I missed putting up the silly Monday post last week due to internet problems. When I finally got back in, what did I find but this classic commercial for Centel. (Who?) The deets on the YouTube page assert that it's the first cell phone ad. I can believe it, what with the cheesy music and big honking brick of a mobile.
So as we wait for the next generation of phones to arrive - whether that's the N97, Palm Pre, new iPhone, or other - let's pay homage to one of the first. (Seriously, it's amazing how far this technology's come. Back in the day, my dad actually had an over-the-shoulder slung bag phone. Does anyone remember them?)
To start time tripping, click the vid below:
