Car Phone

Patricia and Grandpa are chatting on the other side of the room and dating the scene faster than Grandma’s VR game, as Patricia talks about car phones and Grandpa retorts with a line about “laser discs and high-def TV.” The vocabulary of the scene itself outdates it. And then we get our best cameo as Grandpa’s “everything is automated these days” is punctuated by a toilet flush and Uncle Orville’s repeated “no privacy at all around this place!” from the 1920s scene. The voice is still Mel Blanc’s, but Mel passed in 1989 and this scene was written around 1993, so his voice is necessarily archival audio. Patricia’s hoodie (dating to 2022), which you can see in her picture here, reads “Progress Tech School of Urban Planning”—a reference to Progress City. When the Carousel of Progress was at Disneyland, the same building housed the original Progress City model, which you now see here on the Peoplemover. So the daughter of the Progress family is studying to build Walt’s city. There are also at least four hidden Mickeys in the scene. One is hidden in plain sight in this picture, peeking out from behind the gifts under the tree. Another is out on the other side of the room—the salt grinder on the counter in front of John. The other two are out of view here. A nutcracker on the mantel and, one of my favorites anywhere on property, an abstract piece of art on the dining room wall that is clearly channeling Fantasia. You can subscribe here (just scroll down a bit) or watch my Instagram (@thousandcirclesimages) for daily listings like this, limited use coupon codes, and other updates. * * * * * * * Canvas (various sizes) Canvas frames are made of FSC® certified wood or, when not available, PEFC or equivalent. 1.6 inch (4 cm) thick frame Shipped in protective packaging and strong boxes to ensure no damage during transportation. Mounting kit included. Estimated domestic delivery 5-8 business days. * * * * * * * Collectible Aluminum Prints (8"x12") Crafted from two white aluminum layers and a black polyethylene compound core in between. Highly saturated colors. Print is matte and glare-free, with a classic, subtle look. Thickness: Approximately 3mm/0.12" Hanging kit included. Estimated domestic delivery 6-9 business days. * * * * * * * Premium Semi-Gloss Posters (unframed, various sizes) Heavy-weight (200 gsm/80 lb), premium semi-gloss paper for vibrant images. Paper is FSC-certified or has equivalent certifications depending on regional availability—better for the people and the planet. Paper sizes may vary slightly by region. The 5x7" size is borderless. All other poster print sizes include a white border along the edges of the print. Estimated domestic delivery 4-7 business days. * * * * * * * Image cropping and stretching may vary a bit due to dimension differences among products. Thank you for understanding that all orders are printed to order and for that reason must be final.