It is obvious to me that grandmothers do not say the right things. Come to think of it, this must be a carry over from when I was a mother and didn’t say the right things. This morning, intending to extend a compliment to my grandson, I made the mistake of telling him he looked handsome. He told me he didn’t want to look handsome, he wanted to look cool. “Oh, well then, you look cool.” He rolled his eyes and shook his head in disdain. I guess it is not cool to have your grandmother tell you that you look cool. Please notice the comment from his great-grandmother on yesterdays’ post. She must not know about the word “handsome” either.
I was thinking about some of the words that were popular at different times to describe something we liked. The word “cool” was actually used in my generation, too. Does anyone remember the word “tuff?” A few friends used this word to describe me in my high school yearbook. It really doesn’t sound like much of a compliment, does it? So, I’m taking a survey. Maybe I can find out if anyone is reading my blog. I dare you to let me know what your favorite “cool” word was in high school. Just push the little comment link and remember to put your name, initials, or something so I know who you are.
I was thinking about some of the words that were popular at different times to describe something we liked. The word “cool” was actually used in my generation, too. Does anyone remember the word “tuff?” A few friends used this word to describe me in my high school yearbook. It really doesn’t sound like much of a compliment, does it? So, I’m taking a survey. Maybe I can find out if anyone is reading my blog. I dare you to let me know what your favorite “cool” word was in high school. Just push the little comment link and remember to put your name, initials, or something so I know who you are.
4 comments:
whatever it is called, they sure are a couple of nice looking younguns. Back in my days, I think we used words like, hey ,thatlooks nice or great. Shows you how old I am. How is the little one you took to Quick care? We look forward to your blog. Thanks!! And tell hubby I said HI. Aunt Ed , WV
When I was in high school, we used "BAD" as in good or cool.
example: That shirt is BAD!!! LOL
OK!!OK!!T00 the "cool dude" who lurks around your house,can he forgive an "little old lady" who loves him dearly? But I may forget & do it again. You still give me all the hard questions,as usual,we used to say " HUBBA! HUBBA! about either gender. Papaw
remembers when everyones goal was to be "SLICK' Hows the sick? HOPE the youngens had another good day at school. If my SON keeps up with your blog HI!! to another cool dude! Sending good thoughts to you all. LOVE WV GRANDMA!
ps> i LOST YOUR E-MAIL!
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To the "cool dude" who lurks around your house,I,
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In my younger years terms such as rad, sick, killer and 'the bomb' were used. If we didn't like stuff though we'd say words like "gag me with a spoon", lame or grody. Weren't the 80s great? Duh!
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