Signs of the Times

Time was when someone thanked you for telling them that their slip was showing; now they look at you as if you have two heads because that is the current style.

Time was when only the plumber would inadvertently reveal his crack; now if you don’t you’re not with it; in fact they even mark the spot with a tattoo.

Time was when only Italians communicated with their hands; now many communicate only with fingers and thumbs.

Time was when pants on the ground were seen only at the bottom of a bathroom stall; now it’s the way many young people dress in public.

Time was when your mom told you to make sure to wear clean underwear in case you were in an accident; now they tell you to pick up your pants to make sure you avoid an accident.

Time was when you heard the word booty you knew people were talking about a prize; now it’s used to denote someone’s posterior. (I guess to some having a big booty is considered a prize)

Time was when you didn’t have to buy glasses or dishes as they came inside detergent boxes, given away at full service gas stations and from banks just for being their customer; now you have to do most if not all the work and they charge YOU a fee.

These are only the tip of the iceberg, I’d be interested in hearing what some of your recollections are.

(BTW - did you notice the price of gas in the picture above? The name Esso is what I call the present day companies for charging so much - they are Essos.