In a humorous conversation, two generations compare their technologies. Millie Bobby Brown, playing a ‘90s teen in The Electric State, is surprised by a Walkman. Chris Pratt, a real ‘90s teen, explains how people used to listen to music, take photos with Polaroids, and record voicemails on answering machines.
They discuss the effort needed to fast-forward a cassette, the lack of instant selfies, and how voicemail messages were like early social media. Chris recalls how artists curated albums intentionally, while Millie counters that Taylor Swift still does.
Millie is shocked by the texting process on old phones, requiring multiple button presses to type a single letter. They also compare video recording, with Chris describing VHS tapes and editing on the fly. Millie finds the old tape recorder “cute” but eerie when played back.
In the end, Chris jokingly declares the ‘90s superior in every way, feeling bad for modern teens and their sleek devices. The conversation ends by inviting viewers to experience more ‘90s nostalgia in The Electric State, streaming on Netflix.
Vocabulary:
• walkman (noun): Portable cassette music player.
• voicemail (noun): Recorded phone message system.
• answering machine (noun): Device recording missed calls.
• outgoing (adjective): Sent or leaving a place.
• curated (adjective): Carefully selected and arranged.
• shuffle (verb): Play in random order.
• eerie (adjective): Strange and unsettling feeling.
• sleek (adjective): Smooth, stylish, and modern.
• devices (noun): Electronic tools or gadgets.
Source: Still Watching Netflix