Nerds and the time machine watch become Royko punchline
Mike Royko riffs on a high tech watch that functions as calculator alarm clock and data bank. He mocks spendy timepieces and the nerdy crowd who prize gadgets, noting a wife gift and a playful clash with a Rolex owner. The column hints at media era tech obsession and everyday humor.
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Rent a friend video debuts in Chicago
AP reports Ben Hollis offers Sam a video friend who stays with you as long as your VCR runs. Sam can lend money, play a companion role, and can be turned off when you want solitude. Dynamics began mailing the $19.95 tape through Combined Services. Sam is single and jobless, advertised as a real friend.
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