April 22, 2007
I was talking to an elder today, and he dropped the word "Billfold" on me when referring to his wallet. I began thinking to myself...how come I've never used the word "Billfold". That is so retro cool I can't even stand it.
There's something about words like those, that transports me back to the day my Grandparents were still around. They would constantly employ words like that. I always remember my Pa called his pants, "Trousers", and I thought it was so sophisticated sounding.
So, to pay tribute to the old school, here are some other oldies but goodies I think we should re-introduce to the American lexicon.
-BRITCHES- Much like trousers, my Pa used this one a lot too.
-KEEN- When's the last time we said that?
-DANDY- Can be used in the same spirit as keen.
-SAM HILL - As in, What in the Sam Hill! Who is Sam Hill, and why is his name derogatory?
-SHUCKS- A great one to say real loud.
-JIMINY CRICKETS!- Another virtual expletive.
-GALOSHES- I don't own any, but I might buy some, just so I can say it.
-GRAND- As in, aint life...
OK, perkout.... or to keep the theme going.... "Toodle-oo!"