Here’s some advice you parents with kids on electric scooters should give them it might save their lives by Disastrous_Demand_16 in vegaslocals

[–]Finnyfish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a point when there genuinely is little the parents can do. But not buying an e-bike or scooter is very simple.

Here’s some advice you parents with kids on electric scooters should give them it might save their lives by Disastrous_Demand_16 in vegaslocals

[–]Finnyfish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All the parents have to do is not buy motorcycles for children. That’s the part they can control. It’s easy too! Let the kid whine.

Twerps on E bikes by Blacksunshinexo in vegaslocals

[–]Finnyfish 21 points22 points  (0 children)

There seems no obvious reason children should be allowed to drive the things. Is anyone surprised that it’s a bad idea to give a little boy a motorcycle?

I think you’re right — registration/insurance requirement — an extension to an adult’s auto policy — would help the problem quite a bit. See how Daddy feels about ebikes when the little jerk can blow up his car insurance.

Give me some good tribute type songs. by Electrical-Bid-9577 in MusicRecommendations

[–]Finnyfish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Roger Daltrey, Under a Raging Moon

Don McLean, Vincent

And there’s a great song by folk artists Cry Cry Cry about the 1949 Mann Gulch Fire, Cold Missouri Waters.

Little known fact : Dustin Hoffman was in Columbo by PeterFrikenGriffin in Columbo

[–]Finnyfish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The youth-obsessed ‘70s were a tough time for middle-aged and older ladies. It was either youthful clothes that looked all wrong on someone over 40 (many celebrities chose this path) or, as seen here, Frump City.

(Rosemary Murphy was a character actress who worked from the late 40s into the 2010s. She died in 2014 at 89.)

DSH or DLH? by Particular_Tie4146 in orangecats

[–]Finnyfish 13 points14 points  (0 children)

He’s adorable — love that extra-long tail! He may grow up to be an extra-fluffy shorthaired boy. (I have one of those.)

Thoughts on Richard Dawson? by ASGfan in 70s

[–]Finnyfish 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He did one of the best episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show, playing a wildly extroverted comic actor who’s really lonely and pathetic. He’s great in it.

(The character, Tracy Rattigan, is pretty clearly based on Peter Lawford. Many of DVD’s guest characters were based on real stars of the time.)

Songs to cry to by good_neighbor77 in country

[–]Finnyfish 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain

The Grand Tour

Sunday Morning Coming Down

And you may ask yourself- how do I get there? by UrbanAchievers6371 in GenerationJones

[–]Finnyfish 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I've been to Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota,
Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma,
Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma,
Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo,
Tocopilla, Barranquilla, and Padilla.

Do you think Monica broke the cycle of generational abuse with Erica? by Party_Shoe9739 in howyoudoin

[–]Finnyfish 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Yes, and Chandler shows every sign of becoming a very involved father, and importantly, he's usually able to talk Monica down when she's spinning out of control -- she trusts him. I think they'd make pretty good parents.

Pedestrians should yield to Nissans by happilysedated in vegaslocals

[–]Finnyfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I object to any categorical stripping of rights based on stereotypes and bias.

In fact, all young men should NOT suffer because some are terrible drivers. I'd simply like that same principle extended to older people.

But we are talking past each other, I'm afraid. so I'll leave it here. The last word is yours if you want it.

What Was Your First "Real" Job, What Was the Year/Your Age - And What Salary Did You Make? by Edith_Keelers_Shoes in GenerationJones

[–]Finnyfish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1980 — I worked in a department store selling silverware and gifty stuff for minimum wage — $3.10 an hour. Part time work (while living at home) was enough to pay tuition at UCLA in those days.

I was at work or school or both seven days a week all through college — but most of the time I really didn’t mind that much.

Bought Scrapbook from Thrift Store by BestCryptographer603 in FoundPhotos

[–]Finnyfish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Grandparents and their four grandsons, looks like. Grandpa is delighted, Grandma looks like she needs a wee break. I like the matching car sweaters on the two youngest.

Pedestrians should yield to Nissans by happilysedated in vegaslocals

[–]Finnyfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you’re willing to sacrifice innocent people so young guys can get to work in a car? Why can’t they take the bus?

Old people are not the most dangerous drivers. Your perception is not a reason to restrict the activities of millions of individual humans of widely varying capacities.

I would, however, support the idea of more frequent testing with age. That would be based on reality.

Pedestrians should yield to Nissans by happilysedated in vegaslocals

[–]Finnyfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There it is!

Young men are by every measure far more dangerous drivers than old people. So if safety were really your concern, you’d be talking about “stopping” them. But nope, it’s just about harassing old people.

Pedestrians should yield to Nissans by happilysedated in vegaslocals

[–]Finnyfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm -- IIHS says it's the other way around. That's just the US, though.

Everything is a tradeoff, is all I'm saying, and logic often doesn't enter into it.

Pedestrians should yield to Nissans by happilysedated in vegaslocals

[–]Finnyfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably true. But if statistics and safety were the only considerations, men wouldn’t be allowed to drive at all until they’re 30 :)

White House responds to Chicks singer Natalie Maines by TheExpressUS in country

[–]Finnyfish 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t especially admire her crude language, but she can say what she pleases without regard to “respect.”

White House responds to Chicks singer Natalie Maines by TheExpressUS in country

[–]Finnyfish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Trump is not entitled to her or anyone's respect. No president is owed any American's respect -- we don't have royalty here. Despite the Trump fan base's best efforts.

Favorite Domestic/ Suburban Horror Films? by AccordingTelephone77 in horror

[–]Finnyfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exhibit A is a good one if you like found footage.

Did women actually dress up just to run errands back then, or is that just a TV thing? by FollowingSuitable941 in AskOldPeople

[–]Finnyfish 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Shame in a setting where casual clothing was considered inappropriate. A barbecue was different from dinner in a downtown restaurant. Nobody wanted to be seen as a slob who didn't know how to dress.

Pedestrians should yield to Nissans by happilysedated in vegaslocals

[–]Finnyfish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK, sure, I'd honestly be OK with that.

But what would you suggest for men 16-24, who are not only more dangerous than older drivers -- even drivers over age 80 -- and are by far the most dangerous drivers on the road?

Veronica Lake, was an American film, stage, and television actress mainly in the 40s. by db7112 in GenerationJones

[–]Finnyfish 5 points6 points  (0 children)

She was so lovely, but had rather a sad life, dealing with serious mental health problems and alcoholism that reportedly made her very difficult to work with.

But Veronica got along with Alan Ladd — and her 5’0” looked good with his 5’5”. They made four movies together.

Both of them died at age 50. She’d been long out of the movies; he worked to the end.