Original artwork, not a still
radio advertisement
Here we are at the 21st century, but where's the world of the future we were always told about? Where are the flying cars? Where are the robots doing our housework? Where are the people zippingaround in jetpacks? I'm sorry, but clapping my lights on and off doesn't cut it.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The speaker measures ordinary conveniences against promised flying cars, robots and jetpacks, and finds them disappointing. The complaint is about an imagined future falling short of expectations.
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