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George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 30 Jun 2008 20:08

A very self-important college student attending a recent football game, took it upon himself to explain to a senior citizen sitting next to him why it was impossible for the older generation to understand his generation.

'You grew up in a different world, actually an almost primitive one,' the student said, loud enough for many of those nearby to hear.

'The young people of today grew up with television, jet planes, space travel, man walking on the moon, our spaceships have visited Mars. We have nuclear energy, electric and hydrogen cars, computers with DSL, BPS, light-speed processing . and' ... pausing to take another drink of beer....

The Senior took advantage of the break in the student's litany and said, 'You're right, son. We didn't have those things when we were young,.. so we invented them. Now, you arrogant little sh*t, what are you doing for the next generation?'

The applause was deafening.

Don't you just love senior citizens...



Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 30 Jun 2008 20:18

heard it before but it well deserves telling over and over again!!!

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

Elizabethofseasons

Elizabethofseasons Report 10 Jun 2009 00:39

Dear George

Absolutely brillant!

Seriously, the best combination in the world is an older person
imparting wisdom and a young person with energy and interest.

Some of the best conversations in my life have occurred when there has been a mix of people of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds.

Best wishes to all
xx

Elizabethofseasons

Elizabethofseasons Report 10 Jun 2009 21:11

Gentle nudge for George please.

Thank you.
xx