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  1. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    I'm currently watching The Making of the Mob; one term I have not heard in ages is "G-man".
  2. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    "Hobo"s are now "the Homeless" or some other more polite term; police now use "Batons". Nowhere near as colorful.
  3. skydog757

    What hat are you waiting for today?

    Hat racks are a nice way to save closet space and display some of your favorites. Of course, you still need to store the boxes . . .
  4. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    I had forgotten that one. This isn't a "Term", but my Grandmother had a superstitious habit - whenever you gave her something pointed (like scissors, a needle, a knife, etc) she insisted on paying you something for it. Usually just a token amount like a penny or another small coin.
  5. skydog757

    The Art of Manliness

    I had a friend whose standard response was "I'm having the time of my life!", said with enthusiasm. I believe that he actually meant it and it seemed to have a positive effect on the people hearing it. I know that it did on me.
  7. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    Actually, I recall the Three Stooges using that word as well.
  8. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    Now I understand why you're such a big fan of the latter day George Carlin.
  9. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    I think they pronounced it that way from trying to hold in the marijuana smoke . .
  10. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    One phrase that seems to be making a comeback is "Not for nothin'" (usually stated as "Ya know, it's not for nothing' that. . ."). I have heard it used on two television shows and one commercial in the last month.
  11. skydog757

    What are your favorite T.V. theme songs?

    All of that is what makes life worth living.
  13. skydog757

    What are your favorite T.V. theme songs?

    It was a big hit for The Ventures back in the day, so a lot of people who like the song didn't necessarily watch the program. It's a strong instrumental so it isn't tied directly to the show by lyrics, same as the Theme from Peter Gunn or The Rockford Files.
  14. skydog757

    My first hat - Akubra Snowy River

    Nice work on the brim. You've really got the bug if you can look at a beater and envision the various shapes that you can create. With patience and skill, of course.
  15. skydog757

    What are your favorite T.V. theme songs?

    The themes from Tom Slick and Super Chicken; stupid but catchy.
  16. skydog757

    Your favorite movie quotes

    For some reason, totally unbidden, I had a flashback of a 1960's TV show, Captain Nice: Boyfriend: It's the man who flies like an eagle! Woman: It's the man with muscles of lead! Artist: It's the masked enemy of all evil! Boy: Are you kidding? It's some nut in his underwear. Father: That's no...
  17. skydog757

    Your favorite movie quotes

    Since we're getting salty . . . Jimmy (To Dalton during their climactic fight): I used to f*** guys like you in prison. Roadhouse 1989
  19. skydog757

    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    Just like we used to use lead tinsel to trim our Christmas trees with? I still hate the flimsy plastic in use now days, but grudingly admit that some changes are for the better.
  20. skydog757

    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    I can't remember the last time I saw a hotel, restaurant, or bar/tavern give out matchbooks with their name/address on them. I used to casually collect them (I lived in Las Vegas for four years) and I had a bunch of 'em. Some were pretty fancy. I'd also get them from tourist attractions...
  21. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    In my wildest dreams I can't imagine my mother using that word if she'd understood its origin. She may have after a time; she hasn't spoken it in over forty years.
  22. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    My mother used to use the word "honyuck" or "honyock" (not sure of the spelling) when referring to a person that she didn't care for. I later learned that it was a originally a derogatory term for recent eastern european immigrants, later generalized to mean any simple-minded or unwelcome...
  23. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    Mills are pretty pervasive, city or country (sawmills, steel mills, wind mills, water mills, pepper mills, etc.), and even in their absence people would understand the meaning. I think it's due more to the speaker wishing to come off as more urbane and dignified ("She's had her difficulties")...

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