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Just realized how awkward it was explaining cable boxes to folks in the 90s
Back then, everyone wanted to see the new gear and ask a million questions. I once spent an hour showing a retired couple how to use the remote while their cat chewed on my coax cable.
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patel.logan7mo ago
God those remotes were confusing lol.
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maxburns7mo ago
You're right, they were a total mess. It was like every company tried to outdo each other with the most buttons. Half of them did nothing, and the labels wore off after a year. I spent more time squinting at the tiny print than actually watching anything. They made simple things way too hard.
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wren_thompson7mo ago
Still managed to hit the wrong button half the time, honestly. Your post just reminded me how many times I turned on the cable box when I meant to turn on the TV.
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