A frequent trope in movies and TV shows, is for someone to give a potential suitor a fake phone number as a way to avoid further contact. One must be careful not to write the number on something of value.
Category Archives: History
It’s Just That He Lives Downstairs (Joel 5)
Living in the city sometimes means dealing with neighbors whose music might be great at a club, but not so great coming from an adjacent apartment.
Phone Book (Chris 23)
Before phone books emerged in the late nineteenth century, many U.S. towns had city directories. In recent years, cell phones and the internet have made printed directories obsolete.
Nobody Wants to Answer (unknown)
In the 1960s Pierre Capretz developed his technique of mixing illustrations and movie clips into his classroom. In 1987, his method was realized in the TV series French In Action, which continues to have dedicated fans.
You’re Invited (Ben)
The WHPK DJ Arkansas Red is one of many quirky characters in a possible future Wes Anderson film.
