Although I do think I achieve a Dickey state of mind on Monday mornings.
Pharyngula
Evolution, development, and random biological ejaculations from a godless liberal
Although I do think I achieve a Dickey state of mind on Monday mornings.
Part of me wishes that Flossie had been less tired that morning so that she could say, bluntly as hell, what she really thought about being interviewed like that. Just because she’s 110 is no reason to ask mostly yes/no questions, plus a few vapid ones like food tips for living longer. Ouch.
Personally, were I being interviewed for being 110 (particularly if the only things they asked were vapid fluff questions designed to elicit an “awwwww” or an amused chuckle, I’d ask why the fuck they wanted to talk to me if all they’re going to do is faff about.
Although I probably never would’ve agreed to the interview in the first place. I’m already an irascible curmudgeon, I doubt adding another 80 years will improve my demeanor.
“We got her her own Good Morning Spokane Coffee Mug!” FFS, people are so damn patronizing, that was bloody painful to watch. I’d want whiskey straight up too.
If I live to 110 and it’s still a notable achievement to do so by the time I’m that age and I’m asked for tips to live that long, I’m totally going to say, “Be lucky, choose your ancestors well, and be very, very careful not to piss me off.”
She lived through some of the most formative, interesting times in the history of the US. She was there when airplanes first got off the ground to men walking on the moon. She lived through 2 great wars. There weren’t even 50 states in 1906. And she is asked such ridiculous questions by a bleached blonde bubble head? What a wasted opportunity.
Larry @ 5:
Fixed that for you. Dumping sexist assholery on top of it all doesn’t make it better.
Larry, @5
Please explain what ‘bleached blonde’ has to do with anything?
Also, Larry, if you actually watched the segment, how did you ever not notice that the reporter was told to ask those vapid questions?
pentatomid @ 7:
Please explain why you think ‘bubblehead’ is acceptable. FFS, perhaps some people should just shut the fuck up.
Caine, @8
I’m sorry. You are, of course, absolutely right. I had written a longer post, but then deleted it, instead posting my comment above, in which I forgot about the ‘bubblehead’ part. Entirely my bad, obviously. Let me be clear that I do not find ‘bubblehead’ acceptable at all.
That poor woman. I’d like to imagine that she’s just giving everyone the middle finger, but it might be more probable that she just doesn’t care enough. Considering her blunt answer about not caring about the party her family is throwing, I’d bet on that one.
My dad is nowhere close to that age, but she reminded me a bit of him when he’s in that deeply, deeply depressed mood when he can just sit there, answering questions with yes/no (if at all), deep in who knows what kind of thoughts.
She looks like someone who’s given up. Is this video supposed to be inspiring?
Let me be clear that I do not find ‘bubblehead’ acceptable at all.
Why the heck not?
Far less patronizing, but far more inspiring!
Thank you, rq. Now that’s who I wish to be when I grow up.
Here’s a more inspiring video of a woman that is over 100 years old.
Just for fun, and for a break from nasty political news, a 106 year old woman dancing into the White House to celebrate Black History Month.
Whoops. Sorry rq. I see now that you linked to the same video.
I hope I live to a ripe old age like that, primarily for the joy of being able to fuck with reporters who ask questions like that.
“VK, what’s the secret to your longevity?”
Well I make sure that I eat six goodly sized pine cones every day and make sure to keep my socks and underpants fresh by keeping them in the vegetable crisper overnight before I wear them.
Von Krieger, I think you and my 101 year old great aunt would get along swimmingly together.
@VK
I think I’ll go with “A combination of scotch, pipe tobacco, and avoiding idiots”, and promptly get out of the chair and walk away.