You know you're old when...

sygazelle · 11-16-2023, 09:13 PM

....when the dentist gave you a lollipop or other hard candy after a visit.

M_Six · 11-16-2023, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sygazelle

....when the dentist gave you a lollipop or other hard candy after a visit.

Shrewd business move.

tturedraider · 11-16-2023, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sygazelle

....when the dentist gave you a lollipop or other hard candy after a visit.

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Shrewd business move.

My dentist was very good and I never developed any fear of going to the dentist. He gave us cheap little rings that turned your finger green.

Esteban · 11-16-2023, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Shrewd business move.

Yep... they'll be back.

vreihen16 · 11-17-2023, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Who has done the straw paper worm trick?

I can't seem to get the paper wrapper to slide on the straw inside any more.....

sygazelle · 11-17-2023, 08:20 PM

...when you get a perfect score. How many do you remember? I got them all.

Esteban · 11-17-2023, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sygazelle

...when you get a perfect score. How many do you remember? I got them all.

I'm older than dirt and missed one - Blackjack gum.

Loved the soda machines with the glass bottles. Icy cold. Oh, and Boone's Farm.

M_Six · 11-17-2023, 08:43 PM

Teaberry Gum

Rono63 · 11-17-2023, 08:54 PM

Going to A&W to get a root beer in a frosted mug.

M_Six · 11-17-2023, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rono63

Going to A&W to get a root beer in a frosted mug.

Served in your car via a tray hanging off the window.

Maybe with some French fries.

Esteban · 11-17-2023, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Teaberry Gum

Another one I don't remember. Or maybe they didn't have it here on the west coast.

SpeedBuggy · 11-17-2023, 09:05 PM

Unfortunately I remember all of these.

Soda machines had the bottle opener on the front or you needed a bottle cap opener. Under side of the cap was lined with cork.

Esteban · 11-17-2023, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedBuggy

Unfortunately I remember all of these.

Soda machines had the bottle opener on the front or you needed a bottle cap opener. Under side of the cap was lined with cork.

You win a bottle of Boone's Farm Strawberry wine.

ezaircon4jc · 11-17-2023, 09:33 PM

My grandpa had a Studebaker! I LOVED Blackjack gum!

tturedraider · 11-17-2023, 09:34 PM

The only one I didn’t really remember was Boone’s Farm. Some I didn’t have direct experience with, but I remember. I think Studebaker was gone by the time I arrived, but I remember them because of my dad. I don’t think I ever had Blackjack gum, but I remember it. I remember Butch wax, but I was more of the Brylcreem generation. I never had a party line, but I have a cousin who did. I’m not sure what these soda pop machines are.

I’m from the south and I do very clearly remember having coke machines that sound the same. I remember them being a dime very clearly, but I think I have some recollection of them maybe being a nickel. I had forgotten about the cork liner under the bottle top.

This old Studebaker dealership is about a block from my condo in Chicago. It’s an LA Fitness now.

SpeedBuggy · 11-17-2023, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

You win a bottle of Boone's Farm Strawberry wine.

My first real time getting a bit lit,
MD 20/20

M_Six · 11-17-2023, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedBuggy

My first real time getting a bit lit,
MD 20/20

Mad Dog!

dscabra · 11-18-2023, 08:12 AM

Who else chewed the wax coke bottle after drinking the sugar water?

hubbahubba · 11-18-2023, 09:13 AM

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Who else chewed the wax coke bottle after drinking the sugar water?

Yes I did chew the wax. Loved it! Now, more importantly, and at risk of

, got any pics of the Shelby?

dscabra · 11-18-2023, 09:42 AM

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Yes I did chew the wax. Loved it! Now, more importantly, and at risk of

, got any pics of the Shelby?

Last week at a Veterans Day parade:

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Boomer 2019 · 11-18-2023, 10:26 AM

My dad drove Studebakers exclusively until 1963 when they ceased production. In my time we had a 1947 and a 1955. Both were Commanders.

I partook of everything on the list with the exception of Butch Wax (I was a Brylcreem guy.. "a little dab will do you"); Blackjack Gum (yuck); and Home Economics (guys didn't take Home Ec!!!).

vreihen16 · 11-18-2023, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rono63

Going to A&W to get a root beer in a frosted mug.

You can still get an A&W frosty mug today!

https://awrestaurants.com/food/root-beer/AW

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