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RIP Orelhao

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Post by pearlsontheroad » Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC

RIP Orelhao
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Re: RIP Orelhao

Post by pearlsontheroad » Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC

Brazil is sadly saying goodbye to the “orelhão” — the big-ear payphone shown in "The Secret Agent" film poster.

Post by carlos_rpn » Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 8:13 PM UTC

I thought they had been retired long ago.

I think it's been years since I last saw one at Rio de Janeiro.