The ATM of the future
Sometimes when we're out in Federal Hill, we stop by the 7-Eleven on Light Street for a quick snack. Every time, I marvel at this:
On this machine, you can withdrawal money from your bank account, make a phone call, wire money overseas, bake a muffin and launch a nuclear missile strike.
When I walk by it, I imagine it asking, "Shall we play a game?"
Me: Love to. How about Global Thermonuclear War?
Machine: Wouldn't you prefer a nice game of chess?
Me: Later. Right now, let's play Global Thermonuclear War.
Anybody get that awesome '80s reference? Hint: Matthew Broderick.
Also, if there really are Transformers hiding among us as the new movie suggests, this machine has to be one.
I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
War games?
Posted by: Mather | July 25, 2007 2:45 PM
Bingo!
Nice job Mather.
I just hope you didn't cheat and Google it.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | July 26, 2007 10:10 AM