One of the more humorous scenes in WW84 involves a character who suddenly finds himself 66 years in the future. To him, 1984 is an amazing place, full of wonders including pop tarts and parachute pants. There are also many confusing things as well, such as the stationary bike in the place where he's staying. "I couldn't figure out how to get it going," he reports sheepishly.
I thought of that scene tonight on my walk through the neighborhood. After winding through a residential section admiring the holiday lights twinkling in the spring-like evening air, I headed down to the shops and restaurants at the bottom of the hill. There I passed a gym with a half dozen power spinners out on the pavement. The dance pop hit "Believe" by Cher blasted through the speakers as a single sweaty rider pumped the pedals in gym shorts, muscle tank and tube socks.
A time traveler from 1984 probably wouldn't have too many questions about that.
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