Heh. I just saw the BoingBoing article now. I'm gratified that others (who aren't elaborating on the Time Traveller theme) agree with my thoughts in re: device to aid hearing, whether it was vacuum tube (likely because it looks flat) or a delicate ear horn.
Honestly, how would a Time Traveller be using a cellular phone? There are no satellites or towers for service! (I say this with grim amusement, often being unable to use my own phone due to the terrain and service limitations.) And if they really were a Time Traveller, surely they would have a more discrete communication device!
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Date: 2010-10-29 01:53 am (UTC)Honestly, how would a Time Traveller be using a cellular phone? There are no satellites or towers for service! (I say this with grim amusement, often being unable to use my own phone due to the terrain and service limitations.) And if they really were a Time Traveller, surely they would have a more discrete communication device!