Back in the day, we used some interesting words, phrases, and expressions. The following is slightly over the top, but it includes some of the stuff we used to say from the 1970s and 80s. A conversation from my generation might have gone something like this:
“While I’m not a big fan of disco, some pretty bodacious disco songs are out there. Donna Summer and the Bee Gees are cranking out some totally tubular tunes.”
“Sure, they’re not bad. But Disco Duck? Or Fly Robin Fly, which has seven words in the whole song and sounds like a first-grader wrote it? Don’t be a space cadet. Those songs are totally dorky.”
“So, you don’t like my kinda of music. What about these plaid bell bottoms and this extra-wide studded belt I’m wearing?”
“Are you crazy? Gag me with a spoon! Those gnarly fashions reek.”
“I suppose you’re into floral maxi dresses with a touch of flower power.”
“No way, I like shiny shirts and gold chains.”
“Whatever, I’m going to go veg in front of the tube and watch some girl power shows like Wonder Woman, The Bionic Woman, and Charlie’s Angels. Those chicks are some groovy role models.”
“Us guys have some empowering role models as well. How about that Bionic Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Dukes of Hazzard?”
“Are you kidding? The Incredible Hulk? That green dude who kept busting through his pants grosses me out. Barf me out, bite me, and eat my shorts while you’re at it.”
“Take a chill pill, dudette. I’m just having some fun, so don’t put me on a guilt trip.”
“Listen, Buster, don’t give me the hairy eyeball! While you’re wasting your time watching green man, I’ve got some major redecorating to do. I’m so stoked about putting in my new orange shag carpeting, avocado green wood paneling, and setting up my new water bed.”
“Big whoop. I’m going to play me some Pac-Man and then later watch a disaster movie.”
“Disaster movies are radical. Which one are ya watchin? Towering Inferno, Earthquake, or Airport?”
“Haven’t decided yet. But I’m tired of blobbing around here, being nothing but a waistoid. I’m going to hop in my AMC Gremlin and head to the store so I can snarf down some Jell-O Pudding Pops.”
“I’m going to put on my leg warmers and dance to Olivia Newton John’s song Physical.”
“Sure, gotta bounce, see ya on the flip side.”
“Peace, love, and granola!”
“May the force be with you!”
“10-4 good buddy!”
Another tribute to… back in the day.
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