In a world dominated by instant messaging and emails, it’s a breath of fresh air—or should we say, a blast from the past—when someone decides to blend ancient tech with animal antics. Meet the ‘Fun Fox Facts Fax Line,’ a creation by the pseudonymous maker ‘lpbkdotnet.’ Designed initially for the Electromagnetic Field 2024 festival, this project fuses homophonic puns, a love for foxes, and, yes, the fax machine.
Why employ a fax machine to dispatch furry facts? The answer might not be clear, yet the whimsy of receiving fox facts through this old-school medium tickles the funny bone. While fax machines might seem prehistoric in the age of smartphones, here they spin a tale of joy. Imagine the surprise and chuckle as your fax machine springs to life, delivering adorable fox illustrations. It marvelously paints a picture of how even outdated technologies find quirky uses in creative corners of society.
Consider the offbeat usage a playful reminder: sometimes, outdated isn’t outdone. From turning dials to awaiting the whir of the machine, there’s a novel charm in reviving the relics for pleasure rather than necessity. Nelly Perkins, the illustrator, adds the visual sparkle to these facts, ensuring that the humor is not just in the concept but also in the visuals.
As we giggle over this fax-fox fusion, we reflect on why certain relics like the fax machine persist. Perhaps, in our rush for the new, we forget the fun that can be had in slowing down and savoring the idiosyncrasies of outdated tech. This project isn’t just a chuckle-worthy endeavor; it’s a warm nudge to appreciate the odd, the outdated, and the unconventional.
