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1998 Classic: The 14.4k Modem vs. 56k

Why was this the biggest political debate for nerds? Because 56k meant you could download a picture of the President’s latest scandal twice as fast.

Part of the 37 Politicians Jokes: The 1998 “Cigar & Search Engines” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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⏳ Time Capsule: This is how we rolled in the first two decades of the internet

@Net_Neutral_9502/11/2000 01:57This is why we need the internet.
@Flash_Player_Fan01/09/1998 07:30Wait for the animation to load... oh wait, it is just text. Still funny!
@Walter_Sobchak12/16/1996 18:45Am I the only one who gives a damn about the rules of comedy?
@Jackie_Brown_Fan07/05/2011 03:45Smooth joke, very smooth.
@He_Man_Power04/09/2003 21:52I HAVE THE POWEEEEER... to laugh!
@Beanie_Campbell01/01/2013 23:48True friendship is sharing a good joke.
@Scumbag_Steve_X12/16/2011 06:01Borrows your computer, leaves the joke window open.
@ODP_Editor_9906/25/2010 11:16Approved for the Open Directory Project!
@Lag_Victim_0112/26/2002 17:06I... laughed... with... a... bit... of... lag!

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