The Neon God They Made
August 24, 2017 6:47 AM   Subscribe

 
I witnessed the birth of the smart phone. Will I also witness the death of neon?
posted by Splunge at 7:16 AM on August 24, 2017 [1 favorite]


Signs flashing, but not warning. They are silent.
posted by k5.user at 7:47 AM on August 24, 2017 [1 favorite]


This was fabulous and fascinating, thank you. I had no idea all that super modern shiny electricity stuff was so handcrafted. What skills, and so evocative of places and historical moments - should be in the United Nations intangible heritage list, if it isn't already.
posted by glasseyes at 12:02 PM on August 24, 2017


I like the title choice, zamboni.
posted by twilightlost at 12:30 PM on August 24, 2017 [2 favorites]


Mister Bijou pointed out that first wonderful video in Hong Kong is Slowly Dimming its Neon Glow previously from a couple years ago.
posted by Rash at 2:01 PM on August 24, 2017


Well, they say the neon lights are bright...
posted by oneswellfoop at 2:14 PM on August 24, 2017


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