Saturday, March 19, 2005
Vintage dating
From Building Your Home Life, copyright 1966, by Inez Wallace and Bernice McCullar:
I have a hard time believing that any teenagers who are not characters in books by Betty Cavanna or Rosamond duJardin ever actually had "teen taverns" and formed entertainment committees (although committee-forming does seem to be a standard Baby Boomer trait, so maybe that one's not so far off). But mainly, I just want the recipe for Hot Ziggedies.
"Dates in the kitchen are fun. Invite the group to scramble eggs and make hot chocolate in your kitchen and to listen to records afterward. Few things can draw teen-agers like a king-size hamburger with all the trimmings. If you become an artist with the skillet, you have charm that few can equal. Both boys and girls like to try their hand at cookery. Boys often cook better than girls. One boy developed a new meat and bread snack recipe. He calls these 'Hot Ziggedies!'
"Invite the gang to help you build an outdoor grill in the back yard. Cook-outs are very popular in many sections of the country. Organize your group to improve a spot in town for a teen tavern. Remodel, paint, refinish furniture, and plan entertainment committees.
"Have things to talk about. Read up on current affairs, sports, customs of another country, polka dots, pink elephants, or anything that makes gay small talk and interesting conversation.
"The girl should give the boy a chance to be a gentleman. Don't rush around three feet ahead of him, pushing through doors, galloping down aisles, and generally being the aggressive female. He will open the door if you give him a chance. He will walk next to the curb. He will help you out of the car. Make it easy for him to be a gentleman.
"The boy should remember to be a gentleman. His is the resonsibility for treating the girl as he would like another boy to treat his sister. Girls like to have the feeling that they are admired and protected. They like for boys to notice new clothes, becoming hairdos, and the way they can make light waffles!"
"Invite the gang to help you build an outdoor grill in the back yard. Cook-outs are very popular in many sections of the country. Organize your group to improve a spot in town for a teen tavern. Remodel, paint, refinish furniture, and plan entertainment committees.
"Have things to talk about. Read up on current affairs, sports, customs of another country, polka dots, pink elephants, or anything that makes gay small talk and interesting conversation.
"The girl should give the boy a chance to be a gentleman. Don't rush around three feet ahead of him, pushing through doors, galloping down aisles, and generally being the aggressive female. He will open the door if you give him a chance. He will walk next to the curb. He will help you out of the car. Make it easy for him to be a gentleman.
"The boy should remember to be a gentleman. His is the resonsibility for treating the girl as he would like another boy to treat his sister. Girls like to have the feeling that they are admired and protected. They like for boys to notice new clothes, becoming hairdos, and the way they can make light waffles!"
I have a hard time believing that any teenagers who are not characters in books by Betty Cavanna or Rosamond duJardin ever actually had "teen taverns" and formed entertainment committees (although committee-forming does seem to be a standard Baby Boomer trait, so maybe that one's not so far off). But mainly, I just want the recipe for Hot Ziggedies.
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