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Monday, February 25, 2013

1950's Generation Gap

by Dianne

It was a hot Saturday evening in the summer of 1957 and Fred had a date with Peggy Sue. He arrived at her house and rang the bell.

"Oh, come on in!" Peggy Sue's mother said as she welcomed Fred in. "Have a seat in the living room. Would you like something to drink? Lemonade? Iced tea?"
"Iced tea, please," Fred said. Mom brought the iced tea.
"So, what are you and Peggy planning to do tonight?" she asked.
"Oh, probably catch a movie, and then maybe grab a bite to eat at the malt shop, maybe take a walk on the beach..."
"Peggy likes to screw, you know," Mom informed him.
"Uh...really?" Fred replied, with raised eyebrows.
"Oh, yes!" the mother continued. "When she goes out with her friends, that's all they do!"
"Is that so?" asked Fred, incredulous.
"Yes," said the mother. "As a matter of fact, she'd screw all night if we let her!"
"Well, thanks for the tip," Fred said as he began thinking about alternate plans for the evening.
A moment later, Peggy Sue came down the stairs looking pretty as a picture wearing a pink blouse and full circle skirt, and with her
hair tied back in a bouncy ponytail. She greeted Fred.
"Have fun, kids," the mother said as they left.
Half an hour later, a completely disheveled Peggy Sue burst into the house and slammed the front door behind her.
"It’s the Twist, mom!" she angrily yelled at her mother.  "The damned dance is called the Twist!"

14 comments:

Just_Lin said...

Dianne Funny one! Thank you for the chuckle. Correct terminology makes all the difference. Yesterday I was talking with a friend about my trip to London in June. He said when he was there the proprietor of the B&B where he was staying asked him what time he would like to me knocked up. What was meant by that was what time would he like to be awakened in the morning by a knock on the door.

Just_Lin said...

There's an echo in here.

sacBarb said...

J/L, How lovely you look today. I so agree that colloquialisms can really get one into trouble if you don't understand their meaning. When Sharon and I were in London we took a train to our next destination. A woman sitting next to me asked if I minded if she lit up a fag. I was totally shocked and I said, "can't you get arrested for that?" Then she pointed to the cigarette she had in her hand. I had no idea they called cigarettes fags.

sacBarb said...

Dianne, LOL Thanks for the laugh.

Mary/MI said...

You two cracked me up today!! "knock me up" & " minded if she lit up a fag".
When we went to Georgia my sister asked if we need to"be carried to town". Ah no, we can drive lol!

Dianne/Denver said...

Howdy, our snow is at least off the main streets today. Due to get more tomorrow and then nice weather.

Went to the movie today and saw Identity Thief. It was pretty funny. Only five people in theater. Monday thru Thursday before six you get in for five bucks. Snacks are still outrageous!!!!

So funny on all your experiences.

JL...really pretty today.

Today was Louis's moms service and he will be home on Friday. They have been very busy going through things while he is there.

Well. That's my day. Need to do a few things while Louis is gone so I don't look too lazy.

Tonight is left over anchovie pizza..yummy.

Dianne/Denver said...

Just think...ten months from today is Christmas.

Just_Lin said...

Dianne Thanks for the Christmas countdown. :(

Mary/MI said...

Dianne, paaleeeeze!! Spring countdown first LOL!!

Today was my Doxie's 21st birthday (people years). She had her mani/pedi and trim. I think she is still mad at me lol! She is usually stressed out for a couple of days.

We are expecting some of Denver's crappy weather tomorrow, thanks DI!

Oh well, it is still Feb.

Keep warm and good night!

Dianne/Denver said...

Jo, you are so welcome. I thought you might all appreciate the friendly reminder.

Just_Lin said...

Dianne Who's Jo?

Just_Lin said...

Mary Your dog is 21 yrs old? Wow!

Dianne/Denver said...

JL, that is your secret name

Just_Lin said...

Dianne It was so secret that I didn't even know it.