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Time and Age

Ok, so I am not really that old, although I remember shows and songs and pop culture references far before my time- a result of being the youngest of three children I suppose. Since my extensive knowledge of 1970 still does not stop folks from asking if I’m interviewing for the intern position or getting carded for cigarettes, looking young and acting like I’m 12 probably don’t mean a whole lot. That said, I got an email yesterday from my mom that made me think about age and growing up. It was a list of things conveying the simple pleasures of growing up in the 60’s and 70’s and the ethics it taught us. It got me thinking back to a horrible experience at an old job with a bunch of 20 year olds who did not know what the Facts of Life was when I mentioned it. First things first, the show ain’t that old, I ain’t that old and those girls were stupid (yes I know it doesn’t have anything to do with my rambling but they were) The Facts of Life was one of the greatest shows of its time and why? Becasue those girls did “take the good and take the bad” and do ok. The premise is perfect, 4 girls who fit 4 stereotypes, I’m assuming the writers and directors had no idea that they would one day all turn into the same stereotype.  Growing up watching Tootie, Jo, Blair, Natalie… and of course Nancy,the whore in the background constantly talking to Roger… I really hope they got married becuase that girl wasted just about every second of every episode babbling about that boy. Anyway, despite being closest to one of the stereotypes myself (I’ll let you all guess which- feel free to vote in the comments section) I have to say the show taught me a lot. And to those stupid girls in the office, we grew up with Mean Girls and believe that is the show to emulate, piece of advice.. I am a Mean Girl and you can’t get there without learning from the Facts of Life… go watch an ethical and wholesome show and then you can go be all self- important- till then your just brainlessly following a movie that was meant to prove a point. And as an aside, I will say that one of my best friend in the entire world is 7 years younger than me and knows about older shows and has ethics and morals (well at least as much as me) Thanks my dear for making me believe that all hope is not lost. I guess Mean Girls real story did get through to some girls

P.S- Speaking of old, my birthday is coming up and if anyone is looking for a present for me… Wentworth Miller.. just dress him up…  or not… I’m sure my husband will understand:)