In an age dominated by smartphones and smart devices, younger generations are increasingly puzzled by once-common household items—like rotary phones. With their circular dials and clunky receivers, these relics of the past are now more likely to be found in antique stores than in homes. Videos of Gen Z and Gen Alpha struggling to operate rotary phones have gone viral, highlighting just how much technology has evolved in a few decades.
Beyond phones, other items like VHS tapes, floppy disks, and even manual can openers are drawing confused looks from younger users. While amusing, these moments also spark conversations about the rapid pace of innovation and the growing gap between digital natives and the analog tools that shaped previous generations.
