And even that was meant as an absurd joke, in the sense of "He hates everyone equally". I really didn't expect any serious discussion to come out of this, but I'm glad it did. Not that I read most of it. I skimmed past most of it, but it seems to be an interesting conversation. But my intentions were not to offend or make a point of any kind. I thought it would get a few smirks at best.
I’d be willing to bet it was the rising advertising costs that weeded out these type of commercials. They became low budget players….. or more correctly, non players in a high budget world.
When was that? He died in 2017 and I don't think he hadn't been in any condition to drive himself for some time before that.Never met him. But I did have an interaction with him once.
On the 101 freeway in the LA, a green Jaguar was on my ass. Despite me going over the speed limit this annoying driver kept on my ass. I guess I wasn’t going fast enough for him.
Finally he got an opening in the next lane to pass me. As he did, he flipped me the bird and yelled out his window ASSHOLE!!
Yeah, in real life, away from the stage, he was one hell of a nice guy. Seemed like just another dickhead to me.
But hey, it’s kind of funny. I got flipped off by Don Rickles.
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In the 80sWhen was that? He died in 2017 and I don't think he hadn't been in any condition to drive himself for some time before that.
I see he and his wife were carjacked in a Jaguar in '89. I'd never heard of this incident.
Don Rickles, wife robbed at gunpoint - UPI Archives
Sheriff's deputies sought an armed robber Wednesday and a 1988 Jaguar he stole at gunpoint from comedian Don Rickles and his wife in a street holdup on the...
That sounds like Archie Bunker/George Jefferson on a 70's show called "All In the Family", which actually came from the British " Till Death Us Do Part".
No offense, but.......What the fuck does that have to do with what we're talking about???
Not to mention that most of the stuff Congress involves itself in nowadays (publicly) is crap and a smoke screen of what really goes behind closed doors of those hallowed walls.
By the way, if any thinks "I'm not reading all that". I don't blame you. I wouldn't either.No offense, but.......What the fuck does that have to do with what we're talking about???
By the way, my old man, and most other people's old men, used to sit at the kitchen table with his face in a newspaper, not interacting with anyone. How is that any better? People used to read the paper, or books, or People magazine on the bus and not look at each other. How is that any better?
The "old days" weren't the nirvana most old people like to pretend they were. Frickin' revisionist history is hilarious. Maybe it's brought on by senility and dementia, I don't know.
As long as we're going off-topic......
Women had to stay in the kitchen and couldn't pursue their dreams. If a young girl was sexually abused by her uncle, good luck trying to convince the cops, or even your own family. You had to keep your mouth shut rather than "disgrace the family", and you'd probably be called a liar, slut and whore, by your own mother. I'm speaking from experience. I've had 2 girlfriends in my life that lived through that exact shit. How is that better?
I realize that the pendulum has now swung too far the other way. Now, you have to believe everything a woman says, no questions asked. Which is ridiculous, because there are a lot of toxic, vindictive bitches who make shit up and ruin some men's lives. I get that. But at least the ones that were abused are listened to. It will never be perfect.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not a young punk. I'm 62 and I'd go back to the 70's in a heartbeat. You can have my cellphone, computer, Wi-fi, GPS, take it all. The music was better, we used to sit around in the park getting high, playing music rather than "texting". Life was simpler and probably safer (even though I think crime and murder rates were actually higher, though I might be wrong).
A lot of things were better. But a lot of things weren't. Like anything, some nuance is needed. But people don't have any, and that includes old people, who think they have all the wisdom in the world. LOL!
EVERYONE has been brainwashed into believing they always have to "take sides" and that there are only 2 "sides". That's fucking bullshit. Complaining about the younger generation has been going on for centuries, and it's stupid. The truth is, once you get old, it's not your world any more. Live with it. That's just the way it is.
I guess people also complained when the car or the telephone were first invented. "When I was a kid, we had no cars or phones. We had to walk 20 miles in the snow, uphill in both directions, just to ask our next door neighbor for a cup of sugar".
I love how old people always complain about how shit things are while also complaining about how shit things were.
Ok, I'll get off your lawn now.
New member, Keysdweller, jumped in to voice an opinion, and you go all apeshit. Why? More than likely, Keysdweller will never post again. Can't say that I'd blame him for not feeling welcome here.No offense, but.......What the fuck does that have to do with what we're talking about???
Too little....too late.By the way, if any thinks "I'm not reading all that". I don't blame you. I wouldn't either.
You're not missing anything. It's just a bunch of ranting bullshit anyway.
Dude, you're literally the Queen of going apeshit. Every time, all the time. You're the epitome of the Angry Old Fart. Stay in your lane, Smithers.
(You're so easy to rile up. Haha)