Wednesday, April 23, 2008
I'm BernadetteYesterday we were talking about high school and I mentioned that where I went to school there was an alternative high school. I don't know exactly how it worked but it was for kids who couldn't deal with regular high school and they could at least stay in school and get a diploma.
But that's not the story. The story is that I was explaining what this school was like and saying it was more informal and they have, rap circles and stuff. Then I had to explain that back then "rap" was used to mean talk. Then I said, you know, like on Zoom they'd say, "Let's rap," then they'd sit around and talk about their troubles with their siblings and how no one understands kids.
My co-worker said he didn't know what Zoom was.
Then I started singing the theme song for him, and the mailing address ("Zee double-oh em, Box three-five-oh, Boston, Mass oh-two-one-three-four") and I did that arm thing for "I'm Bernadette" and then I started speaking ubbi dubbi. Then he asked me to stop.
The opening credits to the season I remember are here.
In other ancient history news, one game show I can't believe hasn't been resurrected yet is Name That Tune. I liked it a lot when I was a kid and it seems like it could be adapted into one of these big ticket high pressure type games shows that are so popular now. What do I know? Nowadays, I do not watch game shows of any kind. Ever. Even if I was in prison I would not have time to watch game shows.
posted by Pamela at 8:00 AM
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I haven't thought of Zoom in ages! In fact, all I can remember is the opening song (I think). Was it "We're gonna zoom-zoom-zooma-zoom"?
I liked Family Feud when I was a kid. Once on a family vacation to Los Angeles we went to a taping of Tic Tac Dough.
Whoa. Dude didn't know about Zoom? Bless his heart. Man, I loved that show. BOX OH-TWO-ONE-THREE FOUR... SEND IT TO ZOOM! I even had a yellow and navy striped rugby like those kids did.
Remember the Electric Company, with Morgan Freeman? It came on after Zoom, I think.
Also, I have a recipe card that I mailed off for from Zoom. It was for soft pretzels.
Remember the Electric Company, with Morgan Freeman? It came on after Zoom, I think.
Also, I have a recipe card that I mailed off for from Zoom. It was for soft pretzels.
AngelaWD: yes that's the song. Once you know it you can't forget it.
ElleJ: I loved Family Feud as a kid. I thought it would be so cool to be on that show.
Keetha: Yes, Electric Company after Zoom. We were talking about that at the office with a colleague who did watch Zoom. The no-Zoom colleague grew up on a ranch in Wyoming. He also never saw the Wizard of Oz and missed out on a number of childhood milestones. If you still have your recipe card: please scan it for your website. I used to have that recipe card, too and I'd love to see it again.
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ElleJ: I loved Family Feud as a kid. I thought it would be so cool to be on that show.
Keetha: Yes, Electric Company after Zoom. We were talking about that at the office with a colleague who did watch Zoom. The no-Zoom colleague grew up on a ranch in Wyoming. He also never saw the Wizard of Oz and missed out on a number of childhood milestones. If you still have your recipe card: please scan it for your website. I used to have that recipe card, too and I'd love to see it again.