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Old 04-17-2023, 08:38 PM   #47 (permalink)
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The precise moment of inflection was when this ad ran during the Superbowl.

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https://www.history.com › this-day-in-history › apple-1984-commercial-airs-during-super-bowl-xviii
Apple's iconic "1984" commercial airs during Super Bowl XVIII
1984 Apple's iconic "1984" commercial airs during Super Bowl XVIII During a break in the action of Super Bowl XVIII on January 22nd, 1984, audiences first see a commercial that is...
I knew the 'we shall prevail' guy was Bill Gates, and I had my first computer by May, 1984.

also, I thought this was the same thing: Robot Carnival [Full Movie - 1987] | ロボットカーニバル
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