#17 This 1872 painting 'Pollice Verso' by Jean Leon Gerome is directly responsible for perpetuating the 'thumbs up/down' myth. There's no evidence of any Gladiatorial spectator or Roman Emperor ever making this gesture. The painter just thought it looked cool, that's all.
#1 No, they were not. They were tied to a device they couldn't leave, no one could contact anyone who was not near the device. And, the horrible pressure and fear when you couldn't contact a loved one who was having an emergency made mobile phones a miracle.
#17 This 1872 painting 'Pollice Verso' by Jean Leon Gerome is directly responsible for perpetuating the 'thumbs up/down' myth. There's no evidence of any Gladiatorial spectator or Roman Emperor ever making this gesture. The painter just thought it looked cool, that's all.
#1 No, they were not. They were tied to a device they couldn't leave, no one could contact anyone who was not near the device. And, the horrible pressure and fear when you couldn't contact a loved one who was having an emergency made mobile phones a miracle.
Why would _anyone_ need a $50 cup?
oh yeah? there were KIA motors then?
of course there was no evidence. there rarely are for trends. anyone remember the cinnamon test? nope.
Answering machines.