Verboticism: Romantronic

'They don't make video games the way they used to...'

DEFINITION: n., A belief that the contraptions of yesteryear are superior, in almost every way, to modern, present-day technology. v., To wish that the today's technology was just as good as it was in the past.

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Romantronic

MrDave2176

Created by: MrDave2176

Pronunciation: row-man-TRON-ik

Sentence: The romantronic aesthetic of the Victorian age is reflected in the recent appearance of steampunk devices like laptops and keyboards.

Etymology: roman(tic) + (elec)tronic

Points: 617

Comments: Romantronic

mplsbohemian - 2007-11-08: 12:41:00
I just read about steampunk the other day--cool stuff!

Jabberwocky - 2007-11-08: 13:43:00
ahh how romantronic - I bet an old fashioned typewriter would bring tears to your eyes