Most kids these days love to use the phrase “Old School” in reference to something from their younger days. Sorry kids, the real “Old School” relates to my generation (you know, old people who went to high school in the late ’70s and early ’80s), and I don’t really want to share it. Maybe I’m getting cranky. I mean, Marcia Brady just turned 60 today. Have some compassion.
Let me school you on “Old School.”
These are not appropriate “Old School” phrases:
Dude, your Xbox is so old school!
Remember MySpace? OMG – SO old school, right?
Check out these old school Pokemon pogs I found buried in my closet!
These are appropriate “Old School” phrases:
That Cheech & Chong album is so Old School!
Remember ‘All Skate’ at the roller rink? Man, Old School.
Look at these Old School Roller Coaster shoes I found buried in my closet!
So kids, you should probably invent your own nostalgic phrase. And don’t even think about using “Back in the Day” either. Here’s a little list to help you determine whether or not you should use the phrase “Old School” to reference your glory days.
Top Ten Experiences That Allow You to Use the Phrase “Old School”
10. You owned at least one album by Parliament, Journey, The Commodores, AC/DC or The Bee Gees.
9. You watched “American Bandstand” or “Soul Train” – or both.
8. You wore painter’s pants and stuck a comb in the back or side pocket.
7. You wore Dittos (girls) or Angel Flights (guys) to dances.
6. You saw the original “Star Wars” and “Friday the 13th” in the theater.
5. You played Atari Pong on the only TV set in your house.
4. You remember when microwaves came out.
3. You watched Michael Jackson on TV when he still had an afro.
2. You know all the lyrics to “Rapper’s Delight.”
1. You cruised your town’s main drag in your friend’s Pinto while listening to an 8-track tape.
If you can identify with any of these experiences, you can safely use the phrase “Old School” in your vocabulary. If not, the only time you should probably use it is when calling me an Old School Crybaby.
Love.