Remember when your parents said...

Why do you put the quote at the bottom of your post? I had no idea what you were talking about.

And thanks Turbo-Cajun.

Is it really THAT hard to find the quote...it has "" around them...

Originally posted by Canadian Moose
When you grow up you can be any kind of moose you want to be...the world is your oyster....yada yada yada...

Were they right? Is the world so far more complex than our parents time that they could have been wrong - that it takes extraordinary measures to get ahead nowadays?

I can't seem to find as many pinecones on the forest floor as they did...

is this some kind of moose proverb?

"You can grow up to be anything you want to be if you work hard"

Basically that is the translation of the moosean proverb...

Originally posted by Turbo-Cajun
"You can grow up to be anything you want to be if you work hard"

Basically that is the translation of the moosean proverb...

thanks for the translation...

but yeah, no my parents never really... said that...

Originally posted by hunchy
Hey, I stated in the post that I had nothing against patrotism...But I'm not talking about real flags hanging on a pole or yard...you have them on Stormtroopers, food, shirts, waterbottles, etc, etc. I met many Canadians when I went to the Gorge this summer...and I asked them the same question...I have nothing against Canada or Canadians...The guys I met from Canada were awesome and we hung out a lot...I didn't mean to put you or Canadians down...just an observation...its not something we do...I mean, not even all of us have flags...but we don't hardly ever put our flag on any of our products...And again, my Grandma was born in Canada and I have many Canadian relatives...I could even get dual-citizenship if I wanted.

" Again, your point is WHAT? As an AMERICAN, you must be well aware of your country's overwehelming patriotism. If people who are Canadian or British or Icelandik want to announce it, or pay homage to it, so be it. It's not any different than driving through whatever American town you go to and seeing flags the size of Denmark in people's front yards."

Ok, fine. Perhaps I overreacted. Canadians have such wonderful sense of self esteem.
Anyhow, there is no rhyme or reason behind my decision to put Canadian Moose. I guess, it's because I AM Canadian, proud of it, and wanted to name myself that. I could have put American Moose, but that would have been wrong, am I right?

Originally posted by carnival_junkie
is this some kind of moose proverb?

No, moose proverbs would be like:

Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I've stayed alive.

or

Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world.

and my favourite:

Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never run out of material.

Originally posted by Canadian Moose
and my favourite:

Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never run out of material.

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I agree with that, it's something I've been telling myself for years. Keeps the suicidal thoughts at bay 😐

Originally posted by Syren
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I agree with that, it's something I've been telling myself for years. Keeps the suicidal thoughts at bay 😐

Krikey woman...I hope you're joking. 😱

Originally posted by Canadian Moose
Krikey woman...I hope you're joking. 😱

Hmm, hazard a guess fella 😖hifty:

Originally posted by Syren
Hmm, hazard a guess fella 😖hifty:

Shifty eyes....I s'pose ya'll not serious...at least I hope not. *tips her a wink* Ya'll sure are a feisty filly...I like that. 😉

Originally posted by Canadian Moose
Shifty eyes....I s'pose ya'll not serious...at least I hope not. *tips her a wink* Ya'll sure are a feisty filly...I like that. 😉

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Excellent!!! OMG, you have a tendency to slip into what I like to call The Dolly Parton Drawl. I do it, all too often 😮

I'm like; "Well, thank ye kindly Sir, ain't ye jest the nicest fella a gal could wish fer?"

😂 🤣 😂

Originally posted by Syren
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Excellent!!! OMG, you have a tendency to slip into what I like to call The Dolly Parton Drawl. I do it, all too often 😮

I'm like; "Well, thank ye kindly Sir, ain't ye jest the nicest fella a gal could wish fer?"

😂 🤣 😂

Hmmm...Dolly Parton drawl....I ws thinking more like John Wayne, but hell, lets go with the big boobs. 😄

*takes off his hat and drops to one knee*
Ma'am...you'd make me just 'bout the happiest fella if you'd come over yonder with me and go fer a ride...*points at his horse, "Yonder" and smiles*

Originally posted by Canadian Moose
When you grow up you can be any kind of moose you want to be...the world is your oyster....yada yada yada...

Were they right? Is the world so far more complex than our parents time that they could have been wrong - that it takes extraordinary measures to get ahead nowadays?

I can't seem to find as many pinecones on the forest floor as they did...

had they have though...id say....it is harder nowadays to get ahead . to get to the same spot as even my parents were takes more effort then it did say about 20 years ago .

Originally posted by shellie
my parents never told me i could be anything i wanted to be....they didnt have high hopes for me and my sisters😬

had they have though...id say....it is harder nowadays to get ahead . to get to the same spot as even my parents were takes more effort then it did say about 20 years ago .

That's too bad Shellie. Parents make such an important impact on us one way or the other. I think encouraging kids and positively reinforcing is so important.

That saying isnt so much "a talk" your parents have with you, but it is th rosey picture of bullshit that they try paint for kids... they dont always use those words either. My mom and dad told my sister when she was growing up that she could grow up to be president... I was told things like that too... the thing is your taught, either by society or your parents, that if you work hard you can accomplish any thing. No one ever says "Dammit Rory, your parents are not rich, you'll never be rich either... "

It doesnt matter too much If someone has actually sat you down and told you that... youve probably heard that before, or at least that is the kind of mentality your society has tried to conform you to.

Try answer whether or not you agree with that kind of thinking... not if your mom or dad sat you down and talked to you about it as a kid.