AOL Dial-up Screen Ornament Raffle Ticket

Handmade by Annelise Capossela

Dearly beloved, we gather here today to mourn the loss of the AOL dial-up screen. On September 30th, 2025, we said farewell to the little golden man who once took you by your little hand and ferried you out into the ether as he played his grinding, grating song of possibility. In this high-speed age, connection is taken for granted. But truly connecting takes time, and he knew that. He gave you time to sit in your desires as the portal slowly opened its gaping maw to suck you through to a world of queer delights.. E.M. Forster said, “only connect.” Just hope mom doesn’t pick up the landline. Hello!

• Handmade by Annelise Capossela
• One of a kind
• Approx. 4.754 inches wide x 3.75 inches tall x .375 inches deep
• String length: 4 inches
• Materials: Wood, acrylic paint, dowels
• Inspired by AOL dial-up Internet

• Ornament description by Sam Bolen

• All proceeds from raffle tickets will be donated to The Ali Forney Center, whose mission is to protect homeless Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning youth from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to be independent.

Here’s how the raffle works:

– Raffle tickets for each ornament are available in our store until December 17, 2025. Each ticket costs $10.

– You can fill your cart with as many raffle tickets as you like for each ornament. Click “add to cart” and then select the quantity of tickets at checkout.  If you’re purchasing tickets for multiple ornaments, please note there will be a separate drawing for each one.

– After all tickets are drawn at The InQueery HQ, a list of all the winners will be announced via email to everyone who entered. If you’re a winner, we’ll be in touch regarding shipping information.

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