While I was readingMSNBC ’s touching write upof Tony Curtis ’ funeral , something caught my attention . It was justly there — the right way in the list of treasured detail buried with the later thespian : An iPhone .
It ’s not really uncommon for individuals to request that some dear possessions be bury with them and I doubt that this is the first meter one of those item was a gadget . But the fact that the shiny gimmick seemed like it check right in with all the other possessions register how we ’re gradually changing as a society :
Actor Tony Curtis was buried Monday with a oddments of his favourite willpower – a Stetson hat , an Armani scarf , drive glove , an iPhone and a transcript of his favorite novel , “ Anthony Adverse , ” a book that revolutionise his celebrity name and launch a rich film life history that spanned decades and genre .
It ’s not just traditionalheirloom itemsthat are regard precious enough to play a part in a funeral any longer , but instead we ’re including our everyday treasures — the unity that keep us entertained and organise .
Can convenience Become Heirlooms ?
All those thoughts about society and gadgets aside though , theMSNBC articleis really deserving a read . It provide a brief history of the Curtis ’ life sentence along with a meet photo and telecasting testimonial . [ MSNBC — Thanks , You ! ]
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