Friday, May 2, 2025

A Radio Postcard Journey - 55


Look what just arrived – a super fun and quirky radio related postcard that's got me bopping along! This vibrant turquoise card features a cool cartoon mouse sporting a backwards baseball cap with a big "M" on it and a chunky gold chain with another "M" pendant. This little dude is clearly feeling the beat!


Next to our hip hop rodent is a classic boombox, blasting out some serious sound waves (indicated by the wavy lines emanating from it). The boombox is detailed with all the retro buttons and speakers we remember (or have seen in old movies!).


But the real charm lies in the German text: "Meine Eltern hören gute Musik,... ob sie wollen oder nicht!" Which translates to: "My parents listen to good music,... whether they want to or not!"


Isn't that just the best?! This postcard perfectly captures that youthful exuberance and the slightly mischievous joy of sharing your awesome taste in music with... well, everyone, including potentially less-enthusiastic parents!


This postcard is such a delightful little snapshot of a fun, music and radio-loving spirit. It makes me wonder about the story behind it – who sent it, and what kind of "good music" was being blasted? Was it 80s hip hop, maybe some early techno, or perhaps even some catchy German tunes? The possibilities are endless!


It's a reminder of the power of music to connect (or maybe slightly annoy!) generations. It also makes me appreciate the simple joy of receiving a physical piece of mail, especially one as fun and expressive as this.


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