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Things Our Parents Used To Say - Old Skool Movements - the 80s Podcast

May 7, 2023·54 min·4 clips
Why did parents in the 80s always threaten kids with jumping off cliffs, and does that saying still work today?
The hosts of Old Skool Movements reminisce about common parental sayings from the 1980s, blending humor and nostalgia as they discuss phrases like 'jump off a cliff,' 'give you something to cry about,' and 'eat your carrots.' They share personal stories, cultural references, and historical origins, highlighting generational differences and the quirky wisdom of that era.

As heard by us

A chatty rewind to the parental warnings that shaped a generation.

The episode looks back at the old warnings parents used to keep kids in line, and it works because the talk keeps them feeling immediate instead of dusty.

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Why you'd press play

For anyone who grew up hearing 'don't sit that close to the telly.'

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