All this talk about the Amiga being a "toy" got me to thinking. In the context of the way the taxman spoke - I mean... did he sound condescending or was he just trying to spark a conversation? Talking about the kids growing out of 'em after high school could have just been genericmans mediocre way of trying to relate. Whenever I've had members of the mainstream over for whatever reason (ie: no real hobbies or creativity, just a wifey, kids, pets, "career" and a favorite sports team), every_single_time they will catch something 'cool' to talk about out of the corner of their eye. And every_single_time, it is in not only amazement that what they're gazing upon is in such nice shape, but they reflect on *whatever* with admiration of their past. Like the oldies, takes people back to a time they felt good about.
It's all in the attitude and inflection when they speak. I can't imagine anyone coming over to your home (as a guest, taxman, whatever), just to go out of their way to insult you. I also bet the guy couldn't tell the difference between a Famicom, Commodore 64 or an Amiga. More than likely thought it was a Spectrum or Commodore 64 for all we know. And if the guy had any common sense at all, he'd know that classic or vintage toys typically have great value behind them.
People call their yachts, toys. Their collectible autos, toys. Their jacuzzi, a toy. Toys are the reason for the season. What makes the world go 'round.... :laughing:
Besides all this, who cares. He's a taxman who's hated by all. Hated even more than telemarketers - who is made to feel like shit each and every day for choosing such a worthless occupation. Guy probably loathes himself and explains why he was such a dick (if that was his real M.O.), picking on a hapless vintage computer enthusiast
