Typewriters. Yet another piece of technology that younger generations today know nothing of. I learned to type on an old manual Underwood, with the bell that rang as you approached the end of a line and the long, slender silver arm of a carriage return. I remember the keys jamming together and the ribbon becoming tangled. I remember the novelty of “liquid paper.”
But enough reminiscing. On to this week’s quiz, showing these antiques being employed in some movies I leave it to you with long memories to identify.
See also: Quiz the one hundred-and-ninety-second: Typecasting (Part two).
Tom Hanks actually collects typewriters.
Yes, I heard that!
I had a friend in university who collected them as well. They seem kind of bulky to me to be a good collectible. I collect bookmarks. Much easier.
I agree, bookmarks are much easier.🙂