ON this date in 2010 - The Wi-Fi version of the Apple iPad went on sale.

Almost instantaneously, restaurants and family dining rooms became quieter places.

Bun told Mr. Purple that he originally embraced the new technology and loved a 'tablet perspective' on life, but when his wife sent him a text at the dining room table for Bun to pass her the salt, he stopped the madness and banned the tabs during meals.