Member of organized groups of early 19th-century English craftsmen who surreptitiously destroyed the textile machinery that was replacing them. The movement began in Nottingham in 1811 and spread to other areas in 1812. The Luddites, or “Ludds,” were named after a probably mythical leader, Ned Ludd. They operated at night and often enjoyed local support. Harsh repressive measures by the government included a mass trial at York in 1813 that resulted in many hangings and banishments. The term Luddite was later used to describe anyone opposed to technological change.
Ahhhh!
There are some aspects of myself that would be considered Ludditish, I gues...like my dislike for a car that when a domelight fuse blows, it won't shift out of first gear. Remember when that happened with my van? I was stuck at home for what? Two months? Because I thought it was my transmission.
I wanted to meet the rocket surgeon engineer that designed that aspect of my car and yank a good knot in his tail.
I believe that's what got me really seriously thinking about getting a old Beetle. I figured we could work on it ourselves at least and at least have a way to get around even if not too deluxe.
Mr. Historian...
Could you tell me the first time I brought up buying a Beetle?
Just out of curiousity...
That's interesting. I didn't know that. I think I've always associated the word "Luddite" as having something to do with the Pennsylvania Dutch or whatnot. I had know idea it went back to England, and it carries the implication of not just mere refusal of technology but actual sabotage of it. Interesting.