#74: What was the very first text message ever sent?
About this episode
The episode discusses the first text message ever sent, various cultural references, and personal anecdotes from the hosts.
Get bonus content at patreon.com/answerforit The first-ever SMS text message was sent on December 3, 1992, by a British engineer - what was it? How did Jimmy Hendrix shock a crowd unconventionally with his guitar? What's "Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?" What fashion homage did tennis star Naomi Osaka make at the French Open? And what skill did actor Paul Newman teach fellow actor Jake Gyllenhaal when Jake was 15 years old? Plus, we discuss doing physical training on a train, what happens when your good friends "dye". New episodes every Tuesday From Elyse Willems, James Willems, AJ LoCascio, and Zach Anner Music by Casey Edwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Elyse Willems, James Willems, AJ LoCascio, Zach Anner
Topics covered
- first text message
- Jimmy Hendrix
- Naomi Osaka
- Paul Newman
- physical training
- friendship
Keywords
- text message
- SMS
- Jimmy Hendrix
- Naomi Osaka
- Paul Newman
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
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