OUTDATED TOYS

In 1996, I cut out an advertisement from Inc. Magazine. And I placed it in my journal. I found it interesting in 1996. But I wondered in years to come – how the add would remain relevant, but with different answers.

So – I ask you – how would you replace the ad?

Here is the advertisement:

And so, how about if we look at the questions again for 2009!

1. What are the three things that kids don’t know about – that we know about from our childhood? Or our parents childhood?
2. What are his parents toys – in other words – OUR TOYS that one day, he will laugh at?
3. And what do you predict his toys as a grown up will be one day?

Before you read on to see my thoughts – take a moment to answer yourself! And either include them in the comment section at: http://www.fridayinthecity.blogspot.com/. Or drop me a note!
Here are my thoughts:

THREE THINGS kids doesn’t know about from our childhood: Walkmans, Netscape and a 35mm camera with “rolls of film.” Leaded gasoline.

OUR TOYS that they will laugh at? The IPhone, thumb drives and Flip Cameras. Perhaps even Sim cards or USB drives. Projection TVs, antennas and “dial up” connections. Flat screens.

OUR KIDS TOYS that one day his grandkids might laugh at? The Wii, cell phones, keys, coins, books and newspapers. Maybe gas stations. Keyboards. DVDs. MP3 players.

What do you think?