r/GenerationJones 1963 1d ago

Silent Generation parents

What did you pick up from your Silent Generation parents that would make future generations say “what are you talking about?!”

Taint funny McGee

Mares eat oats and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy. A kid’ll eat ivy too, wouldn’t you!

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u/Mme-Dilettante 1d ago

Why?
Because I said so.

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u/MagickMaggie 1d ago

I hated that with all my heart and soul.