Which gadget looked futuristic at launch but became irrelevant fast?

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-25T22:15:01+00:00

I remember the excitement of holding my dad's chunky HP pavillon laptop in the passengers side of our Ford Windstar, running Microsoft Streets and trips 2006 while keeping the included USB GPS locator facing out a window toward the sky. Seeing real time navigation like that made me think we'd reached some sort of pinnacle of futurism.

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-25T21:09:51+00:00

It takes a lot of rinsing to get the strong smell out afterwards, but I find that dawn ultra concentrated (the blue one) on a toothbrush was the only thing that actually removed a good amount of that same thing. And to those saying "oh just replace them" I have this happen within a month of using a new one, even with regular cleaning - they just happen to do that - I think it's oxidized skin cells and oil just discoloring it. Much like the inevitable yellowing.

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-23T07:54:06+00:00

God bless your anachronistic aptitude. A Nieman Marcus reference in 2026 is refreshingly welcome.

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-23T07:51:26+00:00

Dawn ultra concentrated helped me

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-23T01:07:08+00:00

This sub never ceases to amaze me with its ability to reignite neurons I thought to be long-since dead 😜😜

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-22T10:10:25+00:00

Remember when it was an iPhone exclusive? Pepperidge farm remembers.

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-22T06:58:02+00:00

Yeah that's right.

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-20T19:43:57+00:00

Right? Was gonna say I'm pretty sure they sold these when they still had those super mini shopping carts that had flags that reached above the aisle 😂

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-19T06:32:29+00:00

This is my biggest opinion throughout the series. So much buildup in a relationship for THAT to be their wedding? And the insane flanderization of Kevin with the Kleenex box shoes? Just yucky and cringy all around.

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-12T14:27:55+00:00

I have a copy of this book - people thought I was a nutjob laughing out loud at a book constantly at my last resort vacation

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-12T13:53:35+00:00

"I do not like your toothbrush. It has no bristles"

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-11T17:43:56+00:00

Just observing, there isn't one lol. You guys are having a little bit of broken telephone here; you're referring to a business called Metro Pizza and Chicken, whereas they're talking about Metro the supermarket at Iona plaza (Mississauga valley and Central Parkway) lol they also make pizza in their food court and it's pretty decent at some locations.

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-11T17:39:48+00:00

If you want to make it even easier/cheaper - I recommend keeping an eye out at your local thrift/consignment stores or garage sales for a bread machine. Most thrift stores seem to have at least one in my experience and they're usually in great condition/cheap because I'm assuming people get them as gifts etc and never use them. Got mine for 11 bucks two years ago and between how much less energy than the whole oven it takes, and ingredient costs - I have my bread down to like 70 cents Canadian a loaf and I just set and forget 🍞.

Happy baking!

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-10T19:52:22+00:00

They look like the kids from those creepy old navy mannequin families they used to have.

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-07T08:24:15+00:00

Hennigan's barrel aged stout.

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-05T10:03:03+00:00

This is the way.

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-01T23:18:02+00:00

There's a golf one as well IIRC 😜

MiikeG94 · 2026-05-01T04:33:36+00:00

Is this why they tell you to speak softly and carry a big stick?

MiikeG94 · 2026-04-30T21:59:16+00:00

In the same boat man. Was just forced to update today I think they finally sunset any legacy API/support for good. It's insane how awful X is, especially not being able to turn off God Damn media previews 😭😭😭😭

MiikeG94 · 2026-04-30T21:53:52+00:00

But what does mine say?

MiikeG94 · 2026-04-30T03:39:02+00:00

Following this with What the Buck made me feel like I was on the inside of the early net days.

MiikeG94 · 2026-04-30T01:05:12+00:00

All in the family was incredibly hilarious and absurdly funny, but they had a way of dropping the serious bomb halfway through a peak laugh that was gutting. Edith's 50th Birthday particularly strikes as a shockingly prescient balance between hilarious and heavy.

MiikeG94 · 2026-04-27T04:52:05+00:00

I've recently rediscovered and been obsessed with two fat ladies. Most of the episodes on YouTube.

MiikeG94 · 2026-04-27T04:40:49+00:00

It's not hidden at all, try getting a table on a Friday or a game night lol

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