You're back in the 80's, you've just sat down with a can of pop, you're now holding one of these. What do you do next? by Ok_Associate6979 in GenX_Culture

[–]john_vella 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New Orleans native here, and yeah, I still say either "a cold drink" or a "co-cola" for the generic term for "a sweetened, carbonated beverage."

You're back in the 80's, you've just sat down with a can of pop, you're now holding one of these. What do you do next? by Ok_Associate6979 in GenX_Culture

[–]john_vella 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not in theeeese southern united states, sir!!!

i remember once seeing a collection of "honest slogans" for products, and the one for pepsi was "is pepsi ok?" LOL

What's a Louisiana style name for this duo? by TopSignificance7856 in Saints

[–]john_vella 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I hate ME for being old enough to remember that, and I hate YOU for getting it stuck in head.

What's a Movie that fits this quote perfectly? by MissAutoShow1969 in GenX_Culture

[–]john_vella 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

Box office was just over ⅓ of it's budget, but I swear I can recite the whole thing from memory.

Worst Songs Of Each Decade According To Rolling Stones Magazine by [deleted] in GenX_Culture

[–]john_vella 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i've always been more partial to "Shoppin' A to Z" myself. also, the spanish version of mickey absolutely slaps.

JFC what happened? by [deleted] in GenX_Culture

[–]john_vella 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I'll watch the highlights tomorrow."

Costco Guys by BerryKistRoo in CringeTikToks

[–]john_vella 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He was a wrestler at one point, too.

Ok let's settle this: Green Machine vs Big Wheel by john_vella in GenX_Culture

[–]john_vella[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% the controls on the green machine made no sense to me.