[lit-ideas] Re: Are you really that old?
- From: "Mike Geary" <atlas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 22:43:21 -0500
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From: "Erin Holder" <erin.holder@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 9:18 PM
Subject: [lit-ideas] Re: Are you really that old?
> You know, I'm well aware that things change over time and that people grow
> up with different things. When people tell me they had something when they
> were "growing up" that I didn't have when I was "growing up," it doesn't
> shock me in the least, in fact, it think it's neat. I like learning about
> these things. But okay, I'll humour you. Let's see...
>
> How many do you remember?
>
> Head lights dimmer switches on the floor. NO -- yes
> Ignition switches on the dashboard. NO -- yes
> Heaters mounted on the inside of the fire wall. NO -- yes.
> Real ice boxes. NO -- yes, but it was not in use, but I remember one at
> my grandparents' house. I grew up saying ice box, not refrigerator
> Pant leg clips for bicycles without chain guards. YES (they still have
> those) -- yes
> Soldering irons you heat on a gas burner. NO -- yes.
> Using hand signals for cars without turn signals. YES (it's called "the
> finger") --- yes, left arm bent up at elbow for right turn, arm straight out
> for left turn, arm bent down for slowing down (braking light).
>
> Older Than Dirt Quiz:
> Count all the ones that you remember, not the ones you were told about!
> (Ratings at the
> bottom)
>
> 1. Blackjack chewing gum NO -- no
> 2. Wax Coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water NO -- oh yes!
> wonderful!!
> 3. Candy cigarettes YES (have eaten many) -- yes, indeedy
> 4. Soda pop machines that dispensed glass bottles NO -- absolutely
> 5. Coffee shops or diners with tableside juke boxes YES (those are still
> around) -- yes.
> 6. Home milk delivery in glass bottles with cardboard stoppers NO -- yes,
> setting out the empty bottles was a prised chore when I was 4 or 5
> 7. Party lines NO -- yes, certainly
> 8. Newsreels before the movie NO -- yes, indeed
> 9. P.F. Flyers NO -- yes
> 10. Butch wax NO -- yes, you can't have a flat top without Butch wax
> 11. Telephone numbers with a word prefix (BUtterfield 8-6933) NO -- yes,
> GLendale 8 -7162 was my home number during high school.
> 12. Peashooters NO -- sure.
> 13. Howdy Doody YES -- and Buffalo Bob and Princess Summerfallwinterspring
> 14. 45 RPM records YES -- of course
> 15. S&H Green Stamps NO -- hoowee, I'd forgotten about Green stamps. Under
> signs : JESUS SAVES, we would write: GREEN STAMPS
> 16 Hi-fi's YES -- yes.
> 17. Metal ice trays with lever NO --- yes, awful things.
> 18. Mimeograph paper YES -- yes -- loved to sniff the copies.
> 19 Blue flashbulb NO -- yes
> 20. Packards NO -- yes and Ramblers
> 21. Roller skate keys NO -- yes -- the skates were metal and fit over your
> shoes, the key was need to adjust the "clamps" -- see the song below *
> 22. Cork popguns YES -- yes
> 23. Drive-ins YES -- yes
> 24. Studebakers YES -- yes
> 25. Wash tub wringers NO -- yes -- my arm got caught in one when I was
> about 3 or 4.
>
> 9. Well, I failed. Whatcha gonna do. I was 18 when I joined Phil-Lit.
> Now I'm 22.
I remember 24 out of 25. Older than dirt. Blackjack chewing gum might not
have been sold down here. Don't remember the name anyway.
* I RIDE MY BIKE
Melanie
I rode my bicycle past your window last night
I rollerskated to your door at daylight.
It almost seems like you're avoiding me.
I'm o.k. alone but you've got something I
need...
I've got a brand new pair of rollerskates
You've got a brand new key.
I think we should get together and try
them out to see.
I been lookin around awhile, you got
something for me.
I got a brand new pair of rollerskates
You got a brand new key.
I ride my bike, I rollerskate, don't drive no
car.
Don't go so fast, but I go pretty far.
For somebody who don't drive, I been all
around the world.
Some people say I done alright for a girl.
I asked your mother if you were at home.
She said 'yes,' but that you weren't alone.
It almost seems like you're avoiding me
I'm o.k. alone but you got something I
need...
> Erin
> Toronto
>
> SCORING:
> If you remembered 0-5 = You're still young
> If you remembered 6-10 = You are getting older
> If you remembered 11-15 = Don't tell your age,
> If you remembered 16-25 = You're older than dirt!
>
>
>
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