The tech world lost a great man. Yes, I’m talking about Andy Rooney and yes, I’m aware of his disdain for modern technology. But it’s people like Rooney who remind us how important it is to make technology accessible to people who don’t like technology.
He also said a lot of funny things about technology. Well, funny to people like me (and perhaps you). Rooney covered it all, from the rubber band (greatest modern tool ever?) to e-book readers (he doesn’t like them, believe it or not) to gadgets in general (“I don’t even like the word ‘gadget’,” said Rooney).
Here’s a collection of some of his most masterful musings when it came to the world of high tech.
“Elastic bands are one of the greatest tools of modern times.” Also: “A staple remover—one of the great inventions of modern time. Better than staples, I think.”