The worst conversation a group of people can have entails nothing but
"Do you remember (insert rediculous cartoon, snack, TV show, fad from the good ole days)?"
I absolutely hate this game; I call it a game because it seems that the participants are trying to compete for the title of Most Wishing They Were 12 Again. It is annoying and serves no purpose.
We had a drill the other day and I was stuck in a hallway full of people who wouldn't shut up about it. It would be one thing if they went into some sort of conversation about experiences with the various fads/toys/cartoons. That never happens though. It always seems to go like this...
"Hey do you remember that one hit wonder band that sold like 600 million records?"
"Yeah, I loved Milli Vanilla Ace of New Kids on the Blowfish"
"They were great. Hey remember G.I. My Little Rainbow Mutant Transformer Pail Kids?"
"Oh man, I thought I was the only one who had those?!"
and so on...
and so on...
and so on...
I was standing in the hallway just hating life. What is the deal with nostalgia anyways? I mean, don't get me wrong, I like old music. I love old movies. I can't put down some classic books. But you will never hear me spend an hour spouting off "Do You Remember's?" And if I do drop one from time to time, it is to use as a reference for a story. I guess it is a way for soldiers from different backgrounds to find some common ground, but damn it is annoying for those of us that really don't give a shit.
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You know what they say about nostalgia; it aint what it used to be. This game always reminds me of some people I know; it really is a contrived way to try to connect to people. So, I try to mix it up when I'm at a party/social gathering, whatever when things are at a standstill by asking "So, what's your favortie barnyard animal/ mythical creature." I always a good conversation starter (once the person gets over the idea that you are crazy for bringing up such a left field topic. Or you could try this. THe next time people are playing the I remember game I think you should come in and say, who do you think would win in a cage fight Star Jones or a coyote, etc.
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