"Nataraj Was The Android": Post On Pencils Makes Internet Nostalgic

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In today's fast-paced digital world, when we see something from our past, it makes us nostalgic. And the humble pencil is one such candidate. It's more than just a writing tool - it's a portal to a world where childhood memories and creative moments intertwine. Remember the thrill of sharpening a brand new pencil, the scent of fresh wood mingling with graphite? Each stroke on the page was a journey of discovery, a canvas for imagination to flourish. Pencils carried us through school assignments, doodles in the margins and secret notes passed between friends. Apsara was the apple and natraj was the android in school times pic.twitter.com/Ao6Y51Zjc5

The tactile experience of holding a pencil, the weight of it in our hand, connects us to a simpler time when creativity flowed freely without the distractions of screens and notifications. So, when a user shared a post on X comparing pencils with some of the best-selling mobile phones today, it became an instant hit.

"Apsara was the Apple and Nataraj was the Android in school times," read the post, which has amassed more than 5.5 lakh views in less than 24 hours. The user has also posted a combination photo of the two leading brands of pencils from decades ago. And comments started flowing in.