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“It's old. Really old. Is that a technical term? Yeah, it's technical. Translation: I don't know how old it is, but it's really fucking old.” quote by Alex Adams
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““It's old. Really old. Is that a technical term? Yeah, it's technical. Translation: I don't know how old it is, but it's really fucking old.””

Alex Adams

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast with Alex Adams, 2023

The speaker emphasizes extreme age, using profanity to stress how ancient something is, while noting the term “old” is technical.

In simple terms: Something is extremely old.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and respect age.

Themes

age language humor

Mood

wry contemplative

Type

observational humorous

When to use this quote

  • historical artifacts
  • archaeology
  • museum curation
  • technology legacy

Key Concepts

semantic nuance hyperbole

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does labeling something "old" affect its perceived value?
  • When is age a strength versus a liability?
A Different Perspective

Age alone doesn't guarantee relevance.

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