I ran into a teenager and possibly his father on my way out of Dunkin' Donuts this morning. The kid had on a jacket with a hood, which was up, those big bell bottom pants which make me flash back to the 70's, except worse, and the typical sullen teenager expression. I was suddenly struck with a strong sense of déjà vu. Now where had I seen something similar?
Then it hit me. The pointy head, the flaring legs - the kid was reminiscent of Gumby! Compare. Of course, that would have to be an angry Gumby, and the color was all wrong (navy or black - I really didn't stop and stare). Nonetheless, the resemblance was there.
So next time you see Gumby or a group of Gumbies shuffling toward you in a mall or on the street, don't start looking for Pokey. Just remember how silly each generation appears to the previous, and keep on walking.
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Gypsies, rants and thieves. Thanks to Allison for today's tag.
