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What is this yellow box like device from the early 90s? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 9 months ago by ElderWendigo@sh.itjust.works to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

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As seen very briefly in the movie Weekend at Bernie's II (1993), what is the yellow box like thing this lady is carrying? Camera? Maybe, but what make or model?

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[–] HM05_Me@lemmy.world 9 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I was thrown off since it's a weird place to be carrying one and typically used in pairs. They probably just grabbed some pool equipment and handed it to a character to add to the vacation feel of the scene.

[–] Davel23@kbin.social 7 points 9 months ago

There's another one behind her. It looks like they may be connected with a thin strap and she's carrying it over her shoulder.

[–] thirteene@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

Movies have a tendency to do this. Low budget, reuse of props from other sets, plastic glued to everyday items.

First link I found but it did cover 2 of the instances I knew about. https://www.boredpanda.com/movie-props-everyday-household-items/