80s phone

The Motorola DynaTAC, holds a significant place in the annals of telecommunications history as the very first commercially available mobile phone. Released in 1983, this groundbreaking device marked the beginning of a new era in communication technology. Weighing approximately 2 pounds, the DynaTAC was quite hefty compared to today’s sleek and lightweight smartphones; its size and weight led to its affectionate nickname, "The Brick."

A routine in my show that has undergone the most changes involves temporarily turning an audience member's smartphone into a bulky 80s brick phone. This act is a continuous work in progress as I experiment with new variations, but one thing stays the same: the sight of the 80s phone replacing their smartphone always elicits a big laugh.