> Back in 94-95 I talked to high schools about computer
> careers.  I would take in my
> slide rule and start the class by holding up the slap-stick
> and say "this was my
> hand held calculator in high school", to which the teacher
> would ask, "what is it?".

I can see that as a legitimate reaction. Now if you held up your
"slap-stick" in front of a class of budding clowns, I'd expect a
more-informed response.

Steve