Golden Phrases Through the Ages [Part 1]

Can we just talk about that title? I was in math today, zoning out (you know, as you do in math), when I thought of that brilliant title. Kind of randomly. My train of thought is a little all over the place, so I don't really know where that came from. But then I was like, 'Hey! Blog post title! Frick to the YES!'

So you know how phrases can go in and out of style? Well, here are some of my favorites from the 50's, 60's, and so on until we come to today. [EDIT: Actually, its just the 50's and 60's. Awk sauce.]

The 1950s

The Bomb

Dude I literally say this all of the time. "AWH MAN, that new Harry Potter movie was the BOMB!" This is usually a phrase to indicate that something rocks.

Groovy
Though in later years, it was synonymous with "cool," in the fifties it was used to indicate that music that was swingin' or funky. "Dig that groovy beat!"

Cruisin' for a bruisin'
Yes, it actually was said. This meant that, if someone was "cruisin' for a bruisin," they were looking for trouble.

Muggles
I know what you're thinking, and no, this does not mean non-magical people. In the fifties, it was slang for marijuana, or, a joint.

The 1960s


Bitchin'
Probably one of my favorite slang terms. "Man, this song is bitchin'!" Said to indicate something is awesome or cool.

Duh!
Winning! Duh!

Friggin'
Used as an adjective, basically in front of anything. "Friggin' awesome!" "Friggin' weird." Today, it isn't widely used (except by me), and is replaced with "freaking" or the other word.. you know the one.

"Hell no, we won't go!"
This was one of the most popular anti-war chants in that time. (C'mon guys, peace and love!) Obviously, it was used quite often during the Vietnam War.

Ken Doll
A term used to describe a guy who cares way too much about his looks and appearance. Naturally, it derives from how the Ken doll, from the makers of Barbie, is a girl's toy.

Main Squeeze
Pretty much the greatest term for 'boyfriend' or 'girlfriend' EVER.

"Sock it to me."
Meaning, "Lay it on me," or "Let me have it."

I'm bored. But I did finish the 50's and 60's! Give me a little credit. This took me over a week to write. I barely have any attention span. You're lucky you got anything!

So yeah. I'll finish this another time. It'll be a series! Boom. You're welcome.