here's something a lil fun:
how old is grandma?
one evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events. the grandsom asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.
the grandma replied, "well, let me think a minute, i was born before television, penicillin, polio shots, frozen foods, xerox, contact lenses, frisbees, and the pill.
there were no credit cards, laser beams, or ball point pens. man had not invented pantyhose, air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes dryers, and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air, and man had yet to walk on the moon.
your grandfather and i got married first and then lived together. every family had a father and a mother.
until i was 25, i called every man older than i 'sir'-- and after i turned 25 i still called policemen and every man with a title 'sir'.
we were born before gay rights, computer dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy.
our lives were governed by the ten commandments, good judgement, and common sense. we were taught to know the difference between right and wrong, and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions.
serving you country was a priviledge; living in this country was a bigger priviledge.
having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins.
draft dodgers were people who closed their front doors when the evening breeze started.
time sharing! meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends -- not purchasing conominiums.
we never heard of fm radios, tape decks, cds, electric typewriters, yogurt or guys wearing earrings.
we listened to the big bands, jack benny, and the president's speeches on our radios.
if you saw anything with 'made in japan' on it, it was junk.
the term making out referred to how you did on your school exam. pizza hut, mcdonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of.
we had 5&10 cent store where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents.
ice cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a pepsi were all a nickel.
if you wanted to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail one letter and two postcards.
you could buy a new chevy coupe for $600 but who could afford one?
too bad because gas was 11 cents a gallon.
in my day, 'grass' was mowed, 'coke' was a cold drink, 'pot' was something your mother cooked in, and 'rock music' was your grandmother's lullaby.
'aids' were helpers in the principal's office, 'chip' meant a piece of wood, 'hardware' was found in a hardware store, and 'software' wasn't even a word.
and we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby.
no wonder people call us 'old and confused' and say there is a generation gap.... and how old do you think i am????"
how old is grandma?
one evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events. the grandsom asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.
the grandma replied, "well, let me think a minute, i was born before television, penicillin, polio shots, frozen foods, xerox, contact lenses, frisbees, and the pill.
there were no credit cards, laser beams, or ball point pens. man had not invented pantyhose, air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes dryers, and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air, and man had yet to walk on the moon.
your grandfather and i got married first and then lived together. every family had a father and a mother.
until i was 25, i called every man older than i 'sir'-- and after i turned 25 i still called policemen and every man with a title 'sir'.
we were born before gay rights, computer dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy.
our lives were governed by the ten commandments, good judgement, and common sense. we were taught to know the difference between right and wrong, and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions.
serving you country was a priviledge; living in this country was a bigger priviledge.
having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins.
draft dodgers were people who closed their front doors when the evening breeze started.
time sharing! meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends -- not purchasing conominiums.
we never heard of fm radios, tape decks, cds, electric typewriters, yogurt or guys wearing earrings.
we listened to the big bands, jack benny, and the president's speeches on our radios.
if you saw anything with 'made in japan' on it, it was junk.
the term making out referred to how you did on your school exam. pizza hut, mcdonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of.
we had 5&10 cent store where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents.
ice cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a pepsi were all a nickel.
if you wanted to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail one letter and two postcards.
you could buy a new chevy coupe for $600 but who could afford one?
too bad because gas was 11 cents a gallon.
in my day, 'grass' was mowed, 'coke' was a cold drink, 'pot' was something your mother cooked in, and 'rock music' was your grandmother's lullaby.
'aids' were helpers in the principal's office, 'chip' meant a piece of wood, 'hardware' was found in a hardware store, and 'software' wasn't even a word.
and we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby.
no wonder people call us 'old and confused' and say there is a generation gap.... and how old do you think i am????"
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Hey, sorry I couldn't get myself up there tonight. Woulda been a blast.
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