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Originally Posted by Torplexed
I guess this is what struck me. The term "Ma Bell" (as in "Mother Bell") was used by the general public to refer to the Bell System decades ago when it still held a complete monopoly over all telephone service in most areas of the United States. I haven't heard it much lately. Seems anachronistic to hear in the age of mobile phones, Verizon, Sprint, etc.  Makes me wonder if this is an updated version of an old bit. |
Both my parents worked for Bell of Pennsylvania, back in the day. I remember very well the end days of "Ma Bell" and the creation of the "Baby Bells" - it was a lot of long days, late or sleepless nights... and get away with anything we could for my sister and I.