When my Dad retired from the military, he started teaching calculus. We bought him a Texas Instruments calculator for something like $300; which back in the 70s was crazy expensive.
Which reminds me of another story. I was playing golf at Kingsmill in Williamsburg Va. At the 9 hole turn they had a snack bar. I and my friends stopped and got some beers and snacks. I gave the guy working the bar a tip. He pulled it out of the jar and gave it back. I took it and put it back in the jar. He took it out again and tried to give it to me. I finally just trotted off and said something like, guess you’re stuck with it.I got back in the cart, and my buddy says, “You know who that guys is?” I said I have no idea. He says, “He’s the former CEO for Texas Instruments. He just comes out here for something to do.”
Okay, I am surprised to NOT see a comment, since there are lot of people my age, and older, but, I believe the “5th grade math” reference is, if you turn “Sam” upside down and read his display, THAT, is the joke…?
rekam Premium Member over 4 years ago
Wish they’d had those when I was in 5th grade. Or even before that.
KA7DRE Premium Member over 4 years ago
The tune “Pocket Calculator” from Kraftwerk’s album Computer World keeps going through my head when I look at this.
tudza Premium Member over 4 years ago
Hey Sam, catch you on the flip side.
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member over 4 years ago
Turn it upside down and the numbers spell, ‘BOOBS’. Every 5th grader knows that!
J Short over 4 years ago
When my Dad retired from the military, he started teaching calculus. We bought him a Texas Instruments calculator for something like $300; which back in the 70s was crazy expensive.
J Short over 4 years ago
Which reminds me of another story. I was playing golf at Kingsmill in Williamsburg Va. At the 9 hole turn they had a snack bar. I and my friends stopped and got some beers and snacks. I gave the guy working the bar a tip. He pulled it out of the jar and gave it back. I took it and put it back in the jar. He took it out again and tried to give it to me. I finally just trotted off and said something like, guess you’re stuck with it.I got back in the cart, and my buddy says, “You know who that guys is?” I said I have no idea. He says, “He’s the former CEO for Texas Instruments. He just comes out here for something to do.”
tinstar over 4 years ago
Okay, I am surprised to NOT see a comment, since there are lot of people my age, and older, but, I believe the “5th grade math” reference is, if you turn “Sam” upside down and read his display, THAT, is the joke…?