Ode to Nokia

Old faithful. Never complains, never seeks attention, doesn't sulk when it's ignored. Just stays consistent and ready. This is an ode to the Nokia phone.

Just like the multi-lingual, sure you can become fluent in other languages, but there is always something natural about returning to your mother tounge.

And so it is with Nokia. They taught a generation the language of "mobile phone", and we will never forget it.

I know we're all fluent in iPhone and Blackberry, but put a Nokia in our hands and it's like we'd never parted ways.

- Who taught us that the letter "j" was on the "5" key? Nokia

- Who taught us how to use predictive? Nokia

- Who taught us to think in menu's? Nokia

- Who taught us to the importance of locking our keypad? Nokia.

- Who brought us snake? Nokia

I work for a large IT company who produces their own 'phones', and I have had the displeasure of using one for the last 12-18 months. For all of it's features one couldn't ignore the fact that it was absolutely gigantic. If I had been stuck at the top of a mountain range, I would have had no problems using it as a toboggan. As a result my texting had gone from lots to not lots, why? Becuase texting on this brick of a device was akin to defusing a bomb. You had to navigate through about 4 menus, then try and use the clumsy buttons, all while supporting the weight of the phone itself.

But recently something miraculous happened - something unimaginably great.

I ran over it.

Yup, I left it on the roof of my car by mistake. It fell off, and I ran over it. In fact so did everyone else who was driving behind me.

As a result, I had to get a replacement phone from work. Strewn across the desk before me were about 4 different phone options. But gleaming amongst the selection was something I simply couldn't resist.

Old faithful.

As quick as a flash, my sim card was in and my ears were treated to the beautiful melody that rings through our childhood - the Nokia tune.

It's been at least 10 minutes now, and I feel alive again.

Thank you Nokia.