This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on May 27, 2004). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
Many people are linking to this 1940’s era booklet on the then-newish telephone system and commenting on how amusing it is.
As for me, after flipping through the pages, I’m struck by how much more bearable many phone conversations these days would be if people would keep these pointers in mind.
(via Boing Boing)
iTunes: “Storm 3000” by Leftfield from the album Leftism (1995, 5:43).