Terms Which Have Disappeared

[GHT]

“Marital aids” It was a euphemistic reference to devices that typically took D cell batteries.

Tony, you have such a way with words.

At the annual Vintage Voltage Show, where vendors sell old hi-fi gear, mostly, was a fellow peddling old record albums. His sign said something like “LPs, $5 each, or $10 if you call them ‘vinyls.’”

Would be that vinyl include The Beach Boy's: "Good Vibrations?" (batteries included.)

 

[Fedora Frank]

Have you ever heard of the expression “ beat right down to my socks”