Yesterday I described the fad to two young designers – the lingo (linked here), the novelty song Convoy, the minor reappearance in the 90s as a way for Mexican families to call home. They knew nothing of any of this.

Lyrics to the CB-fueled hit

Now I’m wondering – was it walkie-talkies (another 70s fad) or CBs that came back as a way for people to “phone home” – I may have the facts wrong