Of Boomer Lingo

I caught myself today saying boomer things. The guy I was talking to was much younger and looked soooo puzzled. Take this test and see how you do. Do any of these sayings make sense to you?

Please roll down the window (with the crank), love that album (as in record), Fill it with ethyl (as in gas), Fireside 5- 3233 (my old phone number), who let the dog out (as in the animal), what's new in the paper this morning (as in newsprint), check the oil for you (as in full service), don't sit so close to the TV it's dangerous (as in radiation!), get your feet off the divan (as in couch), sorry sir, you will need to wear a coat and tie to sit in First Class (as in airlines), the only way to get there from here is on Route 66 (an Interstate?)

My oh my the times they have changed - or have they?  Same language just different times.

--Ken Jenny, TranCen

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