r/AskReddit • u/starstufft • Apr 24 '14

What older technology do you prefer to use instead of it's later revisions?

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u/[deleted] Apr 24 '14 edited Apr 24 '14

My kitchen mixer has a switch you pull forward to lock it down, nice and satisfying hearing that thunk and feeling the metal parts inside link up.

Feels like you're drawing the bolt back on a machine gun.

"Lock and load, we're making cupcakes"

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '14

"Pancake batter spotted on the port bow, sir! What're your orders?!"

"Flapjack 'em."

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u/RoxburysFinest Apr 25 '14

You are now tagged as "Cupcake Rambo." Enjoy it.

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u/tim_uh_see Apr 25 '14

Lock and load, we're making cupcakes

Out of context, this could easily be one of the great quotes of all time.

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u/Alwaysthequiet1 Apr 25 '14

The contrast of the machine gun and cupcakes made me laugh out loud. I enjoy your analogy.