Old everyday objects still have a place in local listeners’ lives
60年前のハエたたきも現役――地元の人が使い続ける古い物ほっこり
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英語本文
What is the oldest thing you still use? Listeners of LAist’s AirTalk shared some surprising answers. One person still wears a sixth-grade graduation shirt, signed by classmates, as a comfortable pajama top. Another keeps using a flyswatter from the 1960s. These ordinary objects have quietly stayed useful across many years.
Other examples included a heating pad from the 1970s and a family heirloom with Arabic inscriptions from Pakistan. Listeners also described kitchenware passed down through generations. Sometimes an object lasts because it carries a family memory. Sometimes it simply does its job well, so there is little reason to replace it.
Sound can bring back memories, too. A vintage amplifier may have a character its owner cannot find in a newer one. The conversation offered a gentle reminder that usefulness and affection often go together. Even a very old flyswatter can remain part of someone’s everyday routine.