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We've all heard the "when I was your age" speech from the fossils and maybe even delivered the same to a youngster too. What, in you humble opinion, will the "When I was you age" speech of the 21st century sound like? - "When I was your age I had to get by with 2 gig and a mouse actually hardwired to my PC."

Already giving that speach. NO internet banking, Atms, direct deposit or withdrawal from bank account. No cell phones or other means of being wired and connected to the world via electronic means. It drives me bonkers to watch people constantly talking and texting on their cell phones. Who the hell is so important that they need to talk and text 10 hours a day?

Originally Posted By: thehumantorch Already giving that speach. NO internet banking, Atms, direct deposit or withdrawal from bank account. No cell phones or other means of being wired and connected to the world via electronic means. It drives me bonkers to watch people constantly talking and texting on their cell phones. Who the hell is so important that they need to talk and text 10 ...

When I was your age we had to push a button on a remote to unlock a car, and we had to stick a key into a hole in the steering column (which, in those days we called "the ignition") in order to start the car. We didn't have none of this fancy RF technology until I got older. That reminds me of the time I had to go over the Shelbyville. I needed a new sole for my shoe. So I took the ferry over to...

Originally Posted By: MTHead We've all heard the "when I was your age" speech from the fossils and maybe even delivered the same to a youngster too. What, in you humble opinion, will the "When I was you age" speech of the 21st century sound like? - "When I was your age I had to get by with 2 gig and a mouse actually hardwired to my PC." When I was your age we had to be responsible...

Originally Posted By: CHABSENTIA Originally Posted By: MTHead We've all heard the "when I was your age" speech from the fossils and maybe even delivered the same to a youngster too. What, in you humble opinion, will the "When I was you age" speech of the 21st century sound like? - "When I was your age I had to get by with 2 gig and a mouse actually hardwired to my PC." When I ...

"Sonny, when I was your age we couldn't download holographic prostitutes from the internet 3.0, all we had was pictures."

"Back in my day, we didn't have implants. We had to use real plastic PHONES, and sometimes you didn't get reception, and sometimes your calls dropped. Can you believe that! And now, all you have to do is tap your ear, and you can get information, talk to the person with just your thoughts - its amazing!"

Originally Posted By: shirohniichan When I was your age we had to push a button on a remote to unlock a car, and we had to stick a key into a hole in the steering column (which, in those days we called "the ignition") in order to start the car. We didn't have none of this fancy RF technology until I got older. That reminds me of the time I had to go over the Shelbyville. I needed a new sole ...

"... we actually were citizens of something called countries...but enough about that. We better hurry up and turn on the vid screen to see the big debate between the Prime Minister of McDonalds and the Prime Minister of Pfizer."