Here's a list of words that as of 2012 ought to be officially retired as no longer recognizable by those under 25.
Outmoded words
Please add yours to this starter kit....
* Dial (noun and verb)
* Dial tone
* Redial
* Busy signal
* Hang up
* Film (verb and noun)
* Tape (verb and nonsticky noun)
* Rewind
* Erase? (taken over by "delete"?)
And soon...
* Channel
* Broadcast
* Letter
(List courtesy of Jeff Jarvis on Google+)
The Forum Rules
Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.
[John F. Kennedy]
The principal value of debate lies in the development of logical thought processes, and the ability to articulate your positions publicly.
[Senator Dick Clark of Iowa]
The presence of those seeking the truth is infinitely to be preferred to the presence of those who think they've found it.
[Terry Pratchett]
record
cassette
video
fireplace
refreshments
pantyhose
girdle
and on its way..
coins
board games
newspaper
Last edited by ChimneySweep; 28th December 2011 at 05:29 PM.
Whatever.
Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd - Voltaire
Rabbit ears (the ones not on bunnies).
The Forum Rules
Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.
[John F. Kennedy]
The principal value of debate lies in the development of logical thought processes, and the ability to articulate your positions publicly.
[Senator Dick Clark of Iowa]
The presence of those seeking the truth is infinitely to be preferred to the presence of those who think they've found it.
[Terry Pratchett]
Romney.
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