IT Specialist Recalls Lifelong Fascination with Cords and Cable Organization
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Summary
A local IT specialist from Des Moines, Iowa, reveals that he has had a lifelong fascination with cords and cables since childhood. Josh Tannenbaum explains that while other children dreamed of being astronauts or firefighters, he always aspired to organize and manage cables, finding satisfaction in untangling and organizing wire messes to make things easier for others.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledFor as long as I can remember, I always knew I wanted to plug and unplug a variety of cords
While other kids dreamed of being astronauts or firefighters, he aspired to be the guy who untangles a big mess of cables and wires
He's had an affinity for cords from a very young age
His fascination began practically as soon as he could crawl behind the television
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