1996 Internet (Andy Rooney wants to look for chicken soup recipes!)

[Darren Dirt]

...and his common-folk questions and confusion sure makes us appreciate how much easier it is to "connect" nowadays...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnO5nrACsGw

[Mr. Analog]

WELL I KNOW BUT LIKE WHAT?

Oh man, when someone isn't open to something new it's akin to leading a horse to water...

Of course back in those days it was a bit more complex than just buy gadget + plug in...

[Lazybones]

Related

CBC Archives: The Internet 1993
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDxqfgIDvEY

Edit: I like how it is referred to as "Internet" instead of "The Internet".

[Mr. Analog]

Not a lot of cursing and swearing!

OH HOW THE TIMES HAVE CHANGED

[Darren Dirt]

Andy Rooney's "5 worst inventions" included ... the 10 ounce POP CAN! (because it can't be re-closed)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6U4IF39kqM



guess what Andy? If you had only held on a few years longer...
http://www.geekologie.com/2010/03/hmmm-cocacolas-new-resealable.php
http://www.geekologie.com/2008/05/why-didnt-i-think-of-that-rese.php

[Mr. Analog]

Andy Rooney: Incompatible with the Universe