Andre Cassagnes, inventor of the Etch A Sketch, died on January 16 of undisclosed causes (probably severe carpal tunnel injuries). The toy, originally dubbed the “Telecran”, then later “L’Ecran Magique” (because he was French), has taught countless children how to draw blocky circles, words with connected letters, and more importantly, how to rescue Daisy Duke without backtracking or getting caught by Boss Hogg. Farewell Andre; we are all drawing staircases to heaven for you.
-Andy M
Enjoyed the post. Too bad he couldn't "shake it up and restart all over again".
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