Terms Which Have Disappeared

[GHT]

“Marital aids” It was a euphemistic reference to devices that typically took D cell batteries.

Tony, you have such a way with words.

At the annual Vintage Voltage Show, where vendors sell old hi-fi gear, mostly, was a fellow peddling old record albums. His sign said something like “LPs, $5 each, or $10 if you call them ‘vinyls.’”

Would be that vinyl include The Beach Boy's: "Good Vibrations?" (batteries included.)

 

[Fedora Frank]

Have you ever heard of the expression “ beat right down to my socks”

 

[stevestevesteveb]

Most of the under 50s I know are very much into "vinyls," which is a term that makes my skin crawl, so I'd suspect that even if they haven't heard the term they could figure it out pretty quick.

Now if only the term "vinyls" would disappeasr in my lifetime. Besides, I only have "shellacs."

Uugh "vinyls" makes me cringe! I'm under 50 though, but definitely share the sentiment and find it to be rife in the age group who didn't grow up with LPs.