default” position for most Americans. Not as cool.

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[–] star_wraith@hexbear.net 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The funny thing is, I’m not nostalgic AT ALL for phone conversations. I think being able to text people is so awesome, I really wish I was able to do that growing up instead of awkward phone conversations.

[–] SerLava@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago

Oh my god I hated the phone as a kid, absolutely the worst

[–] john_browns_beard@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago

I was a very socially awkward kid, calling my friends' houses and having to ask their parents if I could speak to them was awful. Say what you will about smart phones, but personal cell phones in general were a lifesaver for quiet nerds like myself.