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About this kid
Greg Volk is a freelance writer whose TV credits include Cash Cab and Pawn Stars. He desperately clings to his own youth while living and writing in Brooklyn. Likes include history and things that are awesome. Dislikes include chores and being told what to do. Follow his 140-character rebellion @kidsthosedays. MORE→
Tag Archives: 1950s
Ephebiphobia: Fear the Youth!
If you’re sane and sensible, you probably have ephebiphobia, which is the rationally irrational fear of youth. And rightfully so. Have you seen the youth? They’re terrible. You could say that people didn’t fear youth back in your day when … Continue reading
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Tagged 1950s, Aesop Rock, Babies with Guns, Ephebiphobia, fear of youth, Kirk Astroth, Newsweek, Teenagers
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Had it up to here with those ankle-sporting harlots
If you’re like me, you’ve had way too much of bobby soxers‘ shenanigans. Always flashing shin, talking “Errol Flynn this” and “Errol Flynn that.” Take a steno class already! A Time Magazine article from 1956 has the lowdown on this … Continue reading
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Tagged 1950s, Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer, Bobby Socks, Bobby Soxers, Cary Grant, Errol Flynn, Eugene Gilbert, Myrna Loy, pollster, Shirley Temple
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