So instead, let's talk about Mad Men. Yeah, I know - I'm 3 years behind the rest of the civilized world. But OMG that show. Like, OMG. Seriously.
I'm generally not a fan of dramas, because I like my entertainment light and fluffy like a marshmallow. But I'm hooked. The subtlety, the nuance, the outfits, the unapologetic sexism and racism. The social customs seem particularly antiquated exactly because it wasn't all that long ago. All of it would be lumped into "recent history."
And yet, how the world has changed.
Makes me wonder what accepted elements of today's society will seem completely foreign and bizarre in 50 years. What will shock our grandchildren as they watch perfectly made up and ridiculously hot versions of ourselves on TV?
"OMG Jesstastica - can you believe the crazy names they had back then? And they - gasp! - they birthed their own babies?! Disgusting! And women working? How did they have the time between all the birthings?! LOL!"
That's my theory, anyway. Note that the ancient phrases OMG and LOL will, of course, stand the test of time.
LOL.
