General Hospital spoilers and updates reveal Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) recently shared a nostalgic post that kids might find hard to grasp, sparking an engaging discussion on social media about vintage telephones.
Fans reminisced about the simpler times spent with him; today’s youth are so used to smartphones that they have little understanding of how traditional phones and phone calls once operated.
Kin’s An Avid Fan Of Old Hollywood And How Life Used To Be
Kin, a passionate enthusiast of Old Hollywood and its bygone era, vividly reminisces about the past. The actor, who once lent his expertise to Dustin Hoffman for a role, frequently shares his cherished memories on social media. Recently, he sparked a discussion about the nostalgia of making phone calls.
On Instagram, Shriner posted a throwback photo of himself as a young man, seated at a desk with a striking red phone.
His wall was adorned with various pictures, most of which were slightly blurred, but a poster for the classic vigilante film Death Wish (1974) stood out, showcasing his long-standing love for cinema. He captioned the image, “I miss the thrill of a phone call!”
The Old Days Of No Caller ID And No Answering Machines
He’s alluding to a time when, long before cell phones were invented, the telephone would ring without any caller ID. There was no way to identify the caller, making each ring a delightful surprise unless you were anticipating a call.
One enthusiastic fan, captivated by his picture, exclaimed, “Oh wow” accompanied by heart eyes emojis. The conversation among fans soon turned nostalgic, reflecting on how much simpler life used to be, and they collectively expressed their longing to see him back on GH.
One of Shriner’s followers reminisced about using a rotary dial phone, saying, “I miss having to dial the number and starting over when I made a mistake…!”
Rotary Phones Had A Dial You Turned With Your Finger Before The Days Of Touch Tone Pushbutton Phones
A rotary phone required users to place their finger on a number and turn the dial clockwise until it stopped, then let it return to its starting position. This process was repeated for each digit from zero to nine, and if you made a mistake, you had to start over; one reader commented, “Yes, you never knew who was calling.
You hoped it was someone special, but it was often just a sibling; I can relate!
Family, you bring back such great memories, thank you;” another user shared, “I loved those old phones,” while someone else added, “What a surprise…no caller ID!” Another person combined nostalgia with a personal touch: “I miss the feel of a traditional phone in my hand-and I miss seeing you as Scotty, your quick wit was the best!”
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