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i have no use for them but analog clocks look cool. i recently met someone who couldnt read them which was pretty crazy. i still remember how they taught us to read one as little kids with a comically oversized brightly colored clock.
this also unlocked a silly memory
gender roles bullshit
one time i wanted to buy this minimalist analog clock that was white and wood colored. my mother proceeded to tell me "uhmmm this looks like its for girls" and didnt let me have it. (???)When I was in the psych ward I met a younger dude that couldn't read a clock, and like you I was puzzled, since it's something I learned in elementary school in the early 90's. This dude was only in his 20's though so maybe they just fail the kids today but not bothering to teach them that skill?
yeah maybe because now digital clocks are everywhere and in your pocket. still it would take like ten minutes or so to teach someone how to read analog soooo idk