Backstory: After years of my sister and me trying to convince my parents that aol email addresses make them look technologically naive, I sent them this article. I got this back a few days later, in size 24 green font, which was her preferred style back at aol.

Girls, I am going to try gmail to see if it is as easy as aol. The only problem I see so far is that the size, color and type, always goes back to the original…I want it big and green! Can I transfer my aol to a free aim email? Love, Mom

Hi girls, I’ve been invited to join g-mail…I feel very special. But I always feel “special.” Talk to you later, Mom