[78-L] Leaving negative feedback and variable speed turntable^
Julian Vein
julianvein at blueyonder.co.uk
Sun Dec 21 10:32:57 PST 2008
Malcolm Rockwell wrote:
> Uh oh. Trains and 78s - better watch out!
> A long time collector in the UK and I have discussed the possible
> correlation between 78 collecting and train-spotting. Both involve long
> lists of memorized numbers and fascination to the point of obsession.
> Could it be the hypnotic effect of train cars passing and records going
> round and round have something to do with these pleasurable diversions
> as well?
> M
>
> *******
...and being a mainly male preserve, it's probably something to do with
the spindle being regarded as a phallic symbol!
Julian Vein
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