So i like typewriters, so what?

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I like typewriters. The weight, the smell, the *ding*. I like the seriousness of a typewriter. The imperfections make it exciting. Getting high sniffing the White-Out is a bonus, too.

I still use a typewriter at my business because I CAN. I'm the BOSS.

So I'm preparing a customer's paperwork and she blurts out "Oh my God, you're so old fashioned, using that relic!!"

I was so surprised by this lady's insult that I raised my eyebrows, which caused my monocle to fall off. I bent over to pick it up and split my breeches and one of my spatterdashes rolled down. How embarrassing!!

is it normal for people to be so rude, calling me old fashioned for using a typewriter?

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  • KeddersPrincess
    11 years ago

    I love typewriters, too, particularly the old ones. I don't have one, though, and as a writer, I use microsoft word because it's easier for me to deal with. I wish I could get a vintage typewriter, though, and have it as an antique.

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  • NoraBaker
    11 years ago

    I find it quite rude indeed. It would have been much more arousing and perhaps lead to steamy intercourse on your writing desk in your bureau, had she chosen the word anachronic. Who knows.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Balderdash!! I remove my powdered wig for 2 things, and cheap sex with a lowly fornicatress is NOT one of them.

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      • NoraBaker
        11 years ago

        *closes umbrella* Oh my, it's hot outside! My apologies, Sir. I was in your bureau earlier and simply cannot get something you said out of my mind.

        Oh! Absolutely unrelated to fornication, Sir. I'm only curious. What is this "White-Out" thing you speak of? *with index finger makes a curl in the air and points to own temple to sign BOSS's hair needs slight arranging*

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          11 years ago

          Well, m'lady, when my druggist was no longer able to provide me my opium tincture, I had to get resourceful. I'm not one to frequent those dingy, violent saloons so I alter my mind with various household chemicals.

          What's this about my hair, now? I've just had this wig re-powdered at the haberdashery and I'll be miffed if the job's been botched.

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          • NoraBaker
            11 years ago

            Well, I guarantee, Sir, perhaps love is totally... zzzzzZzz...

            Why, I believe I shall order that "White-Out" thingy for myself! It's absolutely delightful! Thank you kindly! Good morrow!

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            • Allistalla
              11 years ago

              Oh my god they should give us a white name option oh but wiat we would blend with the background.

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    • Allistalla
      11 years ago

      Hey you are now black?

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      • NoraBaker
        11 years ago

        Yeah, mom and dad had "the talk" with me this weekend and explained why I'm different. XD

        Plus it's racism week here. Anyone else wondering WTF??

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        • dirtybirdy
          11 years ago

          Ha! *wondering wtf*

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        • Allistalla
          11 years ago

          I do not know. I have noticed that too. Its odd seeing you in black you usually have a nice vibrant color like pink or red kind of like mine. The talk about what?

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  • Avant-Garde
    10 years ago

    Damn, these new fantailed modern devices to The Heart She Holler's vulva. I've got a typewriter. While not the curvy typewriter of my dreams, it is still beautiful and has an unshakable aroma. I'll write that debut of mine on those polished plastic keys. Run my fingers along this fine piece of machinery, movements that will be accompanied by that irresistible *click-Ta-clack* and *ding*.

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  • Xyme
    11 years ago

    I think that typewriters are cool, too. I like antiques. If a typewriter could be as practical for me as a laptop, I would have a typewriter.

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  • 7udv8
    11 years ago

    manual or electric?

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    whenever someone mentions a typewritter the theme tune from murder she wrote pops into my head and i can't shake it aaaaaaargh what did you do to me. oh and to answer your question jessica fletcher would be proud

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  • Shackleford96
    11 years ago

    I like this story :)

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  • Justsomejerk
    11 years ago

    What do you expect?

    When I use my rotary hoe in public, people call me a pervert.

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  • ForMyPeaceOfMind
    11 years ago

    Since the world is evolving faster than we can blink, everyone expects one another to keep up with modern technology! I am not of those people! I am happen to love typewriters as well, but sadly, I don't have one....yet! Keep on typing using that magnificent machine, I hope it brings you much joy for years to come!

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  • emilydoll
    11 years ago

    Lol

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    My good man, it would be a crime not to like such a fine piece of equipment. Computers can't hold a candle to the typewriter. After all, who couldn't enjoy the clack and click of the keys, the refreshing "ding" and that curvy metal body... Mmm... It seems that the memories of days long past are washing over me... Memories of me and my typewriter.

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  • howaminotmyself
    11 years ago

    What kind of business?

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    So what.

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  • dinz
    11 years ago

    I would pull out the quill pen out to piss her off even more!

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    Wow, Angela Lansbury is on IIN! If you're here to investigate the murder of randomjelly, I think she left of her own accord!

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  • anti-hero
    11 years ago

    Do you also use a mimeograph?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Good Lord, no!! I load my papers into a satchel and have my apprentice boy run it to Staples. I'm a businessman, not a fool.

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      • anti-hero
        11 years ago

        haha :)

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Hehehe. :)

    I've never used or have ever seen a typewriter physically before :( but thinking about the *ding* gets me excited! The little things in life.

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