# The strange double-dipped nostalgia of "Back to the Future" (open spoilers)

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**Created:** [March 30, 2015, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-strange-double-dipped-nostalgia-of-back-to-the-future-open-spoilers/716314 "2015-03-30T02:01:14Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 31, 2015, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-strange-double-dipped-nostalgia-of-back-to-the-future-open-spoilers/716314/42 "2015-03-31T16:50:31Z")

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I have to say - 1985 was not before cell phones. Basic cell phone tech goes back to 1973, but even in the 80s you could get [the Brick](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_DynaTAC). Plus cellular car phones were somewhat common.

But of course they weren’t up to modern standards. They were analog, and even in 1987 [not always small](http://www.cellularforless.com/product_images/uploaded_images/danny-glover-mobile-phone1.jpg). Yes, the thing in his left hand is the phone and battery!

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